Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Neglected Native Americans: A Call for Action 1977-01-01 1977-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_31_22_0000, Box, 31, 22, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0021 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Elbert,%20Hazel/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0021_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865063 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Elbert,%20Hazel/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0021.pdf correspondence Education Water resources development 1 Page The document is written by Lisa Cerwonka to a Senator, expressing concern about the poor living conditions of Native Americans in the United States. She questions why the government spends money on foreign aid but neglects the needs of Native Americans. She urges the Senator to take action to improve the situation for Native Americans and emphasizes the moral obligation to provide better treatment for them. Lisa implores the Senator to introduce new bills in the Senate and release funds to address the issue. She argues that helping Native Americans should be a priority over the Watergate scandal. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Property Rights Issue with Oklahoma Department of Highways 1978-09-21 1978-09-21 James, Overton, 1925-2015 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_31_22_0000, Box, 31, 22, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0014 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Elbert,%20Hazel/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0014_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865056 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0000-Indians%20Affairs,%20Elbert,%20Hazel/CAC_CC_003_2_31_22_0014.pdf correspondence Education Water resources development Chickasaw Nation 9 Pages Joe Tyson, a landowner in Duncan, Oklahoma, received an offer of $6,300 from the Oklahoma Department of Highways for a 13.38-acre property for the purpose of rerouting Highway 81 South. Tyson felt the offer was inadequate and raised concerns about the value of the property, relocating water meters, gates, and fences, and mineral rights. The United States Department of the Interior assured Tyson that his rights would be protected and explained the process for negotiating compensation. The Highway Department filed for condemnation to acquire the property, and Tyson was advised to secure legal counsel if he was not satisfied with the compensation offered. The matter was brought to the attention of Senator Dewey Bartlett for further assistance. Text