Overton James Appointed Governor of Chickasaw Nation

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Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_44_36_0037

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Overton James Appointed Governor of Chickasaw Nation

Dates

('April 04, 1963', 'October 18, 1963')
88th Congress (1963-1965)

Scope and Contents

The text contains a letter from Representative Carl Albert to Mr. Gerald Veghar, in which he discusses the candidacy of Overton James for the position of Governor of the Chickasaw Nation. Representative Albert states that he has known Mr. James for many years and has great respect for him. He believes that Mr. James is well qualified for the position and has informed the appointive officials at the Department of the Interior of this.

Extent

3 pages

Additional Description

Creator

Carl Albert

Congress 88th Congress (1963-1965)

Policy Area Native Americans, Education, Native Americans (general)

Tribal Affiliation Chickasaw, Choctaw