Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1921 Chamber of Commerce Letter to Congressman Gensman Regarding Indian Affairs Consolidation Proposal 1921-01-01 1921-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 67th (1921-1923) Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection CAC_CC_23_3.3_0000, Box 4, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/61 CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0009 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0009_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863237 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0009.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Claims; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess 17 Pages Several business organizations and civic clubs in El Reno, Oklahoma protest against the consolidation of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agencies in Clinton, Oklahoma. They argue that the headquarters should be located at Concho, Oklahoma, which is more accessible and has modern facilities. The protest is successful, and the agencies remain in their current locations. The Chamber of Commerce assures the organizations that the matter is settled and there will be no change. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 1921 Protest Against Proposed Relocation of Cheyenne and Arapaho Agencies and Schools in Oklahoma 1921-11-10 1921-11-10 Gensman, L. M. (Lorraine Michael), 1878-1954 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 67th (1921-1923) Lorraine M. "Nick" Gensman Collection CAC_CC_23_3.3_0000, Box 4, Folder 7, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/61 CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0010 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0010_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/863238 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Lorraine%20M.%20Gensman%20Collection/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0000-Concho%20Indian%20School,%201921-1922/CAC_CC_023_3.3_4_7_0010.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims; Education--United States Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess 2 Pages H. C. Paulsen, manager of the Southern Hotel in El Reno, Oklahoma, writes to Honorable L.M. Gensman recommending J.E. Shields for the position of Principal at the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian School. Paulsen praises Shields' qualifications and asks for Gensman's help in securing the appointment. Gensman responds, stating that he has recommended Shields to Commissioner Burke based on Paulsen's and others' endorsements, and promises to assist in any way he can. Gensman suggests contacting Mr. Pears at the Haskell Institution for additional support. He also mentions social activities and his plans to visit home in June. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Concerns Regarding Jefferson Memorial Plaza Funding 1931-03-30 1931-03-30 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 72nd (1931-1933) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 47, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0004 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_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862386 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_47_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/CAC_CC_047_1_5_47_0004.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation 3 Pages The document is addressing concerns about a proposed Memorial Plaza in St. Louis, Missouri, and why it should not be approved. The reasons include opposition from the City Plan Commission, fraudulent bond issues, lack of funds for construction, legal disputes, existing memorials to Thomas Jefferson, potential displacement of industry and workers, and a four-year delay in progress. The document urges the recipient to consider these reasons and not support the project. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Analysis of S. 670: Appropriation for Osage Tribe Lands 1937-03-05 1937-03-05 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 75th (1937-1939) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 44, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_44_0006 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_0006_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862342 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/CAC_CC_047_1_5_44_0006.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims; Land use--Planning; Banks and banking--United States Cherokee Nation; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma; Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma 3 Pages The memorandum discusses a bill proposing an appropriation for the Osage Tribe of Indians in the amount of $776,742.03, which was the net proceeds from the sales of Osage lands by the United States. The Attorney General suggests that if Congress decides to make a payment to the tribe, they should refer the matter to the Court of Claims to determine the amount owed after considering set-offs and counterclaims. The memorandum also highlights various set-offs and counterclaims that have been rejected or accepted by the Court of Claims in similar cases. It suggests that Congress should consider reducing the claims of Indian tribes against the United States by the amounts expended by the Government on their behalf. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Proposed Legislation for the Osage Tribe of Indians 1939-01-10 1939-01-10 Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 75th (1937-1939) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 44, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_44_0002 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_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862338 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/CAC_CC_047_1_5_44_0002.pdf correspondence Native Americans Land use--Planning; Indians of North America--Claims; Business--United States Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Chickasaw Nation; Kaw Nation; Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess; Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Sac and Fox Nation; Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma; Cherokee Nation; Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma; Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma; Creek Nation; Quapaw Nation; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Chippewa Nation 6 Pages The document is a series of letters regarding the Osage Civilization bill, with discussions on the proposed measure, interest rates, counterclaims, and the involvement of various parties such as the Osage Tribe, Congressman Disney, Senator Thomas, and Attorney F.M. Goodwin. There is a focus on the need for the bill to provide for interest on delayed payments to the Osages, as supported by a recent Supreme Court decision. The documents also mention the potential for delays in obtaining a report from the Interior Department and the importance of introducing the bill to move the issue forward. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Debating the Indian Claims Commission Bill 1946-03-14 1946-03-14 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 54, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0004 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_54_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862460 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_54_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_5_54_0004.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Chickasaw Nation; Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess; Comanche Nation; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Caddo Nation of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma of Oklahoma 9 Pages The document discusses the Indian Claims Commission Bill and the opposition to it. The writer, Mrs. Scott, expresses her disagreement with creating a new government agency for Indian affairs and believes that settling claims should be done without the need for a new commission. She also mentions the different approaches of the Republican and Democratic parties to Indian claims settlement. The Congressman, George B. Schwabe, defends the bill and explains that it was the result of careful study and input from various parties interested in the welfare of the Indians. He also mentions that the bill was supported by both Democrats and Republicans. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Concerns and Recommendations for the Indian Service 1949-01-01 1949-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 81st (1949-1951) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_53_3_0000, Box 82, Folder 55, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201948-1949,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873697 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0000-Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs,%20Committee%20on,%20Indian%20Affairs,%20Alaskan%20Settlement%20Claims,%201948-1949,%201950/CAC_CC_053_3_82_55_0001.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess 1 Page Mr. Blackwolf wrote a letter expressing his frustration with the Indian Service, stating that Indians are unable to get information from agency officials and often do not receive replies to their letters. He recommends closing Indian Agencies and distributing lands and funds to tribe members. Senator Moore introduced a bill to abolish the Indian Bureau in the last Congress, but it received little support. Elmer Thomas, responding to Blackwolf, expresses the prevailing opinion that the Indian Bureau should be retained and that qualified Indians should apply to have their restrictions removed. Thomas appreciates Blackwolf's viewpoint and invites further suggestions or recommendations. Text