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 26 Collections and/or Records:
1975 Letter to Honorable Dewey Bartlett Regarding IHS Proposal Support, 1975-09-15
Item — Box: DP 32, Folder: 10
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0005
Overview
94th (1975-1977)
1975 Letter to Senator Bartlett Requesting Support for a New Indian Hospital Facility in North Central Oklahoma, 1975-09-29
Item — Box: DP 32, Folder: 10
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0004
Overview
94th (1975-1977)
1977 Correspondence Regarding the Requirement of Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood for Health Services, 1977-01-01 - 1977-12-31
Item — Box: DP 32, Folder: 11
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0003
Overview
95th (1977-1979)
1977 Letter from National Congress of American Indians to Senator Bartlett Regarding Extension of Statute of Limitations for Indian Claims, 1977-07-15
Item — Box: 36, Folder: 10
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0018
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95th (1977-1979)
1977 Letter from Senator Dewey F. Bartlett Regarding the American Indian Policy Review Commission Report, 1977-06-02
Item — Box: 29, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_29_29_0004
1977 Memorandum on the American Indian Religious Freedom Resolution, 1977-12-14
Item — Box: 36, Folder: 10
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0001
Overview
95th (1977-1979)
Addressing the Creek Nation Crisis: Request for Legislative Assistance, 1978-01-19 - 1978-12-31
Item — Box: 30, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_29_0039
Overview
95th (1977-1979)
An Introduction to Dr. Wilma Victor: An Outstanding Indian-American Woman Leader, 1973-01-01 - 1973-12-31
Item — Box: 32, Folder: 8
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_8_0002
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95th (1977-1979)
Challenges in Indian Housing Programs: A Call for Improved Communication and Timelines, 1974-06-17
Item — Box: 33, Folder: 1
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0031
Overview
94th (1975-1977)
Controversy Over Lowered Blood Quantum Eligibility Criteria for Indian Health Services: Correspondence between Principal Chief Ross O. Swimmer and Senator Dewey F. Bartlett, 1977-09-30
Item — Box: DP 32, Folder: 11
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_11_0001
Overview
95th (1977-1979)