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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Ancestry Inquiry for Creek Indian Heritage
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0034
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Draft Bills for Disposition of Creek Judgment Funds in Dockets Nos. 167 and 275
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Legislation for the Disposition of Creek Judgment Funds
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, United States--Armed Forces, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 92nd (1971-1973), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0037
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Legislation for Creek Funds Distribution
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Recommendations for Tribal Revenue and Resource Allocation: February 21, 1974
- Date:
- 1971-12-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Economics and Public Finance, Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Senator Dewey F. Bartlett Introduces Legislation for Appropriated Funds to Creek Indians of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1971-12-15
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Injustice and Activism: A Letter from Frances Wilson
- Date:
- 1971-12-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 92nd (1971-1973), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- 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_28_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Bill Regarding Judgement Funds for Creek Indians of Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1972-06-24
- Creator:
- Harjo, Allen, 1935-2007, Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Shaping Better Policies for Native American Tribes: A Testimony on SJR 133 Before the Senate Interior Sub-committee on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Agricultural laws and legislation, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document includes letters from U.S. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to Mr. Forest R. Tracy, Jr. regarding his Creek Indian ancestry and request for a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood. Bartlett asks Mr. Tracy to complete instructions and forward information to Mr. Ellison of the Muskogee Area Office-BIA for further investigation. Bartlett also requests Ellison to look into Tracy's blood quantum and keep him informed. The document includes details about the process for determining Indian blood quantum and the necessary documentation required."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Ancestry Inquiry for Creek Indian Heritage")
![["The United States Department of the Interior sent three draft bills to Mr. Paul M. Niebell regarding the disposition of Creek judgment funds. There is over $100,000 in the United States Treasury for the Creeks of Oklahoma, with $74,000 representing unclaimed shares of the Loyal Creek judgment. The bills outline the distribution of funds to Creek Indians in different dockets and the process for adding names to the enrollment roll. The Secretary of the Interior will determine the eligibility of applicants and distribute funds accordingly."]](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_0034_thumbnail.jpg "Draft Bills for Disposition of Creek Judgment Funds in Dockets Nos. 167 and 275")
![["The document is a letter from the United States Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs regarding the introduction of a bill to provide for the disposition of funds appropriated to pay a judgment in favor of the Creek Indians. The bill includes provisions for adding names of eligible individuals to the roll, distributing funds between Creek Indians in Oklahoma and east of the Mississippi, and ensuring equal distribution to enrollees. The document expresses support for the bill from legal counsel for the Creek Tribe and thanks the Senator for his work on behalf of Indian people in Oklahoma."]](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_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation for the Disposition of Creek Judgment Funds")
![["Senator Dewey Bartlett has introduced two bills to distribute almost $1.8 million in previously appropriated funds to the Creek Indians of Oklahoma. One bill allocates $1,346,000 to be divided between the Creek Indians of Oklahoma and others east of the Mississippi River, while the other bill provides $450,000 to the Creek Nation of Oklahoma for approved purposes. These funds are to pay Creek claims stemming from 19th Century treaties with the federal government. The settlement offer was made to avoid further litigation on the issue of land value."]](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_0037_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation for Creek Funds Distribution")
![["The Committee on Tribal Revenue, Finances, and Resources met to recommend a plan for the use of funds appropriated in satisfaction of certain judgments. They proposed using the funds for the development of the Creek Nation Office Complex, revolving loans for education, consumer credit, welfare, tribal operations, tribal claims development, program development, land management, and economic development. The funds would be used in accordance with the Tribal Funds Fiscal Year Budget and all interest accounts would be included with the principle and invested to generate economic return for the Creek Nation."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendations for Tribal Revenue and Resource Allocation: February 21, 1974")
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett has introduced two pieces of legislation to distribute appropriated funds to the Creek Indians of Oklahoma. The bills provide for a total of $1,796,000 to be distributed, with one bill allocating $450,000 and the other $1,346,000. The funds are judgements in favor of the Creek Indians by the Indian Claims Commission. The funds will be used for purposes authorized by the Principle Chief of the Creek Nation of Oklahoma and approved by the Secretary of the Interior."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Senator Dewey F. Bartlett Introduces Legislation for Appropriated Funds to Creek Indians of Oklahoma")
![["The document to the editor expresses frustration with the way tribal affairs are being conducted for the Creek Tribe, with decisions being made by leaders not representative of the Creek Indians themselves. The writer criticizes the lack of tribal council approval for proposals, the limited authority of the Advisory Committee, and the neglect of poverty areas within the Creek Nation. The document also questions the allocation of funds, specifically mentioning a discrepancy in a recent payment to Creek Indians in Alabama. The writer calls for transparency in tribal affairs and vows to continue advocating for the rights and well-being of the Creek people."]](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_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Injustice and Activism: A Letter from Frances Wilson")
![["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")
![["Allen Harjo and other Creek Indians are opposed to a bill introduced by Senator Dewey Bartlett that would allow judgement funds awarded to the Creek Indians of Oklahoma to be controlled by the Creek Chief and approved by the Secretary of the Interior. They believe the Creek Chief does not always act in the best interests of the tribe. They are requesting that the funds be managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs until the tribe adopts a constitution, and that decisions regarding the funds be contingent upon the tribe adopting a constitution. They are urging Senator Bartlett and other Senators not to pass the bill in its current form."]](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_0036_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Bill Regarding Judgement Funds for Creek Indians of Oklahoma")
![["Mr. Wendell V. George, Vice Chairman of the National Indian Economic Development Policy Board, presented testimony on SJR 133 before the Senate Interior Sub-committee on Indian Affairs. He highlighted the historical shifts in the Federal government's treatment of Native Americans, including paternalistic and assimilationist attitudes, influenced by external factors like white developers. He proposed a feedback mechanism to evaluate legislative actions and emphasized the need for informed input from Native Americans. George also discussed the impact of various laws and acts on Indian lands and sovereignty, pointing out the lack of consultation with tribes in decision-making processes. He raised concerns about the arbitrary exclusion of off-reservation Indians from services by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and recommended more inclusive eligibility criteria."]](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_32_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_32_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Shaping Better Policies for Native American Tribes: A Testimony on SJR 133 Before the Senate Interior Sub-committee on Indian Affairs")