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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Legal Battle Brews Over Cherokee Chief Inauguration
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Voting--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Tribe's New Swimmer Chief Takes Charge Despite Protests
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Resolution and Investigation of General Election of November 13, 1973
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Energy
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Voting--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Invalidation of PL 93-638 Contracting Petition by Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribal Council Members
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Call for Transparency and Participation in Creek Tribe Chief Election
- Date:
- 1975-02-28
- Creator:
- Harjo, Allen, 1935-2007
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Voting--United States, Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1977 Letter from National Congress of American Indians to Senator Bartlett Regarding Extension of Statute of Limitations for Indian Claims
- Date:
- 1977-07-15
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_18_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Congressman James R. Jones Responds to Public Inquiry on Social Programs and Federal Judge Selection
- Date:
- 1977-08-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Political campaigns--United States, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1977 Memorandum on the American Indian Religious Freedom Resolution
- Date:
- 1977-12-14
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1978 Memorandums on the Extension of the Indian Affairs Committee and House-Passed Bills Pertaining to Indians
- Date:
- 1978-04-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["Legal and disruptive measures are being considered to stop the ceremonial inauguration of Ross Swimmer as chief of the Cherokee Nation. A petition has been prepared to void the election won by Swimmer and block the inauguration. Swimmer, however, maintains that he is already chief after taking the oath of office. The situation is set to be discussed in U.S. District Court."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Legal Battle Brews Over Cherokee Chief Inauguration")
![["Despite protests and allegations of election irregularities, Ross O. Swimmer has taken over as the new chief of the Cherokee tribe. The inauguration ceremony included the dedication of a memorial to past tribal leaders and the selection of Miss Cherokee. The new chief emphasized unity and pride among the Cherokee people, despite facing criticism and protests. Former chief Keeler was made an ambassador of goodwill for the tribe. Thompson, the U.S. Indian Commissioner, was shouted down by protesters during his speech. The new chief expressed confidence in his leadership and the future of the Cherokee tribe."]](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_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Tribe's New Swimmer Chief Takes Charge Despite Protests")
![["The document discusses the proceedings of a General Meeting held on April 20, 1974, where various proposals were made and voted on by tribal members. It was agreed to continue the meeting from a previous date, select a moderator, and hold a special meeting to investigate the General Election of November 13, 1973. The meeting also addressed the handling of oil and gas bonuses and funds from surrounding land. A special session of the Business Committee was held to set a date for examining ballot boxes and registration books."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Resolution and Investigation of General Election of November 13, 1973")
![["The Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribal Council Members have submitted a petition to the Secretary of the Interior requesting a referendum on the contracting of a school and agency in Concho, Oklahoma. The petition has not been acted upon by the tribes, and the council members are requesting that the contracting be halted until the referendum is held. The Business Committee has declared the petition invalid due to vagueness and uncertainty in the language."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Invalidation of PL 93-638 Contracting Petition by Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribal Council Members")
![["The document is from Allen Harjo to the Principal Chief of the Creek Tribe, inquiring about preparations for the upcoming election of Principal Chief. Harjo expresses the importance of a fair election process and member participation in drafting election rules. Harjo also announces his intention to seek the office of Principal Chief and urges fellow Creek members to take part in the election process."]](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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Call for Transparency and Participation in Creek Tribe Chief Election")
![["The document is a letter from the National Congress of American Indians urging Senator Dewey Bartlett to support a bill to extend the statute of limitations for filing Indian claims. The organization represents 130 tribes and believes that a four and a half year extension is necessary for the proper filing of claims by the federal departments responsible. They hope that the ample record on the bill will demonstrate the need for the extension. The letter also expresses concern for Senator Bartlett's health."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Senate%20Committee%20Memos,%201973%20Nov.%20-%201978%20June.,%201973-1978%20-%20NEW/thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0018_thumbnail.jpg "1977 Letter from National Congress of American Indians to Senator Bartlett Regarding Extension of Statute of Limitations for Indian Claims")
![["The document is from James R. Jones, a Member of Congress, in response to a letter from Mr. Eddie Eane, Jr. Jones expresses his support for programs to help the poor and disabled, and thanks Eane for sharing his views on the selection of Federal Judges and upcoming Governor and Senate races. Jones assures Eane that he will keep his thoughts in mind during the next election and offers assistance from his office if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Correspondence%20Series,%201968-1986%20/CAC_CC_109_4_22_18_0000-District%20Office,%20Yellow%20Copies,%201978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_4_22_18_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Congressman James R. Jones Responds to Public Inquiry on Social Programs and Federal Judge Selection")
![["A memo from Senator HazeRazel to Senator Bartlett regarding a Resolution entitled American Indian Religious Freedom, which aims to protect the religious rights of traditional American Indian religions from government actions. The memo discusses the problems faced by American Indians in their religious expressions and calls for cosponsors for the Resolution. Plans are also mentioned to set up an interagency Task Force to address these issues. Senator Bartlett is recommended to cosponsor the Resolution."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Senate%20Committee%20Memos,%201973%20Nov.%20-%201978%20June.,%201973-1978%20-%20NEW/thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0001_thumbnail.jpg "1977 Memorandum on the American Indian Religious Freedom Resolution")
![["The memo discusses the need to extend the Indian Affairs Committee rather than making it permanent, as suggested by Senator Hatfield. It also mentions three Indian bills passed by the House that need Senate approval. S. 661 and S. 482 have technical amendments that need Senate concurrence, while S. 1633 requires a conference to resolve differences. Senator Bartlett is advised to discuss the bills with Senator Abourezk and the Leadership to move them forward."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Senate%20Committee%20Memos,%201973%20Nov.%20-%201978%20June.,%201973-1978%20-%20NEW/thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0025_thumbnail.jpg "1978 Memorandums on the Extension of the Indian Affairs Committee and House-Passed Bills Pertaining to Indians")
