Letter to Secretary Morton Regarding Choctaw Election Dispute, 1971-05-15

Item — Box: 91, Folder: 26

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0012

Staff Only

The letter is from Harry J. W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, addressing Secretary Morton about interference in the election process by Charles E. Brown. Belvin accuses Brown of trying to dictate election rules and regulations and defame Belvin's character in order to influence the election outcome. Belvin asserts his authority as Chief and requests unbiased investigation of Brown and his council. Belvin also emphasizes his commitment to following the law in the election process and expresses his determination to confront and counter Brown's tactics.

Dates

1971-05-15

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access:

Certain series of this collection are stored off-site and require prior notice to access. If you wish to view these materials, please contact the Congressional Archives staff to arrange an appointment.

The following series are stored off-site: Clippings, Invitations, Mail, Miscellaneous, Office, and Post Office.

Requests for Office Series: All requests must be made at the folder level and approved by an archivist prior to research. Materials must be reviewed for personally identifiable information and, if needed, appropriately redacted before the researcher is allowed to view them.