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- 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_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns and Appreciation: A Letter to Senator Hazel from Mrs. Betty Erickson
- Date:
- 1976-02-26
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- National Indian Youth Council's Concerns: A Letter to Dr. Nancy Feldman
- Date:
- 1976-03-23
- Creator:
- Tinker, Sylvester, 1903-1991
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Response to Request for Support of Magnuson Bill: Indian Education Funding
- Date:
- 1976-03-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Loan Approval for Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1976-05-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- The Neglected Native Americans: A Call for Action
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Water resources development
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Funding for United Tribes Employment Training Center's Annual Pow-Wow
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Funding Approval for Inter-Tribal Alcoholism and Rehabilitation Program
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- UPDATE ON SEMINOLE JUNIOR COLLEGE'S ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Appreciation from Chickasaw Nation Governor Overton James
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- 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")
![["Mrs. Betty Erickson from Bartlesville, OK, wrote a letter to Senator Hazel about issues regarding the Zunia tribe in Arizona and the BIA. She expresses concern about leadership and anti-American activities on reservations. She also mentions a local artist named George who paints portraits and gives the Senator some stationary as a gift."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns and Appreciation: A Letter to Senator Hazel from Mrs. Betty Erickson")
![["The National Indian Youth Council, with over 15,000 members nationwide, is reaching out to Dr. Nancy Feldman, chairman of the Oklahoma State Advisory Committee, to inquire about the establishment of an Indian sub-committee and plans for a follow-up report to the Oklahoma Report. They express willingness to assist in any way possible and look forward to a response."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "National Indian Youth Council's Concerns: A Letter to Dr. Nancy Feldman")
![["Senator Dewey Bartlett received a telegram from Mr. Paul Schmidlhofer requesting support for the Magnuson Bill to restore funds to Title IV, Part B, Indian Education. However, Senator Bartlett responded that there is no legislation by Senator Magnuson pertaining to this issue, and the information is based on a rumor of unknown origin."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Request for Support of Magnuson Bill: Indian Education Funding")
![["The United States Department of the Interior has conditionally approved a loan of $50,000 to the Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma for expert assistance in prosecuting claims before the Indian Claims Commission. The loan is subject to additional funds being appropriated as authorized by specific legislation. The loan will be repaid out of any judgment recovered by the tribe against the United States. The legislative history of the Acts authorizing the loan is provided in The document."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Loan Approval for Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma")
![["The document is written by Lisa Cerwonka to a Senator, expressing concern about the poor living conditions of Native Americans in the United States. She questions why the government spends money on foreign aid but neglects the needs of Native Americans. She urges the Senator to take action to improve the situation for Native Americans and emphasizes the moral obligation to provide better treatment for them. Lisa implores the Senator to introduce new bills in the Senate and release funds to address the issue. She argues that helping Native Americans should be a priority over the Watergate scandal."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "The Neglected Native Americans: A Call for Action")
![["The document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in response to Senator Bartlett's inquiry about funding for the United Tribes Employment Training Center's pow-wow. The Center has been self-supporting through various means and the Director, Warren Means, offers to answer any further questions."]](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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Funding for United Tribes Employment Training Center's Annual Pow-Wow")
![["The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare has approved funds for the Inter-Tribal Alcoholism and Rehabilitation Program in response to a letter from Senator Bartlett. The program will receive an Authorization for Transfer of Grant Funds in the coming weeks."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Funding Approval for Inter-Tribal Alcoholism and Rehabilitation Program")
![["The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare is responding to a letter from Senator Bartlett regarding the eligibility status of Seminole Junior College to participate in a federal education program. The College is currently not eligible for the program due to a five-year provision, but efforts are being made to waive this requirement for institutions serving a substantial Indian population. The College's application is being carefully considered, and grants for Fiscal Year 1974 will be announced by June 30, 1974."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "UPDATE ON SEMINOLE JUNIOR COLLEGE'S ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS")
![["The Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, Overton James, expresses gratitude to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett for flying an American flag over the Capitol. The flag will be displayed at the Chickasaw Motor Inn, and the Governor offers to be of service to the Senator."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation from Chickasaw Nation Governor Overton James")