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Appointment of Overton James as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_44_36_0012

Dates

  • March 20, 1963
  • 88th (1963-1965)

Scope and Contents

The text contains a letter from Louie Gossett to Carl Albert, in which Gossett recommends Overton James for the position of Governor of the Chickasaw Nation. Gossett describes James as a good friend, well-educated, and with a pleasing personality, and argues that he would be elected if given the chance. Gossett thanks Albert for his consideration.

Extent

5 pages pages

Creator

James, Overton , 1925-2015

Congress 88th (1963-1965)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Campaign management--United States; Imports

Tribal Affiliation Chickasaw Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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