Memo Regarding Appointment of Non-Indigenous Area Officer Contrary to Supreme Court Decision1974-07-06unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0032The memo discusses the appointment of Silas Henard as the Area Officer of the Oklahoma City Indian Health office, despite the recent Supreme Court decision giving preference to Indians in all appointments within the Bureau of Indians. The memo also mentions that there are qualified Indian candidates who could have been appointed to the position. Senator Bellmon had previously indicated that Indians would be given priority in promotions and appointments within the Bureau. Additionally, a memo clarifies that Silas Henard is the Acting Executive Officer, not the Area Director.