1. Petition for Democratic Election of Choctaw Nation's Principal Chief Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0008 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Carl Albert Collection Title: Petition for Democratic Election of Choctaw Nation's Principal Chief Date: 1952-06-11 Creator: Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980 Names: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma Congress: 82nd (1951-1953)
![["The letter is requesting Senator Monroney to use his influence to ensure that the Choctaw people are granted an election to elect a candidate for Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation. The writer emphasizes the importance of democracy and the American way in giving the Choctaw people a voice in this matter. Several individuals have signed the letter in support of this request."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0008.jpg "Petition for Democratic Election of Choctaw Nation's Principal Chief")