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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Allegation of Discrimination in the Indian Health Service: The Case of Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder
- Date:
- 1971-07-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Allegations of Discrimination and Unfair Hiring Practices in Indian Health Services: The Elizabeth Reeder Case
- Date:
- 1971-07-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Recommendations for Tribal Revenue and Resource Allocation: February 21, 1974
- Date:
- 1971-12-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health, Economics and Public Finance, Housing and Community Development, Native Americans
- Names:
- Seminole Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973), 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John N. "Happy" Camp Collection
- Title:
- Public Statement by Charles E. Trimble on the Activities and Stance of the National Congress of American Indians During the Trail of Broken Treaties
- Date:
- 1972-11-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Public Lands and Natural Resources, Health, Native Americans
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Establishment of Indian Health Center in McAlester, Oklahoma - A Letter to Jim Ballinger
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Foreign relations, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0045
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Request for Visa Change to Continue Working at PHS Indian Hospital
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- etc., Immigrants--Legal status, laws, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0054
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Service Advocates for New Hospital to Replace Outdated Claremore Facility
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- Bartlett, Dewey F.
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0056
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Educational Funding for Ralph Leland Dru between Senator Dewey F. Bartlett and Dr. Emery A. Johnson, Director of Indian Health Service
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Prescription drugs--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0030
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Correspondence Regarding Health Care Facility Appropriations in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Foreign relations, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Title:
- 1974 Correspondence Regarding the Medical Bills of Dolores Whiteman
- Date:
- 1973-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett wrote to Dr. Emery A. Johnson, Director of Indian Health Services, regarding a complaint from Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder of Oklahoma City. Mrs. Reeder believes she has been discriminated against and unfairly treated by the Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City. She filed a formal complaint in 1971 and has since been turned down for multiple job opportunities within the office. She believes she is on a blacklist due to unfair practices and nepotism within the office. She has requested a formal hearing to address 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_32_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0027_thumbnail.jpg "Allegation of Discrimination in the Indian Health Service: The Case of Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder")
![["Mrs. Elizabeth Reeder filed a complaint against the Indian Health Area Office in Oklahoma City for discrimination in their hiring policy. She believes she was unfairly terminated from a temporary assignment and is being unfairly treated in the hiring process. She suspects intertribal jealousies and nepotism are influencing the decisions. She requested a formal hearing on the matter but did not receive a satisfactory resolution. She believes her termination was based on unsatisfactory performance due to poor supervision. She also believes she is on a blacklist due to unfair practices."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0026_thumbnail.jpg "Allegations of Discrimination and Unfair Hiring Practices in Indian Health Services: The Elizabeth Reeder Case")
![["The Committee on Tribal Revenue, Finances, and Resources met to recommend a plan for the use of funds appropriated in satisfaction of certain judgments. They proposed using the funds for the development of the Creek Nation Office Complex, revolving loans for education, consumer credit, welfare, tribal operations, tribal claims development, program development, land management, and economic development. The funds would be used in accordance with the Tribal Funds Fiscal Year Budget and all interest accounts would be included with the principle and invested to generate economic return for the Creek Nation."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Recommendations for Tribal Revenue and Resource Allocation: February 21, 1974")
![["The National Congress of American Indians is the largest and oldest national Indian organization in the United States. They have refrained from making public statements regarding recent activities but have now expressed their abhorrence at the destruction of property and valuable records during the Trail of Broken Treaties. They were asked to channel funds for transportation for demonstrators, which they agreed to under the condition that the funds would not affect existing or future Indian programs. They criticize the government's response to the events and call for unity among tribal leaders to rebuild and assess the damages for the future of Indian country."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Trail%20of%20Broken%20Treaties%20Caravan,%20Hearings,%201972-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Public Statement by Charles E. Trimble on the Activities and Stance of the National Congress of American Indians During the Trail of Broken Treaties")
![["The document is a letter from Don Bluejacket to Jim Ballinger discussing the establishment of an Indian Health Center in McAlester, Oklahoma. Bluejacket suggests that Mr. Sparks interested in transferring to the center should contact Dr. Hillary Connor at the Indian Health Service in Oklahoma City."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Establishment of Indian Health Center in McAlester, Oklahoma - A Letter to Jim Ballinger")
![["Veritacion C. Ramirez is requesting a change from a J-1 exchange visitor visa to an H-1 working visa in order to continue working at the PHS Indian Hospital in Claremore, Oklahoma. She explains that she had previously filed a petition to work at another hospital in Louisiana, but now wishes to stay at the Indian Hospital. Ramirez expresses her love for working with the Indian people and the staff at the hospital, and requests assistance from the hospital director in making the visa change."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0045_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Visa Change to Continue Working at PHS Indian Hospital")
![["The Indian Health Service is seeking to replace its hospital in Claremore with a larger structure due to the high number of patients it serves and the low income and education levels of the population. The new hospital is expected to open in late 1976 and would provide more space and better facilities for patients. The current hospital has lost its accreditation due to physical deficiencies."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0054_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Service Advocates for New Hospital to Replace Outdated Claremore Facility")
![["Senator Dewey F. Bartlett received a letter from Mr. Ralph Leland Dru requesting scholarship funding for medical school. Senator Bartlett forwarded the letter to Dr. Emery Johnson of the Indian Health Service for assistance. Dr. Johnson was able to provide funding for Mr. Dru to continue his education, and Mr. Dru was informed that he would be eligible for the Public Health Service Scholarship upon successful completion of his studies. Mr. Dru, a Cheyenne Indian, expressed his gratitude for the support and his desire to become an Indian physician. The Public Health Service Scholarship Program outlined the terms and conditions for students receiving financial assistance for medical education."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0056_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Educational Funding for Ralph Leland Dru between Senator Dewey F. Bartlett and Dr. Emery A. Johnson, Director of Indian Health Service")
![["The document is a series of letters and reports discussing the urgent need for health care facilities in Muskogee, Nowata, Sallisaw, and Stillwell, Oklahoma. The documents request information on the extent of need, ongoing programs, and funding requirements for these locations. The resources required for the Stilwell Health Center are also detailed, including staffing and cost estimates."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0030_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Correspondence Regarding Health Care Facility Appropriations in Oklahoma")
![["The document is a response to Senator Bartlett's inquiry about bills incurred by Dolores Whiteman at the Visiting Nurse Association in Oklahoma City. It states that Mrs. Whiteman was initially seen at Clinton Indian Hospital and then referred to Talihina State Hospital for tuberculosis treatment. The records show that she was an inpatient at Talihina State Hospital from September 4, 1973 to March 29, 1974. The document clarifies that the responsibility for payment of visits to the Visiting Nurse Association was with the Welfare Department, as they referred Mrs. Whiteman to the agency. The Clinton Service Unit denies responsibility for payment as they were not involved in the referral. Mrs. Whiteman has since returned to Clinton Indian Hospital for treatment. The document concludes by offering further assistance if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Health,%201973%20Feb.%20-%201978%20Sep.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0039_thumbnail.jpg "1974 Correspondence Regarding the Medical Bills of Dolores Whiteman")