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 19 Collections and/or Records:
Legislation Introduced for Distribution of Creek Funds
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0028
Native American Awareness Week: A Call to Action
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0008
President Ford Proclaims Native American Awareness Week, 1976
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0009
Protecting Indian Interests: The BIA's Failures and Recommendations for Change
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0014
Protest Against Misuse of Education Staff and Denial of Training Opportunities for Indians
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0013
Request to Amend Regulations for Investment of Indian Judgment Funds
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0003
Response to Senator Bartlett Regarding Mary M. Shavney's Higher Education Grant Eligibility
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0020
Senator Abourezk Visits Pueblos to Discuss Housing Legislation
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0008
The Housing Tragedy: A Call for Action for Native American Housing Rights
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0017