Correspondence Between Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma and Congressman Page Belcher Regarding Indian Affairs Resolution, 1953, 1953-01-27
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_2_12_18_0033
Correspondence Between Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma and Congressman Page Belcher Regarding Indian Affairs Resolution, 1953, 1953-01-27
Scope and Contents
The document is a letter from Lawrence E. Zane, the First Chief of the Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma, to Congressman Page Belcher, discussing resolutions adopted at a meeting of various tribes regarding the appointment of a Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The resolutions emphasize the need for a qualified individual with knowledge of Indian issues and suggest that a member of the Indian community should be appointed to the position. The letter also calls for unity among tribal organizations in Oklahoma to present a united front to the authorities.
Dates
- Creation: 1953-01-27
Creator
- From the Collection: Belcher, Page Henry, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1951-1973), 1899-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Full Extent
4 Pages
Abstract
83rd Congress (1953-1955)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository