Release Date: Tuesday, March 02, 2010
By Brooke Tidwell, Media Relations Specialist
Chickasaw Nation Media Relations Office
1972: The Chickasaw Motor Inn in Sulphur, Okla., was purchased by the tribe in September 1972. This location housed tribal offices until the headquarters building opened in 1977
1963: Overton James is sworn in to the office of the Governor of the Chickasaw Nation at Seeley Chapel October 26, 1963. Area director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Virgil Harrington administers the oath. Behind Governor James (from left) is his mother Vinnie May Humes, her husband Reverend Jess Humes and Governor James's wife, Evelyn
The 50th celebration of the Chickasaw Annual Meeting is set for October 2, 2010. Many exciting activities and events are planned to remember 50 years of annual meetings as well as historical Chickasaw events and important milestones that have occurred from 1960 to present day.
As a special 2010 Annual Meeting project, the division of communications, media and community development is gathering photos and memorabilia to support this great event.
You can help make this project great by sharing your annual meeting items and memories with our staff. Photos and memorabilia may be submitted by mailing your items to:
Annual Meeting Project
c/o Chickasaw Nation
900 North Mississippi Ave.
Ada, OK 74820
Examples include photos from past annual meetings, invitations, flyers, posters, newspaper clippings or other historical documents that will make the 50th celebration a memorable occasion.
With all submissions, please include a name, return mailing address and phone number. A description of any items or photos (including dates, locations, photos identifications or other supporting information) is greatly appreciated.
For more information, contact the division of communications, media and community development at
annualmeetingproject@chickasaw.net.
*All items submitted will be processed and returned to the owner in a timely manner. Submission of items does not guarantee publication. The Chickasaw Nation is not responsible for items that may be lost or damaged by postal mailing services.
