Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Title: Urgent Inquiry Regarding Indian Land Titles Bill 1945-01-01 1945-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 35, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_35_0007 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_35_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_35_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862252 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_35_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_5_35_0007.pdf correspondence Native Americans; Health Land use--Planning; Indians of North America--Claims; Health Delaware Tribe of Indians; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma 2 Pages The document is a telegram sent by W. C. Franklin to George B. Schwabe regarding a bill validating Indian land titles in certain partition cases. Franklin requests information on the status of the bill in the Senate and asks for a wire response on whether the report was favorable or unfavorable and if the bill is likely to be passed soon. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Indian Title Validating Act: Request for Copy 1945-06-29 1945-06-29 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 35, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_35_0010 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_35_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_35_0010_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862255 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_35_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201945/CAC_CC_047_1_5_35_0010.pdf correspondence Health; Native Americans Land use--Planning; Indians of North America--Claims; Health Miami Tribe of Oklahoma 2 Pages Mr. B. A. Lewis, an attorney, wrote to Honorable George Schwabe, a Member of Congress, requesting a copy of the Indian title validating act recently passed by Congress. Schwabe responded that he will send a copy as soon as it is printed and available for distribution. Lewis expressed his interest in the legislation and asked about the prospects of it becoming a law. Schwabe assured Lewis that he will receive a copy of the act and offered his assistance anytime. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Proposed Indian Legislation: A Letter of Support 1946-06-22 1946-06-22 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 53, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_53_0015 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_53_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_53_0015_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862454 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_53_0000-Indian%20Claims%20Commission,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_5_53_0015.pdf correspondence Native Americans Land use--Planning; Indians of North America--Claims Miami Tribe of Oklahoma 2 Pages The document is a letter from Mr. Reed Buzzard to Honorable George B. Schwabe endorsing a proposed Indian bill by O. K. Chandler. Buzzard expresses his support for getting rid of the Indian Bureau and believes that the proposed legislation will benefit the Indians and the Republican Party. He also mentions his support for Schwabe in the upcoming election. Schwabe responds by thanking Buzzard for his support and expresses his intention to gather feedback from constituents. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Legislative Update: H.R. 2294 - Exclusive Jurisdiction for Secretary of the Interior 1946-07-20 1946-07-20 Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 39, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_39_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_39_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_39_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862305 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/CAC_CC_047_1_5_39_0002.pdf correspondence Native Americans Land use--Planning; Indians of North America--Claims Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma 1 Page 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. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Legislation Concerning Indian Heirship: A Call to Action 1946-07-20 1946-07-20 Nesbitt, Frank W. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 39, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_39_0003 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_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862306 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/CAC_CC_047_1_5_39_0003.pdf correspondence Native Americans Land use--Planning; Indians of North America--Claims Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma 1 Page The document is informing Mr. Frank W. Nesbitt about a bill, H.R. 2294, which passed the House and is now before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. The bill is related to determining heirship in cases where Indians die intestate owning restricted land, excluding the Five Civilized Tribes and the Osages in Oklahoma. The sender, George B. Schwabe, is requesting any objections or specific feedback on the bill before Congress adjourns, in order to address them with the Senators. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Efforts to Exempt Oklahoma Indians from H.R. 2294 1946-07-22 1946-07-22 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 39, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_39_0007 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_0007_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862310 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/CAC_CC_047_1_5_39_0007.pdf correspondence Native Americans Land use--Planning; Indians of North America--Claims Osage Tribe, Oklahoma; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma 6 Pages The document is discussing H. R. 2294, a bill related to Indian affairs, and efforts to ensure that Oklahoma Indians are exempt from its provisions. The document details conversations and actions taken by the sender to address this issue, including contacting Senator Thomas and Senator Moore. Senator Moore is supportive of exempting Oklahoma Indians from the bill. The sender believes it is unlikely that the bill will pass without amendments to address the concerns of Oklahoma Indians. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Concerns Regarding H.R. 2294: Exclusion of Oklahoma Indians 1946-07-26 1946-07-26 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 39, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_39_0001 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_0001_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862304 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/CAC_CC_047_1_5_39_0001.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Claims; Land use--Planning Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma 1 Page The document is addressing a bill, H.R. 2294, which seeks to vest exclusive jurisdiction in the Secretary of The Interior in determining heirship of deceased Indians. The document expresses concern about the bill's potential impact on Oklahoma Indians and requests that the bill be amended in the Senate to exclude all Oklahoma Indians from its operations. The document also mentions communication with attorneys and individuals in Oklahoma who believe the bill would be detrimental to their interests. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Correspondence on the Heirship Status of Kansas Reserve No. 206: Letter from Bureau of Indian Affairs to Charles F. Burns, 1963 1963-01-01 1963-01-01 unknown 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 19, 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_0019 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_0019.pdf https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/888192 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_0019.pdf correspondence Native Americans Land use--Planning Cherokee Nation; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Shawnee Tribe 7 Pages The letter from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs addresses the status of Kansas Reserve No. 206, originally allotted to Newton McNeer. It outlines the heirship determinations for various heirs of McNeer and provides information on the probate proceedings affecting the land. The letter acknowledges the complicated heirship status of the land, owned by both Indian and White heirs. It suggests contacting the Anadarko Area Office or the relevant Agency for information on the present possession of the property. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK "Correspondence between Bruce Townsend and Congressman Happy Camp Regarding Indian Leadership and the Wounded Knee Incident" 1973-04-11 1973-04-11 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 93rd (1973-1975); 92nd (1971-1973) John N. "Happy" Camp Collection CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000, Box 67, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/261 CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/878496 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20N.%20Happy%20Camp%20Collection/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0000-Committee%20on%20Interior%20and%20Insular%20Affairs%20Wounded%20Knee,%201972-1974/CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0004.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Land use--Planning; Campaign management--United States Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation; Ponca Indians; Miami Tribe of Oklahoma; Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma; Delaware Tribe of Indians; Ottawa Indians; Cherokee Nation 3 Pages The letter is from Bruce Townsend to Congressman James Jones expressing concern over remarks made by the Congressman regarding Indian leadership. Townsend defends elected Indian leaders and requests clarification of the remarks made by Jones. He stresses the importance of support from Congressmen for elected tribal governments. Text