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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Inter-Tribal Council's Appeal for Evaluation of Indian Housing in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1973-06-14
- Creator:
- James, Overton, 1925-2015
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Ponca Nation, Seminole Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Housing--Law and legislation
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1973 Letter from Ponca Tribal Management Program Addressing Indian Housing Issues
- Date:
- 1973-06-21
- Creator:
- Carney, Sidney M.
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Names:
- Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Housing--Law and legislation, Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Assistant Secretary's Response to Request for Meeting with Oklahoma's Indian Tribes Representatives
- Date:
- 1973-07-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Housing and Community Development
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Water Woes: Seeking Assistance for David Hummingbird
- Date:
- 1973-07-15
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Creek Indians., Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_35_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Memorandum on Proposed Congressional Commission for Major Reform of Federal-Indian Relations (June 20, 1973)
- Date:
- 1973-07-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Request for Investigation into Cherokee Nation Builders Corporation
- Date:
- 1973-07-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Energy
- Names:
- Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Cherokee Indians
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_31_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Studied to Death: The Ongoing Reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1973-07-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0038
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Petition for Fair Distribution: Concerns Regarding Bills S. 1974 and S. 1975
- Date:
- 1973-07-19
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F., Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975), 92nd (1971-1973), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Federal-Indian Relationship: A Call for Major Reforms and Recognition of Lakota Indian Communities
- Date:
- 1973-07-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Armed Forces, United States, Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_29_32_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Senator James Abourezk's Opening Statement on the Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission
- Date:
- 1973-07-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["The document is a memorandum regarding a meeting between the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation and leaders of Indian Housing Authorities in Oklahoma. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the moratorium on financing applications for housing and to seek assistance from congressional offices. The memorandum includes a list of attendees from various tribal nations and government offices. It also mentions an invitation to evaluate Indian Housing in Oklahoma and attend a meeting of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Inter-Tribal Council's Appeal for Evaluation of Indian Housing in Oklahoma")
![["The document from the Ponca Tribal Management Program addresses concerns and suggestions regarding Indian Mutual Help Housing discussed at a meeting in Muskogee, Oklahoma. They emphasize the need for separate Indian Housing Offices, a special Indian desk in Housing Urban Development Offices, and local Indian Housing Authorities having final say in negotiations with developers. They also highlight issues with communication and funding, and stress the importance of building homes for all races. The document is signed by Big Dana A. Bills Knight."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0012_thumbnail.jpg "1973 Letter from Ponca Tribal Management Program Addressing Indian Housing Issues")
![["The Department of Housing and Urban Development met with representatives of Oklahoma's Indian tribes to discuss housing conditions, as requested by Senator Bartlett. Deputy Assistant Secretary Theodore Britton, Jr. conducted an on-site inspection and found it valuable. The Assistant Secretary, Michael H. Moskow, thanked Senator Bartlett for his interest in the housing study."]](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_18_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201978%20Oct.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_18_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Assistant Secretary's Response to Request for Meeting with Oklahoma's Indian Tribes Representatives")
![["David Hummingbird, a member of the Creek tribe living near Okemah, Oklahoma, has been facing water supply issues. Despite efforts to tap into the Okemah City Water system, it was not possible due to city rulings. An alternative solution was proposed through the construction of the Okfuskee Rural Water District No. 2 line near his home. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett and Chief Claude Cox of the Creek Nation were involved in finding a solution to Hummingbird's water problem."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Water Woes: Seeking Assistance for David Hummingbird")
![["The document discusses the proposed establishment of a Congressional Commission for major reform of Federal-Indian relations, similar to the Public Land Law Review Commission. The Commission would allow for bipartisan representation, financial resources, and high-quality staff to address issues such as historical-legal developments, the Federal trustee's role, natural resource management, tribal government adequacy, and Indian self-determination. The document also outlines the structure and functions of the Public Land Law Review Commission as a model for the proposed Indian Commission."]](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_35_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_35_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Memorandum on Proposed Congressional Commission for Major Reform of Federal-Indian Relations (June 20, 1973)")
![["The document includes a letter appointing Reverend Sam Hider as Deputy Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, giving him authority to act in the absence of the Principal Chief. The document also discusses financial discrepancies in the Cherokee Nation Builders Corporation and requests an investigation by the U.S. Attorney's office. Additionally, there is a letter thanking Don Bluejacket for assistance in finding funding for the Cherokee Hills Skill Center."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Investigation into Cherokee Nation Builders Corporation")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is undergoing yet another reorganization, with a proposed $2 million study of Indian affairs by the Indian Affairs Subcommittee. Senator Dewey Bartlett of Oklahoma has pushed for a $300,000 management study by an outside professional group to potentially identify issues within the BIA. The study is seen as a bureaucratic approach to a longstanding problem."]](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_31_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20American%20Indian%20Policy%20Review%20Commission,%20Legislation,%201973%20Mar.%20-%201977%20Nov.,%201973-1977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_02_29_31_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Studied to Death: The Ongoing Reorganization of the Bureau of Indian Affairs")
![["Mrs. Margaret Sands wrote to U.S. Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding the distribution of funds awarded to the Creek Indians by the Indian Claims Commission. She enclosed a petition signed by a group of Creek Indian citizens who do not agree with Chief Claude Cox's plan for the funds and are requesting that the money be distributed per capita. Senator Bartlett acknowledged the petition and stated that he would forward it to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for consideration."]](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_0038_thumbnail.jpg "Petition for Fair Distribution: Concerns Regarding Bills S. 1974 and S. 1975")
![["Gerald One Feather, Chairman of the Landowners Association of the Pine Ridge Reservation, emphasizes the need for major reforms in Federal-Indian relationships. He discusses the historical lack of laws protecting and developing Lakota Indian communities, and the conflicts caused by the establishment of tribal trusts in the 1930s. One Feather calls for the recognition of individual and tribal land responsibilities as separate entities, and stresses the importance of self-determination for both groups. He also highlights the need for cultural self-determination and the development of opportunities within Indian communities."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Federal-Indian Relationship: A Call for Major Reforms and Recognition of Lakota Indian Communities")
![["Senator James Abourezk is advocating for the establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission to comprehensively review past policies regarding Federal-Indian relations. He believes that the current fragmented approach has hindered Indian development and led to frustration and despair. The Commission would consist of bipartisan members from Congress and the Indian community to assess past policies and make recommendations for future legislation to better serve the needs of Indian people. Abourezk looks forward to hearing from Administration and private witnesses on the proposed legislation."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Senator James Abourezk's Opening Statement on the Establishment of the American Indian Policy Review Commission")