Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Analysis of United States Claims in Osage Civilization Case 1935-01-01 1935-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 76th (1939-1941); 75th (1937-1939); 74th (1935-1937) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 46, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_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_46_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/862367 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_46_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%201935-1939/CAC_CC_047_1_5_46_0004.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Indians of North America--Claims Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Osage Tribe, Oklahoma 4 Pages The document discusses the offsets claimed by the United States in the Osage Civilization case, divided into 9 items by the Court of Claims. Expenditures prior to the Treaty of 1865 and individual, not tribal, expenditures are being excluded as offsets. The total claimed offsets are $549,476.42, with possible offsets totaling $72,654.55 after excluding certain expenditures. The document details the specific expenditures for each item and provides a breakdown of the total amounts. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Analysis of Contractual Disputes between Seminole Nation and John B. Campbell: A 1935 Solicitor's Opinion 1935-01-01 1935-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_25_0000, Box 25, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_25_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_25_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Seminole,%20Mar.-Jun.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_25_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887699 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_25_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Seminole,%20Mar.-Jun.,%201935/CAC_CC_053_12_10_25_0003.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Seminole Nation of Oklahoma 6 Pages The Office of the Solicitor for the United States Department of the Interior has been asked to provide an opinion on a contract between the Seminole Nation of Indians in Oklahoma and John B. Campbell for legal services. The contract has been subject to multiple assignments, with questions arising about the validity of these assignments. The Solicitor determines that the contract should have terminated after a five-year period unless extended due to ongoing litigation. The death of certain parties involved does not automatically end the contract, but the new assignments may not be valid without the consent of all parties involved. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Proposal for Artesian Well Development at Fort Sill Indian School: Correspondences from 1935 1935-10-18 1935-10-18 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000, Box 7, Folder 4, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887587 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Education,%20Fort%20Sill%20Indian%20School,%20Mar.-Nov.,%201935/CAC_CC_053_12_10_7_0004.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma 7 Pages The letter is in reference to drilling an artesian well at the Fort Sill Indian School in order to develop community gardens. The writer provides information on nearby artesian wells, including flow rates and depths. They also mention the cost of drilling and casing a well. The letter emphasizes the potential success of irrigating at the Fort Sill Indian School and offers to provide further assistance and information. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Title: Resolution Request for Land Title Adjustment by the Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma 1936-06-26 1936-06-26 Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 74th (1935-1937) Carl Albert Collection CAC_CC_1_4_33_24_0000, Box, 33, 24, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146 CAC_CC_001_4_33_24_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_33_24_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Caddo,%201959/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_33_24_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/883292 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_33_24_0000-Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Caddo,%201959/CAC_CC_001_4_33_24_0002.pdf correspondence Native Americans Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Education--United States; Indians of North America--Claims Delaware Tribe of Indians; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Caddo Nation 4 Pages The Caddo Indian Tribe of Oklahoma is seeking recognition of their ownership rights to certain lands in Caddo County, Oklahoma. They have submitted resolutions to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and are now appealing to Congress for assistance in obtaining full title to the land. The Executive Committee of the tribe reiterates their claim and requests immediate action on the matter. 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 Request for Departmental Report on H.R. 4080 for Osage Indian Land Payment 1939-02-17 1939-02-17 Disney, Wesley E. (Wesley Ernest), 1883-1961 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 76th (1939-1941) George B. 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Disney has introduced a bill (H.R. 4080) authorizing an appropriation for payment to Osage Indians for lands sold by the United States He is requesting a departmental report on the bill from Honorable Will Rogers, Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, and hopes that the Committee will consider the bill soon. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK American Indian Exposition: A Historical Letter from 1945 1945-01-01 1945-01-01 Thomas, Elmer, 1876-1965 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) John William "Elmer" Thomas Collection CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0000, Box 1, Folder 2, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/47 CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0002 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Miscellaneous,%20Mar.-Dec.,%201945/Thumbnails/CACC_CC_053_12_11_1_0002_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/887433 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/John%20William%20Elmer%20Thomas%20Collection/CAC_CC_053_12_11_1_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Miscellaneous,%20Mar.-Dec.,%201945/CACC_CC_053_12_11_1_0002.pdf correspondence Indians of North America--Oklahoma Wichita and Affiliated Tribes; Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Caddo Nation of Oklahoma; Comanche Nation; Apache Tribe of Oklahoma; Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Chickasaw Nation; Delaware Tribe of Indians 3 Pages The text is a letter discussing plans for the American Indian Exposition in Oklahoma, including the need for funds and entertainment, and an invitation for Senator Elmer Thomas to attend. The letter also mentions support from Congressman Jed Johnson and Governor Kerr for federal and state funds for the event. Text