Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe, 1946, 1946-04-17

Item — Box: 11, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0005

Scope and Contents

The document is a series of letters regarding the appointment of J.H. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe of Indians. The letters explain that the President makes the appointment based on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior, and that the position does not have to be confirmed by the Senate. The writers express their interest in Indian affairs and ask for support in recommending Belvin for the position.

Dates

Creation: 1946-04-17

Creator

Belvin, Harry J.W., Principal Chief Of Choctaw Nation, 1900-1986 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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