Addressing the Creek Nation Crisis: Request for Legislative Assistance, 1978-01-19 - 1978-12-31

Item — Box: 30, Folder: 29

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_29_0039

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Claude A. Cox, Principal Chief of the Creek Nation, to Senator Dewey Bartlett regarding the crisis facing the Creek Nation due to a court order preventing the ratification of a proposed constitution. Cox requests assistance from Bartlett's office in evaluating alternatives to address the crisis, including holding hearings and proposing legislation to establish mechanisms for tribal governance. Cox emphasizes the need for democratic processes and tribal sovereignty in resolving the crisis.

Dates

Creation: 1978-01-19 - 1978-12-31

Creator

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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