1935 Correspondence Regarding the Neglect of Indian Cemeteries
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- 1935 Correspondence Regarding the Neglect of Indian Cemeteries
- Date Created:
- 1935-01-17
- EDTF:
- 1935-01-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47
- Description:
- H. E. Wrinkle is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas on behalf of the Lions Club of El Reno regarding the poor conditions of the Indian cemetery at Concho, which contains the graves of early well-known Indian chiefs. Wrinkle is requesting legislation to provide a caretaker and record keeper for the cemetery, and offers to provide any information needed. Senator Thomas responds, expressing his willingness to investigate and make suggestions for improvements.
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0000, Box 9A, Folder 24, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 2 Pages
