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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Hearing Set for $3.8 Million Funds Awarded to Cherokees
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Swimmer Sworn In as Cherokee Nation Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Nation Secures Federal Contract for Vocational Training Program
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Cherokee Indians, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Chief Election Lawsuit: Allegations and Demands
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Denny Reelected as Cherokee Nation Tribal Council Representative
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0044
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Response to Inquiry Regarding Cherokee Nation Enrollment Records
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_29_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Review and Recommendations on S. J. Res. 133 - Establishing the American Indian Policy Review Commission
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Securing Funds and Law Enforcement for Cherokee Tribal Land Enterprises
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Resolution No. 191 S20: Request for Removal of Concho School Superintendent
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Legal Interpretation of Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Authorities
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975)
![["A hearing has been scheduled to discuss the allocation of $3.8 million awarded to the Cherokee Nation by the Indian Claims Commission. The plan includes distributing funds to living Cherokees listed on tribal rolls, investing in various projects, and financing government programs. The award is the result of a long legal battle with the federal government over payment for land sold in the 19th century."]](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_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Hearing Set for $3.8 Million Funds Awarded to Cherokees")
![["Ross Swimmer, a banker, was sworn in as the new principal chief of the Cherokee Nation despite protests and allegations of election irregularities. Tulsa attorney Rhoem West, representing a defeated candidate, claimed that Swimmer did not meet the minimum age requirement for chief. West requested a postponement of the swearing-in ceremony and may seek legal action over the alleged irregularities."]](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_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Swimmer Sworn In as Cherokee Nation Principal Chief")
![["Cherokee Chief Ross Swimmer announced the signing of a $350,000 federal contract for a tribal vocational training program. The contract was settled with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Denver, and the money will be used for training in tourism and building trades. Richard Vance McSpadden Sr. has been appointed as the executive business director for the Cherokee Nation."]](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_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Nation Secures Federal Contract for Vocational Training Program")
![["Five defeated candidates for Cherokee Chief filed a federal lawsuit seeking a new election and damages. They allege that the new chief, Ross Swimmer, has control over tribal funds and has interests in corporations doing business with the Cherokee Nation. The lawsuit also claims that election committee members favored certain candidates, destroyed ballots, and failed to keep proper records. The defendants named in the lawsuit include former Chief W. W. Keeler, election committee members, and BIA agency superintendent Joe Ragsdale. The plaintiffs argue that their rights to equal protection and lawful privilege to vote were violated."]](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_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Chief Election Lawsuit: Allegations and Demands")
![["Denny has been re-elected as a community representative to the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council, representing the Tsa La Gi Ya Cherokees of Tulsa. He serves on the audit and finance committee and encourages all interested Cherokees to attend a tribal constitution study meeting."]](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_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Denny Reelected as Cherokee Nation Tribal Council Representative")
![["The document is a response to a request for information regarding access to the rolls of the Cherokee Nation to determine Indian blood heritage. The response states that the individuals in question are not listed on the rolls and provides information on where to find additional records. It also explains the requirements for enrollment as a Cherokee Indian and clarifies that the rolls were closed and made final in 1907, meaning no more names were added after that date."]](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_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0044_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Inquiry Regarding Cherokee Nation Enrollment Records")
![["The document discusses the support for S. J. Res. 133 to establish the American Indian Policy Review Commission, with witnesses endorsing the concept but expressing concerns about the composition and effectiveness of the Commission. The Interior Department supports the resolution as a matter for Congress, not requiring Executive Branch involvement. There are questions about the legality of passing the resolution as a Concurrent Resolution and recommendations for minor clarifications to the legislation. There are concerns about potential delays in passing the legislation."]](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_29_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_29_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Review and Recommendations on S. J. Res. 133 - Establishing the American Indian Policy Review Commission")
![["A special meeting of the Land Board of Cherokee Tribal Land Enterprises was held to discuss the damage caused by fires in the Kenwood Area, including burned timber pasture and damaged fences. The Board requested funds from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for reseeding, reimbursing permittees, rebuilding fences, and a law enforcement program. They also discussed the responsibility for protecting tribal land and legal questions related to the trust status of the land. The meeting concluded with plans to contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs for assistance and further investigations into the extent of the damage."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Securing Funds and Law Enforcement for Cherokee Tribal Land Enterprises")
![["The Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma sent a resolution to Dewey Bartlett requesting the immediate removal of the Concho School Superintendent due to various discrepancies and mismanagement issues. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is reviewing the matter and will provide a formal 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_30_26_0001-Indian%20Affairs,%20Concho%20Indian%20School,%201974%20July%20-%201978%20Aug/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution No. 191 S20: Request for Removal of Concho School Superintendent")
![["The document is discussing legal interpretations of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes' constitutional authorities and Public Law 93-638. It addresses questions about the authority of the Tribal Council and Business Committee, as well as the authority over contracting or negotiating bodies. The Field Solicitor provides explanations based on the tribal constitution and relevant laws."]](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_26_0001-Indian%20Affairs,%20Concho%20Indian%20School,%201974%20July%20-%201978%20Aug/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Legal Interpretation of Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Authorities")