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 295 Collections and/or Records:
Transforming Indian Affairs: A New Era of Service and Self-Determination
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0001
Travel Itinerary for Ella Mae Horse
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0021
Tribal Dispute: Pawnee Indians' Letter to Senator Dewey F. Bartlett
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0023
Tribal Issues and Elections: Updates from The Watonga Republican
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0009
Tribal Turmoil: Cherokee Candidates Seek Housing Data
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0027
Tribe's New Swimmer Chief Takes Charge Despite Protests
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0040
Troubles with CETA Program Funding: A Call for Action
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0006
Tulsa Indian Center Board Votes on Dress Code Bill #1697
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0014
Turmoil in Choctaw: Allegations and Investigations Shake Housing Authority
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0025
United States Senate Memorandum: Legislative Updates and Committee Meetings
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0029