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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_41_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- An Act to Protect Osage Indian Investments in Oklahoma
- 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--Claims, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 74th (1935-1937), 76th (1939-1941), 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_44_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Proposed Amendments to Osage Civilization Bill: Ensuring Fair Treatment and Protection
- 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--Claims
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941), 75th (1937-1939), 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_45_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Urgent Request for Action on the 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--Claims
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939), 74th (1935-1937), 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_45_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1201-S CLASS OF SERVICE: Ship Radiogram to Congressman Wesley E. Disney
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Disney, Wesley E. (Wesley Ernest), 1883-1961
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939), 74th (1935-1937), 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Analysis of United States Claims in Osage Civilization Case
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941), 75th (1937-1939), 74th (1935-1937)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Osage Tribe Seeks Full Payment Under 1868 Treaty
- 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--Claims
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941), 74th (1935-1937), 75th (1937-1939)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Update on the Civilization Fund Pill: A Letter to Honorable Frank Files
- Date:
- 1935-01-01
- Creator:
- Disney, Wesley E. (Wesley Ernest), 1883-1961
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 75th (1937-1939), 76th (1939-1941), 74th (1935-1937)
- 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)
![["The document is a bill introduced by Mr. Disney in the House of Representatives relating to the investments of Osage Indians of Oklahoma. The bill allows the Secretary of the Interior to invest funds of Osage tribe members in life annuity insurance policies, with the annuities going to the heirs of the member. The policies are held in trust by the United States and are protected from sale, cancellation, or transfer without the Secretary's consent. The annuities are not subject to attachment, garnishment, or execution, and cannot be used as security for debts. The bill emphasizes that the policies are held in trust for the Indians."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "An Act to Protect Osage Indian Investments in Oklahoma")
![["Wesley E. Disney is requesting Honorable Charles West to make corrections to a report on the Osage Civilization Bill, as he believes certain aspects of the report are confusing and detract from the main features of the bill. He also provides a memorandum outlining reasons why certain items should not be considered as offsets against the Osage Indians and proposes an amendment to the bill to better protect the Osages' interests."]](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_44_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_44_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Proposed Amendments to Osage Civilization Bill: Ensuring Fair Treatment and Protection")
![["The document is from MacDonald & Files, Attorneys at Law, to Honorable Wesley E. Disney regarding the Civilization Fund Bill. They acknowledge receipt of a report from the Department of the Interior and express hope that a more satisfactory report will be written. They urge action on the bill and dispute the government's claim of a set-off against the fund. They request Disney's best efforts in connection with the proposed legislation."]](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_45_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_45_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Urgent Request for Action on the Civilization Fund Bill")
![["The document is a telegram sent to Congressman Wesley E. Disney regarding a conference with Tumilty. The sender suggests following a plan that was previously discussed. The telegram was received in Washington, D.C. on May 20, 1938 at 12:38 PM."]](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_45_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_45_0016_thumbnail.jpg "1201-S CLASS OF SERVICE: Ship Radiogram to Congressman Wesley E. Disney")
![["The document discusses the offsets claimed by the United States in the Osage Civilization case, divided into 9 items by the Court of Claims. Expenditures prior to the Treaty of 1865 and individual, not tribal, expenditures are being excluded as offsets. The total claimed offsets are $549,476.42, with possible offsets totaling $72,654.55 after excluding certain expenditures. The document details the specific expenditures for each item and provides a breakdown of the total amounts."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Analysis of United States Claims in Osage Civilization Case")
![["Congressman Wesley Disney introduced a bill in Washington to appropriate $776,742 for full payment of claims to the Osage tribe under a treaty from 1868. The claim arose from the sale of tribe lands in Kansas, with the funds intended for the education and civilization of the tribe. The Osage tribe has been seeking settlement of the claim for many years, and a committee of agency and tribal officials is enroute to Washington to arrange meetings with congressmen and department officials."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Osage Tribe Seeks Full Payment Under 1868 Treaty")
![["Wesley E. Disney is writing to Honorable Frank Files about the Civilization Fund Pill and his efforts to get it withdrawn and replaced with a better one. He is also concerned about the difficulty of passing an appropriation bill of this size and expresses discouragement, but continues to work towards his goal."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Update on the Civilization Fund Pill: A Letter to Honorable Frank Files")
![["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")