Proposed Legislation for the Osage Tribe of Indians, 1939-01-10 - 1939-01-10

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 44

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_44_0002

Scope and Contents

The document is a series of letters regarding the Osage Civilization bill, with discussions on the proposed measure, interest rates, counterclaims, and the involvement of various parties such as the Osage Tribe, Congressman Disney, Senator Thomas, and Attorney F.M. Goodwin. There is a focus on the need for the bill to provide for interest on delayed payments to the Osages, as supported by a recent Supreme Court decision. The letters also mention the potential for delays in obtaining a report from the Interior Department and the importance of introducing the bill to move the issue forward.

Dates

Creation: 1939-01-10 - 1939-01-10

Creator

Thomas, Elmer, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1927-1951); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 6th district (1923-1927); Member of the Oklahoma Senate (1907-1920), 1876-1965 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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