Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of J. H. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe, 1946-06-06

Item — Box: 11, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0010

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Robert Fulton to Elmer Thomas, expressing his support for J.H. Belvin to be appointed as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe of Indians. Fulton mentions Belvin's qualifications and asks for Thomas' recommendation. Thomas responds, explaining the appointment process and suggesting that Fulton write directly to the Secretary of the Interior.

Dates

Creation: 1946-06-06

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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