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Resolution Adopted By The Three Affiliated Tribes Pertaining To Endorsement Of Candidate For Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, December 27, 1952; Preceded By Cover Letter From Martin Cross, January 16, 1953, Three Affiliated Tribes Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, Martin Cross

William Langer Papers

This resolution passed on December 27, 1952, by the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, resolves to endorse Edward A. Milligan of Bottineau North Dakota to be appointed as United States (US) Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The resolution cites Milligan's qualifications for the position. The resolution passed with a vote of 50 for and 0 against. The resolution is signed by Ernest Wilkinson Jr. (Secretary) and David Painte (Chairman). A handwritten note on the resolution reads, "copy."

The resolution is preceded by a letter dated January 16, 1953 from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross to US …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding A Resolution Adopted By The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council And Us Senate Bill 2424, July 14, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 14, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, acknowledges Cross's message of congratulations to Langer. Langer also thanks Cross for sending a copy of the resolution adopted by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council which Cross has requested to be part of the record for US Senate Bill 2424 (S. 2424). Langer thanks him for the information.

The letter contains some handwritten annotations.

Letter From Acting Director Of The Bureau Of Indian Affairs Lee To Senator Langer Regarding Relocations Problems Due To The Garrison Dam Project, July 11, 1952, Rex Lee

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 11, 1952, from Acting Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Rex Lee to United States Senator William Langer marks the receipt of Langer’s letter from June 27, 1952. The letter acknowledges “a communication from Bertha Driver and others of the Fort Berthold Reservation relating to relocation problems.” The letter states that Lee is requesting John Cooper to look into this matter to “take any action which might be justified by the circumstances.” The letter concludes by stating that Lee will advise Langer further once Cooper’s report is received. The letter is marked with the handwritten …

An Act Making Appropriations For Civil Functions Administered By The Department Of The Army For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1953, And For Other Purposes, United States Congress

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This act, dated July 11, 1952, also known as United States (US) Public Law 82-504, makes appropriations for, among other things, paying lawful occupants of properties within the towns of Elbowoods, Sanish and Van Hook, North Dakota, for their improvements, which will be rendered useless by the construction of the Garrison Dam and Reservoir project on the Missouri River.

Letter From Senator Langer To Dillon Myer Regarding Relocation Problems Resulting From The Garrison Dam Project, June 27, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 27, 1952, from United States Senator William Langer to Commissioner of Bureau of Indian Affairs Dillon Myer (misspelled here as "Myers") is the cover page to an enclosure regarding the “relocation problem resulting from the Garrison Dam project.” No enclosure is included in the letter. The letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Garrison Dam.”

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Letter from Dorothy Gwinn on Behalf of Senator Langer to Marjorie Slocum et al. Regarding the Relocation Problem Due to the Garrison Dam Project, June 25, 1952

Letter From Senator Langer To A. N. Winge Regarding The Legality Of The Condemnation Process, May 7, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 7, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to A. N. Winge of Van Hook, North Dakota, marks the receipt of Winge’s letter from April 28, 1952. Langer writes that “it is extremely difficult to advise you concerning this matter from this end," explaining that “an action has been instituted in the [US] Federal Court for the condemnation of the land and under such circumstances there is nothing that anyone here can do to be of help.” Langer advises Winge to procure a private attorney to “look after your interest and he really is the …

Letter From Senator Langer To Justin Spotted Bear Regarding A Per Diem For Tribal Delegates Visiting Washington, May 3, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 3, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Chairperson Justin Spotted Bear, encloses a report from the US Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding a $20 per diem for tribal delegates while they are in Washington, D.C. The report from the US Bureau of Indian Affairs is not included with this document. Langer says that he was happy to obtain this information.

There are some handwritten annotations on the letter including "Cross, Martin" and "CR--Fox, Martin."

Letter From Senator Langer To W. E. Pike Regarding The Moving Of Graves In The Area To Be Covered By The Garrison Dam, April 30, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 30, 1952, is from United States Senator William Langer to Mr. W. E. Pike, who is interested in the job of moving the graves that will be covered by the Garrison Dam. Langer refers to an enclosed report from Dillon S. Myer, Commissioner of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs, in response to Pike’s inquiry about relocating the graves. Langer writes, “You may be assured it has been a pleasure to obtain this information to you.”

The report mentioned as being enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

The letter includes the handwritten …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Apologizing For Not Being Able To Visit Earlier In The Month, April 25, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 25, 1952, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, offers an apology that Langer didn't get a chance to visit Cross and friends when they were in Washington D.C. earlier in the month. Langer offers his best wishes.

Handwritten notes on the letter read, "Cross, Martin" and "CR-Wells, Ralph."

