Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979
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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 4 Collections and/or Records:
Letter: Betty J. Brown to Dewey F. Bartlett, eliminate the need for mass documentation in order to vote in Five Tribes elections
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0005
Proposal for Simplified Voting Rights Documentation in Five Tribes Elections
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0010
The Legal and Cultural Implications of Bilingual Voting in Cherokee Communities
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0024
Transforming Indian Affairs: A New Era of Service and Self-Determination
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0001