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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Indian Preference Discrimination
- Date:
- 1976-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Congress, Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Support for Senate Bill #1017: Indian Self Determination & Education Reform Act
- Date:
- 1976-01-08
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- A Call for Change: Reforming Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1976-02-17
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Mystery of the Missing Communication: Indian Affairs on the Arkansas River Bed
- Date:
- 1976-05-12
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Unresolved Fiscal Issues: A Call for Assistance from OKLAHOMANS for INDIAN OPPORTUNITY
- Date:
- 1976-10-14
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Inquiry Regarding Docket No. 130 and Land Ownership in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Quapaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Reauthorization of Funds for Title IV-A of the Indian Education Act
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["The document addresses concerns about the discrimination against some Oklahoma tribes by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in terms of Indian preference. The writer expresses condolences for the passing of the recipient's father, who was a friend and supporter of the writer. The writer seeks help in addressing the discriminatory actions against the tribes and highlights the importance of Indian rights and recognition in employment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Indian%20Preference,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_39_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Indian Preference Discrimination")
![["The Superintendent of Miami Public Schools is writing to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett about Senate bill #1017, which redistributes funds for Indian children. The Superintendent believes this bill could benefit the 937 students of Indian descent in the Miami School District and requests the Senator's 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_33_10_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Support for Senate Bill #1017: Indian Self Determination & Education Reform Act")
![["The editorial calls for a reevaluation of how the US government manages Indian Affairs, highlighting the inefficiencies and historical wrongs done to American Indians. It suggests eliminating the Bureau of Indian Affairs, giving control of funds to democratically elected Indian leaders, and setting a ten-year cutoff for government support. The editorial emphasizes the need for Indians to manage their own funds and avoid creating another bureaucratic structure that wastes money."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "A Call for Change: Reforming Indian Affairs")
![["A copy of a letter and draft bill regarding Indian Affairs and the Arkansas River Bed was sent to Clayton Taylor, VC, and Pope Barrow in the Legislative Counsel's office. A previous copy had been sent to Joe Carter but he was unable to locate it."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Arkansas%20Riverbed,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The Mystery of the Missing Communication: Indian Affairs on the Arkansas River Bed")
![["The document is from Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity, expressing concerns about a transfer of their organization to the Office of Native American Programs in Washington, D.C. They are experiencing difficulties with receiving their monthly check and are seeking assistance from Senator Dewey Bartlett's office to resolve the issue and ensure that the transfer does not result in the defunding of their organization."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Unresolved Fiscal Issues: A Call for Assistance from OKLAHOMANS for INDIAN OPPORTUNITY")
![["The document is a response to Mr. Harold Kesler's inquiry about Docket No. 130 and land owned by his great grandfather, Charles Mitmschkee, in Oklahoma. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is providing information on the Indian Claims Commission's decision, the Miami Tribe's claims, and the location of records pertaining to lands owned by Miami Indians. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett has requested a direct response to Mr. Kesler's inquiry and assures him that he will receive a response soon."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Inquiry Regarding Docket No. 130 and Land Ownership in Oklahoma")
![["Mr. Curtis Tointigh Sr. wrote a letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett expressing his support for the reauthorization of funds for Title IV, Part A of the Indian Education Act. Senator Bartlett responded, acknowledging Mr. Tointigh's concerns and informing him that legislation for reauthorization is not expected to be reported out of Committee before the current session of Congress ends. Senator Bartlett assured Mr. Tointigh that he will keep his views in mind when the legislation reaches the Senate for consideration."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Reauthorization of Funds for Title IV-A of the Indian Education Act")
