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:
Congressional Activities: October 7, 1975
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0023
Construction Needs at Riverside Indian School: Letter to Senator Bartlett
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_36_6_0003
Consultation Hearing for Indian Leaders: June 2-4, 1975
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0031
Contract Application Status for Concho School: Update from Acting Area Director Leo Noel
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0007
Correspondence regarding Travel Vel Facility at Will Rogers Turnpike
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0011
Corruption and Controversy: The Creek Tribe's Unjust Inauguration
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0008
Criticism of Fraternity System at NSC
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0007
Denny Reelected as Cherokee Nation Tribal Council Representative
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0042
Dismissal of Tribal Referendum Lawsuit Due to Lack of Jurisdiction
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0013
Education Funding Controversy: The Case of Brenda Lynn Cotter
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0012