Cherokee Businessman W. W. Keeler, Philips 66 [Untitled PSA]
Director:
unknown
Production Date:
1970s
Producer:
Philips 66
Run Time:
0:0:38
Sponsor:
National Congress of American Indians.
Establishing shot: Philips 66 Petroleum Company, Washington D.C.
Named locations: Philips 66 Petroleum Company, Washington D.C., National Congress of the American Indians
Major themes covered: president of Philips 66 Oil Company speaks on behalf of employing Indians in TV Public Service Announcement from the National Congress of American Indians.
As both President of Philips 66 Oil Company from 1968-73 and Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1949-1975), W.W. Keeler, a member of the Long Hair Clan of the Cherokee, speak son behalf of employing Indians in TV Public Service Announcement from the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI). The NCAI was established in 1944 and is the oldest and largest organization working to support Indian Country in shaping its own future.
The NCAI was established in 1944 and is the oldest and largest organization working to support Indian Country in shaping its own future.
Native activities shown: labor
Individuals Named: Chief of the Cherokee Nation, William Wayne Keeler
Native language spoken:
Audible?
Noteworthy elements: Cherokee Chief W.W. Keeler used his high position as President of Philips 66 to advocate for increased hiring of Indian people throughout the country. Second only to John Ross, Keeler is considered to be the most influential person to the Cherokee nation. Keeler participated in establishing the Cherokee Foundation, which through legal legislation attained $14,789,000 from the federal government from land disputes. In 1975 he drafted the new Cherokee Constitution, his final act as chief.
Other notes:
--Kari Quiballo, 2012