Galbreath Robert, 1863-1953
Person
Robert Galbreath was a Pioneer, wildcatter, and entrepreneur who participated in five Oklahoma Territory land runs. Galbreath is also a charter member of the 1889er Society, an organization of original participants in the 1889 Land Run.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Advocating for Indian Representation: A Letter to Congress
Item — Box: 6, Folder: 53
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_53_0002
Scope and Contents
Robert Galbreath, Sr. is writing to Hon. Dixie Gilmer regarding the appointment of Commissioner of Indian Affairs. He mentions that a candidate from Pennsylvania has been offered the position, but has not yet accepted. Galbreath believes that representatives from Oklahoma with large Indian populations should demand recognition and work together to select the best candidate for the position. He expresses his preference for a specific candidate, but is open to other possibilities.