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James, Overton , 1925-2015, Governor of the Chickasaw Nation (1963-1987)

 Person

Biographical:

Overton James was an educator and Governor of the Chickasaw Nation. He was first appointed Governor in 1963 and served until 1971.

Chickasaw Indians

Found in 75 Collections and/or Records:

Addressing Indigenous Concerns: A Letter to the Senate, 1966-01-12

 Item — Box 41: Series CAC_CC_026_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 15
Identifier: CAC_CC_026_1_41_15_0008

Advocating for Women's Rights in Choctaw Leadership, 1970-09-11

 Item — Box DP 82: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0023

American Indian Exposition Schedule: July 11th-16th, 1960, 1966-01-01 - 1966-12-31

 Item — Box 57: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 40
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_57_40_0010
Abstract

89th Congress (1965-1967)

Dates: 1966-01-01 - 1966-12-31

Appointment of Overton James as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, 1963-03-08

 Item — Box 44: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 36
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_44_36_0014

Biographical Profile of Overton James, 1963-01-01 - 1963-12-31

 Item — Box 32: Series CAC_CC_038_8_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0002

Call for Reappointment: Chickasaw Nation Governor Overton James, 1969-08-09

 Item — Box 76: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 59
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_76_59_0003