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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Senator Bartlett Advocates for Assistance in Oklahoma Indian Housing Challenges
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- Housing--Law and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Oklahoma Indian Affairs and Land Legislation in 1973
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Comanche Nation, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Request for Visa Change to Continue Working at PHS Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- etc., Immigrants--Legal status, laws, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0054
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Service Advocates for New Hospital to Replace Outdated Claremore Facility
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Oklahoma Senators Inspect State Institutions and Propose Reforms
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- 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_32_18_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1973 Letter to Senator Bartlett Regarding Continuation of Mutual-Help Housing Program for Indian Segment
- Date:
- 1973-03-05
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe
- Topic:
- Housing--Law and legislation, Political conventions--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Update on Moratorium on Indian Housing: A Correspondence Between Senator Dewey F. Bartlett and Vance Tahmahkera
- Date:
- 1973-03-09
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- Labor Unions--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Over Federal Programs Impacting Economic Development for Indians in Eastern Oklahoma: A Correspondence Between Bob R. Berry and Senator Dewey F. Bartlett
- Date:
- 1973-03-09
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Senator Bartlett's Correspondence Regarding Indian Health Service Policy for Adopted Children
- Date:
- 1973-04-07
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett has asked Housing and Urban Development Secretary Carla A. Hills to assist in resolving obstacles facing Oklahoma Indian Housing Authorities in providing adequate housing. Bartlett's concerns include the relocation of the Indian Housing Program Administration, clarification of procedures for housing authorities, and timely auditing 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_32_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Bartlett Advocates for Assistance in Oklahoma Indian Housing Challenges")
![["The document includes correspondence between Mrs. Floyd Franklin and United States Senator Dewey F. Bartlett regarding the situation of Mrs. Jim Anderson at Claremore Indian Hospital. Bartlett requests a letter from the Andersons outlining their views on the matter before any action can be taken. Another letter from Frank Red Bone, Chairman of Apache Tribal Business Committee, concerns legislation regarding the restoration of lands to Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes. Bartlett acknowledges the letter and mentions working with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to determine the possibility of fulfilling the Tribes' wishes."]](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_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Oklahoma Indian Affairs and Land Legislation in 1973")
![["Veritacion C. Ramirez is requesting a change from a J-1 exchange visitor visa to an H-1 working visa in order to continue working at the PHS Indian Hospital in Claremore, Oklahoma. She explains that she had previously filed a petition to work at another hospital in Louisiana, but now wishes to stay at the Indian Hospital. Ramirez expresses her love for working with the Indian people and the staff at the hospital, and requests assistance from the hospital director in making the visa change."]](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_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Visa Change to Continue Working at PHS Indian Hospital")
![["The Indian Health Service is seeking to replace its hospital in Claremore with a larger structure due to the high number of patients it serves and the low income and education levels of the population. The new hospital is expected to open in late 1976 and would provide more space and better facilities for patients. The current hospital has lost its accreditation due to physical deficiencies."]](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_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0054_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Service Advocates for New Hospital to Replace Outdated Claremore Facility")
![["Senators Henry Bellmon and Dewey Bartlett inspected various federal institutions in Oklahoma, including prisons and Indian health facilities. They discussed the need for improvements in the prison system and healthcare for Indians. They also proposed a credit card system for Indians to access medical care at any hospital. The senators visited the Claremore Indian Hospital, where doctors expressed concerns about inadequate funding for medical aid. Bellmon suggested replacing the hospital with a Medicare-like program for Indians. They planned to visit more federal facilities to assess the equality of healthcare."]](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_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Oklahoma Senators Inspect State Institutions and Propose Reforms")
![["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 Oklahoma State Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials passed a resolution authorizing Indian Housing Authorities to organize a meeting with the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation and HUD officials to seek support for the continuation of the Mutual-Help Housing Program for the Indian segment. Governor Overton James was appointed as the official spokesman for the group of delegates. The resolution was sent to Senator Dewey Bartlett for his support."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0007_thumbnail.jpg "1973 Letter to Senator Bartlett Regarding Continuation of Mutual-Help Housing Program for Indian Segment")
![["Senator Dewey Bartlett received a telegram from Vance Tahmahkera, the Executive Director of Comanche Indian Housing Authority, regarding the moratorium on Indian housing units. Bartlett thanked Tahmahkera for the information and assured him that they are working to get an answer on when the moratorium will be lifted. Tahmahkera had requested that the commitment of 30 thousand Indian housing units be honored and excluded from the January moratorium. Bartlett promised to keep Tahmahkera advised on the 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_32_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Moratorium on Indian Housing: A Correspondence Between Senator Dewey F. Bartlett and Vance Tahmahkera")
![["The document from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to Bob R. Berry addresses concerns about Federal programs in Eastern Oklahoma that may be causing individuals to quit their jobs in order to be eligible for low income Indian housing. Senator Bartlett expresses hope that new policies will provide incentive for the disadvantaged to earn income. Additionally, Bob R. Berry raises concerns about employees quitting their jobs to receive government benefits, as well as wasteful government programs such as the tomato growing project in Tahlequah. Berry urges support for cutting out wasteful programs and addressing issues that frustrate taxpayers."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Over Federal Programs Impacting Economic Development for Indians in Eastern Oklahoma: A Correspondence Between Bob R. Berry and Senator Dewey F. Bartlett")
![["Warren Buzzard wrote to Senator Bartlett seeking clarification on the policy of the Indian Health Service regarding his adopted daughter's eligibility for medical services. Senator Bartlett forwarded the letter to Calvin Beames for assistance in resolving the issue. Buzzard explained that his adopted daughter, who is of Cherokee descent, had been denied medical services by the Indian Health Service because she married a white man and could not prove her Indian blood. He believed that as an adopted child, she should have the same rights as any other Indian."]](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_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Bartlett's Correspondence Regarding Indian Health Service Policy for Adopted Children")