The document discusses the opposition of Osage Indians to H. R. 2403, a bill related to the use of peyote in religious ceremonies. The Osage Indians have presented their objections to Representative Carl Curtis, and the author of the letter, George B. Schwabe, believes that the use of peyote is harmless and should be allowed in their religious practices. Schwabe requests that the Committee on Ways and Means consider the concerns of the Osage Indians before making a decision on the bill.

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The Osage Indians' Fight Against H. R. 2403: A Letter from George B. Schwabe

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_7_0014
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
The Osage Indians' Fight Against H. R. 2403: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
Date Created:
1945-06-01
EDTF:
1945-06-01
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
George B. Schwabe Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
Description:
The document discusses the opposition of Osage Indians to H. R. 2403, a bill related to the use of peyote in religious ceremonies. The Osage Indians have presented their objections to Representative Carl Curtis, and the author of the letter, George B. Schwabe, believes that the use of peyote is harmless and should be allowed in their religious practices. Schwabe requests that the Committee on Ways and Means consider the concerns of the Osage Indians before making a decision on the bill.
Policy Area:
Taxation
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages