An Act to Protect Osage Indian Investments in Oklahoma, 1935-01-01 - 1939-12-31

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 41

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_41_0006

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The text is a bill introduced by Mr. Disney in the House of Representatives relating to the investments of Osage Indians of Oklahoma. The bill allows the Secretary of the Interior to invest funds of Osage tribe members in life annuity insurance policies, with the annuities going to the heirs of the member. The policies are held in trust by the United States and are protected from sale, cancellation, or transfer without the Secretary's consent. The annuities are not subject to attachment, garnishment, or execution, and cannot be used as security for debts. The bill emphasizes that the policies are held in trust for the Indians.

Dates

1935-01-01 - 1939-12-31

Creator

Disney, Wesley E. (Wesley Ernest), 1883-1961 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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