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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Cherokee Tribe to Operate Travel-Vel Facility at Catoosa
- Date:
- 1975-11-04
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Speeches, addresses, etc., Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_29_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Draft Bill for Purchase and Lease of Arkansas Riverbed Rights by Indian Nations
- Date:
- 1976-04-14
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Support for the Indian Tribal Government Tax Status Act
- Date:
- 1977-10-10
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Discussion on Improving Indian Health Care Facilities in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1977-12-12
- Creator:
- Bellmon, Henry, Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["The document is from Don Bluejacket to Lt. Governor George Nigh regarding the potential interest of the Cherokee Tribe in operating the Travel-Vel facility in Catoosa, Oklahoma. Bluejacket had previously discussed the matter with Ross Swimmer, Chief of the Cherokees, who expressed interest in negotiating with the state. Bluejacket suggests that Swimmer contact Nigh to set up a meeting to discuss the potential partnership."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Cherokee Tribe to Operate Travel-Vel Facility at Catoosa")
![["The draft bill enclosed in the letter authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into agreements with the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations for the purchase or lease of their rights in the riverbed of the Arkansas River. The agreements must be approved by Congress and the President, with payment terms based on appraised property values. The bill also authorizes the appropriation of necessary funds for this purpose."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Draft Bill for Purchase and Lease of Arkansas Riverbed Rights by Indian Nations")
![["The Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, Ross O. Swimmer, wrote to Senator Dewey Bartlett requesting his support for S. 2130, the Indian Tribal Government Tax Status Act. Senator Bartlett responded that he will have his staff review the legislation and consider co-sponsoring it. Senator Bartlett thanked Chief Swimmer for keeping him informed of his interests."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Support for the Indian Tribal Government Tax Status Act")
![["The memorandum discusses the issue of blood quantum requirements for Indian Health Service facilities in Oklahoma, particularly for the Five Tribes. It mentions a proposal for new health care facilities in Tahlequah and surrounding areas, with funding options and plans to address the health care needs of the Indian communities in eastern Oklahoma. It also discusses the legal requirements for admission to Indian Health Service facilities and the need for community-based health services. The memo indicates ongoing discussions with Senator Bellmon and plans for future updates on the matter."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Discussion on Improving Indian Health Care Facilities in Oklahoma")
