Advocating for Indian Representation: A Letter to Congress
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_53_0002
Dates
- February 19, 1949
- 81st Congress (1949-1951)
Scope and Contents
Robert Galbreath, Sr. is writing to Hon. Dixie Gilmer regarding the appointment of Commissioner of Indian Affairs. He mentions that a candidate from Pennsylvania has been offered the position, but has not yet accepted. Galbreath believes that representatives from Oklahoma with large Indian populations should demand recognition and work together to select the best candidate for the position. He expresses his preference for a specific candidate, but is open to other possibilities.
Extent
1 pages
Creator
Galbreath, Robert 1863–1953
Congress 81st (1949-1951)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Constituent Correspondence
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 81st (1949-1951)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Constituent Correspondence
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
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Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository