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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0040
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Tribe's New Swimmer Chief Takes Charge Despite Protests
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States, Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Cherokee Chief Election Lawsuit: Allegations and Demands
- Date:
- 1973/1978
- Creator:
- Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-
- Policy Area:
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues, Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979), 93rd (1973-1975), 94th (1975-1977)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Settlement Process for Cherokee Compensation for Arkansas Riverbed
- Date:
- 1974-04-05
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Older people--Medical care--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0032
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Request for Cherokee Nation Rolls Access
- Date:
- 1978-04-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
![["Despite protests and allegations of election irregularities, Ross O. Swimmer has taken over as the new chief of the Cherokee tribe. The inauguration ceremony included the dedication of a memorial to past tribal leaders and the selection of Miss Cherokee. The new chief emphasized unity and pride among the Cherokee people, despite facing criticism and protests. Former chief Keeler was made an ambassador of goodwill for the tribe. Thompson, the U.S. Indian Commissioner, was shouted down by protesters during his speech. The new chief expressed confidence in his leadership and the future of the Cherokee tribe."]](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_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Tribe's New Swimmer Chief Takes Charge Despite Protests")
![["Five defeated candidates for Cherokee Chief filed a federal lawsuit seeking a new election and damages. They allege that the new chief, Ross Swimmer, has control over tribal funds and has interests in corporations doing business with the Cherokee Nation. The lawsuit also claims that election committee members favored certain candidates, destroyed ballots, and failed to keep proper records. The defendants named in the lawsuit include former Chief W. W. Keeler, election committee members, and BIA agency superintendent Joe Ragsdale. The plaintiffs argue that their rights to equal protection and lawful privilege to vote were violated."]](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_0041_thumbnail.jpg "Cherokee Chief Election Lawsuit: Allegations and Demands")
![["The Army has advised the Cherokee tribe's attorneys that they will follow standard procedure in settling the question of compensation for the taking of the Arkansas River bed. The downstream portion of the riverbed is still in litigation between different tribes. Expert appraisers have estimated the total damage to be $42,494,536.40. The Army's general counsel will prepare a report for submission to the comptroller general, who will then decide whether a Certificate of Settlement should be issued for payment by Congress. The Cherokee attorneys acknowledged the government's honest mistake regarding ownership of the riverbed."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Settlement Process for Cherokee Compensation for Arkansas Riverbed")
![["Mr. Forrest Gerard, Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior, received a letter from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett regarding Mr. and Mrs. Burris's request for access to the rolls of the Cherokee Nation to determine their degree of Indian blood. The Burris's claim to be of Cherokee descent and have been unsuccessful in obtaining assistance from the Bureau in researching their ancestors. Senator Bartlett enclosed information provided by the Burris's and requested cooperation and assistance from the Department of the Interior in this 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_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0032_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Cherokee Nation Rolls Access")
