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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Challenges in Indian Housing Programs: A Call for Improved Communication and Timelines
- Date:
- 1975-03-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Shawnee Nation, Comanche Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1975 Letter to Senator Bartlett Regarding the Establishment of a Health Center for the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1975-03-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Cayuga Indians, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- United States--Appropriations and expenditures, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Between Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation and Department of Housing and Urban Development Regarding Housing Allocations and Management Issues
- Date:
- 1975-03-31
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Military budget, United States--Appropriations and expenditures, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_9_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Violations of Federal Regulations in Sterilization Procedures: An Investigation into the Indian Health Service
- Date:
- 1975-04-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to Hold Congressional Hearings on Indian Housing Programs in August
- Date:
- 1975-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Panel Discussion: Exploring the Indian Self-Determination Act
- Date:
- 1975-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Investigating Housing Authority Issues: A Letter from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett
- Date:
- 1975-05-08
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0042
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Funding Issues for Cherokee Bilingual Education Program in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1975-05-12
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F., Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Finance and Financial Sector, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["During a hearing on Indian housing, various housing authority executives presented their experiences with delays in the process of building and repairing homes. They cited issues with HUD processing applications, lack of audits, and outside groups causing delinquency in payments. Witnesses also suggested solutions such as hiring more staff and improving communication with participants. Senator Bartlett expressed concern over the inefficiency of the program and the need for a successful delivery system."]](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_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges in Indian Housing Programs: A Call for Improved Communication and Timelines")
![["The Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma is requesting funding for a new health center to serve their community. They have identified inadequate facilities, staff, and funding as major problems. The proposed health center would provide a range of ambulatory health care services to an estimated population of 2,900. The recommended staffing includes various medical professionals and support staff. The estimated total cost for the project is $650,000, with breakdowns for annual and non-recurring costs. The tribe plans to form a corporation to build the facility and lease it back to the 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_32_11_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978_2-32-10/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0017_thumbnail.jpg "1975 Letter to Senator Bartlett Regarding the Establishment of a Health Center for the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma")
![["The document from Harry J.W. Belvin, Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, to Robert H. Breeden, Director of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, addresses concerns about the allocation of housing units to the Choctaw Nation. Belvin requests information on management problems that need to be rectified before the allocation can be finalized. He also questions the allocation of units to other tribes and asks for transparency in the allocation process. Breeden responds, explaining the allocation process and the requirements for management clearance. He also outlines areas that the Choctaw Housing Authority needs to address before receiving additional units. Breeden assures Belvin that the authority can correct its problems in a short period of time."]](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_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Between Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation and Department of Housing and Urban Development Regarding Housing Allocations and Management Issues")
![["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")
![["The General Accounting Office (GAO) found that the Indian Health Service violated federal regulations by performing sterilizations on Native American women without their informed consent. The GAO report highlighted instances of sterilizations performed for non-medical reasons and without proper counseling. The Indian Health Service did not provide a breakdown of the reasons for sterilizations and did not adequately inform women of their right to change their minds about the procedure. The GAO's findings were criticized by medical experts and raised concerns about the treatment of Native American women by the health service."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Violations of Federal Regulations in Sterilization Procedures: An Investigation into the Indian Health Service")
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett of Oklahoma announced that he will hold congressional hearings on Indian housing programs during the August recess. The hearings will take place in Muskogee on August 6 and in Anadarko on August 7. Bartlett, the ranking minority member of the Indian Affairs Subcommittee, hopes to gather testimony from tribal leaders and housing authority representatives to develop a major housing act for the Indian people. Representatives from several tribes are expected to attend the hearings. Bartlett's recent fact-finding mission to Somalia caused the hearings to be rescheduled from the July 4th recess to the August recess. He will be available for interviews before each of the hearings."]](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_20_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to Hold Congressional Hearings on Indian Housing Programs in August")
![["A panel discussion will be held to discuss the Indian Self-Determination Act, which gives federally-recognized tribes the power to determine their relationship with the federal government. The panelists will examine the strengths and weaknesses of the act, the legal definition of \"Indian,\" and whether the act is a step towards ending federal trusteeship. The discussion is part of a series of public forums on Bicentennial issues sponsored by the University of Tulsa."]](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_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Panel Discussion: Exploring the Indian Self-Determination Act")
![["The document is from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to Percy Sharp, thanking him for bringing issues with the Creek Housing Authority to his attention. The Senator states that he has asked the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to look into the situation and will update Percy once they have more information."]](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_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Investigating Housing Authority Issues: A Letter from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett")
![["The document is from W.W. Keeler, Principal Chief for the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, to Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding the difficulties faced by the Cherokee Bilingual Education Program in receiving funding. Keeler requests the Senator to look into the matter and ensure fair treatment for the Cherokees. The document also mentions that one of the applications for bilingual grants has been approved, while others are on hold due to limited 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_30_13_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201946%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201946-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0042_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Funding Issues for Cherokee Bilingual Education Program in Oklahoma")