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 718 Collections and/or Records:

Concerns Regarding Termination of Pat Urrey by Creek Tribe

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0005

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections

Concerns Regarding the Future of Intermountain School , 1973-01

Item — Box: 34, Folder: 3

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_34_3_0001

Scope and Contents The letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to Senator Bartlett discusses the future of Intermountain School, stating that it will remain open at least through the 1974-75 school year. There are discussions about potentially using the school as an inter-tribal or all-tribal school, but cost factors and impact on existing programs need to be considered. A task force is being formed to explore the possible uses of the facility, with input from Indian organizations. The letter also mentions...

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Dewey F. Bartlett Collection / Subject / Indian Affairs, Intermountain School, 1973