Correspondence Regarding BIA Director Appointment Opposed by Choctaw-Chickasaw Alliance, 1973-05-12

Item — Box: 26, Folder: 14

Identifier: CAC_CC_009_1_26_14_0004

Staff Only

The text consists of a series of correspondence between various individuals regarding the appointment of Thomas J. Ellison as the Area Director at the Muskogee Area Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Choctaw-Chickasaw Alliance passed a resolution opposing his appointment and informed Governor Hall about their concerns. William B. Buxton, Administrative Assistant to the Governor, acknowledged receipt of the resolution and thanked David Gardner for keeping them informed. Congressman Happy Camp also expressed appreciation for receiving a copy of the correspondence.