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Letter from Marvin Franklin Regarding The Choctaw Tribe and Explains That The Tribe's Records Are Kept By The Principal Chief in His Home

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_38_10_0049

Dates

  • August 20, 1971
  • 92nd (1971-1973)

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from a constituent to James R. Jones that includes a conversation between John and a congressman regarding Buddy Wall, a member of the Choctaw Tribe who is trying to obtain information about tribal funds and land holdings. John suggests having a secret ballot election for a new tribal chief, overseen by the Justice Department, and asks the congressman to check with the Department of the Interior for assistance. The congressman receives a letter from Marvin Franklin regarding the Choctaw tribe and explains that the tribe's records are kept by the principal chief in his home. The letter also discusses the requirements for petitioning for the removal of the principal chief and the procedures for selecting a new chief. The letter from Franklin provides information about the election process and the role of the Secretary of the Interior.

Extent

25 pages

Creator

Non-Specified

Congress 92nd (1971-1973)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Constituent Correspondence; Courts--United States; Democratic Party U.S.

Tribal Affiliation Choctaw Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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