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December 1956, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

UND Alumni Review

December 1, 1956 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 4 pages

Volume 34, Number 5

November 15, 1956, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

UND Alumni Review

November 15, 1956 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 4 pages

Volume 34, Number 4

Letter From Barton Greenwood To Representative Burdick Regarding Per Capita Payments As Inquired By Mrs. E. V. Schanandore, October 29, 1956, Barton Greenwood

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter from Acting Commissioner of the United States (US) Bureau of Indian Affairs Barton Greenwood to US Representative Usher Burdick provides information addressing an inquiry from Mrs. E. V. Schanandore regarding the delay of per capita payments authorized by US Public Law 533. Greenwood informs Burdick that the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council has reconsidered the enrollment of several applicants and that has delayed approval of the final tribal roll. Greenwood notes that since this distribution of funds will effectively comprise the last of the funds held in trust for the Three Affiliated Tribes, it's imperative that the rolls …

Letter From Representative Burdick To Mrs. E. V. Schanandore Regarding Per Capita Payments, October 22, 1956, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated October 22, 1956, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Mrs. E. V. Schanandore informs Schanandore that Burdick has brought up the matter of per capita payments with the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and will report back to her once he has more information.

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Letter from Mrs. E. V. Schanandore to Representatives Burdick and Krueger Regarding Per Capita Payments, October 15, 1956

Letter from Barton Greenwood to Representative Burdick Regarding Per Capita Payments as Inquired by Mrs. E. V. Schanandore, October 29, 1956

Letter From Robert B. Mckee To Senator Langer Regarding List Of Residents, October 4, 1956, Robert B. Mckee

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated October 4, 1956, from [illegible] on behalf of Fort Berthold Agency Superintendent Robert B. McKee to United States (US) Senator William Langer informs Langer that the list Langer requested in his letter of September 26, 1956--of the names and addresses of residents of the Fort Berthold Reservation over 21 years of age--will be sent within the next few days.

See also: An Act to Provide for the Segregation of Certain Funds of the Fort Berthold Indians on the Basis of Membership Roll Prepared for Such Purpose

Letter From Rex Lee To Representative Burdick Regarding Enrollment Of Children In The Three Affiliated Tribes, October 2, 1956, Rex Lee

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated October 2, 1956, from Acting Commissioner of the United States (US) Bureau of Indian Affairs Rex Lee to US Representative Usher Burdick responds to the appeal sent from J. K. Murray regarding the enrollment of children into the Three Affiliated Tribes. Lee notes that he has enclosed a copy of the reply that he sent to Murray. That reply is not included with this document.

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Letter from Thomas Reid to J. K. Murray Regarding Enrollment of Children in the Three Affiliated Tribes, September 26, 1956

October 1956, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

UND Alumni Review

October 1, 1956 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 4 pages

Volume 34, Number 3

Letter From Thomas Reid To J. K. Murray Regarding Enrollment Of Children In The Three Affiliated Tribes, September 26, 1956, Thomas M. Reid

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated September 26, 1956, from Acting Commissioner of the United States (US) Bureau of Indian Affairs, Thomas M. Reid to J. K. Murray replies to Murray's appeal for assistance in getting children enrolled into the Three Affiliated Tribes. Reid informs Murray that the tribes have established a cut off date for new enrollees due to the passage of US Public Law 533 which provides for per capita payments to enrolled members of the tribes. Reid advises Murray that the case of his clients should be taken up with tribal authorities.

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Letter from Laura Knudsen for Representative …

September 15, 1956, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

UND Alumni Review

September 15, 1956 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 4 pages

Volume 34, Number 2

Letter From Laura Page Knudsen For Representative Burdick To J. K. Murray Regarding Three Affiliated Tribes Enrollment Of Children, September 14, 1956, Laura Page Knudson

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated September 14, 1956, from Laura Page Knudson on behalf of United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to J. K. Murray responds to Murray's appeal for assistance in getting children enrolled with the Three Affiliated Tribes as the Tribal Business Council has been rejecting all applicants submitting after July 1, 1956. Knudson informs Murray that they are taking the issue up with Commissioner Glenn Emmons and will get back to him.

