Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Dispute with the Osage Nation over road privatization
A Drummond-led proposal to privatize a road near the family ranch was opposed by the Osage Nation, which said the road provided important access to tribal land. The county commission declined to hold a hearing on the petition.
1920
Historical scrutiny of Osage estate and debt dealings
Historical accounts describe Drummond family members acting as creditors, guardians, and estate administrators for Osage people during the Reign of Terror. Transactions involving debts, funeral expenses, allotments, and headrights have been criticized as part of the wider exploitation of Osage wealth.