1. Letter of Contempt: Response to Mr. Jimmy Sam Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0014 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Carl Albert Collection Title: Letter of Contempt: Response to Mr. Jimmy Sam Date: 1971-05-24 Creator: Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986, Victor, Wilma, 1919-1987 Policy Area: Native Americans Names: Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Topic: Indians of North America--United States Congress: 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The document is from Harry J. W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, to Commissioner Louis R. Bruce of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, expressing appreciation for a response to a letter regarding the selection of the next Principal Chief. Belvin hopes for an objective approach in the upcoming election and criticizes the interference of the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws in the election process. Belvin warns against meddling in the internal affairs of the Choctaw Nation."]](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_91_26_0000-Title%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_91_26_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Contempt: Response to Mr. Jimmy Sam")