Call for Change: The Fight for Fair Elections in the Choctaw Tribe, 1971-01-27

Item — Box: 91, Folder: 26

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0005

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Mrs. J. J. Wassail Sr. is writing to the Secretary of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to request a secret ballot election for the Choctaw tribe to elect their chief. She expresses concerns about the current chief dictating his own election rules and intimidating voters. She also criticizes the chief for not allowing the tribe to have a say in important decisions and calls for a younger chief who will be more transparent and supportive of the tribe's advancement. Mrs. Wassail urges for support in changing the election process and bringing about positive change for the Choctaw tribe.

Dates

1971-01-27

Creator

Victor, Wilma, 1919-1987 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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