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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- New Cherokee Chief Outlines Reform Agenda and Vows Early Vote on Constitution
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Voting--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Panel Orders Recount of Principal Chief Election Ballots
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Voting--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Legal Battle Brews Over Cherokee Chief Inauguration
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Voting--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Congratulations on Winning Chief of the Cherokee Tribe
- Date:
- 1975-08-05
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Voting--United States, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Election Controversy: Swimmer Remains Chief
- Date:
- 1975-08-14
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States, Voting--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["Ross Swimmer, the newly-elected chief of the Cherokees, outlined administrative reforms and pledged an early vote on a proposed tribal constitution. Swimmer, at 31 years old, is one of the youngest principal chiefs of an American Indian tribe. He plans to address divisions within the tribe and maintain better communication with tribal members. Swimmer also intends to make various tribal personnel appointments and appoint a 15-member tribal council. He views a trust established by the outgoing chief as a cost-saving measure for the tribe."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "New Cherokee Chief Outlines Reform Agenda and Vows Early Vote on Constitution")
![["The Cherokee tribal election committee ordered a recount of more than half of the ballots cast in the election for principal chief. The election had 8,120 ballots cast, but more than 18,000 Cherokees were registered to vote. The recount was requested by several losing candidates, with concerns raised about the conduct of the election. The winner of the election, Ross Swimmer, had the endorsement of the retiring principal chief, W. W. \"Bill\" Keeler, and emphasized the need for tribal unity. The recount was set to take place on Wednesday."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Panel Orders Recount of Principal Chief Election Ballots")
![["Legal and disruptive measures are being considered to stop the ceremonial inauguration of Ross Swimmer as chief of the Cherokee Nation. A petition has been prepared to void the election won by Swimmer and block the inauguration. Swimmer, however, maintains that he is already chief after taking the oath of office. The situation is set to be discussed in U.S. District Court."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Legal Battle Brews Over Cherokee Chief Inauguration")
![["The document is a congratulatory letter from U.S. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to Ross Swimmer, who won the election to become Chief of the Cherokee Tribe. Bartlett reassures Swimmer of continued support and assistance, as previously provided to the former chief, Bill Keeler. Bartlett also offers his services and contact information for any 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_30_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Congratulations on Winning Chief of the Cherokee Tribe")
![["A recount of the ballots for chief of the Cherokee tribe showed only a seven-vote difference, with Ross Swimmer remaining the winner. Some competitors filed protests alleging election irregularities and sought relief from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. However, if the election results are not reversed, the candidates may pursue legal action in federal court."]](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_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Election Controversy: Swimmer Remains Chief")