Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Water Woes: Seeking Assistance for David Hummingbird 1973-07-15 1973-07-15 Cox, Claude A., 1913- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 95th (1977-1979); 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_30_28_0000, Box, 30, 28, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0012 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0012_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883507 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_28_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Creek%20Nation,%201971%20Sept.%20-%201978%20June.,%201971-1978/CAC_CC_003_2_30_28_0012.pdf correspondence Native Americans Agricultural laws and legislation; Creek Indians.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation 4 Pages David Hummingbird, a member of the Creek tribe living near Okemah, Oklahoma, has been facing water supply issues. Despite efforts to tap into the Okemah City Water system, it was not possible due to city rulings. An alternative solution was proposed through the construction of the Okfuskee Rural Water District No. 2 line near his home. Senator Dewey F. Bartlett and Chief Claude Cox of the Creek Nation were involved in finding a solution to Hummingbird's water problem. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Urgent Need for Housing Units: Inter-Tribal Council's Plea 1973-12-11 1973-12-11 Cox, Claude A., 1913- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_4_0000, Box, 33, 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0019 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0019_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865187 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0019.pdf correspondence Native Americans Housing policy--United States Quapaw Nation; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Cayuga Nation; Shawnee Nation; Cherokee Nation; Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma; Modoc Nation; Delaware Tribe of Indians 4 Pages Senator Dewey Bartlett wrote to the Department of Housing and Urban Development on behalf of the Inter-Tribal Council in Miami, Oklahoma, requesting additional housing units. The Department responded that they had already allocated units for the transitional quarter but anticipated receiving authorization for additional units in the near future. The Inter-Tribal Council had requested 275 additional housing units to meet the needs of the eight tribes they serve in Northeastern Oklahoma. Senator Bartlett expressed hope that the Council would receive the necessary housing units and offered further assistance if needed. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Resolution for the Appointment of Thomas J. Ellison as Area Director: Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes 1974-07-11 1974-07-11 Cox, Claude A., 1913- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_9_1_0000, Box 36, Folder 17, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_1_36_17_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_17_0000-nterior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_1_36_17_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/866150 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_1_36_17_0000-nterior%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%20January-March,%201974/CAC_CC_009_1_36_17_0007.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--United States Cherokee Nation; Seminole Nation 3 Pages The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes is expressing their support for the appointment of Mr. Thomas J. Ellison as Area Director of the Muskogee Area Office. They have sent a letter to the Secretary of the Interior and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs urging them to appoint Ellison within 30 days. The Council believes Ellison is the most qualified candidate for the position and has the endorsement of the five principal chiefs of the tribes. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Policy Clarification for Indian Housing Authorities: A Memo to Honorable Dewey Bartlett 1975-01-01 1975-01-01 Cox, Claude A., 1913- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_33_4_0000, Box, 33, 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/865172 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Housing,%201973%20Mar/CAC_CC_003_2_33_4_0004.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--United States Creek Nation; Cherokee Nation 4 Pages The document is a correspondence from the Housing Authority of the Creek Nation of Oklahoma regarding a request to suspend new housing units allocated to all tribes. The Executive Director discusses the need for a policy clarification applicable to all Indian Housing Authorities and provides interim guidance for Oklahoma IHAs. The document emphasizes the importance of addressing rent collection problems and management deficiencies while also ensuring new housing production. The Executive Director disagrees with suspending all unit allocations and emphasizes a case-by-case approach based on individual merits. Text