Recommendation for W. W. Keeler as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_3_82_57_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Recommendation for W. W. Keeler as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation
- Date Created:
- 1949-06-18
- EDTF:
- 1949-06-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47
- Description:
- The document is a recommendation to the Secretary of the Interior to appoint W. W. Keeler as the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Keeler is described as a strong and able man of Cherokee descent who has a sincere desire to serve his people. The document emphasizes Keeler's qualifications and the need for strong leadership to improve the standard of living for the Cherokee people. It also mentions Keeler's previous experience as Vice Chief and acting Chief in the absence of T. H. Milan. The document is signed by Hill Stansell of Westville, Oklahoma and copies are sent to Senator Thomas, Senator Kerr, and Congressman Stigler.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_53_3_0000, Box 82, Folder 57, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 1 Page
