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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Understanding Indian Health Service Eligibility Policies and Practices: A Response to Senator Bartlett
- Date:
- 1977-09-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Controversy Over Lowered Blood Quantum Eligibility Criteria for Indian Health Services: Correspondence between Principal Chief Ross O. Swimmer and Senator Dewey F. Bartlett
- Date:
- 1977-09-30
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Blood Quantum Requirements for Indian Health Services
- Date:
- 1977-09-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding New Requirement for Indian Health Services
- Date:
- 1977-11-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Voting Rights and Procedures in Five Tribes Elections
- Date:
- 1978-03-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Proposal for Simplified Voting Rights Documentation in Five Tribes Elections
- Date:
- 1978-03-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Government Operations and Politics, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Native Americans
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Request for Cherokee Nation Rolls Access
- Date:
- 1978-04-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1978 Memorandums on the Extension of the Indian Affairs Committee and House-Passed Bills Pertaining to Indians
- Date:
- 1978-04-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Campaign management--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Memo Regarding Proposed Changes to Indian Education and Federal Recognition of Certain Tribes
- Date:
- 1978-05-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Modoc Indians, Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence and Legal Complications Regarding Jurisdiction on Osage Tribal Land
- Date:
- 1978-06-09
- Creator:
- Tinker, Sylvester, 1903-1991
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Nation, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["The document is a response to a letter of inquiry regarding Indian Health Service policies and practices governing eligibility for health services. It explains that the IHS does not use blood quantum to determine eligibility, and eligibility is based on Indian descent. The document also addresses concerns about the requirement of birth certificates for eligibility and discusses the impact of a resolution by the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes to lower blood quantum requirements. The IHS is studying the programmatic impact of this resolution and seeking guidance on the authority of the Council to change blood quantum requirements."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding Indian Health Service Eligibility Policies and Practices: A Response to Senator Bartlett")
![["The document discusses the decision by the Five Civilized Tribes of Eastern Oklahoma to lower the blood quantum eligibility criteria for Indian health care services. The letter from Senator Dewey Bartlett expresses concern about the impact of this decision on other tribes in the state and requests a report on the reasoning behind the decision. The letter from Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Ross O. Swimmer explains that blood quantum is not a legal reason for denying service, but is a self-imposed criteria by the tribes. The report from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare provides information on the criteria change and the availability of health services at Indian Health Service facilities."]](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_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Controversy Over Lowered Blood Quantum Eligibility Criteria for Indian Health Services: Correspondence between Principal Chief Ross O. Swimmer and Senator Dewey F. Bartlett")
![["The letter from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to Dr. Emery Johnson of the Indian Health Service in 1977 addresses concerns from Indian tribes in Oklahoma about the blood quantum requirement for Indian health care services. The Indian Health Service does not use blood quantum to determine eligibility, but tribes may use it to determine membership. The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes requested a lower blood quantum requirement for health care services, which the Indian Health Service is studying. The letter also discusses the need for changes in blood quantum requirements to be of general applicability, not just for health services. The Indian Health Service aims to provide quality care within fiscal limitations."]](https://jones-2.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Dewey+F.+Bartlett+Collection/Subject,+1946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0000-Indian+Affairs,+Health,+1973+Feb.+-+1978+Sep.,+1973-1978_2-32-10/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Blood Quantum Requirements for Indian Health Services")
![["Ann Heller, an Indian Counselor for Indian Pupil Education in Tulsa, Oklahoma, wrote a letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett expressing concern about a policy that requires Indians to possess certificates of Indian blood in order to receive services at Indian Health Service facilities. She explained that many Indian people do not have these certificates and are unable to obtain them due to backlogs and lack of birth certificates for ancestors. She requested that Senator Bartlett make a formal inquiry and investigation into the issue to help alleviate the suffering of Indian people. Senator Bartlett responded, acknowledging the letter and stating that he would look into the matter with the Indian Health Service and 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_32_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978%20(2)/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding New Requirement for Indian Health Services")
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett received a letter from Betty J. Brown suggesting a procedure to streamline the documentation process for voting rights in Five Tribes elections. Brown believes that individuals reinstated to the Dawes Commission Rolls should be allowed voting rights without having to provide extensive documentation. Bartlett forwarded the letter to Thomas J. Ellison for his views and opinions on the matter. Ellison, the Area Director of the Muskogee Area Bureau of Indian Affairs, is requested to provide input on the suggested procedure."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Voting Rights and Procedures in Five Tribes Elections")
![["The document from Ms. Betty J. Brown to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett discusses the need for a compilation by the Muskogee Area Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs listing all persons in the Five Civilized Tribes who were reinstated to the Dawes Commission Rolls. This would allow these individuals and their descendants to have voting rights without having to provide extensive documentation to Election Committees. Senator Bartlett requests the views and opinions of Mr. Thomas J. Ellison on this suggestion. Additionally, there is a letter from Eric H. Bohannon, Chairman of the Choctaw Election Committee, informing Ms. Brown that she will not be able to vote in the current election but will be included in the absentee mailing list for a potential run-off 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_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Proposal for Simplified Voting Rights Documentation in Five Tribes Elections")
![["Mr. Forrest Gerard, Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior, received a letter from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett regarding Mr. and Mrs. Burris's request for access to the rolls of the Cherokee Nation to determine their degree of Indian blood. The Burris's claim to be of Cherokee descent and have been unsuccessful in obtaining assistance from the Bureau in researching their ancestors. Senator Bartlett enclosed information provided by the Burris's and requested cooperation and assistance from the Department of the Interior in this matter."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Cherokee Nation Rolls Access")
![["The memo discusses the need to extend the Indian Affairs Committee rather than making it permanent, as suggested by Senator Hatfield. It also mentions three Indian bills passed by the House that need Senate approval. S. 661 and S. 482 have technical amendments that need Senate concurrence, while S. 1633 requires a conference to resolve differences. Senator Bartlett is advised to discuss the bills with Senator Abourezk and the Leadership to move them forward."]](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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "1978 Memorandums on the Extension of the Indian Affairs Committee and House-Passed Bills Pertaining to Indians")
![["The memo discusses pending matters related to Indian education and a bill to restore Federal recognition to certain tribes. It mentions concerns from Oklahoma school administrators about changes to Impact Aid and Tribal Council approval of school plans. It also notes that the Senate bill does not have provisions for Indian education, which may be addressed in conference. Additionally, it mentions that the bill to restore Federal recognition to certain tribes has been cleared for Presidential 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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Memo Regarding Proposed Changes to Indian Education and Federal Recognition of Certain Tribes")
![["A memorandum from the United States Senate informs Senator DFB that congratulatory letters have been sent to the newly elected officials of the Osage Tribal Council. The letter discusses jurisdiction issues regarding tribal officers and U.S. marshals on Indian land. Chief Sylvester Tinker has won re-election, and similar congratulatory letters have been sent to other elected 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_36_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Senate%20Committee%20Memos,%201973%20Nov.%20-%201978%20June.,%201973-1978%20-%20NEW/thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence and Legal Complications Regarding Jurisdiction on Osage Tribal Land")