Correspondences on Bureau of Indian Affairs' Handling of Oil Leases in 1973, 1973-02-28

Item — Box: 29, Folder: 43

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_29_43_0006

Scope and Contents

Walter E. Bailey, a petroleum engineer, wrote to U.S. Senator Dewey Bartlett expressing his concerns about the Bureau of Indian Affairs and its handling of oil leases. Baily believes that the Bureau is not beneficial to Native Americans and that its operations are wasteful and inefficient. He cited specific examples of issues he has encountered with the Bureau's regulations and procedures. Senator Bartlett responded, acknowledging the difficulties Baily highlighted but expressing hesitance to address them at that time. Additionally, Bartlett instructed the Bureau's Muskogee office to follow up on Baily's situation.

Dates

Creation: 1973-02-28

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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