Oklahoman in the Running for Commissioner of Indian Affairs, 1972-01-01 - 1973-12-31
Item — Box: 67, Folder: 5
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0006
The article discusses the possibility of Bruce Townsend, an Oklahoma lawyer and chairman of the Delaware Tribal Business Council, being appointed as the new Commissioner of Indian Affairs. It cites his political credentials as a lifelong Republican and his experience with various party offices. However, it also notes that Sen. Henry Bellmon, R-Okla., has not been made aware of the situation and that it is unclear if Townsend is the administration's preferred candidate.
Dates
- 1972-01-01 - 1973-12-31
Extent
3 pages
Overview
92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975)
General
Native Americans
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository