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 729 Collections and/or Records:
The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare's Response to Mrs. Marie Edwards' Inquiry Regarding Payment for Medical and Hospital Expenses
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_32_10_0008
The Discrimination Complaint Against the Cherokee Nation Housing Authority
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0002
The Education Reform Act of 1977: Improving Opportunities for All
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_9_0004
The Evolution of Indian Education: From Assimilation to Empowerment
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_20_0011
The First Meeting of the Southern Plains Inst
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_34_1_0006
The Hidden Ownership of Tsa-La-Gi Inn
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0031
The Housing Tragedy: A Call for Action for Native American Housing Rights
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_6_0017
The Indian Financing Act and Dave Whitekiller
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0001
The Indian Self-Determination Act: A New Era for Tribal Programs
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_10_0033
The Injustice of Indian Preference in Government Hiring Practices
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Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0016