Appointment Request and Personal Background of Overton James for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, 1963-01-01 - 1963-12-31
Item — Box: 32, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0009
Appointment Request and Personal Background of Overton James for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, 1963-01-01 - 1963-12-31
Scope and Contents
Overton James is seeking to be appointed as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation following the death of Floyd Maytubby. He has a background in education, military service, and business, and holds elected positions within the Chickasaw tribe. He has written to Senator Monroney seeking support for his appointment and expresses confidence that he would be chosen by the Chickasaw people if an election were possible. Senator Monroney responds, thanking James for his interest and indicating that he will keep his candidacy in mind.
Dates
- Creation: 1963-01-01 - 1963-12-31
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
From the Collection:
English
Full Extent
3 pages
Abstract
88th Congress (1963-1965)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository