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 729 Collections and/or Records:
Rockefeller Visits Oklahoma to Boost State GOP Fund Drive, 1975-01-01 - 1975-12-31
Item — Box: 33, Folder: 1
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0016
Overview
94th (1975-1977)
Rural Housing Assistance Programs: The Housing Assistance Council's Services and Programs
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_7_0008
Save Chilocco Indian School: A Call for Support from Hon. Dewey Bartlett
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0028
Save Chilocco Indian School: A Call for Support from Honorable Dewey Bartlett, 1978-08-15
Item — Box: 31, Folder: 5
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0028
Overview
95th (1977-1979)
Saving Chilocco Indian School: A Call for Support in Providing Special Education for All Students
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0031
Saving Chilocco Indian School: A Call for Support in Providing Special Education for All Students, 1978-08-15
Item — Box: 31, Folder: 5
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0031
Overview
95th (1977-1979)
Securing Funds and Law Enforcement for Cherokee Tribal Land Enterprises
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0015
Seeking Assistance with Educational Broadcasting Grant Application Status
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_5_0010
Seeking Equal Rights and Fair Representation: Full Blood Creek Indians Meeting
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0003
Senate Approves Legislation to Improve American Indian Education and Self-Government
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0021