1946 Choctaw Indian Resolutions: Endorsement of New Principal Chief and Requests to U.S. Officials, 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 13
Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0003
1946 Choctaw Indian Resolutions: Endorsement of New Principal Chief and Requests to U.S. Officials, 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31
A resolution was adopted at a meeting of Choctaw Indians in Oklahoma City on March 15th, 1946, endorsing James H. Belvin as the choice for Principal Chief of the Choctaws. The resolution also requested action on the sale of coal and asphalt deposits, information on tribal affairs, and support for the Claims Commission Bill. A letter from Elmer Thomas explained that the President makes the appointment of Principal Chief and suggested sending any petitions to the Secretary of the Interior.
Dates
- 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31
Creator
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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The following series are stored off-site: Constituent Services, Miscellaneous, and Office Series.
The following series are stored off-site: Constituent Services, Miscellaneous, and Office Series.
Extent
2 pages
Overview
79th Congress (1945-1947)
Creator
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository