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Influence and Support for Choctaw Chief Selection, 1947-02-08

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 94
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_1_94_0002
The text is a series of letters written by J.H. Belvin, the County Superintendent of Bryan County, to Congressman Carl Albert, Senator E.H. Moore, Congressman W.C. Stigler, and Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the democratic selection of the next Choctaw Chief. Belvin expresses gratitude for their support and requests their influence in obtaining a nominating convention for the Choctaw Chief, regardless of when the selection is to be made. He emphasizes the importance of the Choctaws having a voice in the selection process and seeks assurance that the government will keep its promise.

Dates

  • 1947-02-08

Language of Materials

English

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Extent

13 Pages

Overview

80th (1947-1949)

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Related Materials

Choctaw Indians

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Native Americans
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Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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