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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_32_18_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Biographical Profile of Overton James
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- 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_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_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation and Consideration for the Appointment of Overton James as Governor of The Chickasaw Nation
- Date:
- 1963-01-01
- Creator:
- Williams, Cowboy Pink, 1892-1976
- 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_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)
![["The individual named Overton James has personal data such as age, address, education, and experience listed. He has a background in education, with degrees in sociology-economics and a masters degree. He has worked in various teaching and coaching positions in schools, as well as in sales and counseling roles. He also served in the United States Navy. He is affiliated with various organizations and holds elected positions within the Choctaw-Chickasaw Confederation and the Chickasaw Tribal Council. He has 5/8ths degree of Chickasaw Indian Blood."]](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_0002.pdf "Biographical Profile of Overton James")
![["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")
![["In the letter dated February 27, 1963, Cowboy Pink Williams recommends Overton James to succeed Floyd E. Maytubby as Governor of The Chickasaw Nation. Williams highlights James' qualifications, education, experience, and affiliations. He asks Senator Mike Monroney to use his influence to help James get the appointment. In response, Senator Monroney thanks Williams for the recommendation and states that the appointment authority lies with the Secretary of the Interior, but he will keep Williams' advice 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_0014.pdf "Recommendation and Consideration for the Appointment of Overton James as 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")