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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_15_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Request for Initial Construction Funding for Seneca Indian School
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Equity: Addressing the Needs of Indian Elderly Under the Older Americans Act
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- Camp, John Newbold "Happy", 1908-1987
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Hearings and Amendments in Congressional Record - Senate, March 23, 1978
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Request for Initial Construction Funding for Seneca Indian School
- Date:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Chilocco Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Reorganization Proposal for Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office: A Preliminary Plan
- Date:
- 1977-01-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Tribal Dispute: Pawnee Indians' Letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett
- Date:
- 1977-01-18
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Indian Education and Health: Correspondence with Government Officials
- Date:
- 1977-01-18
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Ponca Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Otoe Nation, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Tonkawa Nation, Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Resolution on Indian Self-Determination and Federal Responsibility
- Date:
- 1977-03-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Deduction from Daughter's Allowance
- Date:
- 1977-04-18
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Congressional Field Hearings on Indian Education in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1977-05-04
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["The Parent Council of Seneca Indian School in Wyandotte, Oklahoma is requesting Senator Henry Bellmon to introduce an ADD-ON APPROPRIATION for the initial construction of a planned building program for the school. They believe the current facilities are inadequate for providing a quality education for their Indian children and are seeking funding for improvements. Senator Bellmon has expressed understanding and support for their concerns and has promised to work towards securing the necessary funding."]](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_15_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Seneca%20Indian%20School,%201972/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_36_15_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Initial Construction Funding for Seneca Indian School")
![["In the 1971-72 school year at Chilocco Indian School, a total of 520 students were enrolled across 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. The number of boys and girls enrolled varied in each grade level."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Equity: Addressing the Needs of Indian Elderly Under the Older Americans Act")
![["The Mayor of Arkansas City, Kansas, Erwin E. Knocke, wrote to Congressman Tom Steed expressing concerns about the Chilocco Indian School not receiving a promised planning grant. The school is important to the local community and has a long history, but has been overlooked in favor of other schools in the area. Knocke is seeking clarification on why Chilocco has been delayed in receiving funding. Congressman John N. Happy Camp, who represents the district where Chilocco is located, is also involved in addressing the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Hearings and Amendments in Congressional Record - Senate, March 23, 1978")
![["The document is regarding the need for new athletic equipment at Chilocco Indian School. The school received $4,300 from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to buy football equipment. The school also requested additional equipment for other sports such as track, baseball, and wrestling. The total expenditure for all sports for the rest of the academic year was $13,175.80."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0000-Interior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs.%20Chilocco%20School,%201973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_26_21_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Initial Construction Funding for Seneca Indian School")
![["The Bureau of Indian Affairs is proposing a reorganization of its central office to transfer day-to-day operations to field offices, reduce nonessential staff, and improve service delivery to Native American communities. The recommended structure includes new offices and changes to existing ones based on feedback from Indian leaders. Special offices in the field will be discontinued, and staff will be reassigned to new positions. Reduction in Force regulations will be used, and efforts will be made to minimize employee separations through freezes, outplacement, and early retirement options. The exact number of employees affected is uncertain, but major displacements have been identified."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Reorganization Proposal for Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office: A Preliminary Plan")
![["A letter from the Pawnee Indians of Oklahoma to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett expressing disapproval of the recent court decision naming Austin Realrider as Chairman of the Pawnee Indian Business Council. The tribe feels that the council does not represent their interests and has violated the Tribal Constitution and By-laws. They are calling for a re-election of the Council. The document also mentions an ongoing dispute within the tribe, involving allegations of pipe hoarding and black-market activities among council members. A court ruling by United States District Judge Fred Daugherty names Austin Realrider as the president of the council, voiding a previous ruling that designated Thomas Chapin Jr. as president. The document also mentions concerns about fair distribution of pipe among oil companies."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Tribal Dispute: Pawnee Indians' Letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett")
![["The document includes letters related to various programs and issues concerning Indian education and health services in Oklahoma. The first letter thanks a senator for funding the Indian Intern Teacher Training Program at Northeastern State College. The second letter urges Chief Tinker of the Osage Tribe to reconsider contracting with Indian Health Services for their own program. The third letter addresses a request for information on Choctaw tribe financing and expresses interest in the Area Director position of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Muskogee."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Indian Education and Health: Correspondence with Government Officials")
![["This text is a concurrent resolution submitted in the Senate of the United States declaring congressional policy for Indian self-determination and against termination of Federal responsibility to American Indians and Alaskan Natives. It repudiates the termination policy, confirms the integrity and right to existence of Indian tribes, and assures continued trust responsibilities by the United States, including health, education, and welfare. It also emphasizes the importance of maximizing opportunities for Indian control and 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_33_10_0000-Indian%20Self-determination,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Congressional Resolution on Indian Self-Determination and Federal Responsibility")
![["Randall Wilson wrote a letter to Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding his daughter Donna's education and housing situation. He mentioned issues with the Ada Housing Authority and a discrepancy in Donna's Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood. He also expressed concern about the Bureau of Indian Affairs deducting two weeks of Donna's allowance for the Christmas and New Year's vacation, causing financial hardship. Wilson requested the deduction be restored and thanked Bartlett for his assistance. Dewey Bartlett responded acknowledging the letter and stated that he would look into the matter with the Bureau officials."]](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_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Deduction from Daughter's Allowance")
![["Ms. Farley requested assistance in scheduling a Congressional field hearing in Oklahoma about Indian education. However, there was a misunderstanding as Congress had no plans for such hearings. The House Committee did plan to have hearings in Washington in the fall, and Mr. Red Corn would be invited to present testimony. Ms. Farley urged for a congressional hearing in Oklahoma to address misconceptions and benefit the Oklahoma Indians."]](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_6_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%201977/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Congressional Field Hearings on Indian Education in Oklahoma")