Search
Search Results
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Request for Superintendent Transfer - Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- Quetone, Allen, 1926-1994
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Request for Removal of Superintendent Allen Quetone by Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- Quetone, Allen, 1926-1994
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Principles of Tribal Self-Determination: A Guide to Governing Body Authority and Tribal Sovereignty
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Educational Assistance for Registered Nurse Training for Cherokee Tribe Member
- Date:
- 1974-04-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Contact Information for Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1974-08-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Nation Funding Issue: A Letter from W. W. Keeler
- Date:
- 1974-08-29
- 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:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Tribe's $15 Million River Land Valuation
- Date:
- 1974-12-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Letters Regarding Indian Education Program Funding and Cherokee Nation Constitution
- Date:
- 1975-02-10
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Small Organizations and National Endowment for the Arts: A Call for Policy Change
- Date:
- 1975-02-13
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Support for Cherokee-Delaware Tribe's IHS Program Maintenance
- Date:
- 1975-02-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Shawnee Tribe, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The document is a formal request from the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to transfer Superintendent Allen Quetone from the Concho Agency. The document outlines various incidents and issues with Mr. Quetone, including physical confrontations with Business Committee members, excessive absences from the office, failure to delegate authority, refusal to provide technical assistance, and low morale among Bureau personnel. The tribes believe that the situation is irreconcilable and not in the best interests of the members, and they request immediate action on their request for Mr. Quetone's transfer."]](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_26_0001-Indian%20Affairs,%20Concho%20Indian%20School,%201974%20July%20-%201978%20Aug/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Request for Superintendent Transfer - Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses a request for the removal of Superintendent Allen Quetone by the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. Allegations were made against Quetone, but no evidence was presented. The tribes have requested a report on the situation and are awaiting more information before making a recommendation to the Commissioner for further action. The document also includes information about the tribal council, business committee, and constitution of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma."]](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_26_0001-Indian%20Affairs,%20Concho%20Indian%20School,%201974%20July%20-%201978%20Aug/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Removal of Superintendent Allen Quetone by Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes")
![["The document discusses key principles of the Self-Determination Act and Regulations. Key Principle #1 emphasizes that the Tribal Governing Body is the sole authority for the tribe in regards to the Act, and only tribal governments are eligible for Self-Determination grants. Key Principle #2 states that tribes are not required to use the tools provided by the Regulations or establish Self-Determination programs, and that tribes have the right to retain Bureau services if they choose. The overall goal of the Act and Regulations is to allow tribes to establish their own priorities and goals without Federal domination, and to ensure that Federal programs align with tribal priorities."]](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_26_0001-Indian%20Affairs,%20Concho%20Indian%20School,%201974%20July%20-%201978%20Aug/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Principles of Tribal Self-Determination: A Guide to Governing Body Authority and Tribal Sovereignty")
![["Dru E. Levier wrote to Senator Bellmon requesting educational assistance for registered nurse training. Senator Bellmon forwarded the request to Don Bluejacket, who informed Levier that the Amendment to the Veterans Administration Educational Bill had passed, extending the time element for veterans' educational purposes. However, the portion pertaining to the increase in veterans' benefits was still being worked out. Bluejacket assured Levier that Senators Bellmon and Bartlett strongly supported the Amendment and would provide further assistance if needed."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Educational Assistance for Registered Nurse Training for Cherokee Tribe Member")
![["The document provides the names and addresses of the members of the Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs in response to a request. It includes the chairman and ranking minority member, along with their office locations in Washington, D.C. The document offers further assistance if needed."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Contact Information for Senate Subcommittee on Indian Affairs")
![["The document is from W. W. Keeler, the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, addressing a shortage of funds affecting individuals who had committed to training programs. Keeler explains that Congress did not provide funds to replenish the Indian Action Team Program, which resulted in the lack of funds available for training programs. Keeler assures the recipient that their application will be kept in pending status and they will be notified when funds become available."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Nation Funding Issue: A Letter from W. W. Keeler")
![["The Cherokee tribe owns a section of the Arkansas River in Oklahoma that has been appraised at $15 million. The ownership of the river bed is in dispute and is the subject of litigation. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the tribes in 1970, but the matter still needs to be resolved by Congress. The appraisal includes land beneath the water, sand, gravel, and mineral resources. The Corps of Engineers is involved in the Arkansas River navigation project, which is also part of the dispute. The Cherokee tribe should be compensated for their river property according to their attorney."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Tribe's $15 Million River Land Valuation")
![["Dewey Bartlett writes to Dr. William Demmert requesting funding for a program that has been successful in improving the education of Indian students in Northeast Oklahoma. He emphasizes the importance of the program and asks for serious consideration of the application. E. Moses Frye sends a copy of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma's approved constitution to Donald Bluejacket, requesting a response within seven days for formal adoption."]](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_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Letters Regarding Indian Education Program Funding and Cherokee Nation Constitution")
![["Dewey F. Bartlett, a U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, wrote to Nancy Hanks, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, requesting a copy of her reply to a letter from the Cherokee National Historic Society regarding potential conflicts between their policies and legislation. The document from the Cherokee National Historic Society outlined their struggles as a small non-profit organization to access Endowment programs due to policies that favored larger, well-funded organizations. The organization cited challenges with deadlines for applications, matching fund requirements, and commitments to artists and experts, which disadvantaged smaller organizations like theirs."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Small Organizations and National Endowment for the Arts: A Call for Policy Change")
![["The OCA IHS Advisory Board supports the Cherokee-Delaware Tribe in maintaining its own IHS program. The Cherokee Tribe has not opposed the Cherokee-Delaware's independent vote in previous meetings. The Cherokee-Delaware Tribe has submitted a petition for support and the Board has approved a resolution in their favor. The Cherokee-Delaware Tribe has its own Tribal Government that conducts business with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Board requests that the IHS take steps to prevent the Cherokee Tribe from interfering with the Cherokee-Delaware Tribe's IHS 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_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Cherokee-Delaware Tribe's IHS Program Maintenance")