Creek Indians Protest Election Procedures at Council Oak Tree, 1975-01-01 - 1975-12-31

Item — Box: 30, Folder: 29

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_29_0009

Scope and Contents

A group of Creek Indians protested tribal election procedures, stating there are too few registration places and they are not conveniently located. They also objected to the $500 fee required for chief candidates, arguing that the tribe has enough funds. Registration for the election closes on August 6, with four candidates competing against the incumbent chief.

Dates

Creation: 1975-01-01 - 1975-12-31

Creator

From the Collection: Bartlett, Dewey Follett, Sr., 19th Governor of Oklahoma (1967-1971); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1973-1979); Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 39th district (1962-1966), 1919-1979 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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