Tanyan, Edwin, Principal Chief, Seminole Nation, 1925-1996
Person
Biographical:
Edwin Tanyan was Chief of the Seminole Nation, and a native to Seminole County. He is the son of Nina and Sally Tanyan. His father served many years as a councilman of the Seminole General Council. He married Francis Burgess Tanyan and live in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Chief Tanyan stressed unity among the Seminole people so that the tribe could progress. He traveled to Washington, D.C. to discuss education, health, and mineral rights claims on behalf of the Seminole Nation.
Seminole Indians
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Improving Access to Healthcare: Seminole Nation Health Clinic Proposal 1974, 1973-11-17
Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0079
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1973-11-17
Letter of Appreciation for Support in Pursuing an Indian Health Clinic, 1974-11-18
Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0023
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-11-18
Update on Indian Health Clinic Proposal for Seminole Nation, 1974-04-22
Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0069
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-04-22
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