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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- A Path to Prosperity: Utilizing Cherokee Judgment Funds for Economic Development and Tribal Programs
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Economics and Public Finance
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 84th (1955-1957), 95th (1977-1979), 89th (1965-1967), 87th (1961-1963), 90th (1967-1969), 88th (1963-1965), 81st (1949-1951), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 79th (1945-1947), 83rd (1953-1955), 85th (1957-1959), 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953), 80th (1947-1949), 92nd (1971-1973)
- 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_14_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Bilingual Ballot Mandate: 'Freeway' Must Be in Cherokee
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Social Sciences and History
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Voting--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Hearing Set for $3.8 Million Funds Awarded to Cherokees
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_14_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Request for Extension of Comment Period for Proposed Osage Education Fund Regulations
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Nation Chief requests help for hospital funding, uncertain response.
- Date:
- 1977-03-18
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Health, Native Americans
- Names:
- Tonkawa Tribe of Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Hopi Tribe of Arizona, Ponca Tribe of Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_14_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Regulations for Osage Education and Socio-Economic Funds
- Date:
- 1978-02-03
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_14_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Osage Tribal Council's Objections to Proposed Educational Fund Regulations
- Date:
- 1978-07-30
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["The document proposes the usage of Cherokee judgment funds from the Indian Claims Commission to be set aside in an interest-bearing account, with a per-capita payment made to living original allottees. The interest from the funds would be used to finance a comprehensive tribal economic program to improve the standard of living for Cherokees. The document also outlines a proposed Tribal Lending Program and other development initiatives such as industrial development, healthcare, education, and cooperative programs. The plan emphasizes the importance of not spending the principal funds and ensuring proper management through audits and financial reports. The goal is to bring benefits to all Cherokee tribal members and establish a permanent policy for utilizing future settlement 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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "A Path to Prosperity: Utilizing Cherokee Judgment Funds for Economic Development and Tribal Programs")
![["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 city of Tulsa must print the notice and ballot title for an upcoming street bond election in both Cherokee and English languages due to new statutes requiring bilingual opportunities for minority populations, including Native Americans in Osage and Creek counties. The city will contract with a bilingual institute in Tahlequah to translate the materials into Cherokee."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Bilingual Ballot Mandate: 'Freeway' Must Be in Cherokee")
![["A hearing has been scheduled to discuss the allocation of $3.8 million awarded to the Cherokee Nation by the Indian Claims Commission. The plan includes distributing funds to living Cherokees listed on tribal rolls, investing in various projects, and financing government programs. The award is the result of a long legal battle with the federal government over payment for land sold in the 19th century."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Hearing Set for $3.8 Million Funds Awarded to Cherokees")
![["The Osages For Equal Representation organization requested Senator Dewey F. Bartlett's assistance in securing an extension of the comment period for proposed rules and regulations concerning the distribution of the Osage Education Fund authorized in Pubic Law 92-586. Senator Bartlett acknowledged the request and informed them that the Bureau of Indian Affairs is in the process of extending the comment period to April 14, 1978. The organization expressed concerns about the lack of time to thoroughly review the proposed document and the importance of an extension due to the potential impact on future generations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Osage%20Education%20Fund,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_14_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Extension of Comment Period for Proposed Osage Education Fund Regulations")
![["The document is from Ross Swimmer, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, to Congressmen Risenhoover and Jones requesting their help in discussing the need for a replacement hospital in Tahlequah in closed hearings of the House on Indian Health Service appropriations. Swimmer mentions that planning money for the facility was deleted from the budget and asks for assistance in getting it included. He also mentions the possibility of funding through new local Public Works funding. Congressman Jones responds expressing his awareness of the need for modern medical facilities and willingness to cooperate with initiatives in the area. Congressman Risenhoover' s office is uncertain about having Mr. Swimmer testify."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Legislative%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0000-Appropriations%20-%20Interior%20-%20Indian%20Health%20Care,%201977/thumbnails/Thumbnails/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_109_7_25_23_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Nation Chief requests help for hospital funding, uncertain response.")
![["Inquiries regarding the regulations governing the disbursement of $1 million provided for education and socio-economic programs for the Osage Tribe of Indians. There are requests for status reports on the regulations and when implementation of the programs will begin. Additionally, there is information about the proposed regulations for the management of the Osage Judgment Fund for education and socio-economic programs. The regulations outline the purpose, eligibility, application process, and the role of the Tribal Committee in administering the funds. Senator Dewey Bartlett and John T. Edwards are mentioned in the correspondence."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Osage%20Education%20Fund,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_14_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Regulations for Osage Education and Socio-Economic Funds")
![["The Osage Tribal Council has objections to proposed regulations regarding the Osage Educational Fund. They have been unable to access the funds for educational purposes due to delays by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Tribal Council has proposed a committee to administer the funds in a fair manner, but their efforts have been thwarted. They believe they are capable of managing the funds without interference from the Bureau. They also have conflicts with the primary author of the proposed regulations and feel that the regulations bypass their involvement and contradict the policy of Self-Determination."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Osage%20Education%20Fund,%201975/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_14_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Osage Tribal Council's Objections to Proposed Educational Fund Regulations")