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- 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_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_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_46_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Suggestions for Revisions to Report on Osage Civilization Bill
- Date:
- 1937-04-12
- Creator:
- Disney, Wesley E. (Wesley Ernest), 1883-1961
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma
- Topic:
- 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_42_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Departmental Report on H.R. 4080 for Osage Indian Land Payment
- Date:
- 1939-02-17
- Creator:
- Disney, Wesley E. (Wesley Ernest), 1883-1961
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Names:
- Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for the Osage Civilization Fund: Correspondence with Honorable John Joseph Matthews
- Date:
- 1939-04-08
- 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)
![["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 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")
![["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")
![["Wesley E. Disney is writing to Acting Secretary of the Interior Charles West regarding a report on the Osage Civilization Bill. Disney suggests corrections to the report, including removing discussion of attorneys' fees and a quotation from the Attorney General's letter. Disney believes these changes will clarify the issue and strengthen the support for the bill, which has already passed the Senate three times."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Suggestions for Revisions to Report on Osage Civilization Bill")
![["Wesley E. Disney has introduced a bill (H.R. 4080) authorizing an appropriation for payment to Osage Indians for lands sold by the United States He is requesting a departmental report on the bill from Honorable Will Rogers, Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, and hopes that the Committee will consider the bill soon."]](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_42_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_42_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Departmental Report on H.R. 4080 for Osage Indian Land Payment")
![["The document is from Wesley E. Disney to John Joseph Matthews expressing regret for not being able to say goodbye in person. Disney assures Matthews that he will do his best for the Civilization Fund bill and appreciates any help Matthews can provide. He mentions the helpful material in the Redman and expresses gratitude for Matthews' support."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Support for the Osage Civilization Fund: Correspondence with Honorable John Joseph Matthews")
