121. Supporting Enactment of Indian Legislation: A Letter from Governor Overton James Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0019 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Dewey F. Bartlett Collection Title: Supporting Enactment of Indian Legislation: A Letter from Governor Overton James Date: 1978-09-15 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Native Americans Names: Chickasaw Nation Topic: Indians of North America--United States Congress: 95th (1977-1979)
122. Empowering Indian Girls: A Camp Fire Girls Proposal Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0015 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Dewey F. Bartlett Collection Title: Empowering Indian Girls: A Camp Fire Girls Proposal Date: 1978-09-18 Creator: unknown Topic: Indians of North America--United States Congress: 95th (1977-1979)
123. Advocating for the Indian Elderly: A Call for Legislative Action Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_35_16_0004 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Dewey F. Bartlett Collection Title: Advocating for the Indian Elderly: A Call for Legislative Action Date: 1979-09-30 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Native Americans Topic: Indians of North America--United States Congress: 95th (1977-1979)
![["The Governor of the Chickasaw Nation expresses support for legislation proposed by the President regarding Indian matters, but raises concerns about a specific proposal authorizing the Secretary of Interior to contract the administration of the Johnson-O'Malley Program with Indian tribes. The Governor believes that in Oklahoma, where there are many tribes and schools participating in the program, competition and jealousy among tribes could arise and public school administrators may be hesitant to accept tribal educational programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Enactment of Indian Legislation: A Letter from Governor Overton James")
![["The document includes correspondence regarding a proposal for support services for youth development through Camp Fire Girls in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The proposal aims to include more Indian girls in the program, helping them develop a positive self-image, learn about their Indian culture, and contribute to their community. The program is based on Indian lore and aims to stimulate Indian expression in children. It includes different levels of programs for different age groups, encouraging creativity and cultural appreciation. The proposal seeks support from the Office of Native American Programs and outlines the potential impact on Indian children in both Federal and public schools in Northeastern 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_31_22_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Elbert,%20Hazel/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Empowering Indian Girls: A Camp Fire Girls Proposal")
![["A letter written by Richard S. Williamson on behalf of the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett regarding potential legislation to amend the Older Americans Act to allow Indian elderly to fully participate in funded programs. The document references testimony by George Effman, Chairman of NICOA, before the Senate Subcommittee on Aging, highlighting the need for direct funding to Indian tribes under the act. The document also includes a summary of Effman's testimony and outlines the efforts of NICOA to advocate for the Indian elderly community."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_35_16_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Older%20Americans%20Act%20-%20Indian%20Amendment,%201965/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_35_16_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for the Indian Elderly: A Call for Legislative Action")