Belvin, Harry J.W., Principal Chief Of Choctaw Nation, 1900-1986
Biographical:
Harry JW Belvin was a Native American educator who served as an Oklahoma State Representative and Senator. He was the first elected principal chief of any of the Five Civilized Tribes in the 20th century, and the longest serving principal chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Belvin advocated for complete assimilation into the dominant society, suppressing Choctaw traditions, language and ceremonial practices as undesirable remnants of an unrefined history.
Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:
Resolution Adopted by Osage Tribal Council on May 15, 1953, 1953-01-01 - 1953-12-31
83rd (1953-1955)
Response to Inquiry Regarding Housing Assistance Payments for Mr. Percy Sharp, 1975-04-09
93rd (1973-1975)
Support for Administrative Officer at PHS Indian Hospital in Talihina, 1962-08-09
87th Congress (1961-1963)
Support for Indian Health: A Letter to the Inter-Tribal Council, 1975-10-25
94th (1975-1977)
Telegram from Carl Albert to Harry Belvin-Application Status, 1953-08-03
83rd (1953-1955)
"The Executive Officer Dilemma: A Letter from Mr. A--", 1967-01-01 - 1967-12-31, Whole
90th (1967-1969)
Tribal Directory: Anadarko Area Office, 1974-06-17
93rd (1973-1975)
Tribal Engagements in Washington D.C., 1952-04-09
82nd (1951-1953)
Trouble in Talihina: The Battle to Hold onto Virgil Tudor, 1964-02-21
88th (1963-1965)
Urgent Message Regarding Indian Health Services Funding, 1957-01-01 - 1957-12-31
85th (1957-1959)
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