Unresolved Issues: The Osage Civilization Fund Bill, 1938-05-26 - 1938-05-26

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 45

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_45_0013

Scope and Contents

The letter is a response to Mr. G. A. Rogers regarding the Osage Civilization Fund Bill. The writer clarifies that no judgement was obtained by the Osage Tribe against the United States for a million dollars, and that the claim is just. Despite efforts to pass the bill, it has faced obstacles from the Department of Justice, Comptroller General, and Congressman John J. Cochran. The writer expresses warm regards and explains the challenges faced in getting the bill passed.

Dates

Creation: 1938-05-26 - 1938-05-26

Creator

From the Collection: 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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