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Choctaw-Chickasaw Confederation's Appeal for Self-Determined Leadership Elections: A Historical Letter to the U.S. Government, 1951-01-01 - 1952-12-31

 Item — Box: DP 13, Folder: 74
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0005
Choctaw-Chickasaw Confederation's Appeal for Self-Determined Leadership Elections: A Historical Letter to the U.S. Government, 1951-01-01 - 1952-12-31
Choctaw-Chickasaw Confederation's Appeal for Self-Determined Leadership Elections: A Historical Letter to the U.S. Government, 1951-01-01 - 1952-12-31

Scope and Contents

The document discusses the issue of appointing a Choctaw Chief by any person when the term of office expires, stating that there is no law for this practice and that the American citizens should have the right to select a chief in any manner they see fit. The author requests assistance from the Oklahoma delegation to address this issue and emphasizes the desire to be treated with respect and as intelligent people capable of knowing what they want. The author also mentions sending assistance to foreign nations for free elections and asks for similar assistance for the Choctaw people.

Dates

  • Creation: 1951-01-01 - 1952-12-31

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Full Extent

1 pages

Abstract

82nd (1951-1953)

Related Materials

Chickasaw Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Repository Details

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