1. Uncovering the Cherokee Indian Genealogy: Opening the Historical Books Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0008 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Dewey F. Bartlett Collection Title: Uncovering the Cherokee Indian Genealogy: Opening the Historical Books Date: 1976-11-15 Creator: Bellmon, Henry Names: Cherokee Nation Topic: Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims Congress: 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document is a plea to Senator Bellman and Senator Bartlett to help open Cherokee Indian Books dating back to 1700, in order to find information on family members and their Cherokee heritage. The writer provides a family history dating back to 1912 and expresses their desire to be present when the books are opened. The document also includes information on deaths and marriages within the family."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Uncovering the Cherokee Indian Genealogy: Opening the Historical Books")