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- 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_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Legislation Update: Creek Indian Judgment Award Distribution
- Date:
- 1973-10-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Creek Tribe Judgment Disposition Bills: A Response from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett
- Date:
- 1973-10-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Petition Against Proposed Use of Creek Judgment Funds: Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs Director
- Date:
- 1973-10-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Concerns Regarding Creek Indian Judgment Funds Distribution
- Date:
- 1973-10-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Finance and Financial Sector, Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Notice of Public Hearing for Distribution of Creek Indian Judgement Funds
- Date:
- 1973-10-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Petition Against Awarding Community Health Representative Contract to Cherokee Tribe
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Bilingual Ballot Mandate: 'Freeway' Must Be in Cherokee
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Social Sciences and History
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Voting--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Honoring Cherokee Leaders: A Monument of History and Legacy
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Business--United States., Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Promising Future for Indian Tribal Governments: Commissioner Thompson's Views
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977)
![["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 informing Mr. Kelly about legislation that has been passed to provide Indian tribes with an alternative method of distributing funds awarded by the Indian Claims Commission and Court of Claims. Mr. Kelly is advised to keep in touch with the Muskogee Area Office for updates on the distribution of the Creek judgment 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_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation Update: Creek Indian Judgment Award Distribution")
![["Ms. Sands received a response from Senator Bartlett regarding the two Creek judgment disposition bills she inquired about. He mentioned that there will be opportunities for concerns to be addressed at hearings and that intra-tribal matters will need to be resolved by tribal members. Senator Bartlett thanked Ms. Sands for expressing her concerns."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Creek Tribe Judgment Disposition Bills: A Response from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett")
![["The document dated March 28, 1974, addressed to Mr. Thomas A. Ellison, expresses disapproval of the plan proposed by Principal Chief Claude A. Cox for the use of Creek Judgment Funds. The document argues that the plan was developed without the knowledge and consent of tribal members and contains too many uncertainties. It also criticizes the lack of organization within the tribal government and the disregard for other views within the tribe. The document requests further consideration for the Creek people as rightful beneficiaries of the funds and suggests that any desire for legislation should be initiated by the Creek people."]](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_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Petition Against Proposed Use of Creek Judgment Funds: Letter to Bureau of Indian Affairs Director")
![["The document includes an inter-office correspondence regarding a letter received from Thomas J. Ellison, Acting Area Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Muskogee. The document discusses the cost of obtaining a transcript of a meeting and expresses frustration with the lack of personal involvement from the BIA. It also mentions a public hearing regarding the distribution of judgment funds awarded to the Creek Tribe by the Indian Claims Commission. The correspondence acknowledges receipt of a letter from Myrtle M. Brady and thanks her for her comments. The document also includes details about the plans proposed for the distribution of the judgment 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_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Concerns Regarding Creek Indian Judgment Funds Distribution")
![["A public hearing will be held on March 9 at the Okmulgee County Courthouse in Oklahoma regarding the distribution of judgement funds awarded to the Creek Tribe by the Indian Claims Commission. The Creek Tribe is also holding a meeting on March 2 to discuss their plan for distribution with tribal members. A notice of the hearing will be mailed separately."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Notice of Public Hearing for Distribution of Creek Indian Judgement Funds")
![["The document is a petition signed by various individuals who strongly object to a recent resolution submitted by the Cherokee Tribe of Oklahoma, requesting the transfer of the Community Health Representative's contract from the Delaware Tribe of Indians to the Cherokee Tribe. The signatories express their support for the Delaware Tribe, believing their delivery of health care services to American Indians is commendable."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Petition Against Awarding Community Health Representative Contract to Cherokee Tribe")
![["The city of Tulsa must print the notice and ballot title for an upcoming street bond election in both Cherokee and English languages due to new statutes requiring bilingual opportunities for minority populations, including Native Americans in Osage and Creek counties. The city will contract with a bilingual institute in Tahlequah to translate the materials into Cherokee."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Bilingual Ballot Mandate: 'Freeway' Must Be in Cherokee")
![["A new monument at the Cherokee Nation complex in Tahlequah honors early tribal leaders and was inspired by James Tyner's work to locate the graves of important Cherokees. Tyner, along with his sister, has identified over 1,500 graves of Indians in northeastern Oklahoma and compiled extensive historical records. The monument includes the names of 256 tribal leaders and heroes, and highlights the importance of preserving Cherokee history and honoring those who came before."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Honoring Cherokee Leaders: A Monument of History and Legacy")
![["The business director of the Cherokee tribal organization Kee-To-Wahs has resigned, leading to political controversy within the tribe. The organization is seeking funds for political activities and there are concerns about financial mismanagement. Meanwhile, U.S. Indian Commissioner Morris Thompson believes that the future looks promising for Indian tribal governments and economic interests."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Promising Future for Indian Tribal Governments: Commissioner Thompson's Views")