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Concerns over Transfer of Virgil N. Harrington to Alaska, 1965-10-26

 Item — Box: DP 52, Folder: 33
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_52_33_0010
Concerns over Transfer of Virgil N. Harrington to Alaska, 1965-10-26
Concerns over Transfer of Virgil N. Harrington to Alaska, 1965-10-26

Scope and Contents

The document is a series of letters and resolutions recommending Houston Bus Hill, a Choctaw Indian attorney, for the position of Assistant Secretary of the Interior in charge of Indian Affairs or Public Land Management. Various individuals and tribal councils express their support for Hill's appointment, citing his qualifications, experience, and loyalty to the Democratic party. The documents highlight Hill's legal expertise, experience with Indian affairs, and endorsement from the Choctaw Tribal Council.

Dates

  • Creation: 1965-10-26

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Full Extent

16 pages

Abstract

89th (1965-1967)

Related Materials

Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma

General

Native Americans

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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