Vinnie May Seely James Humes - Chickasaw Community Leader
Vinnie May Seely James Humes was born in Coatworth, Indian Territory in 1903 and is an original enrolled member of the Chickasaw tribe.
Although "Sadie" was 70 years old before receiving her High School GED through courses offered by the Chickasaw Nation, she will forever be linked to the education of Chickasaw people for generations to come.
"Sadie", along with her husband Jesse Humes, co-authored the Chickasaw Dictionary which is considered the definitive compilation of the language and an invaluable contribution for the Chickasaw people.
She was a community leader and active in Indian Mission work for many decades. As part of her dedication to serving the Indian people, she worked as a special caseworker during Oklahoma Governor Murray's administration where she would often have to travel by horseback to reach some of her Indian clients who lived in the more rugged, rural areas of Oklahoma.
