An Interview with Senator Dewey F. Bartlett: Discussing Native American Rights and Federal Responsibilities
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_003_2_36_10_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- An Interview with Senator Dewey F. Bartlett: Discussing Native American Rights and Federal Responsibilities
- Date Created:
- 1977-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1977-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2
- Description:
- The document includes questions for Senator Dewey F. Bartlett regarding the treatment of Native American tribes, their rights to levy taxes and have police forces, and their overall treatment by the government. It also discusses the need for research on Indian jurisdiction over trust lands and the effects of past legislation. Additionally, it addresses the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the need for improvements within the organization, and the opportunity for Native Americans to maintain their cultural identity while moving into mainstream American life. Finally, it questions whether Native Americans are receiving enough support and funding from the federal government.
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 95th (1977-1979)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_3_2_36_10_0000, Box, 36, 10, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 5 Pages
