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Confirmation of Appointment for Newly Elected Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe , 1947

 Item — Box: DP 4, Folder: 19
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0006
Confirmation of Appointment for Newly Elected Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe
Confirmation of Appointment for Newly Elected Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe

Scope and Contents

Mrs. David M. Hartshorne sent a petition to Congressman Carl Albert requesting the immediate appointment of Harry J.W. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaws, following his election in a fair election. The Indian Office has confirmed Belvin's appointment for a four-year term starting in 1918. Congressman Albert's office acknowledged the petition and stated that they have notified the appropriate authorities of Belvin's appointment.

Dates

  • Creation: 1947

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Full Extent

2 Pages

Congress(es):

80th (1947-1949)

Policy(s):

Native Americans

Tribal Affiliation(s):

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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