Overton James Appointed Governor of Chickasaws

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Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_44_36_0024

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Dates

March 21, 1963
88th (1963-1965)

Scope and Contents

The text contains a letter from Congressman Carl Albert to JD Levin's, in which he discusses the appointment of Overton James to the position of Governor of the Chickasaw Nation. He notes that he has received a recommendation from Harry J.W Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaws, and that he has contacted the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to discuss the matter. It is his understanding that the Secretary of the Interior will make the final... decision on the appointment, but that he has urged that every consideration be given to James' application. See more

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9 pages

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Additional Description

Creator

James, Overton , 1925-2015

Congress 88th (1963-1965)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Political endorsements

Tribal Affiliation Chickasaw Indians; Choctaw Indians