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Lookout, Fred, Principal Chief of the Osage Nation, 1861-1949

 Person

Biographical

Fred Lookout (ca. 1861 – 1949) was an Osage Nation politician who served several terms as the principal chief of the nation. Lookout served as principal chief three times: 1913–1914, 1916–1918, and from 1924 until his death in 1949.

Osage Indians

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Claimants of the Black Bob Band Royal Ohio Kansas Shawnee Indians, 1868-10-14 - 1868-10-14

 Item — Box 5: Series CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 36
Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_36_0017

Concerns Regarding Employment Practices at Talihina Indian Hospital, 1948-08-15

 Item — Box 4: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 22
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_4_22_0001

Eliminating Vicious Practices in Construction Bidding: A Call for Transparency and Accountability, 1940-01-01 - 1940-12-31

 Item — Box 5: Series CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 46
Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0003

Osage Indian Co-operative Party Secures Victory in Tribal Elections, 1946-06-04 - 1946-06-04

 Item — Box 5: Series CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 37
Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_37_0009

Petition for Reinstatement of Peter Hudson as District Agent, 1948-12-15

 Item — Box 4: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 22
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_4_22_0004

Proposed Legislation Concerning Osage Indian Affairs , February 23, 1948

 Item — Folder 4: Series CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000_0000
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_4_27_0001
Scope and Contents

The letter from Fred Lookout, Principal Chief of the Osage Tribal Council, expresses concern about a bill introduced by Congressman George B. Schwabe without consultation with the council. The council is opposed to the bill and is seeking support from Congressman Carl Albert to defend the rights of the Osage people. The bill, H.R. 5491, relates to the tribal and individual affairs of the Osage Indians of Oklahoma.

Dates: February 23, 1948

Title: Indian Affairs: Concerns and Recommendations for Appropriation Bill, 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31

 Item — Box 5: Series CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 37
Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_37_0008

Urgent Appeal for Passage of Senate Bill 670, 1946-01-01 - 1946-12-31

 Item — Box 5: Series CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 45
Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_45_0005