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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- A Proposal for a North American Indian Day
- Date:
- 1976-07-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Neglected Assistance: A Call for Action from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1976-09-30
- Creator:
- Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_33_13_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Neglected Assistance: A Call for Action from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1976-09-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Unresolved Fiscal Issues: A Call for Assistance from OKLAHOMANS for INDIAN OPPORTUNITY
- Date:
- 1976-10-14
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Schmitt Amendment: Transfer of DOD Schools
- Date:
- 1976-10-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Sac and Fox Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Native American Awareness Week: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1976-10-16
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Authorization of Appropriations for the United States International Trade Commission for Fiscal Year 1979
- Date:
- 1976-10-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Education
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Assistance Request for Inmate at McLeod Honor Farm: Correspondence with Senator Bartlett
- Date:
- 1976-10-26
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- USET's Recommendations for S. 1017: A Letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett
- Date:
- 1976-10-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Response to Senator Bartlett Regarding Mary M. Shavney's Higher Education Grant Eligibility
- Date:
- 1976-11-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["Joseph Drohan wrote a letter to Mr. Carl Albert, M.C., Speaker of The House, expressing gratitude for his prompt reply regarding legislation for a \"North American Indian Day\". Drohan, an Irish-born man, shared his interest in American Indians and his efforts to initiate the legislation. Mr. Albert responded, thanking Drohan for his support and explaining that he cannot introduce legislation but suggested contacting Congressman John H. Rousselot. Drohan proposed a bill for a North American Indian Day as a tribute to the Native American tribes and their history. He highlighted the injustices and tragedies faced by the Indigenous peoples and the debt owed to them by the descendants of European settlers."]](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_37_0000%20--%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20General,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0010_thumbnail.jpg "A Proposal for a North American Indian Day")
![["The document from Clifford Little Coyote to Senator Dewey Bartlett addresses the lack of assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs at the Concho Agency in Oklahoma. Coyote is incarcerated and seeking help for a more fulfilling life upon release, but has not received any assistance despite filling out multiple forms. He questions why he is being excluded from receiving help when others have benefitted from the agency's support. Coyote asks for Bartlett's assistance in addressing this issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Neglected Assistance: A Call for Action from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs received a letter from John N. Happy Camp recommending the firm of Bowman-Nicek & Associates, Inc. for a project at Riverside School in Oklahoma. The document was appreciated and the firm, along with three others, was selected for further consideration for the project. Announcement of the final selection and contract negotiations are expected soon."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_33_13_0000-Bowman%20and%20Nicek%20Architect,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_33_13_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Neglected Assistance: A Call for Action from the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["The document is from Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity, expressing concerns about a transfer of their organization to the Office of Native American Programs in Washington, D.C. They are experiencing difficulties with receiving their monthly check and are seeking assistance from Senator Dewey Bartlett's office to resolve the issue and ensure that the transfer does not result in the defunding of their organization."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Elbert,%20Hazel/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Unresolved Fiscal Issues: A Call for Assistance from OKLAHOMANS for INDIAN OPPORTUNITY")
![["The document includes a message urging Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to support an amendment to prevent the transfer of Indian education programs from the Department of the Interior to the Department of Education. It also includes support from the Sac and Fox Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma for the Stevens amendment. Additionally, there is opposition to the Schmitt Amendment to transfer Department of Defense Overseas Dependents Schools to the Department of Education, with arguments for why the transfer would benefit the educational quality of the schools. The document also includes a list of senators and a letter opposing the Schmitt Amendment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Schmitt Amendment: Transfer of DOD Schools")
![["A series of correspondence and proclamations regarding Native American Awareness Week in 1976. The United National Indian Tribal Youth organization is seeking support for Senate Joint Resolution #209 to proclaim the week of October 10-16 as Native American Awareness Week. President Gerald Ford ultimately proclaims this week as Native American Awareness Week, recognizing the contributions of Native Americans to American society. Senator Bartlett expresses regret for not being able to attend the UNITY convention but sends a representative in his place."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Native American Awareness Week: A Call to Action")
![["Tom Steed, a member of the United States Congress, is writing a letter to David H. Daulton of the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce regarding appropriations for the Chilocco Indian School. Steed mentions that he will be cooperating with Congressman Camp on this issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Authorization of Appropriations for the United States International Trade Commission for Fiscal Year 1979")
![["The document from Clifford Little Coyote to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett outlines his frustration with the lack of assistance he has received from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Concho, Oklahoma. Little Coyote, who is incarcerated at the McLeod Honor Farm, is seeking help for a more fulfilling life upon his release, but has only received repetitive forms and no actual assistance. He questions why he is being excluded from receiving help despite his sincere desire to improve his situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Assistance Request for Inmate at McLeod Honor Farm: Correspondence with Senator Bartlett")
![["The document is a response to Mr. Begay's concerns about S. 1017, with Senator Dewey F. Bartlett thanking him for his input and assuring him that his comments were useful during Committee consideration. The United Southeastern Tribes, Inc. also provides specific recommendations for changes to Title II of the bill, particularly regarding funding criteria for Indian students in public schools and the monitoring of funds. They hope for careful consideration of their concerns and thank Senator Bartlett for his support in improving Indian education."]](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_10_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0016_thumbnail.jpg "USET's Recommendations for S. 1017: A Letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett")
![["The document is from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding Mary M. Shavney's eligibility for a grant due to discrepancies in her Indian blood degree. The Bureau states that they have issued a statement concerning her Indian blood and she is now eligible to apply for financial aid at the school she plans to attend. If a financial need is established and funds are available, they will be mailed to the school. The Bureau appreciates the Senator's interest in American Indian students."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Senator Bartlett Regarding Mary M. Shavney's Higher Education Grant Eligibility")