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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Seeking Equal Rights and Fair Representation: Full Blood Creek Indians Meeting
- Date:
- 1971/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Petition Against Awarding Community Health Representative Contract to Cherokee Tribe
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Protecting Indian Interests: The BIA's Failures and Recommendations for Change
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Ottawa Tribe, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, 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_14_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Call for Action: Cherokee Tribal Concerns
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Speeches, addresses, etc., Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Ancestry Inquiry for Ben Brown and Creek Tribe Recognition
- Date:
- 1975-02-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0028
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Recommendation Letter for Miss Indian Oklahoma Pageant
- Date:
- 1975-04-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Bilingual Education Program: Project Number 403 AH 50285
- Date:
- 1975-04-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The Full Blood Creek Indians are holding a meeting in Weleetka, Oklahoma to seek equal rights and fair representation for the Creek Indians. They believe that the U.S. Government has not been supportive of their rights and are seeking legal answers to their problems. They are also discussing the need for a Creek council and fair representation in tribal matters. They emphasize the importance of unity and standing up for their beliefs to protect their land and trust 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_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Seeking Equal Rights and Fair Representation: Full Blood Creek Indians Meeting")
![["The document is a petition signed by various individuals who strongly object to a recent resolution submitted by the Cherokee Tribe of Oklahoma, requesting the transfer of the Community Health Representative's contract from the Delaware Tribe of Indians to the Cherokee Tribe. The signatories express their support for the Delaware Tribe, believing their delivery of health care services to American Indians is commendable."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Petition Against Awarding Community Health Representative Contract to Cherokee Tribe")
![["The document discusses a Federal Trade Commission study that criticizes the Bureau of Indian Affairs for failing to protect Indian interests in dealing with energy companies leasing tribal lands. The study recommends that the BIA improve its collection of rents and royalties owed to tribes, encourage joint participation of Indians and energy companies in developing tribal mineral resources, and train Indians to handle their own leasing decisions. Additionally, the text includes an application form for Cherokee Nation members to register to vote, which requires certification from the Bureau of Indian Affairs."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting Indian Interests: The BIA's Failures and Recommendations for Change")
![["A group called \"Cherokees For Responsible Gout\" is requesting a meeting with Senator Bartlett to discuss important tribal matters, despite being advised not to by Mr. Bluejacket. They feel they are not getting satisfactory assistance from Tribal Administration or the B.I.A. and are requesting the Senator's cooperation on controversial matters. They are willing to meet at the Senator's convenience within the next 30 days."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Call for Action: Cherokee Tribal Concerns")
![["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")
![["The document is a series of letters regarding Ben Brown's attempt to establish his ancestry as a Creek Indian. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Muskogee Area Office have both stated that they cannot offer him recognition as a Creek Indian due to lack of sufficient proof of his Creek Indian blood. Senator Bartlett made an inquiry on his behalf but was unable to provide any hope of recognition. Brown's mother was half Seminole and half Creek, but only enrolled as a Seminole, making it difficult to establish his Creek Indian heritage. Brown is seeking help to clarify and establish his ancestry for potential benefits for his children."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Ancestry Inquiry for Ben Brown and Creek Tribe Recognition")
![["The document is a letter written by Don Bluejacket on behalf of Faye Knight, a young Indian girl applying for the Miss Indian Oklahoma Pageant. Faye is described as an enrolled Cherokee and half Choctaw with high academic standing and experience in performing arts. Don Bluejacket recommends Faye as a contestant for the pageant. Faye also requests a letter of recommendation from Bluejacket."]](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_0028_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendation Letter for Miss Indian Oklahoma Pageant")
![["The Greasy School Board of Education is requesting federal funding for their Cherokee Bilingual Education Program. Due to funding cuts, the program will be reduced to ten demonstration classrooms in northeastern Oklahoma. Ten Cherokee bilingual aides will be hired, and ten Cherokee trainees will enroll in a teacher certification program. The program will focus on kindergarten through third grade and will prioritize bilingual-bicultural education. The program director, Agnes Cowen, has provided details of the revised program in a letter to various officials."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Bilingual Education Program: Project Number 403 AH 50285")
