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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Senator Bartlett Regarding the Proposed Construction of an Indian Health Service Clinic and Bureau of Indian Affairs Office in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1976-07-22
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_9_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Revising Title 20: Improving Federal Funding Deliverance and Sovereignty for Indian Tribes
- Date:
- 1976-12-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Armed Forces
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1977 Correspondence Regarding the Requirement of Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood for Health Services
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Restoration of Unclaimed Per Capita Shares to Tribal Ownership: The Case of the Cherokee Band of Shawnee Tribe
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Tribe, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Memorandum on Recommended Bills for Co-sponsorship Addressing Wildlife Conservation, Employee Retirement, and Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Environmental Protection
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- An Interview with Senator Dewey F. Bartlett: Discussing Native American Rights and Federal Responsibilities
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_9_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for an Indian Affairs Advisor Position within the White House Staff
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Creek Nation's Innovative Community Hospital Project: A Cooperative Healthcare Initiative in Okfuskee County
- Date:
- 1977-02-28
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Nation Chief requests help for hospital funding, uncertain response.
- Date:
- 1977-03-18
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Tonkawa Tribe of Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Ponca Tribe of Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Letter requests support for funding Native American health care needs.
- Date:
- 1977-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Families, Health
- Names:
- Mescalero Apache Tribe of the Mescalero Reservation, New Mexico, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["The General Services Administration is planning to construct two buildings in Wewoka, Oklahoma for an Indian Health Service Clinic and a Bureau of Indian Affairs Office. The buildings will be one story and include medical, dental, and administrative space, as well as general office space. The GSA is currently conducting an environmental impact assessment for the project."]](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_11_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978_2-32-10/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Letter to Senator Bartlett Regarding the Proposed Construction of an Indian Health Service Clinic and Bureau of Indian Affairs Office in Oklahoma")
![["The memorandum discusses issues with Title 20, a federal program that delivers social services, which subvert Indian sovereignty and hinder effective delivery of services to Indian communities. It suggests amending Title 20 to allow Indian tribes to qualify for direct grants from federal agencies to resolve jurisdictional, legal, and administrative problems. The memorandum provides examples of conflicts between state and tribal governments over control of social service funds and recommends recognizing Indian tribes as independent units of government for eligibility under federal grant programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_9_0000-Indian%20Sterilization%20-%20subject%20-%20Bartlett/thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_9_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Revising Title 20: Improving Federal Funding Deliverance and Sovereignty for Indian Tribes")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs received a letter from Senator Bartlett regarding the requirement for Indians to possess certificates of Indian blood to receive services at Indian Health Service facilities. The Bureau does not administer health services for Indians, but issues certificates of Indian blood when proper proof is presented. Responsibility for medical care of Indians was transferred to the U.S. Public Health Service in 1955. The letter was referred to the Director of the Indian Health Service for appropriate action."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "1977 Correspondence Regarding the Requirement of Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood for Health Services")
![["The memo is requesting approval to restore unclaimed per capita shares of a judgment award to the Cherokee Band of Shawnee Tribe. Efforts to locate the enrollees listed have been unsuccessful, and the required amount of time for restoration has elapsed. The total amount of funds to be restored is $1,040.06. The recommendation is made in compliance with the Act of September 22, 1961, and efforts have been made to locate the individuals involved. The memo is addressed to the Chairman of the Select Committee on Indian Affairs for approval."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Senate%20Committee%20Memos,%201973%20Nov.%20-%201978%20June.,%201973-1978%20-%20NEW/thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Restoration of Unclaimed Per Capita Shares to Tribal Ownership: The Case of the Cherokee Band of Shawnee Tribe")
![["The memorandum discusses four bills recommended for cosponsorship by Senator DFB. The bills include Federal Aid in Nongame Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1977, Early Retirement for Certain Employees of the BIA and IHS, Indian Controlled Postsecondary Educational Institutions Assistance Act, and Indian Child Welfare Act of 1977. Each bill addresses specific issues related to wildlife conservation, employee retirement, Indian-controlled educational institutions, and Indian child welfare. The memorandum provides background information, reasons for cosponsorship, and statistics related to each bill."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Senate%20Committee%20Memos,%201973%20Nov.%20-%201978%20June.,%201973-1978%20-%20NEW/thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Memorandum on Recommended Bills for Co-sponsorship Addressing Wildlife Conservation, Employee Retirement, and Indian Affairs")
![["The document includes questions for Senator Dewey F. Bartlett regarding the treatment of Native American tribes, their rights to levy taxes and have police forces, and their overall treatment by the government. It also discusses the need for research on Indian jurisdiction over trust lands and the effects of past legislation. Additionally, it addresses the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the need for improvements within the organization, and the opportunity for Native Americans to maintain their cultural identity while moving into mainstream American life. Finally, it questions whether Native Americans are receiving enough support and funding from the federal government."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Senate%20Committee%20Memos,%201973%20Nov.%20-%201978%20June.,%201973-1978%20-%20NEW/thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0027_thumbnail.jpg "An Interview with Senator Dewey F. Bartlett: Discussing Native American Rights and Federal Responsibilities")
![["The document discusses the ineffective federal administration of Indian affairs and the need for better coordination and representation of Indian tribes at the White House level. It highlights the unique needs and legal rights of American Indians and calls for the establishment of an Indian Affairs advisor to address these issues. It suggests that the Carter-Mondale Administration should prioritize the concerns of Indian tribes and appoint someone with firsthand knowledge and experience in working with tribal leadership to represent their interests effectively."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_36_9_0000-Indian%20Sterilization%20-%20subject%20-%20Bartlett/thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_9_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for an Indian Affairs Advisor Position within the White House Staff")
![["The Creek Nation is proposing a cooperative community hospital project in partnership with Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. They are seeking funding and support from Senator Dewey Bartlett for the project. Additionally, the Creek Nation has received a $1 million appropriation to operate the Okemah hospital and plans to hire staff personnel. There is also a discussion about giving Indian tribes increased legal powers and jurisdiction over non-Indian people and property within reservation boundaries. Representative Lloyd Meeds disagrees with the idea of inherent tribal sovereignty and believes that many of the recommendations in the report may not be enacted into law due to political realities."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0024.jpg "Creek Nation's Innovative Community Hospital Project: A Cooperative Healthcare Initiative in Okfuskee County")
![["The document is from Ross Swimmer, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, to Congressmen Risenhoover and Jones requesting their help in discussing the need for a replacement hospital in Tahlequah in closed hearings of the House on Indian Health Service appropriations. Swimmer mentions that planning money for the facility was deleted from the budget and asks for assistance in getting it included. He also mentions the possibility of funding through new local Public Works funding. Congressman Jones responds expressing his awareness of the need for modern medical facilities and willingness to cooperate with initiatives in the area. Congressman Risenhoover' s office is uncertain about having Mr. Swimmer testify."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Nation Chief requests help for hospital funding, uncertain response.")
![["The document is addressed to Honorable James R. Jones and is requesting support for funding for health care needs of Native American citizens in Tulsa, particularly prenatal and postnatal care, eye glasses, dental care, and general health care. The writer emphasizes the importance of full funding for V 94-437, the Indian Health legislation, for the benefit of Urban Indians nationally."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Letter requests support for funding Native American health care needs.")