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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Forging Ahead: A Brighter Future for the Cherokee Nation
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Wilderness Protection: Letters to Senators
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Funding Approval for Inter-Tribal Alcoholism and Rehabilitation Program
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- UPDATE ON SEMINOLE JUNIOR COLLEGE'S ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Support for Extension of Title IV Funds: A Letter from Mike Smith to Senator Bartlett
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- 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_31_22_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Indian Education and Health: Correspondence with Government Officials
- Date:
- 1977-01-18
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Ponca Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Tonkawa Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Creek Nation's Innovative Community Hospital Project: A Cooperative Healthcare Initiative in Okfuskee County
- Date:
- 1977-02-28
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Deduction from Daughter's Allowance
- Date:
- 1977-04-18
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["The document includes correspondence between Senator Dewey Bartlett and Ross O. Swimmer, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, regarding a brochure about the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Senator Bartlett commends Chief Swimmer for his leadership and expresses interest in the Cherokee Nation's history and plans for the future. Chief Swimmer provides information about the Cherokee Nation Seal and invites Senator Bartlett to reach out for further information."]](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_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Forging Ahead: A Brighter Future for the Cherokee Nation")
![["The document consists of letters from various organizations to senators urging support for wilderness review provisions in the BLM Organic Act and the National Resource Lands Management Act. The documents emphasize the need for comprehensive policy guidance in managing public lands and resources, including adding BLM lands to the national wilderness system. The organizations express concerns about the lack of wilderness provisions in current legislation and advocate for the passage of new acts to ensure the preservation and protection of public lands for future generations."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Wilderness Protection: Letters to Senators")
![["The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare has approved funds for the Inter-Tribal Alcoholism and Rehabilitation Program in response to a letter from Senator Bartlett. The program will receive an Authorization for Transfer of Grant Funds in the coming weeks."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Funding Approval for Inter-Tribal Alcoholism and Rehabilitation Program")
![["The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare is responding to a letter from Senator Bartlett regarding the eligibility status of Seminole Junior College to participate in a federal education program. The College is currently not eligible for the program due to a five-year provision, but efforts are being made to waive this requirement for institutions serving a substantial Indian population. The College's application is being carefully considered, and grants for Fiscal Year 1974 will be announced by June 30, 1974."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "UPDATE ON SEMINOLE JUNIOR COLLEGE'S ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS")
![["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")
![["Mike Smith, a student at Mitchell Elementary School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, wrote a letter in support of extending Title IV funds of the Indian Education Act. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett responded, thanking Mike for his support and assuring him that he will support the extension of the funds when the legislation reaches the Senate floor. Additionally, Lowell El, a fourth-grade student, also expressed his appreciation for the Indian Program and the special help he receives."]](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_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Extension of Title IV Funds: A Letter from Mike Smith to Senator 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 includes letters related to various programs and issues concerning Indian education and health services in Oklahoma. The first letter thanks a senator for funding the Indian Intern Teacher Training Program at Northeastern State College. The second letter urges Chief Tinker of the Osage Tribe to reconsider contracting with Indian Health Services for their own program. The third letter addresses a request for information on Choctaw tribe financing and expresses interest in the Area Director position of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Muskogee."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Indian Education and Health: Correspondence with Government Officials")
![["The Creek Nation is proposing a cooperative community hospital project in partnership with Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. They are seeking funding and support from Senator Dewey Bartlett for the project. Additionally, the Creek Nation has received a $1 million appropriation to operate the Okemah hospital and plans to hire staff personnel. There is also a discussion about giving Indian tribes increased legal powers and jurisdiction over non-Indian people and property within reservation boundaries. Representative Lloyd Meeds disagrees with the idea of inherent tribal sovereignty and believes that many of the recommendations in the report may not be enacted into law due to political realities."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0024.jpg "Creek Nation's Innovative Community Hospital Project: A Cooperative Healthcare Initiative in Okfuskee County")
![["Randall Wilson wrote a letter to Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding his daughter Donna's education and housing situation. He mentioned issues with the Ada Housing Authority and a discrepancy in Donna's Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood. He also expressed concern about the Bureau of Indian Affairs deducting two weeks of Donna's allowance for the Christmas and New Year's vacation, causing financial hardship. Wilson requested the deduction be restored and thanked Bartlett for his assistance. Dewey Bartlett responded acknowledging the letter and stated that he would look into the matter with the Bureau officials."]](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_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Deduction from Daughter's Allowance")
