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:
Resolution of Gratitude for Governor Overton James by Pontotoc County Chickasaw Tribal Council, 1965-09-24
Item — Box DP 52: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 34
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_52_34_0005
Abstract
89th (1965-1967)
Dates:
1965-09-24
Resolution to Repeal the Choctaw Termination Act of 1959, 1970-01-01 - 1970-12-31
Item — Box DP 82: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 39
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0002
Abstract
91st (1969-1971)
Dates:
1970-01-01 - 1970-12-31
Resolution Urging Re-Appointment of Robert L. Bennett as Commissioner of Indian Affairs, 1968-10-11
Item — Box 71: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 1
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_71_1_0016
Abstract
90th Congress (1967-1969)
Dates:
1968-10-11
Restoration of Unclaimed Funds to Chickasaw Nation, 1949-07-15
Item — Box DP 52: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 34
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_52_34_0004
Abstract
81st (1949-1951)
Dates:
1949-07-15
Seeking Opportunity for American Indians in Federal Programs, 1968-01-01 - 1968-12-31
Item — Box 71: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 1
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_71_1_0017
Abstract
90th Congress (1967-1969)
Dates:
1968-01-01 - 1968-12-31
State Capitol Bureau Attorney General Says Bible Reading, Prayer in Public Schools Unconstitutional The State Attorney General, Charles Nesbitt, ruled that the practice of Bible reading, 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_0016
Abstract
89th Congress (1965-1967)
Dates:
1966-01-01 - 1966-12-31
Support for Ada Site: Indian Health Service (ADA), 1974-08-26
Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 12
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_12_0024
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-08-26
Support for Legislation on Arkansas River Bed Rights, 1976-05-12
Item — Box DP 140: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0002
Abstract
94th (1975-1977)
Dates:
1976-05-12
Support for Overton James as Commissioner of Indian Affairs, 1969-07-07
Item — Box 76: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 59
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_76_59_0001
Abstract
91st Congress (1969-1971)
Dates:
1969-07-07
Support Needed for Inter-Tribal Council's Bid for Seneca Indian School Lands, 1968-10-21
Item — Box 71: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 1
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_71_1_0013
Abstract
90th Congress (1967-1969)
Dates:
1968-10-21