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Confusion and Controversy in Choctaw Nation Election: A Letter from Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Confusion and Controversy in Choctaw Nation Election: A Letter from Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert
- Date Created:
- 1952-08-07
- EDTF:
- 1952-08-07
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- 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:
- Congressman Carl Albert received a report about confusion during an election among illiterate Choctaws, with many write-in names on the ballot. The results of the referendum were discussed, and there were concerns that the Department may ignore the results and appoint someone of their choice. The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, Harry J. W. Belvin, asked for help from Carl Albert to ensure justice for the Choctaws. Belvin also mentioned organizing for effective action and expressed gratitude for support.
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- 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:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 1 Page
