1. THE FIGHT FOR THE HEADRIGHTS.
- Author
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FORD, GREG
- Subjects
OSAGE (North American people) ,BUSINESSMEN ,RANCHES ,CATTLE ,OIL & gas leases - Abstract
The article focuses on James Bigheart, chief of Big and Little Osage, his efforts as chief earned him the moniker of "Osage Moses", and just a few years ago, a statue of him was erected just a short distance from the archway in Pawhuska. It mentions Bigheart also proved to be a shrewd businessman, who owned and operated a ranch that reportedly had thousands of horses, and many more cattle than horses. It also mentions Bigheart signed the first blanket oil lease for the tribe.
- Published
- 2020