Tanyan, Edwin, Principal Chief, Seminole Nation, 1925-1996
Person
Biographical:
Edwin Tanyan was Chief of the Seminole Nation, and a native to Seminole County. He is the son of Nina and Sally Tanyan. His father served many years as a councilman of the Seminole General Council. He married Francis Burgess Tanyan and live in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Chief Tanyan stressed unity among the Seminole people so that the tribe could progress. He traveled to Washington, D.C. to discuss education, health, and mineral rights claims on behalf of the Seminole Nation.
Seminole Indians
Seminole Indians
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Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones to the Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_8_8_0004
Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones to the leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes regarding the eligibility of health services for Indians, July 11, 1986 - August 28, 1986
Item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_8_8_0004
Scope and Contents
Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones to the Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes regarding the ITC's letters to various members of congress which concerned the ITC's resolution supporting efforts made by the Oklahoma Indian Council on Aging in support of eligibility of health services for Indians