Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Chief Keeler Takes Control of Cherokee Tribe's Business Affairs 1973/1978 1973/1978 Keeler, William Wayne, 1908-1987 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977); 93rd (1973-1975); 95th (1977-1979) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_30_14_0000, Box, 30, 14, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0030 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0030_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/874298 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0030.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Energy Campaign management--United States; Voting--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Cherokee Nation 1 Page Chief W. W. Keeler has taken full control of the Cherokee Nation's business affairs following the resignation of the executive business director. He plans to clear up the tribe's remaining debts and ensure the smooth continuation of various programs. Keeler withdrew his request for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to take over tribal operations. The tribe's loss in a housing and construction venture in 1974 was about $800,000, but Keeler stated that the tribe is not broke and has funds held in trust by the federal government. Keeler is not seeking re-election after serving as chief for 26 years. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Resolution and Investigation of General Election of November 13, 1973 1974-01-01 1974-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979); 93rd (1973-1975) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_30_26_0000, Box, 30, 26, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0001-Indian%20Affairs,%20Concho%20Indian%20School,%201974%20July%20-%201978%20Aug/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883471 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0001-Indian%20Affairs,%20Concho%20Indian%20School,%201974%20July%20-%201978%20Aug/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0003.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Energy Campaign management--United States; Voting--United States; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes 5 Pages The document discusses the proceedings of a General Meeting held on April 20, 1974, where various proposals were made and voted on by tribal members. It was agreed to continue the meeting from a previous date, select a moderator, and hold a special meeting to investigate the General Election of November 13, 1973. The meeting also addressed the handling of oil and gas bonuses and funds from surrounding land. A special session of the Business Committee was held to set a date for examining ballot boxes and registration books. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Tribal Issues and Elections: Updates from The Watonga Republican 1974-01-01 1974-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979) Dewey F. Bartlett Collection CAC_CC_3_2_30_26_0000, Box, 30, 26, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2 CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0009 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0001-Indian%20Affairs,%20Concho%20Indian%20School,%201974%20July%20-%201978%20Aug/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0009_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883477 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0001-Indian%20Affairs,%20Concho%20Indian%20School,%201974%20July%20-%201978%20Aug/CAC_CC_003_2_30_26_0009.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Energy Voting--United States; Speeches, addresses, etc.; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes 1 Page Tribal issues were discussed at a recent Cheyenne-Arapaho Business Committee meeting, which ended in a close vote. There were concerns raised about the dismissal of three tribal employees and the allocation of revenues from an oil drilling agreement. A petition calling for a general tribal meeting was submitted, but some names were disputed. The Chairman expressed frustration with the lack of quorum at meetings and planned to schedule another meeting to address grievances. Text