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 6 Collections and/or Records:
Cherokee Bilingual Education Program: Project Number 403 AH 50285
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0033
Concerns Regarding Termination of Pat Urrey by Creek Tribe
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0005
Termination of Employment: Correspondence Regarding Creek Nation CHR Position
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0006
The Progress and Promise of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0001
Tulsa Indian Center Board Votes on Dress Code Bill #1697
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0014
Violation of Tribal Rights: The Battle for Self-Determination
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0017