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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Promising Future for Indian Tribal Governments: Commissioner Thompson's Views
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Exploring Cherokee Heritage at Tsa-La-Gi Inn in Tahlequah
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Navajo Tribe of Arizona, New Mexico & Utah, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Securing Funds and Law Enforcement for Cherokee Tribal Land Enterprises
- Date:
- 1974-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Delaware Tribe of Indians, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Affidavit of Myrtle Mae Monday Brady: Seeking Justice for the Creek Tribal Nation
- Date:
- 1974-03-29
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Settlement Process for Cherokee Compensation for Arkansas Riverbed
- Date:
- 1974-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Desperate Plea for Assistance: A Mother's Cry for Help
- Date:
- 1974-04-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Social Welfare, Health, Labor and Employment
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Speeches, addresses, etc., Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Miss Indian Oklahoma Pageant: Celebrating Indian Culture and Talent
- Date:
- 1975-03-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Older people--Medical care--United States
- 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_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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Request for Bulldozer for Cherokee Nation: United States Senate Memorandum
- Date:
- 1975-05-16
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
![["The business director of the Cherokee tribal organization Kee-To-Wahs has resigned, leading to political controversy within the tribe. The organization is seeking funds for political activities and there are concerns about financial mismanagement. Meanwhile, U.S. Indian Commissioner Morris Thompson believes that the future looks promising for Indian tribal governments and economic 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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Promising Future for Indian Tribal Governments: Commissioner Thompson's Views")
![["The Tsa-La-Gi Inn and Restaurant, owned by the Cherokee Nation, offers Indian-style dishes and traditional restaurant foods. The complex also includes a motel, arts and crafts shop, and private club. The restaurant features buffalo steak and other unique dishes, and the decor includes earthy tones and Cherokee alphabet draperies. The facility aims to attract tourists with events like a Buffalo Chip Throwing Festival and dinner theater plays. The manager, Kendall Hunt, emphasizes the natural attractions in the area and the need for exposure to increase business."]](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_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Exploring Cherokee Heritage at Tsa-La-Gi Inn in Tahlequah")
![["A special meeting of the Land Board of Cherokee Tribal Land Enterprises was held to discuss the damage caused by fires in the Kenwood Area, including burned timber pasture and damaged fences. The Board requested funds from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for reseeding, reimbursing permittees, rebuilding fences, and a law enforcement program. They also discussed the responsibility for protecting tribal land and legal questions related to the trust status of the land. The meeting concluded with plans to contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs for assistance and further investigations into the extent of the damage."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Securing Funds and Law Enforcement for Cherokee Tribal Land Enterprises")
![["The document is an affidavit written by Myrtle M. Brady regarding her concerns about the actions of the Creek Tribal Chief, Claude Cox. She accuses Cox of being more interested in his own glory than in serving the tribal people, and criticizes his administration for being dictatorial and not allowing input from the Creeks. Brady expresses her desire for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to acknowledge her testimony and provide her with information about a previous meeting."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Affidavit of Myrtle Mae Monday Brady: Seeking Justice for the Creek Tribal Nation")
![["The Army has advised the Cherokee tribe's attorneys that they will follow standard procedure in settling the question of compensation for the taking of the Arkansas River bed. The downstream portion of the riverbed is still in litigation between different tribes. Expert appraisers have estimated the total damage to be $42,494,536.40. The Army's general counsel will prepare a report for submission to the comptroller general, who will then decide whether a Certificate of Settlement should be issued for payment by Congress. The Cherokee attorneys acknowledged the government's honest mistake regarding ownership of the riverbed."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Settlement Process for Cherokee Compensation for Arkansas Riverbed")
![["Two letters, one from soldier C.J. Harka Brady and one from his mother Myrtle M. Brady, are addressed to U.S. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett requesting for C.J. to be stationed near home in Oklahoma due to family hardships and financial difficulties. They both express the need for his presence and support during this difficult 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_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Desperate Plea for Assistance: A Mother's Cry for Help")
![["The Miss Indian Oklahoma Pageant is set for May 23-24 in Oklahoma City, with girls representing tribes from all over the state. Contestants must submit a photo in Indian dress, perform two special talents, and demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Indian culture. The pageant will include traditional and modern talent categories, with judging based on appearance, poise, and dedication to the advancement of Indian people. Entries must be received by April 26, and a schedule of activities will be provided to contestants at a later date."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Miss Indian Oklahoma Pageant: Celebrating Indian Culture and Talent")
![["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 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")
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett requested a bulldozer for the Cherokee Tribe from the Ozarks Regional Commission in August 1975. The Commission responded that bulldozers were scarce but offered to assist in searching for one. They suggested that the Tribe seek assistance from the BIA Agency as well. Senator Bartlett forwarded the response to Chief Keeler and expressed hope for a satisfactory outcome. The Cherokee Tribe had submitted a list of needed equipment to the Ozarks Regional Commission in May 1975, including the bulldozer, to improve economic conditions for the Indian population in tribal land areas."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Bulldozer for Cherokee Nation: United States Senate Memorandum")
