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Mankiller, Wilma P., Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1985-1995), 1945-2010

 Person

Biographical:

Wilma Pearl Mankiller was a Native American activist, social worker, community developer and the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones to the leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes regarding the eligibility of health services for Indians, July 11, 1986 - August 28, 1986

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Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_8_8_0004
Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones to the Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes regarding the ITC's letters to various members of congress which concerned the ITC's resolution supporting efforts made by the Oklahoma Indian Council on Aging in support of eligibility of health services for Indians

Dates: July 11, 1986 - August 28, 1986