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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Recognizing Indian Contributions: From Sequoyah to Will Rogers
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Native American Achievements in American History
- Date:
- 1947-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Swimmer Sworn In as Cherokee Nation Principal Chief
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Chief Election Lawsuit: Allegations and Demands
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Funding Issues for Cherokee Bilingual Education Program in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1975-05-12
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F., Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Finance and Financial Sector, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["Carl Albert defends the achievements of Native Americans, highlighting individuals such as Charles D. Carter, Sequoyah, and Will Rogers. He refutes negative remarks made about Native Americans and emphasizes their contributions to American society."]](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_2_12_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Education%20and%20Health,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Recognizing Indian Contributions: From Sequoyah to Will Rogers")
![["Carl Albert defends the achievements of Native Americans, particularly those from Oklahoma, in response to remarks made by a colleague from Oregon. He highlights the accomplishments of individuals like Charles D. Carter, Sequoyah, and Will Rogers, who were educated in Native American schools and made significant contributions to American society. Carl Albert argues that the statues of these individuals in Statuary Hall serve as evidence of their greatness Carl Albert and should be respected by all."]](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_2_12_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Tribal%20Government,%20Education%20and%20Health,%201947/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_2_12_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Native American Achievements in American History")
![["Ross Swimmer, a banker, was sworn in as the new principal chief of the Cherokee Nation despite protests and allegations of election irregularities. Tulsa attorney Rhoem West, representing a defeated candidate, claimed that Swimmer did not meet the minimum age requirement for chief. West requested a postponement of the swearing-in ceremony and may seek legal action over the alleged irregularities."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Swimmer Sworn In as Cherokee Nation Principal Chief")
![["Five defeated candidates for Cherokee Chief filed a federal lawsuit seeking a new election and damages. They allege that the new chief, Ross Swimmer, has control over tribal funds and has interests in corporations doing business with the Cherokee Nation. The lawsuit also claims that election committee members favored certain candidates, destroyed ballots, and failed to keep proper records. The defendants named in the lawsuit include former Chief W. W. Keeler, election committee members, and BIA agency superintendent Joe Ragsdale. The plaintiffs argue that their rights to equal protection and lawful privilege to vote were violated."]](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_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Chief Election Lawsuit: Allegations and Demands")
![["The document is from W.W. Keeler, Principal Chief for the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, to Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding the difficulties faced by the Cherokee Bilingual Education Program in receiving funding. Keeler requests the Senator to look into the matter and ensure fair treatment for the Cherokees. The document also mentions that one of the applications for bilingual grants has been approved, while others are on hold due to limited funds."]](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_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Funding Issues for Cherokee Bilingual Education Program in Oklahoma")