Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Opposition to Bill Regarding Judgement Funds for Creek Indians of Oklahoma 1972-06-24 1972-06-24 Harjo, Allen, 1935-2007; Bartlett, Dewey F. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979); 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_30_28_0000, Box, 30, 28, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0036 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_0036_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883531 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/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0036.pdf correspondence Native Americans Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma 2 Pages Allen Harjo and other Creek Indians are opposed to a bill introduced by Senator Dewey Bartlett that would allow judgement funds awarded to the Creek Indians of Oklahoma to be controlled by the Creek Chief and approved by the Secretary of the Interior. They believe the Creek Chief does not always act in the best interests of the tribe. They are requesting that the funds be managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs until the tribe adopts a constitution, and that decisions regarding the funds be contingent upon the tribe adopting a constitution. They are urging Senator Bartlett and other Senators not to pass the bill in its current form. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Opposition to Proposed Creek Tribe Fund Distribution 1973-06-11 1973-06-11 Harjo, Allen, 1935-2007 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979); 92nd (1971-1973); 94th (1975-1977); 93rd (1973-1975) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_30_28_0000, Box, 30, 28, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0011 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_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883506 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/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0011.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma 1 Page The document is addressing opposition to two bills introduced in the U.S. Senate regarding the distribution of funds to the Creek Tribe. The author, Allen Harjo, is asking the recipients to attend a council meeting to discuss the issue and inform their respective Senators about the opposition to the bills. The meeting is scheduled for July 28, and the author expresses appreciation for their time and interest in the matter. Text