Guidelines for Popular Selection of Principal Chiefs, 1970-10-22

Item — Box: 91, Folder: 46

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_91_46_0002

Staff Only

The letter acknowledges a previous communication regarding guidelines established by the Department of the Interior in relation to the selection of principal chiefs in Native American tribes. The letter explains the Department's position on allowing enrolled Freedmen and their descendants to participate in the selection process, as well as the qualifications for candidates for chief. The Department emphasizes the importance of allowing for maximum popular participation in the selection process.

Dates

1970-10-22

Creator

Victor, Wilma, 1919-1987 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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