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Concerns Regarding Choctaw Nation Election

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0014

Dates

  • June 08, 1971
  • 92nd (1971-1973)

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Harry J. W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, to Commissioner Louis R. Bruce of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, expressing appreciation for a response to a letter regarding the selection of the next Principal Chief. Belvin hopes for an objective approach in the upcoming election and criticizes the interference of the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws in the election process. Belvin warns against meddling in the internal affairs of the Choctaw Nation.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 92nd (1971-1973)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Choctaw Nation

Tribal Affiliation Choctaw Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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