Resolution for the Appointment of Commissioner of Indian Affairs, 1953-01-27

Item — Box: 12, Folder: 18

Identifier: CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0033

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The text is a letter from Lawrence E. Zane, the First Chief of the Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma, to Congressman Page Belcher, discussing resolutions adopted at a meeting regarding the appointment of a Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The resolutions emphasize the need for a qualified individual with a sympathetic interest in Indian affairs and urge qualified members of the Indian race to apply for the appointment. The letter also mentions the incoming National Administration's campaign pledge to consult with Indian leaders in selecting the Commissioner. The resolutions were approved by various tribal councils and chiefs, and it is suggested that other tribal organizations in Oklahoma join together to present a united front on the issue.