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- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Equitable Payoff Balances for Mutual-Help Homeowners
- Date:
- 1977-03-04
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Lyle H. Boren Collection
- Title:
- Efficient Delivery of HUD Programs to Native Americans: A Collaborative Effort
- Date:
- 1977-10-12
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_9_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Establishment of the Department of Education Act of 1977
- Date:
- 1978-03-14
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Property Rights Issue with Oklahoma Department of Highways
- Date:
- 1978-09-21
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Water resources development
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Appreciation for Senator Bartlett's Support: W.C.D. Enterprises, Inc. Economic Development Project
- Date:
- 1978-09-26
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Caddo Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["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")
![["The Works Progress Administration in Oklahoma is funding a project to construct a combined auditorium and gymnasium on school property in Okfuskee County. The project is sponsored by the School Board of Consolidated School District No. 32."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0000-Works%20Progress%20Administration%20(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Equitable Payoff Balances for Mutual-Help Homeowners")
![["The document informs Congressman Lyle H. Boron that Works Progress Administration projects in the 4th Congressional District of Oklahoma have been approved for inclusion in the program. The projects are now eligible for operation at the discretion of the State Works Progress Administrator, based on availability of funds and other considerations. Congressman Boron is advised to contact the Oklahoma Works Progress Administrator for more information on specific projects."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lyle%20H.%20Boren%20Collection/Subject%20Files,%201935-1946-CAC_CC_007_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0000-Works%20Progress%20Administration%20(WPA),%20Okfuskee%20County,%20Okemah%20Pecan%20Bowl%20Association,%20Projects,%20Roads,%20Schools,%20and%20Women/thumbnails/CAC_CC_007_2_13_42_0048_thumbnail.jpg "Efficient Delivery of HUD Programs to Native Americans: A Collaborative Effort")
![["The document discusses a bill introduced in the Senate by multiple senators to establish a Department of Education in the United States. The bill highlights the importance of education to the nation and aims to reassess the state of education in the country. The bill was referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs for further 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_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_9_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment of the Department of Education Act of 1977")
![["Joe Tyson, a landowner in Duncan, Oklahoma, received an offer of $6,300 from the Oklahoma Department of Highways for a 13.38-acre property for the purpose of rerouting Highway 81 South. Tyson felt the offer was inadequate and raised concerns about the value of the property, relocating water meters, gates, and fences, and mineral rights. The United States Department of the Interior assured Tyson that his rights would be protected and explained the process for negotiating compensation. The Highway Department filed for condemnation to acquire the property, and Tyson was advised to secure legal counsel if he was not satisfied with the compensation offered. The matter was brought to the attention of Senator Dewey Bartlett for further assistance."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Property Rights Issue with Oklahoma Department of Highways")
![["The document from W.C.D. Enterprises, Inc. to Senator Bartlett expresses gratitude for his assistance with their Economic Development Project. They credit him and his staff in Washington, D.C. with helping them secure funding for their projects that will benefit the tribes of Wichita-Caddo-Delaware. The document also mentions that the tribes feel they have an advocate in Senator Bartlett and plan to keep him updated on their progress. The Chairman of the company, Newton Lamar, signs the letter."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Appreciation for Senator Bartlett's Support: W.C.D. Enterprises, Inc. Economic Development Project")