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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1977 Correspondence Regarding the Requirement of Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood for Health Services
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Funding Needs for the Urban Indian Health Project in Oklahoma City, 1977
- Date:
- 1977-09-09
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Struggles and Financial Needs of the OKC Urban Indian Health Project in 1977
- Date:
- 1977-09-13
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Religion
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Controversy Over Lowered Blood Quantum Eligibility Criteria for Indian Health Services: Correspondence between Principal Chief Ross O. Swimmer and Senator Dewey F. Bartlett
- Date:
- 1977-09-30
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_12_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Support for Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Education Funding
- Date:
- 1978-04-17
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Kickapoo Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a letter from Senator Bartlett regarding the requirement for Indians to possess certificates of Indian blood to receive services at Indian Health Service facilities. The Bureau does not administer health services for Indians, but issues certificates of Indian blood when proper proof is presented. Responsibility for medical care of Indians was transferred to the U.S. Public Health Service in 1955. The letter was referred to the Director of the Indian Health Service for appropriate action."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1977 Correspondence Regarding the Requirement of Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood for Health Services")
![["The letter is addressed to Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding the financial status of the Urban Indian Health Project in Oklahoma City. The letter expresses gratitude for the Senator's support in securing funding for the project, but also highlights the need for additional financial assistance to meet the growing demand for healthcare services. The director of the project mentions the current funding shortfall and the importance of increasing the budget to hire more staff, improve medical records access, and enhance the dental program. The letter emphasizes the increasing number of patients being seen and the need for at least $400,000 in funding to adequately serve the community."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0014.jpg "Correspondence on Funding Needs for the Urban Indian Health Project in Oklahoma City, 1977")
![["The director of the OKC Urban Indian Health Project is requesting additional funding of $40,000 from the Indian Health Service to meet financial needs for the year. They had set goals and drafted a budget to stabilize the program financially and generate their own income. However, delays in generating income from third-party reimbursements and grants led to a financial shortfall. The director outlines their efforts to secure funding from various sources but acknowledges that some plans were beyond their control. Ultimately, they are requesting assistance from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to secure the additional funds needed."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0016.jpg "Struggles and Financial Needs of the OKC Urban Indian Health Project in 1977")
![["The document discusses the decision by the Five Civilized Tribes of Eastern Oklahoma to lower the blood quantum eligibility criteria for Indian health care services. The letter from Senator Dewey Bartlett expresses concern about the impact of this decision on other tribes in the state and requests a report on the reasoning behind the decision. The letter from Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Ross O. Swimmer explains that blood quantum is not a legal reason for denying service, but is a self-imposed criteria by the tribes. The report from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare provides information on the criteria change and the availability of health services at Indian Health Service facilities."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Controversy Over Lowered Blood Quantum Eligibility Criteria for Indian Health Services: Correspondence between Principal Chief Ross O. Swimmer and Senator Dewey F. Bartlett")
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett wrote to the Office of Indian Education in support of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma's application for funding under the Indian Education Act. The Deputy Commissioner for Indian Education, Gerald E. Gipp, acknowledged the letter and assured that the application would receive fair consideration. Funding decisions were expected to be made by late April 1978."]](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_12_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Kickapoo%20Tribe%20Application,%201978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_12_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Education Funding")