Sovereignty and Governance: The Creek Nation's Path to Self-Government, 1975-01-01 - 1975-12-31

Item — Box: 30, Folder: 29

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_29_0027

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the sovereignty of the Creek people and their right to form a government and design institutions to fit their needs. It outlines the history of the Creek government and the challenges they have faced in establishing a constitution. The text emphasizes the importance of consent in democratic theory and the need for the Creek people to have a temporary form of self-government while awaiting court resolution. It also discusses the proposed tripartite constitutional government and the roles of the executive and judicial branches in Creek governance.

Dates

Creation: 1975-01-01 - 1975-12-31

Creator

From the Collection: Bartlett, Dewey Follett, Sr., 19th Governor of Oklahoma (1967-1971); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1973-1979); Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 39th district (1962-1966), 1919-1979 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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The following series are stored off-site: Clippings and Books.

Bartlett, Legislative Series, Box 14 is stored off-site. These materials are currently closed to researchers.