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Swimmer, Ross O., 4th Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs (1985-1989); Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1975-1985), 1943-

 Person

Biographical:

Ross O. Swimmer served as the Special Trustee for American Indians at the U.S. Department of the Interior from 2003 to 2009. Swimmer was formerly the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. He is a Republican.

Cherokee Indians

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

A Letter of Congratulations and Appreciation to Chief W. W. Keeler, 1975-11-20

 Item — Box 30: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 14
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0016
Scope and Contents From the Series: The Subject Files date from 1946-1978 (bulk: 1971-1978), occupy 23.75 cubic feet, and are arranged alphabetically by subject. They contain correspondence and reference materials on matters of special interest to Senator Bartlett. Chief among these are abortion (1 cubic foot), the armed services (slightly more than 2 cubic feet), energy (more than 8 cubic feet), Indian affairs (approximately 8 cubic feet), and the Panama Canal Treaty (approximately 1.5 cubic feet). There are also...
Dates: 1975-11-20

Addressing the Health Care Needs of the Cherokee Nation: A Call to Action, 1976-04-02

 Item — Box DP 139: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 18
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_139_18_0005

Advocating for Consumer Education: A Letter from the Cherokee Nation, 1977-05-02

 Item — Box 31: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 4
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_4_0003

Cherokee Election Controversy: Swimmer Remains Chief, 1975-08-14

 Item — Box 30: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 14
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0036
Scope and Contents From the Series: The Subject Files date from 1946-1978 (bulk: 1971-1978), occupy 23.75 cubic feet, and are arranged alphabetically by subject. They contain correspondence and reference materials on matters of special interest to Senator Bartlett. Chief among these are abortion (1 cubic foot), the armed services (slightly more than 2 cubic feet), energy (more than 8 cubic feet), Indian affairs (approximately 8 cubic feet), and the Panama Canal Treaty (approximately 1.5 cubic feet). There are also...
Dates: 1975-08-14

Cherokee Housing Inquiry and Election Updates, 1975-01-01 - 1975-12-31

 Item — Box 33: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 2
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_33_2_0009

Cherokee Nation Secures Federal Contract for Vocational Training Program, 1973-01-01 - 1978-12-31

 Item — Box 30: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 14
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0037
Scope and Contents From the Series: The Subject Files date from 1946-1978 (bulk: 1971-1978), occupy 23.75 cubic feet, and are arranged alphabetically by subject. They contain correspondence and reference materials on matters of special interest to Senator Bartlett. Chief among these are abortion (1 cubic foot), the armed services (slightly more than 2 cubic feet), energy (more than 8 cubic feet), Indian affairs (approximately 8 cubic feet), and the Panama Canal Treaty (approximately 1.5 cubic feet). There are also...
Dates: 1973-01-01 - 1978-12-31

Cherokee Panel Orders Recount of Principal Chief Election Ballots, 1973-01-01 - 1978-12-31

 Item — Box 30: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 14
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0034
Scope and Contents From the Series: The Subject Files date from 1946-1978 (bulk: 1971-1978), occupy 23.75 cubic feet, and are arranged alphabetically by subject. They contain correspondence and reference materials on matters of special interest to Senator Bartlett. Chief among these are abortion (1 cubic foot), the armed services (slightly more than 2 cubic feet), energy (more than 8 cubic feet), Indian affairs (approximately 8 cubic feet), and the Panama Canal Treaty (approximately 1.5 cubic feet). There are also...
Dates: 1973-01-01 - 1978-12-31

Denny Reelected as Cherokee Nation Tribal Council Representative, 1973-01-01 - 1978-12-31

 Item — Box 30: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 14
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0042
Scope and Contents From the Series: The Subject Files date from 1946-1978 (bulk: 1971-1978), occupy 23.75 cubic feet, and are arranged alphabetically by subject. They contain correspondence and reference materials on matters of special interest to Senator Bartlett. Chief among these are abortion (1 cubic foot), the armed services (slightly more than 2 cubic feet), energy (more than 8 cubic feet), Indian affairs (approximately 8 cubic feet), and the Panama Canal Treaty (approximately 1.5 cubic feet). There are also...
Dates: 1973-01-01 - 1978-12-31

Education Funding Controversy: The Case of Brenda Lynn Cotter, 1956-08-01

 Item — Box 31: Series CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0012