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:
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
Letter of Support for Indian Health Services Center in Wewoka, Oklahoma, 1974-11-08
Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0024
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-11-08
Proposal for Health Care Center in Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, 1974-05-28
Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0046
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-05-28
Proposal for Health Care Center in Seminole Nation: Update from BIA, 1974-05-28
Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0047
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-05-28
Proposal for Health Care Center in the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, 1974-05-20
Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0049
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-05-20
Proposal for Indian Health Clinic Meeting with Seminole Nation Chief, 1974-05-02
Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0067
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-05-02
Proposal for Seminole Nation Health Clinic, 1974-06-10
Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0045
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-06-10
Proposal for Seminole Nation Health Program, 1974-03-25
Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0076
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-03-25
Resolution Urging Continued Funding for Master of Public Health Program for Native Americans at University of Oklahoma, 1970-07-08
Item — Box DP 139: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 16
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_139_16_0001
Abstract
91st (1969-1971)
Dates:
1970-07-08
Seminole Campfire: May, 1974 Tribal Budget and General Council Reports, 1974-03-30
Item — Box 131: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 17
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_131_17_0055
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
Dates:
1974-03-30