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:
Appealing for Help with Hospital Bill
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0009
Budget Request for Fiscal Year 1977 (FY-77) - Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Dept. (566) - Tulsa Information Center
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0012
Desperate Plea for Assistance: A Mother's Cry for Help
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0017
Protecting Indian Interests: The BIA's Failures and Recommendations for Change
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0014
Title: Inquiry Regarding Per Capita Payment and Property Transfer Issues
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0019
United States Department of the Interior Permit Application Form Instructions
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0039