Letter From Senator Langer To Dillon Myer Regarding The Moving Of Graves In The Area To Be Covered By The Garrison Dam, April 16, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 16, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Dillon S. Myer alerts Myer to the services of Mr. W. E. Pike, who is interested in the job of moving the graves in the area that will be covered by the Garrison Dam.

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Letter from Senator Langer to W. E. Pike Regarding the Moving of Graves in the Area to be Covered by the Garrison Dam, April 30, 1952

Letter From Senator Langer To A. N. Winge Regarding Condemnation Proceedings, March 3, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 3, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to A. N. Winge of Van Hook, North Dakota, informs Winge that Langer has contacted the Chief of Engineers to find out “what can be done to help you.” Langer writes that a representative from the Corps of Engineers will come to see Winge and that that she can “find out” from the representative “what sort of settlement they are prepared to make.” Langer assures Winge that he will contact “other members of our delegation down here” and asks if anything further can be done.

The letter …

Letter From Senator Langer To Senator Young, Representative Burdick, And Representative Aandahl Regarding The A. N. Winge’S Treatment During The Condemnation Proceedings, March 3, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

These three letters dated March 3, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Senator Milton Young, US Representative Usher Burdick, and US Representative Fred Aandahl are identical except for the addressees. The letters refer to a letter, dated March 3, 1952, Langer has received from Van Hook, North Dakota resident A. N. Winge. Langer explains that Winge “feels that the Army Engineers have not treated her fairly and she suggests we call a halt to the finishing of the dam until a settlement is made.” Langer writes that he has contacted the Chief of Engineers, who has …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Forwarding The Congressional Record For February 7 Which Contains The Resolution Adopted By The Fort Berthold Inter-Agency Committee, February 8, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 8, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, encloses a copy of the February 7th US Congressional Record. The record contains a copy of the resolution adopted by the Fort Berthold Inter-Agency Committee regarding medical care for tribal members following the closing of the Indian Service hospital in Elbowoods, North Dakota. Langer says that he is pleased to have submitted the resolution to the US Congressional Record. A copy of the record is not included with this document.

The letter contains some handwritten annotations.

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Congressional …

Congressional Record (Senate), February 7, 1952 Vol. 98, Part 1--Bound Edition, United States Congress, Us Senate

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This excerpt from the United States (US) Senate Congressional Record dated Thursday, February 7, 1952 (legislative day of Thursday, January 10, 1952) contains a resolution adopted by the Fort Berthold Inter-Agency Committee on December 7, 1951. The resolution outlines a plan for obtaining medical care for residents of the Fort Berthold Reservation as the Indian Service hospital in Elbowoods, North Dakota closed August 1951. The Fort Berthold Inter-Agency endorses the outlined plan. The resolution is prefaced by a note from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council Chairman Martin Cross. The note from Cross and copy of the resolution were submitted into …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding A Resolution Adopted By The Fort Berthold Inter-Agency Committee Concerning The Indian Service Medical Program, February 3, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 3, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, acknowledges a letter sent from Cross on January 29th which enclosed a copy of a resolution adopted by the Fort Berthold Inter-Agency committee. The resolution concerns the Indian Service Medical Program and was passed at the committee's December 7, 1951 meeting. Langer thanks Cross for sending the resolution and lets him know that he will be entering it into the US Congressional Record. Joseph Blonigan, Chairperson of the Fort Berthold Inter-Agency Committee is cc'd on the letter.

The letter …

Letter From Senator Langer To Guy Fox Regarding The Settlement Received By Indians For The Garrison Dam Project, January 2, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 2, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Guy Fox of Van Hook, North Dakota acknowledges the receipt of Fox’s letter concerning the “settlement received by the Indians because of the Garrison Dam project.” Langer informs Fox he will check into the matter.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Dillon Myer Forwarding Guy Fox’s Letter Concerning Settlement Funds Received by Indians for the Garrison Dam Project, January 2, 1952

Letter From Senator Langer To Dillon Myer Forwarding Guy Fox’S Letter Concerning Settlement Funds Received By Indians For The Garrison Dam Project, January 2, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 2, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Commissioner of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs Dillion S. Myer makes reference to an enclosed letter, dated January 2, 1952, from Guy Fox of Van Hook, North Dakota. Langer asks Myer to advise “just what the situation is regarding this.”

The letter refered to as being enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

This letter includes the handwritten annotation “Garrison Dam.”

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Letter from Senator Langer to Guy Fox Regarding the Settlement Received by Indians for the Garrison Dam Project, January …

The Budget Of The United States Government For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1953, United States Congress, Us House Of Representatives, Harry S. Truman

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This excerpt from the US Government yearly budget, dated January 1, 1952, indicates a payment to the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold Reservation in the amount of 7.5 million dollars. This payment is noted in the section “Bureau of Indian Affairs” under the subsection “Miscellaneous Expired Accounts, Bureau of Indian Affairs” and is labeled an “expenditure out of prior authorization.”