Concerns Regarding the Reappointment of Chief Harry J.W. Belvin by the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws

Identifier:

CAC_CC_001_4_82_39_0019

Contributing Institution:

Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Title:

Concerns Regarding the Reappointment of Chief Harry J.W. Belvin by the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws

Date Created:

1970-09-09

EDTF:

1970-09-09

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 from Charles E. Brown, Chairman of the Oklahoma City Council of Choctaws, expresses opposition to the appointment of Harry J.W. Belvin as Chief of the Choctaw tribe. The document highlights the desire for a fair and just election for the Choctaws to choose their own chief. Congressman Carl Albert responds by stating that Chief Belvin has already been reappointed for a term not to exceed one year, but legislation is in progress to allow the tribes to elect their principal officer. Congressman Albert expresses hope that this bill will pass, enabling the Choctaws to choose their chief through established procedures.

Policy Area:

Native Americans

Names:

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Topic:

Indians of North America--United States

Congress:

91st (1969-1971)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_1_4_82_39_0000, Box, 82, 39, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

3 Pages