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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Response to Senator Bartlett's Inquiry Regarding Mr. Sherman L. Pruitt of Lawton, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963), 95th (1977-1979), 84th (1955-1957), 89th (1965-1967), 79th (1945-1947), 85th (1957-1959), 80th (1947-1949), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 81st (1949-1951), 83rd (1953-1955), 88th (1963-1965), 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- A Path to Prosperity: Utilizing Cherokee Judgment Funds for Economic Development and Tribal Programs
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Economics and Public Finance
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 84th (1955-1957), 95th (1977-1979), 89th (1965-1967), 87th (1961-1963), 90th (1967-1969), 88th (1963-1965), 81st (1949-1951), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 79th (1945-1947), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953), 80th (1947-1949), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Inquiry Regarding Cherokee Allotment Disposition
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951), 83rd (1953-1955), 80th (1947-1949), 89th (1965-1967), 88th (1963-1965), 87th (1961-1963), 82nd (1951-1953), 94th (1975-1977), 90th (1967-1969), 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 95th (1977-1979), 79th (1945-1947), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Conference on Proposed Regulations for Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: Invitation to Tribal Leaders
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965), 89th (1965-1967), 82nd (1951-1953), 95th (1977-1979), 84th (1955-1957), 90th (1967-1969), 83rd (1953-1955), 91st (1969-1971), 86th (1959-1961), 81st (1949-1951), 85th (1957-1959), 80th (1947-1949), 87th (1961-1963), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Bill for Disposition of Funds for Creek Indians Judgment
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Taxation, Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Property Dispute Concerning Buster Little's Home
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Ancestry Inquiry for Creek Indian Heritage
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Draft Bills for Disposition of Creek Judgment Funds in Dockets Nos. 167 and 275
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Legislation for the Disposition of Creek Judgment Funds
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States--Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 92nd (1971-1973), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Legislation for Creek Funds Distribution
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979)
![["The document is a response from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to a letter from Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding Mr. Sherman L. Pruitt of Lawton, Oklahoma. The Bureau is referring the matter to Mr. Thomas J. Ellison, Acting Area Director, who will provide a response as soon as possible."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Senator Bartlett's Inquiry Regarding Mr. Sherman L. Pruitt of Lawton, Oklahoma")
![["The document proposes the usage of Cherokee judgment funds from the Indian Claims Commission to be set aside in an interest-bearing account, with a per-capita payment made to living original allottees. The interest from the funds would be used to finance a comprehensive tribal economic program to improve the standard of living for Cherokees. The document also outlines a proposed Tribal Lending Program and other development initiatives such as industrial development, healthcare, education, and cooperative programs. The plan emphasizes the importance of not spending the principal funds and ensuring proper management through audits and financial reports. The goal is to bring benefits to all Cherokee tribal members and establish a permanent policy for utilizing future settlement funds."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "A Path to Prosperity: Utilizing Cherokee Judgment Funds for Economic Development and Tribal Programs")
![["The document addresses Sherman L. Pruitt's inquiry about the disposition of certain lands in his and Litt Pruitt's allotment. It explains that their allotments became unrestricted by an act of Congress in 1908, meaning there was no requirement for approval for sale or leasing of the properties. The document expresses regret for not being able to provide more information and suggests further communication with Mr. Pruitt. Additionally, there is mention of discrepancies in property sales and a request for information on per capita payments."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Inquiry Regarding Cherokee Allotment Disposition")
![["The memorandum is informing tribal officials and leaders about a conference to discuss proposed regulations for the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. The conference will be held at the Tsalagi Motel in Oklahoma and the Bureau of Indian Affairs will assist with expenses for attending. The conference agenda will cover various topics and attendees are encouraged to provide feedback and recommendations for the regulations."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Conference on Proposed Regulations for Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: Invitation to Tribal Leaders")
![["The document is a bill introduced in the Senate of the United States in 1973 regarding the disposition of funds appropriated to pay a judgment in favor of the Creek Indians in Indian Claims Commission docket numbered 275. The bill outlines the distribution of funds to eligible individuals, the process for adding names to the enrollment roll, and the allocation of funds between Creek Indians of Oklahoma and Creek Indians east of the Mississippi. It also specifies that funds distributed shall not be subject to federal or state income taxes."]](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_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Bill for Disposition of Funds for Creek Indians Judgment")
![["Mrs. Laura M. Cloud's letter concerning her father's property in Okemah, Oklahoma was referred to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The property is subject to a lawsuit filed by John C. Clark to quiet title and partition the lands, except for a five-acre tract where her father's home is located. The Bureau has no jurisdiction over the sale or disposal of the property, as the courts have authority in such matters. The Bureau assures Mrs. Cloud that her father's home is not presently in jeopardy, but action will be taken under the direction of the District Court of Okfuskee County for the partition or sale of the remaining acreage."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Property Dispute Concerning Buster Little's Home")
![["The document includes letters from U.S. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to Mr. Forest R. Tracy, Jr. regarding his Creek Indian ancestry and request for a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood. Bartlett asks Mr. Tracy to complete instructions and forward information to Mr. Ellison of the Muskogee Area Office-BIA for further investigation. Bartlett also requests Ellison to look into Tracy's blood quantum and keep him informed. The document includes details about the process for determining Indian blood quantum and the necessary documentation required."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Ancestry Inquiry for Creek Indian Heritage")
![["The United States Department of the Interior sent three draft bills to Mr. Paul M. Niebell regarding the disposition of Creek judgment funds. There is over $100,000 in the United States Treasury for the Creeks of Oklahoma, with $74,000 representing unclaimed shares of the Loyal Creek judgment. The bills outline the distribution of funds to Creek Indians in different dockets and the process for adding names to the enrollment roll. The Secretary of the Interior will determine the eligibility of applicants and distribute funds accordingly."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Draft Bills for Disposition of Creek Judgment Funds in Dockets Nos. 167 and 275")
![["The document is a letter from the United States Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs regarding the introduction of a bill to provide for the disposition of funds appropriated to pay a judgment in favor of the Creek Indians. The bill includes provisions for adding names of eligible individuals to the roll, distributing funds between Creek Indians in Oklahoma and east of the Mississippi, and ensuring equal distribution to enrollees. The document expresses support for the bill from legal counsel for the Creek Tribe and thanks the Senator for his work on behalf of Indian people in Oklahoma."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation for the Disposition of Creek Judgment Funds")
![["Senator Dewey Bartlett has introduced two bills to distribute almost $1.8 million in previously appropriated funds to the Creek Indians of Oklahoma. One bill allocates $1,346,000 to be divided between the Creek Indians of Oklahoma and others east of the Mississippi River, while the other bill provides $450,000 to the Creek Nation of Oklahoma for approved purposes. These funds are to pay Creek claims stemming from 19th Century treaties with the federal government. The settlement offer was made to avoid further litigation on the issue of land value."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation for Creek Funds Distribution")