The Osage Indians' Fight Against H. R. 2403: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, 1945-06-01

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 7

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0014

Scope and Contents

The letter discusses the opposition of Osage Indians to H. R. 2403, a bill related to the use of peyote in religious ceremonies. The Osage Indians have presented their objections to Representative Carl Curtis, and the author of the letter, George B. Schwabe, believes that the use of peyote is harmless and should be allowed in their religious practices. Schwabe requests that the Committee on Ways and Means consider the concerns of the Osage Indians before making a decision on the bill.

Dates

Creation: 1945-06-01

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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