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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Supporting the Cherokee-Delaware Tribe's Efforts to Maintain its Indian Health Service Program: A Letter from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett
- Date:
- 1975-02-20
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- 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_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)
![["A letter from Senator Dewey Bartlett thanking the OCA IHS Advisory Board for their support of the Cherokee-Delaware Tribe in maintaining their own IHS program. The resolution supports the Cherokee-Delaware Tribe's independence and opposes any interference from the Cherokee Tribe. The letter includes a petition signed by individuals supporting the Delaware Tribe's health care services."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting the Cherokee-Delaware Tribe's Efforts to Maintain its Indian Health Service Program: A Letter from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett")
![["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 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")
