Correspondence Regarding Appointment of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe, 1946-05-04

Item — Box: 11, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0006

Scope and Contents

The letter is from an enrolled Choctaw Indian asking Senator Elmer Thomas to recommend J. H. Belvin for the position of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe. The appointment is not a legislative matter and is generally made upon recommendation and approval of the Senate. The appointment is made by recommendation to the Secretary of the Interior.

Dates

Creation: 1946-05-04

Creator

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

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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