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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Reimbursement for Osage Lands: Justice for the Osage Tribe
- Date:
- 1865-09-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941), 74th (1935-1937), 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Land Affairs of the Otoe and Missouria Tribes, 1894-1938
- Date:
- 1894-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 54th (1895-1897), 57th (1901-1903), 70th (1927-1929), 61st (1909-1911), 53rd (1893-1895), 73rd (1933-1935), 72nd (1931-1933), 65th (1917-1919), 66th (1919-1921), 64th (1915-1917), 71st (1929-1931), 56th (1899-1901), 67th (1921-1923), 69th (1925-1927), 59th (1905-1907), 55th (1897-1899), 63rd (1913-1915), 68th (1923-1925), 74th (1935-1937), 75th (1937-1939), 58th (1903-1905), 60th (1907-1909), 62nd (1911-1913)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_41_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- An Act to Authorize Payment to the Osage Tribe of Indians for Land Sold by the United States
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Disney, Wesley E. (Wesley Ernest), 1883-1961
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939), 76th (1939-1941), 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_41_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appropriation for Payment to Osage Tribe of Indians: H.R. 4080
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937), 76th (1939-1941), 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Assistance with Osage Civilization Fund Bill
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Disney, Wesley E. (Wesley Ernest), 1883-1961
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937), 76th (1939-1941), 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Legislation and Expenditures: A Discussion on Indian Affairs
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939), 74th (1935-1937), 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Fictitious Watchdog: A Memo on Jack Cochrane's Treasury Claims
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941), 75th (1937-1939), 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_49_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Pawnee Tribe's Request for Congressional Bills 1932
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Disney, Wesley E. (Wesley Ernest), 1883-1961
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939), 76th (1939-1941), 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_50_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Compilation of Indian Affairs Law and Treaties: Rappler Unal II 2nd Edition
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941), 74th (1935-1937), 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_50_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Update on Tribal Affairs and Fair Ground Proposition
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Disney, Wesley E. (Wesley Ernest), 1883-1961
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939), 76th (1939-1941), 74th (1935-1937)
![["The document discusses a bill to authorize an appropriation of funds for the Osage Tribe of Indians in relation to the sale of their lands to the United States. It outlines the history of the treaty, court findings regarding the Osages' understanding of the treaty, and the Senate Committee's recommendation for reimbursement to the tribe. It also mentions a similar bill introduced in Congress and the Department's belief that Congress should address the issue of reimbursement directly."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Reimbursement for Osage Lands: Justice for the Osage Tribe")
![["The letter is from William B. Burgess to Senator Thomas regarding a land sale issue involving the Otoe and Missouria tribes of Indians. The letter mentions that the tribes were misled by the U.S. Government in a land sale, and asks for assistance in resolving the issue. The letter references specific acts of Congress related to the sale of the tribes' lands, and requests that the Senator take action on behalf of the Tribes. The response from the Department of the Interior provides information on the Act of Congress approved in 1893 regarding the revision and adjustment of the land sales."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Otoe-Missouria,%20May-Nov.,%201936/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_52_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Land Affairs of the Otoe and Missouria Tribes, 1894-1938")
![["The document is a bill introduced by Mr. Disney authorizing an appropriation for payment to the Osage Tribe of Indians for the lands they sold to the United States. The bill specifies the amount to be appropriated, the distribution of the funds, and the settlement of the claim of the Osage Tribe against the United States. It also authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to pay attorneys' fees out of the appropriation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_41_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_41_0004_thumbnail.jpg "An Act to Authorize Payment to the Osage Tribe of Indians for Land Sold by the United States")
![["The bill H.R. 4080 authorizes an appropriation of $776,742.03 for payment to the Osage Tribe of Indians for lands sold by the United States. The Comptroller General of the United States will determine any offsets or counterclaims, and the amount will be distributed to the tribe according to regulations. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to pay fees and expenses to attorneys for the tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_41_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_41_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Appropriation for Payment to Osage Tribe of Indians: H.R. 4080")
![["The Chief of the Osage Tribe of Indians is requesting the help of Honorable W. E. Disney in securing the passage of a bill in Congress that would provide for the payment of the Osage Civilization Fund. The Chief is counting on Disney and other Congressmen from Oklahoma to support the bill and help it pass quickly."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Assistance with Osage Civilization Fund Bill")
![["The document is a letter from John J. Cochran, Chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Executive Departments, to Wesley E. Disney discussing legislation affecting Indian Affairs. Cochran expresses his opposition to extending benefits to Indians, stating that the Federal Government has already been generous towards them. He advises Disney to look into the General Accounting Office for accurate statistics on government assistance to Indian Tribes. Cochran acknowledges the difficult nature of his job but emphasizes the importance of his duty to investigate such matters."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation and Expenditures: A Discussion on Indian Affairs")
![["Jack Cochrane, who presents himself as a watchdog of the Treasury against Indian claims, has been criticized for taking credit for the work done by the Court of Claims and the Supreme Court in limiting the amount of money awarded to Indian claimants. Despite his claims of protecting the Treasury, he secured a large appropriation for a memorial in his district, far exceeding what the national capital invested in a memorial to Abraham Lincoln. His importance as a watchdog of the Treasury is seen as political and exaggerated."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The Fictitious Watchdog: A Memo on Jack Cochrane's Treasury Claims")
![["The Pawnee tribe is requesting that Mr. Disney introduce two bills in Congress to allow them to access funds for their delegation to Washington D.C. and to present their claims against the United States Government to the court of claims. They are willing to provide any necessary information and are hoping for a positive outcome."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_49_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201921-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_49_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Pawnee Tribe's Request for Congressional Bills 1932")
![["The document discusses various treaties and laws related to Indian affairs, including the Treaty of October 9, 1833, the Treaty of August 6, 1848, and the Treaty of September 24, 1857. It also mentions errors in the survey of a reservation in Nebraska and grants of lands for public institutions and purposes. The document provides references to specific pages and statutes in Kappler's Indian affairs law compilation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_50_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201921-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_50_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Compilation of Indian Affairs Law and Treaties: Rappler Unal II 2nd Edition")
![["The author, Jerry Roberts, is writing to Mr. Disney expressing appreciation for a letter received. Roberts discusses legal matters concerning the tribe and requests information and assistance from Mr. Disney. He also mentions a fairground proposition and expresses gratitude for support from Senator Thomas. Roberts closes the letter with well wishes for continued cooperation between Mr. Disney and the Paconce tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_5_50_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201921-1938/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_50_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Update on Tribal Affairs and Fair Ground Proposition")