Protesting Age Restrictions for Choctaw Chief Candidates, 1971-01-01 - 1971-12-31

Item — Box: DP 91, Folder: 26

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0022

Scope and Contents

The document is a series of letters concerning the Choctaw election of a principal chief, specifically addressing the age requirement for candidates. The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved procedures for the election, including the age requirement, which was challenged by a potential candidate who was 31 years old. A temporary restraining order was issued to block the election, but it was eventually held as scheduled. Various individuals expressed concerns about the age requirement and the fairness of the election process. The Bureau of Indian Affairs acknowledged the objections and forwarded them to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for consideration.

Dates

Creation: 1971-01-01 - 1971-12-31

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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