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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Termination of Pat Urrey by Creek Tribe
- Date:
- 1973-01-19
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-, Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, International Affairs
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Speeches, addresses, etc., Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Termination of Employment: Correspondence Regarding Creek Nation CHR Position
- Date:
- 1973-01-19
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs, Social Sciences and History, Social Welfare, Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Creek Indians., Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Water Woes: Seeking Assistance for David Hummingbird
- Date:
- 1973-07-15
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Creek Indians., Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Petition for Fair Distribution: Concerns Regarding Bills S. 1974 and S. 1975
- Date:
- 1973-07-19
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F., Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Creek Judgment Monies and Tribal Governance in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1973-09-28
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Speeches, addresses, etc., Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, 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_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Affidavit of Myrtle Mae Monday Brady: Seeking Justice for the Creek Tribal Nation
- Date:
- 1974-03-29
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0051
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding H.R. 9810: A Letter to Senator Bartlett
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Empowering Tribal Leadership: Community Development Block Grants
- Date:
- 1978-05-24
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0055
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Ensuring Native American Employment: An Urgent Call to Action
- Date:
- 1978-08-16
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["A letter from U.S. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to Bill Rose, Director of the Human Rights Division in Oklahoma, regarding a Creek Indian named Pat Urrey who was fired from her job as a community health representative by Chief Claude Cox. Urrey has been trying to obtain the specific reasons for her termination from Cox, but has not received a response. Bartlett is requesting information from Rose about any actions taken by his office in response to this situation."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Termination of Pat Urrey by Creek Tribe")
![["The document includes correspondence between various parties regarding a complaint of discrimination filed by Patricia R. Urrey against the Creek Indian Tribe. The Oklahoma Human Rights Commission has no jurisdiction in the matter as Indian tribes are excluded under Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes. Urrey also requests reinstatement as a Community Health Representative for the Creek Nation and expresses concerns about losing her job. Chief Claude Cox terminates Urrey's employment, citing the termination effective January 19, 1973. Urrey requests a written reply with specific charges for her termination."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Termination of Employment: Correspondence Regarding Creek Nation CHR Position")
![["David Hummingbird, a member of the Creek tribe living near Okemah, Oklahoma, has been facing water supply issues. Despite efforts to tap into the Okemah City Water system, it was not possible due to city rulings. An alternative solution was proposed through the construction of the Okfuskee Rural Water District No. 2 line near his home. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett and Chief Claude Cox of the Creek Nation were involved in finding a solution to Hummingbird's water problem."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Water Woes: Seeking Assistance for David Hummingbird")
![["Mrs. Margaret Sands wrote to U.S. Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding the distribution of funds awarded to the Creek Indians by the Indian Claims Commission. She enclosed a petition signed by a group of Creek Indian citizens who do not agree with Chief Claude Cox's plan for the funds and are requesting that the money be distributed per capita. Senator Bartlett acknowledged the petition and stated that he would forward it to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for consideration."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Petition for Fair Distribution: Concerns Regarding Bills S. 1974 and S. 1975")
![["The document addresses concerns about the misuse of Creek Indian judgment funds by Mr. Cox and the lack of transparency in the Creek Tribal Governing Body. The document requests an investigation into the funds before two bills are passed and asks for a hearing or reconsideration of the funds' disposition. Further, the letter expresses reservations about a pending bill that could withhold a portion of judgment funds for programming. The document is signed by three Creek Indians and copies are sent to Senator Bartlett and Senator Bellmon."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Creek Judgment Monies and Tribal Governance in Oklahoma")
![["The document is an affidavit written by Myrtle M. Brady regarding her concerns about the actions of the Creek Tribal Chief, Claude Cox. She accuses Cox of being more interested in his own glory than in serving the tribal people, and criticizes his administration for being dictatorial and not allowing input from the Creeks. Brady expresses her desire for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to acknowledge her testimony and provide her with information about a previous 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_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Affidavit of Myrtle Mae Monday Brady: Seeking Justice for the Creek Tribal Nation")
![["The document is a response from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to William T. McCarty regarding concerns about H.R. 9810, the Indian Basic Education Act. The Senator assures McCarty that the bill will be closely monitored and reviewed, especially regarding Impact Aid provisions. McCarty had expressed concerns about the bill potentially allowing Indian tribes to establish their own schools, which he believes would be detrimental to public schools. McCarty emphasizes the importance of Public Law 874 funding for public schools and urges the Senator to consider the negative impact of H.R. 9810 on education."]](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_0051_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding H.R. 9810: A Letter to Senator Bartlett")
![["The superintendent of Douglas High School in Clearview, Oklahoma, is writing to Congressman Lyle H. Boren to seek help in expanding the school building and program. The current facilities are inadequate and preventing the community from providing proper education and opportunities for their children. They are asking for assistance in securing funding for a gym and additional classrooms to improve the school and prevent students from seeking education elsewhere."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0000-Works%20Progress%20Administration%20(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Tribal Leadership: Community Development Block Grants")
![["The document is a letter acknowledging concerns about Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) legislation that would have an adverse impact on Indian participation in the program. The document urges consideration of the needs of Native American communities in extending CETA, including funding for programs, administrative structure, and job opportunities in the private sector. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a special relationship between Indian tribes and the federal government."]](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_0055_thumbnail.jpg "Ensuring Native American Employment: An Urgent Call to Action")