Election Irregularities and Housing Issues in Cherokee Chief Race of 1975
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_32_20_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Election Irregularities and Housing Issues in Cherokee Chief Race of 1975
- Date Created:
- 1975-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1975-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2
- Description:
- The article discusses the election for Cherokee chief in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1975, where Ross Swimmer was declared the winner. There were allegations of election irregularities, including issues with absentee ballots. The Indian housing program in Oklahoma was also discussed, with concerns raised about its progress and coordination between agencies involved. Senator Dewey Bartlett conducted hearings on the matter and highlighted the need for improvements in the program.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 94th (1975-1977)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_3_2_32_20_0000, Box, 32, 20, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 1 Page
