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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Inter-Tribal Council Quarterly Meeting Report: April 25, 1975
- Date:
- 1975-06-23
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Dave Whitekiller's Application for a Grant under the Indian Financing Act
- Date:
- 1975-06-24
- Creator:
- Whitekiller, Dave, 1932-2001
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Tribal Turmoil: Cherokee Candidates Seek Housing Data
- Date:
- 1975-06-24
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Summarized Case Files Related to Indian Housing Issues - Office of United States Senator Bartlett, 1973-1975
- Date:
- 1975-06-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Chickasaw Nation, Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Housing--Law and legislation, Cherokee Indians, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1975 Correspondence from Cherokee Nation Housing Authority to Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Date:
- 1975-07-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Cherokee Indians, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Housing--Law and legislation
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Bilingual Education Funding Crisis: A Call for Support
- Date:
- 1975-07-03
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education, Higher--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs Oversight Request
- Date:
- 1975-07-08
- 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:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Support for Cherokee Bilingual Education Program
- Date:
- 1975-07-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- The Hidden Ownership of Tsa-La-Gi Inn
- Date:
- 1975-07-31
- Creator:
- Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Commerce, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Business--United States., Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Risenhoover Applauds Oklahoma Department for Efforts in Counseling Delinquent Indian Housing Families
- Date:
- 1975-08-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Housing--Law and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document provides a report of a quarterly meeting of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes held in April 1975. The meeting was opened by President B. Frank Belvin with the assistance of Vice-President Tanyan. Roll call was conducted, and members from various tribes were present. Various topics were discussed, including a court decision regarding the Arkansas Riverbed, Public Law 93-638, and the role of Indian Health Service employees in tribal politics. A resolution was passed to recognize Service Unit Director Floyd Anderson for his services to the Cherokee 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_33_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Inter-Tribal Council Quarterly Meeting Report: April 25, 1975")
![["Dave Whitekiller, a Cherokee, applied for a grant under the Indian Financing Act to establish a packing plant in Greensburg, Kansas. However, his application was denied because the business would not be on or near an Indian reservation, as required by the Act. The Bureau of Indian Affairs suggested that he contact the Small Business Administration for assistance. Senator Dewey Bartlett and Don Bluejacket were unable to help Whitekiller with his grant request."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Dave Whitekiller's Application for a Grant under the Indian Financing Act")
![["The article discusses a loss of $850,000 by the Cherokee tribe in Oklahoma, potentially due to mismanagement in a housing venture. Candidates are seeking housing data and pushing for transparency before the upcoming election on August 2. There are concerns about the influence of the current chief, W.W. Keeler, and the strong campaign by Ross O. Swimmer, who is endorsed by Keeler. The candidates are also questioning the fairness of the election process and absentee voting procedures."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Tribal Turmoil: Cherokee Candidates Seek Housing Data")
![["The document contains summaries of various housing-related cases involving different Native American tribes, including issues with construction deficiencies, poor yard conditions, dry well drilling, lack of support from housing authorities, and concerns about allocation of housing units. The document also includes information on scheduled conferences and requests for status reports from HUD."]](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_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Summarized Case Files Related to Indian Housing Issues - Office of United States Senator Bartlett, 1973-1975")
![["The Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation is sending a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding a project site in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. They express frustration at new regulations hindering the approval process and request a prompt review of their proposal. They also mention feeling a hostile atmosphere during meetings at the Area Office and hope for more friendly terms in the future."]](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_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0027_thumbnail.jpg "1975 Correspondence from Cherokee Nation Housing Authority to Department of Housing and Urban Development")
![["The document is a letter addressing the lack of funding for a Cherokee bilingual education program in small rural areas in northeastern Oklahoma. The program is facing cuts in funding, particularly for trainee stipends and overall program budget. The document requests assistance from Senator Bartlett to ensure that small rural areas are not overlooked for funding in the future."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Bilingual Education Funding Crisis: A Call for Support")
![["The document from W.W. Keeler, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, to the Bureau of Indian Affairs requests that they assume responsibility for significant decisions regarding himself and another individual to avoid any perception of misuse of authority. Keeler wants the Bureau to scrutinize federal government programs to avoid criticism and ensure decisions are in the best interest of the Tribe. He also requests supervision for day-to-day decisions and plans to meet with the Bureau to discuss recommendations before the election."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Bureau of Indian Affairs Oversight Request")
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett received a letter from W. W. Keeler, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, about funding difficulties for the Cherokee Bilingual Education Program. Senator Bartlett has written to the Secretary of HEW to address the issue and ensure immediate contact with Keeler."]](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_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Cherokee Bilingual Education Program")
![["The trust led by Keeler, not the Cherokee tribe, owns Tsa-La-Gi Inn in Tahlequah. The trust was created to cut costs in construction through tax credits. Keeler signed the deed as principal chief and used the money for investments after per capita payments to tribal members. The trust, Jelanuno, also holds the property of the Cherokee Nation Historical Society and controls the Tsa-La-Gi Theater. The tribe and the public generally believe the tribe owns the properties, but legal documents show otherwise."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "The Hidden Ownership of Tsa-La-Gi Inn")
![["Congressman Ted Risenhoover praised the Oklahoma Department of Institutions, Social and Rehabilitative Services for their cooperation in counseling families in Indian self-help housing to understand the importance of paying their rent regularly. Risenhoover emphasized the need for modern housing in Oklahoma, especially for low-income Indian families, and expressed concern that some families were at risk of losing their homes due to delinquent payments. He urged for clear communication and counseling to ensure that families understand their responsibilities and obligations."]](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_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Risenhoover Applauds Oklahoma Department for Efforts in Counseling Delinquent Indian Housing Families")