Urgent Appeal for Choctaw Nation Chief Appointment, 1958-09-01
Item — Box: 30, Folder: 27b
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_4_30_27B_0009
The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation is requesting assistance from the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation in regards to the appointment of the Chief. He is asking for a meeting with the Secretary of the Interior and for the Choctaw people to continue to have a voice in the selection process. The Chief also requests an extension of the current Chief's term to allow for either a referendum election or a nominating convention.
Dates
- 1958-09-01
Language of Materials
English
Extent
2 Pages
Overview
85th (1957-1959)
General
Native Americans
Creator
- From the Collection: Belcher, Page Henry, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1951-1973), 1899-1980 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository