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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_6_55_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Dissenting Opinion of Chief Commissioner Witt on the Construction of the Indian Claims Commission Act
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_9_46_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Legislation for the Five Civilized Tribes: Statement by Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Chief Commissioner Witt dissents from the majority opinion, arguing that the petitioner has established a cause of action under clause (3) of the Indian Claims Commission Act. He also believes that if the claim is not established under clause (3), it can still be considered under clause (5) based on fair and honorable dealings. He argues that the history and intent of the legislation should be considered in interpreting the jurisdictional provisions of the act. Witt references previous cases to support his interpretation that claims can be judged based on fair and honorable dealings, even if they do not align with existing rules of law or equity."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20R.%20Jones%20Collection/James%20R.%20Jones%20Departmental%20Series,%201968-1986/CAC_CC_001_4_6_55_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission-Osage,%201949/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_6_55_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Dissenting Opinion of Chief Commissioner Witt on the Construction of the Indian Claims Commission Act")
![["The Osage Tribal Council passed Resolution No. 18-30 opposing the placement of the Osage Agency under the jurisdiction of the Muskogee or Anadarko Area Offices and recommended that it be designated as an independent area office. They cited the unique laws and regulations governing the Osage Tribe's affairs, as well as the importance of direct communication with the Bureau of Indian Affairs for their mineral resources. The resolution was sent to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, the Secretary of the Interior, and members of the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation for consideration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_9_46_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20Osage%20Indians,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_9_46_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Legislation for the Five Civilized Tribes: Statement by Carl Albert")