Search
Search Results
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- A Call for Change: Reforming Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1976-02-17
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Docket No. 130 and Land Ownership in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Reauthorization of Funds for Title IV-A of the Indian Education Act
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Property Rights Issue with Oklahoma Department of Highways
- Date:
- 1978-09-21
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Water resources development
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["The editorial calls for a reevaluation of how the US government manages Indian Affairs, highlighting the inefficiencies and historical wrongs done to American Indians. It suggests eliminating the Bureau of Indian Affairs, giving control of funds to democratically elected Indian leaders, and setting a ten-year cutoff for government support. The editorial emphasizes the need for Indians to manage their own funds and avoid creating another bureaucratic structure that wastes money."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Elbert,%20Hazel/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0006_thumbnail.jpg "A Call for Change: Reforming Indian Affairs")
![["The document is a response to Mr. Harold Kesler's inquiry about Docket No. 130 and land owned by his great grandfather, Charles Mitmschkee, in Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is providing information on the Indian Claims Commission's decision, the Miami Tribe's claims, and the location of records pertaining to lands owned by Miami Indians. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett has requested a direct response to Mr. Kesler's inquiry and assures him that he will receive a response soon."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Elbert,%20Hazel/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Docket No. 130 and Land Ownership in Oklahoma")
![["Mr. Curtis Tointigh Sr. wrote a letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett expressing his support for the reauthorization of funds for Title IV, Part A of the Indian Education Act. Senator Bartlett responded, acknowledging Mr. Tointigh's concerns and informing him that legislation for reauthorization is not expected to be reported out of Committee before the current session of Congress ends. Senator Bartlett assured Mr. Tointigh that he will keep his views in mind when the legislation reaches the Senate for consideration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Reauthorization of Funds for Title IV-A of the Indian Education Act")
![["Joe Tyson, a landowner in Duncan, Oklahoma, received an offer of $6,300 from the Oklahoma Department of Highways for a 13.38-acre property for the purpose of rerouting Highway 81 South. Tyson felt the offer was inadequate and raised concerns about the value of the property, relocating water meters, gates, and fences, and mineral rights. The United States Department of the Interior assured Tyson that his rights would be protected and explained the process for negotiating compensation. The Highway Department filed for condemnation to acquire the property, and Tyson was advised to secure legal counsel if he was not satisfied with the compensation offered. The matter was brought to the attention of Senator Dewey Bartlett for further assistance."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Elbert,%20Hazel/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Property Rights Issue with Oklahoma Department of Highways")