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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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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