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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Response to Senator Bartlett's Inquiry Regarding Mr. Sherman L. Pruitt of Lawton, Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 87th (1961-1963), 95th (1977-1979), 84th (1955-1957), 89th (1965-1967), 79th (1945-1947), 85th (1957-1959), 80th (1947-1949), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 81st (1949-1951), 83rd (1953-1955), 88th (1963-1965), 86th (1959-1961), 82nd (1951-1953), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971), 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Title: Inquiry Regarding Cherokee Allotment Disposition
- Date:
- 1946-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, 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:
- 81st (1949-1951), 83rd (1953-1955), 80th (1947-1949), 89th (1965-1967), 88th (1963-1965), 87th (1961-1963), 82nd (1951-1953), 94th (1975-1977), 90th (1967-1969), 86th (1959-1961), 84th (1955-1957), 85th (1957-1959), 95th (1977-1979), 79th (1945-1947), 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 91st (1969-1971)
- 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_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_30_28_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Termination of Employment: Correspondence Regarding Creek Nation CHR Position
- Date:
- 1973-01-19
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs, Social Sciences and History, Social Welfare, Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Creek Indians., Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Proposed Creek Tribe Fund Distribution
- Date:
- 1973-06-11
- Creator:
- Harjo, Allen, 1935-2007
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 92nd (1971-1973), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Gratitude for Support: Letter to Honorable Dewey F. Bartlett
- Date:
- 1973-09-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- 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:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Creek Judgment Monies and Tribal Governance in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1973-09-28
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Speeches, addresses, etc., Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Creek Tribe Judgment Disposition Bills: A Response from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett
- Date:
- 1973-10-02
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- 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)
![["The document is a response from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to a letter from Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding Mr. Sherman L. Pruitt of Lawton, Oklahoma. The Bureau is referring the matter to Mr. Thomas J. Ellison, Acting Area Director, who will provide a response as soon as possible."]](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_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Senator Bartlett's Inquiry Regarding Mr. Sherman L. Pruitt of Lawton, Oklahoma")
![["The document addresses Sherman L. Pruitt's inquiry about the disposition of certain lands in his and Litt Pruitt's allotment. It explains that their allotments became unrestricted by an act of Congress in 1908, meaning there was no requirement for approval for sale or leasing of the properties. The document expresses regret for not being able to provide more information and suggests further communication with Mr. Pruitt. Additionally, there is mention of discrepancies in property sales and a request for information on per capita payments."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Inquiry Regarding Cherokee Allotment Disposition")
![["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 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")
![["The document includes correspondence between various parties regarding a complaint of discrimination filed by Patricia R. Urrey against the Creek Indian Tribe. The Oklahoma Human Rights Commission has no jurisdiction in the matter as Indian tribes are excluded under Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes. Urrey also requests reinstatement as a Community Health Representative for the Creek Nation and expresses concerns about losing her job. Chief Claude Cox terminates Urrey's employment, citing the termination effective January 19, 1973. Urrey requests a written reply with specific charges for her termination."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Termination of Employment: Correspondence Regarding Creek Nation CHR Position")
![["The document is addressing opposition to two bills introduced in the U.S. Senate regarding the distribution of funds to the Creek Tribe. The author, Allen Harjo, is asking the recipients to attend a council meeting to discuss the issue and inform their respective Senators about the opposition to the bills. The meeting is scheduled for July 28, and the author expresses appreciation for their time and interest in the matter."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Proposed Creek Tribe Fund Distribution")
![["The document is a response to a letter from Honorable Dewey F. Bartlett, thanking him and his aides for their help in a legal battle involving the Creek Tribe. The document includes a copy of a letter to Mr. John Geary of the Indian service and states that no response is required. The sender will notify Bartlett's office of any future developments."]](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_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Gratitude for Support: Letter to Honorable Dewey F. Bartlett")
![["The document addresses concerns about the misuse of Creek Indian judgment funds by Mr. Cox and the lack of transparency in the Creek Tribal Governing Body. The document requests an investigation into the funds before two bills are passed and asks for a hearing or reconsideration of the funds' disposition. Further, the letter expresses reservations about a pending bill that could withhold a portion of judgment funds for programming. The document is signed by three Creek Indians and copies are sent to Senator Bartlett and Senator Bellmon."]](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_0030_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Creek Judgment Monies and Tribal Governance in Oklahoma")
![["Ms. Sands received a response from Senator Bartlett regarding the two Creek judgment disposition bills she inquired about. He mentioned that there will be opportunities for concerns to be addressed at hearings and that intra-tribal matters will need to be resolved by tribal members. Senator Bartlett thanked Ms. Sands for expressing her concerns."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Creek Tribe Judgment Disposition Bills: A Response from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett")
