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- 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_36_10_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Memorandum to Senator Bartlett: Discussing Osage Tribal Matters and Creek Nation Distribution Plan
- Date:
- 1972-08-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Creek Nation, Osage Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Termination of Pat Urrey by Creek Tribe
- Date:
- 1973-01-19
- Creator:
- Cox, Claude A., 1913-, Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, International Affairs
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Speeches, addresses, etc., Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977), 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_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns of the Creek Tribe: A Letter to Senator Bartlett
- Date:
- 1973-03-09
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Taxation
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977), 92nd (1971-1973), 95th (1977-1979)
- 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_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_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_30_28_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Legislation for Creek Indian Funds Distribution
- Date:
- 1973-07-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979), 94th (1975-1977)
![["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 memorandum discusses pending Osage tribal matters, including legislation and the Osage Educational Fund. It also mentions the upcoming Osage Tribal Election and provides information on the Creek Nation Distribution Plan in Docket 275. The memorandum outlines background information and decisions that need to be made regarding the distribution of funds to the Creek Tribe of 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_36_10_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Senate%20Committee%20Memos,%201973%20Nov.%20-%201978%20June.,%201973-1978%20-%20NEW/thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Memorandum to Senator Bartlett: Discussing Osage Tribal Matters and Creek Nation Distribution Plan")
![["A letter from U.S. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett to Bill Rose, Director of the Human Rights Division in Oklahoma, regarding a Creek Indian named Pat Urrey who was fired from her job as a community health representative by Chief Claude Cox. Urrey has been trying to obtain the specific reasons for her termination from Cox, but has not received a response. Bartlett is requesting information from Rose about any actions taken by his office in response to this situation."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Termination of Pat Urrey by Creek Tribe")
![["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 from Emily Bunny, a full-blood Creek Indian, addressing Senator Bartlett about the problems facing the Creek tribe. She expresses frustration with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and government-subsidized Indian organizations, seeking direct answers from politicians. She also mentions concerns about corruption, conflict of interest, and misuse of federal funds within the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Emily Bunny urges for change and transparency within the system."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns of the Creek Tribe: A Letter to Senator Bartlett")
![["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")
![["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")
![["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")
![["Senator Bartlett received a petition from Mrs. Sands regarding bills he introduced concerning funds awarded to the Creek Indians. He had previously introduced the legislation at the request of the Creek Tribal Governing Body, but the petition indicates not all tribal members agree with the plan for distribution of the funds. Bartlett is forwarding the petition to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for consideration and will be kept advised of any actions taken. He thanks Mrs. Sands for writing to him."]](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_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Legislation for Creek Indian Funds Distribution")