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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Senator Dewey F. Bartlett's Response to Request for Support of Women's Halfway House and Detox Centers Proposal
- Date:
- 1977-09-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States, Substance abuse
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_36_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Overview of the American Indian Policy Review Commission and Task Force on Tribal Government
- Date:
- 1977-09-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Menominee Nation, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Cayuga Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Quapaw Nation, Chippewa Nation, Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Environmental Protection
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- 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_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Eligibility for Indian Health Services in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1977-10-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Resolving Access Issues at White Eagle Indian Free Clinic: A Senatorial Intervention
- Date:
- 1977-10-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Support for the Indian Tribal Government Tax Status Act
- Date:
- 1977-10-10
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_9_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Restrictions on Health Career Counseling for Indigenous Students
- Date:
- 1977-11-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Creek Indians
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_36_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1977 Senate Committee Request for Staff Salary Increase
- Date:
- 1977-11-16
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Names:
- Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- 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)
![["Ms. Pearl Goodbear wrote to Senator Bartlett requesting support for proposals for a Women's Halfway House and detox centers. She mentioned that she had submitted proposals but did not provide specific details. Senator Bartlett thanked her for bringing the matters to his attention and wished her good health. Ms. Goodbear also mentioned that she had to undergo cancer surgery but planned to continue working on the proposals once she recovered."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0018.jpg "Senator Dewey F. Bartlett's Response to Request for Support of Women's Halfway House and Detox Centers Proposal")
![["The document provides information about the Tribal Government Task Force, including its members, purpose, and goals. The task force aims to examine tribal government structures, functions, and powers in order to enhance tribal sovereignty and address current and future challenges faced by Indian tribes. The document outlines the primary tasks, methodology, and topic areas that the task force will focus on, as well as the importance of input and participation from Indian people and tribes. Additionally, a Tribal Government Seminar is scheduled to discuss major issues concerning tribal governments and their sovereignty."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_36_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_36_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Overview of the American Indian Policy Review Commission and Task Force on Tribal Government")
![["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")
![["Mrs. Rosa Stevenson inquired about why her family is not able to receive hospital care at the Indian hospital in Lawton. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett responded by contacting Mr. John W. Davis to address her concerns. Mr. Davis informed Mrs. Stevenson that she must present herself to the facility in Lawton and provide documents proving her eligibility for the Indian Health Service program. If determined eligible, she and her family will receive medical services."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0011.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Eligibility for Indian Health Services in Oklahoma")
![["The letter is from a woman named S. Brooks inquiring about why she and her family were unable to receive medical care at the White Eagle Indian Free Clinic. The letter is being forwarded to Mr. John W. Davis, Area Director of the Oklahoma City Indian Health Service Area Office, for further investigation and resolution. Brooks explains that her family was turned away from the clinic and had to seek medical treatment elsewhere, incurring costs. She questions why they were denied care as American-born Indians."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0010.jpg "Resolving Access Issues at White Eagle Indian Free Clinic: A Senatorial Intervention")
![["The Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, Ross O. Swimmer, wrote to Senator Dewey Bartlett requesting his support for S. 2130, the Indian Tribal Government Tax Status Act. Senator Bartlett responded that he will have his staff review the legislation and consider co-sponsoring it. Senator Bartlett thanked Chief Swimmer for keeping him informed of his interests."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Support for the Indian Tribal Government Tax Status Act")
![["The document is a request from Dewey Bartlett, a United States Senator, to Dr. Ray Latham, Director of Indian Projects, for favorable consideration of a proposal submitted by the Creek Nation of Oklahoma for an alcohol treatment and guidance program for eight counties in Oklahoma. The proposal aims to serve approximately 20,000 Indian people, with 2,000 to 3,000 directly in need of the services. The Creek Nation does not currently have an alcohol treatment program, and the project is seeking funding of $100,000 to employ six or seven professional staff members. Claude A. Cox, Principal Chief of the Creek Nation, also expresses the need for support and funding for the proposal."]](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_29_9_0000-Indian+Affairs,+Alcoholism+Programs,+1974+Mar.+-+1977+Dec.,+1974-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_09_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Restrictions on Health Career Counseling for Indigenous Students")
![["The document is a request to the Chairman of the Select Committee on Indian Affairs to approve a salary increase for Keith Kennedy, a Minority Professional Staff Member of the Committee, from $20,040 per annum to $22,545 per annum, effective September 29, 1977. The request has been approved by Senator Hatfield and the favorable response is greatly appreciated."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_29_36_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_36_0002_thumbnail.jpg "1977 Senate Committee Request for Staff Salary Increase")
![["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")