1. Report on Indian Housing: Challenges and Solutions Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0029 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Dewey F. Bartlett Collection Title: Report on Indian Housing: Challenges and Solutions Date: 1975-01-01 Creator: Bartlett, Dewey F. Policy Area: Native Americans, Education Names: Chickasaw Nation Topic: Indians of North America--United States Congress: 93rd (1973-1975)
2. Letter of Appreciation from Chickasaw Nation Governor Overton James Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0028 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Dewey F. Bartlett Collection Title: Letter of Appreciation from Chickasaw Nation Governor Overton James Date: 1977-01-01 Creator: Bartlett, Dewey F. Policy Area: Education Names: Chickasaw Nation Congress: 95th (1977-1979)
![["The Housing Authority of the Chickasaw Nation is expressing concerns about delays and problems in the Indian housing program, specifically related to the application process and approval requirements set by HUD. They feel that the focus should be on expediting the process to provide safe and decent housing for deserving families, rather than on administrative issues. They also highlight the negative impact of new requirements in the Mutual-Help Handbook, which they believe will further delay the delivery of housing. The authority outlines specific problems and delays in the current system in Oklahoma and expresses frustration with the lack of consideration for tribal needs in the application process. They also detail the difficulties faced in the approval process and negotiation of prices for housing units. Overall, they are advocating for a more efficient and streamlined approach to providing Indian housing."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Report on Indian Housing: Challenges and Solutions")
![["The Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, Overton James, expresses gratitude to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett for flying an American flag over the Capitol. The flag will be displayed at the Chickasaw Motor Inn, and the Governor offers to be of service to the Senator."]](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_22_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Elbert,%20Hazel/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Appreciation from Chickasaw Nation Governor Overton James")