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:
Supporting the Cherokee Nation Bilingual Education Program, 1977-05-04
Item — Box: 31, Folder: 4
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_4_0002
Overview
95th (1977-1979)
Supporting the Extension of Title IV Funds: A Letter from a Concerned Student
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0046
Supporting the Extension of Title IV Funds for Indian Education
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_6_0044
Supporting Tribal Resolutions Against Revision of Public Law 874
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_5_0008
Supporting Tribal Resolutions Against Revision of Public Law 874, 1973-12-31 - 1973-12-31
Item — Box: 30, Folder: 5
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_5_0008
Overview
93rd (1973-1975)
Suspension of Construction Plans at Riverside Indian School: A Call for Accountability
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0015
Swimmer Sworn In as Cherokee Nation Principal Chief
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0035
Tensions Rise: Cherokee Chief Defuses Conflict with Historical Society
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0026
Termination of Employment: Correspondence Regarding Creek Nation CHR Position
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0006
Testimonial Input on Indian Housing Program
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_1_0012