Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe, 1946, 1946-04-19

Item — Box: 11, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0004

Scope and Contents

The letter is written by Mrs. Thos. O. Kirby and Andy, Choctaw tribe members, to Senator Elmer Thomas requesting the appointment of J.H. Belvin as the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe. They express the need for a change in leadership and believe Belvin will be a good advocate for the tribe. They emphasize the importance of providing for the needs of the tribe members. The Senator is advised to recommend Belvin directly to the Secretary of the Interior.

Dates

Creation: 1946-04-19

Creator

From the Collection: Thomas, Elmer, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1927-1951); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 6th district (1923-1927); Member of the Oklahoma Senate (1907-1920), 1876-1965 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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