Letter from Carl Albert to Mrs. Hazel Bretz about Concerns over Osage Tribal Mineral Estate Reservoir Construction
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_132_15_0001
Dates
- 8-Jan-75
- 94th Congress (1975-1977)
Scope and Contents
The Speaker of the House of Representatives wrote to Mrs. Hazel Bretz regarding her concerns about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers taking portions of the Osage Tribal mineral estate for reservoir construction projects. The Osage Tribal Council has been in conflict with the Department of the Interior over this issue, and legal proceedings are underway to determine compensation for the loss of the mineral estate. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs and the Superintendent of the Osage Agency are working to provide current information and updates on the situation.
Extent
7 pages
Policy Area
Native Americans; Taxation
Creator unknown
Congress 94th Congress (1975-1977)
Tribal Affiliation Creek Indians; Kaw Indians; Osage Indians
Creator unknown
Congress 94th Congress (1975-1977)
Tribal Affiliation Creek Indians; Kaw Indians; Osage Indians
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository