Chickasaw Nation opens research and preservation center

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  

The Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma will open its new research and preservation center on May 28.

The Holisso Center is located at the Chickasaw Nation Cultural Center in Sulphur. The 20,000-square-foot facility will act as a repository for tribal documents, artifacts and other materials.

“Chickasaws who are willing to share their historic treasures will be making a contribution of tremendous value to the preservation of our history for generations to come,” Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby said, The Oklahoman reported.

The tribe will host an all-day celebration for the center.

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Chickasaws to open preservation center May 28 (The Oklahoman 5/17)

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