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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Chief Keeler: A Legacy of Leadership
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States, Civil service--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Tensions Rise: Cherokee Chief Defuses Conflict with Historical Society
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States, Speeches, addresses, etc.
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Chief Keeler Takes Control of Cherokee Tribe's Business Affairs
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Energy
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Voting--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Testimony on S. 1017: Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973 in Washington State
- Date:
- 1974-06-30
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Nation Funding Issue: A Letter from W. W. Keeler
- Date:
- 1974-08-29
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["W.W. \"Bill\" Keeler, former Principal Chief of the Cherokees, is being honored at a banquet in Tahlequah. The event will feature the unveiling of a portrait of Chief Keeler by artist Charles Banks Wilson. Reservations for the banquet can be made by calling Robert May in Bartlesville."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Chief Keeler: A Legacy of Leadership")
![["Cherokee Chief W. W. Keeler resolved a conflict between tribal officials and the Cherokee National Historical Society, firing and then rehiring Deputy Chief Rev. Sam Hider. The society owed money to the tribe and a lawsuit was authorized by Hider. The situation is part of a series of crises during Keeler's tenure, as he is not seeking re-election. The Historical Society owes money to the tribe and is being investigated for alleged fraud."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Tensions Rise: Cherokee Chief Defuses Conflict with Historical Society")
![["Chief W. W. Keeler has taken full control of the Cherokee Nation's business affairs following the resignation of the executive business director. He plans to clear up the tribe's remaining debts and ensure the smooth continuation of various programs. Keeler withdrew his request for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to take over tribal operations. The tribe's loss in a housing and construction venture in 1974 was about $800,000, but Keeler stated that the tribe is not broke and has funds held in trust by the federal government. Keeler is not seeking re-election after serving as chief for 26 years."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Chief Keeler Takes Control of Cherokee Tribe's Business Affairs")
![["Emmett S. Oliver, Supervisor of Indian Education in Washington State, testified before a committee on the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973. He highlighted the Johnson-O'Malley Program in the state, which serves 5,900 Indian students in 42 public schools. Oliver emphasized the need for expanding educational services for Indian children and discussed the formation and purpose of regional consortia to represent Indian viewpoints and address educational needs. He also mentioned additional JOM educational activities outside of public schools that should be considered part of the program."]](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_15_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Testimony on S. 1017: Indian Self-Determination and Educational Reform Act of 1973 in Washington State")
![["The document is from W. W. Keeler, the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, addressing a shortage of funds affecting individuals who had committed to training programs. Keeler explains that Congress did not provide funds to replenish the Indian Action Team Program, which resulted in the lack of funds available for training programs. Keeler assures the recipient that their application will be kept in pending status and they will be notified when funds become available."]](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_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Nation Funding Issue: A Letter from W. W. Keeler")