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 3 Collections and/or Records:
Honoring the Top Marine Squad Leaders of 1978, 1977-01-01 - 1978-12-31
File — Box: 46, Folder: 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_4_46_7_0002
Overview
95th (1977-1979)
Meeting with Lt. Gen. Edward L. Rowny: Preparing for Geneva, 1977-01-01 - 1978-12-31
File — Box: 46, Folder: 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_4_46_7_0003
Overview
95th (1977-1979)
Title: Amendment Proposal for Inclusion of the Commandant of the Marine Corps in the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1977-01-01 - 1978-12-31
File — Box: 46, Folder: 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_4_46_7_0001
Overview
95th (1977-1979)