41. Concerns Regarding the Reappointment of Chief Harry J.W. Belvin by the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0019 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Carl Albert Collection Title: Concerns Regarding the Reappointment of Chief Harry J.W. Belvin by the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws Date: 1970-09-09 Creator: Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000 Policy Area: Native Americans Names: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Topic: Indians of North America--United States Congress: 91st (1969-1971)
![["The document from Charles E. Brown, Chairman of the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws, expresses opposition to the appointment of Harry J.W. Belvin as Chief of the Choctaw tribe. The document highlights the desire for a fair and just election for the Choctaws to choose their own chief. Congressman Carl Albert responds by stating that Chief Belvin has already been reappointed for a term not to exceed one year, but legislation is in progress to allow the tribes to elect their principal officer. Congressman Albert expresses hope that this bill will pass, enabling the Choctaws to choose their chief through established procedures."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20-%20Choctaw%20Termination%20Act,%201970/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding the Reappointment of Chief Harry J.W. Belvin by the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws")