1. Legislative Update: H.R. 2294 - Exclusive Jurisdiction for Secretary of the Interior Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_39_0002 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: George B. Schwabe Collection Title: Legislative Update: H.R. 2294 - Exclusive Jurisdiction for Secretary of the Interior Date: 1946-07-20 Creator: Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952 Policy Area: Native Americans Names: Osage Tribe, Oklahoma, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Topic: Land use--Planning, Indians of North America--Claims Congress: 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe to A.L. Commins, discussing a bill (H.R. 2294) that passed the House on July 16th. The bill gives the Secretary of the Interior jurisdiction in determining heirship in cases where Indians die intestate owning restricted land, excluding certain tribes in Oklahoma. Schwabe asks Commins to review the bill and send any objections to their Senators before Congress adjourns."]](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_39_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_39_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Update: H.R. 2294 - Exclusive Jurisdiction for Secretary of the Interior")