1946 Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe, 1946-05-21

Item — Box: 11, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0009

Scope and Contents

John Battiste is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas regarding the appointment of J. H. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe of Indians. Senator Thomas explains that the President makes the appointment based on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior, and it does not require confirmation by the Senate. Senator Thomas advises Battiste to write directly to the Secretary of the Interior for further information.

Dates

Creation: 1946-05-21

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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