The Osage Tribe: Paying Their Own Way, 1953-01-01 - 1953-12-31

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 69

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_69_0005

Staff Only

The Osage tribe pays taxes like other citizens, including state ad valorem taxes, income taxes, inheritance taxes, and gross production taxes on minerals. They also contribute to the cost of their tribal affairs and agency. Superintendent Hall stated that the tribe pays a significant portion of their own expenses, with only a small federal contribution. The Osage Indians are active participants in governmental affairs and are subject to taxation like other citizens. The Field Report contains further evidence of tribal progress.

Dates

1953-01-01 - 1953-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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