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 313 Collections and/or Records:
Land Dispute in Oklahoma: A Case Study of Ownership and Inheritance, 1974-01-01 - 1976-12-31
Item — Box: 61, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0015
Overview
93rd Congress (1973-1975); 94th Congress (1975-1977)
Law Enforcement Certification for Five Indian Tribes in Oklahoma, 1975-12-18
Item — Box: 61, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0004
Overview
94th Congress (1975-1977)
Legal Battle Brews Over Cherokee Chief Inauguration
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0038
Legal Correspondence Regarding Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma Contract
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0022
Legal Interpretation of Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal Authorities
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0005
Legal Negotiations and Accusations: An Intricate Tale
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0012
Legislation for Creek Funds Distribution
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0037
Legislation for Creek Funds Distribution, 1971-01-01 - 1978-12-31
Item — Box: 30, Folder: 28
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0037
Overview
92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)
Legislation for the Disposition of Creek Judgment Funds
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0035
Legislation Introduced for Distribution of Creek Funds
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0028