March 1, 2014 - Pearl Carter Scott Painting Dedication

Chickasaw Nation News

A portrait of Pearl Carter Scott by Oklahoma artist Christopher Nick was unveiled at the Oklahoma House of Representatives on February 19. In 1929 at age 13, Scott became the youngest aviator in the United States, and she was also elected to the Chickasaw legislature later in life. Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and other state legislators dedicated the painting, which now hangs among portraits of other important Oklahoma figures in the capitol. Pearl Carter Scott's son, Bill Scott, saluted the crowd, thanking them for honoring his mother, who was a pioneer in many areas.

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