The collections at the Osage Nation Museum (ONM) reflect generations of Osage history, art, and culture. In line with our mission to prioritize cultural exchange, we offer access to the collections to Osage citizens, descendants, scholars, researchers, and the general public. We recognize and honor the profound connection the Osage people have with the museum collections, and we are committed to reciprocating this respect in our preservation and continuation responsibilities. All requests for information and/or rights and reproductions of collection materials must be received in writing. All requests are subject to terms and conditions and may be subject to fees. IMAGE REQUESTS Digital and print files of ONM collections are available to Osage citizens and descendants, scholars, researchers, and the general public. ONM staff are able to provide images of materials in the collection that are currently digitized. New imaging requests cannot be accommodated at this time. All image requests must be received in writing using the Image Request Form and must follow the ONM Rights and Reproduction Policy. https://forms.osagenation-nsn.gov/view.php?id=138608 COLLECTION ACCESS REQUESTS We welcome Osage citizens and the general public to connect with the collections at the ONM by visiting with our Guest Services Staff and the items on exhibit during our normal operating hours. Requests to access collections materials that are not on exhibit may be made through the submission of a Research Request Form. Site visits will be arranged on a case-by-case basis, subject to staff availability. Confirmation of site visit appointments will be facilitated by a member of the ONM staff. Please note that we are not able to accommodate walk-ins or last-minute requests due to required processing time and staff resources; it is advised that the requestor provide a minimum of six weeks advance notice for collection access requests. FAMILY HISTORY REQUESTS Only citizens of the Osage Nation may make requests for family history information*. All requests must be received in writing using the Research Request Form. ONM staff are community members who are knowledgeable about familial and clan connections but are not trained genealogists. As such, we can provide community-based forms of knowledge and printed resources available to us. Materials and information provided to the requestor may not be reproduced for reasons beyond descendant and personal uses. Requests will be fulfilled as staff time permits. Resources consulted for family history research requests include: • Tinker, S. J., & McClain, S. (1959b). Authentic Osage Indian Roll Book. Sam McClain. • Burns, L. F. (1986). Osage Mission Baptisms, Marriages, and Interments, 1820-1886. Ciga Press. • Burns, L. F. (1984). Osage Indian Bands and Clans. Ciga Press. • Gore, A. M. (2001). The Osage: An Imperious Ancestry (Vol. 2–4). A.M. Gore. In order to request Family History information, you must provide the Museum with an Osage Nation Family Tree provided by the Osage Nation Membership Department. Applicants with Osage Nation citizenship questions should contact the Osage Nation Membership Department. Website: https://www.osagenation-nsn.gov/services/cdib-membership PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW: