1. Request for Senatorial Influence in Establishing a Nominating Convention for the Choctaw Chief Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0026 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Carl Albert Collection Title: Request for Senatorial Influence in Establishing a Nominating Convention for the Choctaw Chief Date: 1951-01-01 Creator: Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965 Names: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Topic: Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma Congress: 82nd (1951-1953)
![["The letter is requesting Senator Thomas's influence in obtaining a nominating convention for the next Choctaw Chief, regardless of when the selection is to be made. The author emphasizes that they are not seeking personal advancement, but rather seeking a voice in the democratic selection process. They mention that similar requests have been made to Senator Moore and are hopeful for Senator Thomas's support. The author also mentions the importance of officials understanding the request and asks for a reply."]](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_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Senatorial Influence in Establishing a Nominating Convention for the Choctaw Chief")