Addressing the Creek Nation Crisis: Request for Legislative Assistance, 1978-01-19 - 1978-12-31
Item — Box: 30, Folder: 29
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_29_0039
The letter is from Claude A. Cox, Principal Chief of the Creek Nation, to Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding the crisis facing the Creek Nation due to a court order preventing the ratification of a proposed constitution. Cox requests assistance from Bartlett's office in evaluating alternatives to address the crisis, including holding hearings and proposing legislation to establish mechanisms for tribal governance. Cox emphasizes the need for democratic processes and tribal sovereignty in resolving the crisis.
Dates
- 1978-01-19 - 1978-12-31
Creator
- Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
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The following series are stored off-site: Clippings and Books.
Bartlett, Legislative Series, Box 14 is stored off-site. These materials are currently closed to researchers.
The following series are stored off-site: Clippings and Books.
Bartlett, Legislative Series, Box 14 is stored off-site. These materials are currently closed to researchers.
Extent
2 pages
Overview
95th (1977-1979)
General
Civil Rights and Liberties; Minority Issues; Government Operations and Politics; Native Americans
Creator
- Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979 (Person)
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository