Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Title: Dispute Over Administration of W.I. Byars Estate 1895-01-01 1895-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 57th (1901-1903); 55th (1897-1899); 54th (1895-1897); 56th (1899-1901) Claude Weaver Collection CAC_CC_55_2_2_2_0000, Box, 2, 2, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/62 CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0007 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Claude%20Weaver%20Collection,%201861-1953/Legal%20Career-CAC_CC_055_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0000-Indian%20Territory,%201895-1902/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873716 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Claude%20Weaver%20Collection,%201861-1953/Legal%20Career-CAC_CC_055_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0000-Indian%20Territory,%201895-1902/CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0007.pdf correspondence Native Americans Foreign relations; Indians of North America--Oklahoma Chickasaw Nation 24 Pages This text is a legal brief presenting arguments against the removal of the administrator of the estate of W. Byars. The brief challenges statements made by the opposing counsel, Mr. Ledbetter, and argues that there is no evidence to support his claims. It questions the motives behind the accusations and argues that the administrator acted within the law in handling the estate. The brief concludes by stating that the evidence overwhelmingly supports the administrator. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Eligibility of Five Civilized Tribes Members for Federal Congress Representation 1907-01-01 1907-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 60th (1907-1909); 61st (1909-1911) Claude Weaver Collection CAC_CC_55_2_2_4_0000, Box, 2, 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/62 CAC_CC_055_2_2_4_0001 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Claude%20Weaver%20Collection,%201861-1953/Legal%20Career-CAC_CC_055_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0000-Indian%20Territory,%201895-1902/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_055_2_2_4_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873719 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Claude%20Weaver%20Collection,%201861-1953/Legal%20Career-CAC_CC_055_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_055_2_2_2_0000-Indian%20Territory,%201895-1902/CAC_CC_055_2_2_4_0001.pdf correspondence Foreign relations; Business--United States; Ambassadors--United States 4 Pages The document discusses the eligibility of members of the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma to represent Oklahoma in the federal Congress. It explains that, historically, Indians were not considered citizens of the United States unless specified in treaties or statutes. In 1887, a law was passed granting citizenship to Indians who received allotments or adopted civilized life, but this did not apply to the Five Civilized Tribes. In 1901, the act was amended to make members of the Five Civilized Tribes citizens of the United States. Text