Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979
Person
Biographical:
Dewey Follett Bartlett Sr. was an American politician who served as the 19th governor of Oklahoma from 1967 to 1971, following his fellow Republican, Henry Bellmon. In 1966, he became the first Roman Catholic elected governor of Oklahoma, defeating the Democratic nominee, Preston J. Moore of Oklahoma City. He was defeated for reelection in 1970 by Tulsa attorney David Hall in the closest election in state history. He was elected to the United States Senate in 1972 and served one term. In 1978, he was diagnosed with lung cancer and did not run for reelection that year. He died of complications of lung cancer two months after retiring from the Senate in 1979.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Appreciation for Support of Indian Health Care Act, 1974-04-19
Item — Box: 32, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0009
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93rd (1973-1975)
Letter: John Ramsey to Dewey Bartlett discusses his efforts to obtain employment in the field of Indian education or political science
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_34_1_0004
Support for the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, 1974-02-11
Item — Box: 32, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_9_0048
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93rd (1973-1975)
Support Needed for Long-Term CMHC Funding Legislation, 1973-02-16
Item — Box: 32, Folder: 8
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0012
Overview
93rd (1973-1975)
Title: Native American Alcoholism Program Update, 1977-08-26
Item — Box: 29, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_29_9_0003
Overview
95th (1977-1979)