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

Title:

Request for Senatorial Influence in Establishing a Nominating Convention for the Choctaw Chief

Date Created:

1951-01-01

EDTF:

1951-01-01

Creator:

Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965

Rights:

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Language:

eng

Record Type:

correspondence

Collection:

Carl Albert Collection

Collection Finding Aid:

https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146

Description:

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.

Names:

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Topic:

Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma

Congress:

82nd (1951-1953)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_1_4_13_74_0000, Box, 13, 74, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

1 Page