The Osage Civilization Legislation: A Path to Justice for Indian Tribes , 1935

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 43

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_43_0001

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The text discusses the need for legislation to provide relief for the Osage Indians in a case known as The Civilization Case. It explains the history of Indian litigation against the United States and the government's failure to protect Indian tribes' property rights. Justice Vandevanter's opinions are cited to justify the need for jurisdictional bills to allow Indian tribes to assert their claims in court. The text also addresses misunderstandings and misapprehensions in Congress regarding just compensation for Indian property appropriated by the United States.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1935

Language of Materials

English

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