Correspondence Between a Choctaw Indian and Senator Elmer Thomas in 1946 Regarding Tribal Leadership, 1946-04-22

Item — Box: 11, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0015

Scope and Contents

The writer, who is a Choctaw Indian, is writing to Senator Elmer Thomas to recommend J.H. Belvin for the position of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe. Senator Thomas explains that the appointment is made by the President based on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior and does not require Senate confirmation. He advises the writer to contact the Secretary of the Interior directly for further information.

Dates

Creation: 1946-04-22

Creator

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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