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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Testimony on Senate Joint Resolution 133: Establishing the American Indian Policy Review Commission
- Date:
- 1949-10-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Creek Judgment Fund Distribution and Tribal Government Services
- Date:
- 1973-09-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Legislation for Promotional Equity: The Retirement Benefits Act
- Date:
- 1974-04-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Navajo Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Tribe's $15 Million River Land Valuation
- Date:
- 1974-12-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_11_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Advancing Indian Education: The Importance of Indian-Controlled Community Colleges
- Date:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Protest Against Misuse of Education Staff and Denial of Training Opportunities for Indians
- Date:
- 1975-10-17
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Struggles for Schooling: A Letter of Assistance
- Date:
- 1976-07-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Native American Awareness Week: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1976-10-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Cherokee Tribe Election Procedures
- Date:
- 1976-11-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["Kenneth Smith, General Manager of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon, expressed support for Senate Joint Resolution 133, which would establish the American Indian Policy Review Commission. He highlighted the accomplishments of the Warm Springs Reservation in education, housing, and economic development, emphasizing the importance of initiative from within the community. Smith also raised concerns about the Bureau of Indian Affairs' funding and leadership, urging for more responsible and effective implementation of their Trust responsibility. He commended the Committee for their interest in Indian issues and believed that the establishment of the American Indian Policy Commission would bring new direction to Indian programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_32_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Testimony on Senate Joint Resolution 133: Establishing the American Indian Policy Review Commission")
![["A group of individuals from the Creek Tribe in Oklahoma are writing to the Acting Director of the Office of Indian Services regarding the distribution of judgment funds to the tribe. They express concerns about Chief Cox's financial ventures and the potential impact on the tribe's funds. They also mention a case of land removal and express a desire for a hearing with Chief Cox and the director to discuss the distribution of funds. They request copies of a recently enacted bill and express frustration with the lack of assistance from the Muskogee Office."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Creek Judgment Fund Distribution and Tribal Government Services")
![["The document discusses the historical context of preferential hiring and promotion for Indian people in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service. It highlights the conflict between non-Indian employees reaching a career dead-end and qualified Indian individuals waiting for promotional opportunities. To address this issue, a bill is introduced to revise retirement benefits for non-Indian employees, allowing them to retire earlier and creating more opportunities for qualified Indians to advance in their careers. The bill also outlines specific amendments to existing laws to support this initiative."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation for Promotional Equity: The Retirement Benefits Act")
![["The Cherokee tribe owns a section of the Arkansas River in Oklahoma that has been appraised at $15 million. The ownership of the river bed is in dispute and is the subject of litigation. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the tribes in 1970, but the matter still needs to be resolved by Congress. The appraisal includes land beneath the water, sand, gravel, and mineral resources. The Corps of Engineers is involved in the Arkansas River navigation project, which is also part of the dispute. The Cherokee tribe should be compensated for their river property according to their attorney."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Tribe's $15 Million River Land Valuation")
![["Lionel R. Bordeaux, President of Sinte Gleska Community College and the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, testified before the House Subcommittee on Interior and Insular Affairs in 1974, advocating for the establishment of Indian-controlled community colleges. He highlighted the educational needs and challenges faced by American Indians, emphasizing the importance of tribal control and cultural relevance in education. Bordeaux outlined the unique characteristics and benefits of Indian Community Colleges, as well as the financial challenges and limited progress in developing curricula. He urged for greater recognition and support for these institutions to provide a comprehensive spectrum of educational services for American Indians."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_11_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_11_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Advancing Indian Education: The Importance of Indian-Controlled Community Colleges")
![["The document is a protest against the recent personnel action taken by the Muskogee Area Director and Assistant Area Director, Education, for pulling out the Superintendent of the Sequoyah Indian Boarding School and detailing him to a non-education program. The document also protests against manipulation tactics used by the directors, lack of proper training opportunities for Indian employees, and discrimination in detail assignments. The writers urge the Acting Commissioner to investigate and take corrective action."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Protest Against Misuse of Education Staff and Denial of Training Opportunities for Indians")
![["The document is from Don Bluejacket to Aaron Dry, seeking assistance in obtaining financing for schooling. The document details the struggles the writer, Mr. Bluejacket, has faced in trying to get assistance from the Anadarko Agency and describes the various obstacles and delays they have encountered in getting financial support for school and living expenses. Mr. Bluejacket expresses gratitude for any assistance and mentions his efforts to find employment while pursuing his education."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Struggles for Schooling: A Letter of Assistance")
![["A series of correspondence and proclamations regarding Native American Awareness Week in 1976. The United National Indian Tribal Youth organization is seeking support for Senate Joint Resolution #209 to proclaim the week of October 10-16 as Native American Awareness Week. President Gerald Ford ultimately proclaims this week as Native American Awareness Week, recognizing the contributions of Native Americans to American society. Senator Bartlett expresses regret for not being able to attend the UNITY convention but sends a representative in his place."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Native American Awareness Week: A Call to Action")
![["The document addresses concerns from the Cherokee tribe regarding the upcoming election for Council members and absentee voting procedures. They feel the procedures are not in compliance with state laws and request that the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Secretary of the Interior review and assure the procedures are in line with the Voter Rights Act. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett requests an investigation into the matter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Cherokee Tribe Election Procedures")