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 40 Collections and/or Records:
1974 Correspondence Regarding Seminole Resolution 73-22 and Indian Health Program, 1974-04-29
Item — Box DP 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0068
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-04-29
1974 Letter on Elimination of Funding for Seminole Nation Health Clinic, 1974-09-30
Item — Box DP 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0030
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-09-30
1975 Committee on Appropriations Letter to Principal Chief of Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, 1975-04-17
Item — Box DP 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0006
Abstract
94th (1975-1977)
Dates:
1975-04-17
Acknowledgment of Proposal for Seminole National Health Program, 1974-03-27
Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0077
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-03-27
Assistance for Seminole Nation Health Program Proposal, 1974-03-28
Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0075
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-03-28
Breisch Engineering Company's Pursuit of Consulting Opportunity with Five Civilized Tribes Foundation, 1974-01-04
Item — Box 32: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0001
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-01-04
Collaborating for the Seminole Nation: A Letter from the BIA, 1974-05-22
Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0051
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-05-22
Concerns Regarding Housing and Health in the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, 1975-08-16
Item — Box 33: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 1
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0029
Abstract
94th (1975-1977)
Dates:
1975-08-16
Continuing Support for Seminole Health Clinic Proposal, 1974-11-14
Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0027
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-11-14
Correspondence from Congressman James R. Jones to the Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_8_8_0004
Dates:
July 11, 1986 - August 28, 1986