Search
Search Results
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Appointment Request and Personal Background of Overton James for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding the Recommendation of Overton James for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Centennial Committee of the Perryville Rattle Ground - A Comprehensive List of Members and Delegates from Various Native American Tribes
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Creek Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["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."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20Chickasaw,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0009.pdf "Appointment Request and Personal Background of Overton James for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation")
![["The text consists of three letters recommending Overton James for the position of Governor of the Chickasaw Nation. The first letter is from Harold Gibson to Senator Mike Monroney, the second is from Harold Gibson to Gibson, and the third is from W.J. Tribbey to Harold Gibson. The letters highlight James' qualifications and experience, as well as the recommendation of him by W.J. Tribbey, who speaks highly of his character. Gibson and Tribbey both request that Senator Monroney consider James for the position."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20Chickasaw,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0017.pdf "Correspondence Regarding the Recommendation of Overton James for Governor of the Chickasaw Nation")
![["The text lists the members of the Perryville Rattle Ground Centennial Committee in the Choctaw Nation in 1863, including individuals from various Native American tribes such as Choctaw, Creek, Cherokee, Seminole, and Chickasaw. The committee includes chiefs, governors, lawyers, and other prominent figures from different Tribes. The committee is involved in organizing events for the centennial celebration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0001.pdf "Centennial Committee of the Perryville Rattle Ground - A Comprehensive List of Members and Delegates from Various Native American Tribes")