Legislative Update: H.R. 2294 - Exclusive Jurisdiction for Secretary of the Interior, 1946-07-20 - 1946-07-20

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 39

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_39_0002

Scope and Contents

The letter is from George B. Schwabe to A.L. Commins, discussing a bill (H.R. 2294) that passed the House on July 16th. The bill gives the Secretary of the Interior jurisdiction in determining heirship in cases where Indians die intestate owning restricted land, excluding certain tribes in Oklahoma. Schwabe asks Commins to review the bill and send any objections to their Senators before Congress adjourns.

Dates

Creation: 1946-07-20 - 1946-07-20

Creator

Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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