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 272 Collections and/or Records:
A Letter of Congratulations and Appreciation to Chief W. W. Keeler
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0016
A Path to Prosperity: Utilizing Cherokee Judgment Funds for Economic Development and Tribal Programs
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0007
Addressing Employment Opportunities for Indian Americans in HUD
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0002
Addressing Housing Needs for Low-Income Indian Families in Oklahoma
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0014
Addressing Indian Housing Needs: A Look at Pending Legislation
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_19_0018
Addressing Indian Housing Needs: A Response from the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0001
Addressing the Indian Housing Problem: Testimony of Paul G. Reilly for the National Savings and Loan League
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_8_0011
Addressing the Need for Comprehensive Indian Education Legislation
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_15_0011
Advancing Tribal Self-Determination: A Call to Action for Bureau of Indian Affairs Employees
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0005
Advocating for Adequate Funding: A Letter to Senator Dewey Bartlett
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0022