Progress of the Proposed Comanche Constitution: A Series of Correspondences, 1963-11-02
Scope and Contents
The document is a series of letters and minutes from a Comanche Tribal meeting held on November 2, 1963, regarding the adoption of a proposed Comanche Constitution. The letters discuss the involvement of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and express the hope for a satisfactory solution to the Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache political situation. The meeting minutes show the process of nominating a chairman and secretary, discussing and voting on the proposed constitution, and ultimately adopting it with majority support. The letters and minutes demonstrate the efforts of the Comanche Tribe to establish a stable political organization.
Dates
- Creation: 1963-11-02
Creator
- From the Collection: Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), United States Senator from Oklahoma (1951-1969); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 5th district (1939-1951), 1902-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Full Extent
14 pages
Abstract
88th Congress (1963-1965)
General
Native Americans
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository