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Letter From H. J. Goddard To Representative Burdick Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level, June 9, 1955, H. J. Goddard Mr

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated June 9, 1955, from H. J. Goddard, publisher of the Dickey County Leader of Ellendale, North Dakota to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick thanks Burdick for his recent letter and kind words regarding the Leader's handling of the Garrison Reservoir pool level issue. Goddard notes that credit should go to Goddard's son, Malcolm, a recent journalism graduate from the University of North Dakota. Goddard writes that he believes Burdick is correct about the dam's pool level and adds that he does not approve of asking officials to weigh in on the topic when they do …

Resolution By Fargo Industrial Development Corportation Sent By Robert Huey To Representative Burdick Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level, May 13, 1955, Fargo Industrial Development Corporation, Robert N. Huey

Usher Burdick Papers

This document includes a letter dated May 13, 1955 from Robert N. Huey, secretary of the Fargo Industrial Development Corporation, to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick and an attached resolution, dated May 10, 1955, adopted by the Fargo Industrial Development Corporation of Fargo, North Dakota, supporting an operating pool level of 1,850 in the Garrison Dam reservoir. The language in the resolution closely resembles the language used in several resolutions regarding Garrison Dam's pool level sent to Burdick in 1955. These other resolutions can also be found in this collection.

Letter From Representative Burdick To Mr. H. J. Goddard Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level, May 9, 1955, Hj Goddard Mr.

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated May 9, 1955 from United States Representative Usher Burdick to Mr. H. J. Goddard, publisher of the Dickey County Leader, of Ellendale, North Dakota, thanks Goddard for the professional way the Garrison Dam reservoir poll level issue was handled in the May 5 issue of the Leader.

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Letter from H. J. Goddard to Representative Burdick Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level, June 9, 1955

Resolution By Bismarck Chamber Of Commerce Sent By A. J. Shriner To Representative Burdick Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level, April 29, 1955, City Of Bismarck Chamber Of Commerce, Aj Shriner

Usher Burdick Papers

This document includes a letter dated April 29, 1955 from A. J. Shriner to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick and an attached resolution adopted by the City of Bismarck North Dakota's Chamber of Commerce regarding the operating pool level of Garrison Dam. The resolution states that the Bismarck Chamber of Commerce met and approved this resolution in support an operating pool level of 1,850 feet on March 9, 1955. The language in this resolution closely resembles the language used in several resolutions regarding Garrison Dam's pool level sent to Burdick in 1955. These other resolutions can also be found …

Resolution By Valley City Chamber Of Commerce Regarding Garrison Dam Reservoir Pool Level, April 15, 1955, Valley City Chamber Of Commerce Of The City Of Valley City North Dakota, Alden L. Foss

Usher Burdick Papers

This resolution, dated April 15, 1955, by the Valley City Chamber of Commerce, of Valley City, North Dakota, states the board's support for a pool level of 1,850 feet in the Garrison Dam reservoir and calls for the withdrawal of any restrictions preventing this pool level.

The language in this resolution closely resembles the language used in several resolutions regarding Garrison Dam's pool level sent to Burdick in 1955. These other resolutions can also be found in this collection.

Resolution By Nodak Rural Electric Cooperative Sent By Ralph Diehl To Representative Burdick Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level, March 23, 1955, Nodak Rural Electric Cooperative Board Of Directors, Ralph Diehl

Usher Burdick Papers

This document includes a letter dated March 23, 1955 from Ralph Diehl to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick and an attached resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of Nodak Rural Electric Cooperative regarding the operating pool level of Garrison Dam. The resolution states that Nodak Rural supports an operating pool level of 1,850 feet. The resolution is signed by J. J. Whelan, acting secretary for Nodak Rural and states that the board met and approved this resolution on March 14, 1955.

The language in this resolution closely resembles the language used in several resolutions regarding Garrison Dam's pool …

Letter From Senator Langer To City Of Grafton Regarding Pool Level, March 22, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 22, 1955, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Earl F. Machart, the city auditor of the City of Grafton, North Dakota, responds to the city's resolution regarding the Garrison Reservoir's pool level. A handwritten note at the top of the document reads "Garrison Dam Level"

Telegram From Senator Langer To Minnkota Power Regarding Pool Level, March 11, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram, dated March 11, 1955, is from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Minnkota Power Cooperative. In it, Langer acknowledges Minnkota Power's previous telegram. Handwriting at the top of the document reads, "Garrison Dam; Reservoir; Level"

Grafton City Resolution Sent To Senator Langer Regarding Pool Level, March 11, 1955, City Of Grafton

William Langer Papers

This document, dated March 11, 1955, includes a letter from the City of Grafton, North Dakota, signed by Earl Machart, city auditor, sent to United States (US) Senator Langer and an attached resolution also by the city of Grafton. The letter states that the attached resolution was adopted by Grafton's City Council on March 7, 1955 and that Langer should take particular note of paragraph #11. The resolution concerns the pool level of the Garrison Dam. It states the city's support of the planned 1850 foot operating level due to a variety of factors including power revenues, small irrigation projects, …

Telegram From Minnkota Power To Senator Langer Regarding Pool Level, March 7, 1955, Minnkota And Central Power Cooperative

William Langer Papers

This telegram, dated March 7, 1955, is from Minnkota and Central Power Cooperative to United States (US) Senator William Langer regarding the Garrison Reservoir pool level. The telegram states that the board of directors of Minnkota and Central Power Cooperative have adopted two resolutions, the first of which favors 1850 feet for pool level and the second of which supports the conservation of water at Garrison Dam for power purposes rather than navigation.

Letter From Representative Burdick To James Martin Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level, February 18, 1955, Usher L. Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated February 18, 1955, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to James F. Martin, secretary of the Buford-Trenton East Valley Land Owners, acknowledges Martin's recent letter stating his organization's opposition to the proposed high level pool of the Garrison Dam reservoir. Burdick writes that he does not have enough information to advise Martin regarding his proposition for land buybacks and leasing.

See also: Letter from James Martin to Representative Burdick Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level and Proposed Land Sales, February 16, 1955

Letter From James Martin To Representative Burdick Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level And Proposed Land Sales, February 16, 1955, James F. Martin

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated February 16, 1955, from James F. Martin of the Buford Trenton East Valley Land Owners to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick opens by stating that the land owners of the East Valley of the Buford-Trenton Irrigation Project are opposed to the proposed higher pool level for the Garrison Dam reservoir and dikes that would go with it.

Martin then proposes that Congress buy the lands that the dikes would protect, as they could be had for the one third the cost of constructing dikes to protect them, and are not worth the expense of the dike …

Letter From W. E. Potter To Representative Burdick Regarding The Budget For Projects In The Missouri Basin, January 21, 1955, W. E. Potter

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated October 1, 1945, from United States Brigadier General W. E. Potter of the United States (US) Army Engineers to US Representative Usher L. Burdick informs Burdick that Potter has prepared an analysis of the funds recommended in the President’s budget for the United States Corp of Engineers, of which $20,000,000.00 is the recommended appropriation for the Garrison Dam. In an underlined section, Potter writes that "Construction and land acquisition in the Williston area are not included in the work programmed for fiscal year 1956." The letter goes on to outline specific dam projects in South Dakota, Nebraska, …