Interview with Phillip Martin 1974-01-21

Description: 

Phillip Martin is the chairman for the Choctaw Tribal government, having served for almost ten years. He first became interested in working for the council in 1955 and was interested in working with the people of the community. He speaks about the Choctaw’s self-determination, working to create a better future for themselves and free from the influence of the federal government. He helped to organize the United Southeastern Tribes in 1968 and has served as president of the organization for three years.

Tribe, Community, Culture: 
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Community: 
University of Florida
Protocol: 
University of Florida Public Access
Category: 
Biography, Governance, Leadership & Gatherings, Organizations
Keywords: 
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Mississippi--Choctaw, Politics and government, tribal history
Original Date: 
1974 January 21st
Creator: 
Phillip Martin
Contributor: 
Harold Billie, Bradley Alex, Austin Tubby, Staff of Nanih Waiya
Language: 
English
Rights: 
Rights retained by interview participants. Interviews are made available to promote deeper understanding of the histories and cultures of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. You are responsible for determining if your use of this item is permitted by copyright and related rights legislation, including exceptions such as fair use or fair dealing.
Source: 
University of Florida Samuel Proctor Oral History Program
Publisher: 
University of Florida
Identifier: 
MISS CHOC 029
Type: 
Audio Recording, Transcript
Format: 
MP3, PDF