Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Osage Tribal Land Claims in 1962 1962-09-24 1962-09-24 Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 87th (1961-1963) A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000, Box 21, Folder 25, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/27 CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0025 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0025.pdf https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/888198 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0025.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Osage Nation 7 Pages The Osage Tribal Council is inquiring about the status of their claim before the Indian Claims Commission, which has been pending for over two years. They are eager to receive a decision on the matter and are seeking assistance from Senator Monroney to obtain information on when a decision can be expected. The Chief Commissioner of the Indian Claims Commission has acknowledged the inquiry and states that the decision is still being considered by the Commissioners, with no set timeline for when a decision will be reached. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Decisions on the Appeals Regarding the Estate of Harris Eugene Russell: A Report from the Department of the Interior 1963-01-01 1963-01-01 Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965) A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000, Box 21, Folder 11, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/27 CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0011 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0011.pdf https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/888184 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20M-R,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_21_0011.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Osage Nation 12 Pages The text is a letter from the Office of the Solicitor to Senator Monroney enclosing a decision on an appeal regarding the Estate of Harris Eugene Russell, a deceased unallotted Osage Indian. The appeal was in response to the disapproval of eight wills by the Superintendent of the Osage Agency. The decision on the appeal, dated May 2, 1963, reversed part of the Superintendent's decision and addressed issues of testamentary capacity and inheritance rights. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence Regarding Potential Vacancy for Superintendent of the Osage Agency 1963-01-01 1963-01-01 Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 88th (1963-1965) A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0000, Box 22, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/27 CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0009 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20S-Z,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0009.pdf https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/888225 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/A.%20S.%20Mike%20Monroney%20Collection,%201938-1968/CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0000-Interior,%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Indians,%20S-Z,%201963/CAC_CC_038_8_32_22_0009.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims Osage Nation 4 Pages The letter is from Senator Mike Monroney to John W. Tillman, recommending Franklin Shannon for the position of Superintendent of the Osage Agency. The Bureau of Indian Affairs states that there is currently no vacancy, but if one occurs, Shannon's qualifications will be considered. Tillman also endorses Shannon, highlighting his qualifications and long service with the Bureau. Senator Monroney expresses his appreciation for the endorsement and assures that Shannon will be considered if a vacancy arises. Text