Platform and Promises: Josh W. Anderson for Principal Chief of the Choctaws
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_4_19_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Platform and Promises: Josh W. Anderson for Principal Chief of the Choctaws
- Date Created:
- 1955-12-13
- EDTF:
- 1955-12-13
- 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:
- The document is a letter from Josh W. Anderson to Honorable Carl Albert, dated May 27, 1948. Anderson is running for the office of Principal Chief of the Choctaws and outlines his platform, which includes reducing his salary, making changes to tribal contracts and administration, improving healthcare access, and advocating for the rights and interests of the Choctaw people. He also promises to hold regular conventions and consult with the tribe before making financial decisions. The document is written in both English and Choctaw, reflecting Anderson's commitment to the Choctaw community.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 84th (1955-1957)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_1_4_4_19_0000, Box, 4, 19, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages