1. Platform and Promises: Josh W. Anderson for Principal Chief of the Choctaws Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0001 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Carl Albert Collection Title: Platform and Promises: Josh W. Anderson for Principal Chief of the Choctaws Date: 1955-12-13 Creator: Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000 Policy Area: Native Americans Names: Shawnee Tribe, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Topic: Indians of North America--Oklahoma Congress: 84th (1955-1957)
![["The document is a letter from Josh W. Anderson to Honorable Carl Albert, dated May 27, 1948. Anderson is running for the office of Principal Chief of the Choctaws and outlines his platform, which includes reducing his salary, making changes to tribal contracts and administration, improving healthcare access, and advocating for the rights and interests of the Choctaw people. He also promises to hold regular conventions and consult with the tribe before making financial decisions. The document is written in both English and Choctaw, reflecting Anderson's commitment to the Choctaw community."]](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_4_19_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201948/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Platform and Promises: Josh W. Anderson for Principal Chief of the Choctaws")