Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1946 Choctaw Indian Resolutions: Endorsement of New Principal Chief and Requests to U.S. Officials 1946-01-01 1946-01-01 Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000, Box 13, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887450 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0003.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation 2 Pages A resolution was adopted at a meeting of Choctaw Indians in Oklahoma City on March 15th, 1946, endorsing James H. Belvin as the choice for Principal Chief of the Choctaws. The resolution also requested action on the sale of coal and asphalt deposits, information on tribal affairs, and support for the Claims Commission Bill. A letter from Elmer Thomas explained that the President makes the appointment of Principal Chief and suggested sending any petitions to the Secretary of the Interior. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe, 1946 1946-04-17 1946-04-17 Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000, Box 13, Folder 5, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0005 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0005_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887452 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0005.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 3 Pages The text is a series of letters regarding the appointment of J.H. Belvin as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe of Indians. The letters explain that the President makes the appointment based on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior, and that the position does not have to be confirmed by the Senate. The writers express their interest in Indian affairs and ask for support in recommending Belvin for the position. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence regarding the Appointment of the Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe, 1946 1946-04-22 1946-04-22 Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000, Box 13, Folder 16, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0016 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0016_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887463 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0016.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 2 Pages The text is a series of letters regarding the appointment of a Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe of Indians in Oklahoma. Thomas K. Snead expresses his interest in J. H. Belvin for the position, but notes that the appointment is ultimately up to the President and Secretary of the Interior. Belvin receives a letter indicating that several candidates are being considered and the possibility of holding an election for members to vote on the Chief. There is also mention of dissatisfaction with the Indian Office for their lack of cooperation and policy. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Appointment of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe 1946-05-04 1946-05-04 Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000, Box 13, Folder 6, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0006 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887453 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0006.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation 2 Pages The letter is from an enrolled Choctaw Indian asking Senator Elmer Thomas to recommend J. H. Belvin for the position of Principal Chief of the Choctaw Tribe. The appointment is not a legislative matter and is generally made upon recommendation and approval of the Senate. The appointment is made by recommendation to the Secretary of the Interior. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1946 Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of Choctaw Principal Chief 1946-05-06 1946-05-06 Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000, Box 13, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887454 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0007.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 2 Pages The letter dated May 6, 1946, from Elmer Thomas to Wallace Dixon discusses the recommendation of J. H. Bevin for Principal Chief of the Choctaws. It explains that the President makes the appointment based on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior and that the position does not require Senate confirmation. The letter advises Dixon to write directly to the Secretary of the Interior about the matter. Additionally, a group of enrolled Choctaw Indians and intermarried individuals also express their recommendation for Bevin as Principal Chief in a separate letter. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding the Appointment of a New Principal Chief for the Choctaw Nation in 1946 1946-05-31 1946-05-31 Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000, Box 13, Folder 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0017 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0017_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887464 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Choctaw%20Principal%20Chief,%201944-1946/CAC_CC_053_12_11_13_0017.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Creek Nation; Cherokee Nation; Seminole Nation of Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 3 Pages The letter is from J.H. Belvin of Durant, Oklahoma, regarding his candidacy for appointment as Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation. He expresses concern that current Chief Durant has been promised the appointment and urges Senator Elmer Thomas to support holding an official nominating convention to allow the tribe to have a voice in selecting their Chief. Belvin highlights the importance of democratic principles and the need for the tribe to have a say in their leadership. He also mentions the voting power of the Choctaw and Chickasaw people in elections and requests Senator Thomas' support in advocating for their right to choose their Chief through a fair and democratic process. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1949 Letter from Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation Regarding Custodian Position for Capitol House 1949-01-13 1949-01-13 Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 81st (1949-1951) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_001_4_6_84_0000, Box 84, Folder 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_6_84_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_84_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_001_4_6_84_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/882960 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_84_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Five%20Civilized%20Tribes,%201949/CACC_CC_001_4_6_84_0001.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 1 Page The Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, Harry J. W. Belvin, responds to Congressman Carl Albert regarding an application for a custodian of the Choctaw Capitol House. Belvin explains that they are not currently employing a custodian for the property but will consider the applicant in the future if the need arises. He asks the Congressman to refer any further correspondence from the applicant to him. Text