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Letter from J. K. Murray to the Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Three Affiliated Tribes Enrollment of Children, September 11, 1956

Letter from Thomas Reid …

Letter From J. K. Murray To The Bureau Of Indian Affairs Regarding Three Affiliated Tribes Enrollment Of Children, September 11, 1956, J. K. Murray

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated September 11, 1956, from J. K. Murray to the United States (US) Bureau of Indian Affairs and copied to US Senator William Langer and US Representative Usher Burdick reports that a number of people have struggled to get their children enrolled with the Three Affiliated Tribes. Murray conveys that the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council has said that they are not enrolling any more people after July 1, 1957. Murray appeals to the Bureau for assistance. There's a stamp on the letter indicating that the Bureau received the letter on September 17, 1956.

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Letter …

September 4, 1956, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

UND Alumni Review

September 4, 1956 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 4 pages

Volume 34, Number 1

Letter From Laura Page Knudsen For Representative Burdick To Floyd Montclair Regarding Per Capita Payments, August 27, 1956, Laura Page Knudson

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated August 27, 1956, from Laura Page Knudson on behalf of United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Three Affiliated Tribes member Floyd Montclair responds to the letter that Montclair sent to US Senator William Langer. Knudson explains that the money that will be distributed to the tribes is not "per capita" but allows for payments based on a prepared membership roll. She also mentions that an election order was sent out on August 18 and that redistricting still needs to be settled.

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Letter from Floyd Montclair to Representative Langer Regarding Per Capita Payments, July 27, …

Letter From Dorothy F. Gwinn For Senator Langer To Frank F. Jestrab Regarding The Handling Of Native Records, August 24, 1956, Dorothy F. Gwinn

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated August 24, 1956, from Dorothy F. Gwinn on behalf of United States (US) Senator William Langer to Frank F. Jestrab of Bjella, Jestrab & Neff in Williston, North Dakota (ND) informs Jestrab that Langer's office has "received a copy of the Archivist's letter to [Jestrab] concerning the handling of Indian records."

Gwinn adds that the ND Bar Association has sent Langer a copy of their recent resolution in connection with the same matter.

Letter From Dorothy Gwinn On Behalf Of Senator Langer To John Hart Regarding Indian Welfare, August 17, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 17, 1956, from Dorothy Gwinn on behalf of United States (US) Senator William Langer to John Hart, marks the receipt of Hart’s correspondence concerning Indian Welfare. The letter refers to an enclosed editorial, but this enclosure is not enclosed included with the letter. The letter affirms to Hart that Gwinn will bring Hart’s correspondence to Langer's attention when Langer returns. The letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Indian Affairs”

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Letter from Irene Martin on Behalf of Senator Langer to John Hart Regarding Industrial Development Meetings, September 22, 1955

Letter From Senator Langer To Rollo Jones Regarding Per Capita Payments, August 14, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 14, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Rollo Jones of Parshall, North Dakota, refers to an inquiry Langer made on Jones's behalf to the area office of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs. Langer writes that a report has reached him regarding the inquiry and quotes a portion of the report.

In the quoted portion, it is explained additional information is required of the Tribal Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation before the tribal membership roll can be completed and approved by the US Secretary of the Interior, …

Letter From John B. Hart To Senator Langer Regarding Editorial In Devil's Lake Journal, August 13, 1956, John B. Hart

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated August 13, 1956, from John B. Hart, Executive Director of the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission, to United States (US) Senator William Langer references an enclosed ditto copy of an editorial appearing in the August 8 issue of the Devils Lake Journal. Hart writes that Langer might want to file the article for future reference.

The editorial, titled "It's Time for Clarification," argues that, since the Supreme Court affirmed the position of the State of North Dakota that it "could not legally accept jurisdiction over Indian reservations within its borders," the time has come for the US …

Fort Berthold Agency News Bulletin Election Issue, August 10, 1956, Robert Bruce Mckee

William Langer Papers

This issue of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency News Bulletin, dated August 10, 1956, is provides information on the tribal election scheduled for September 18 of the same year, in which members will vote on whether to amend the tribal constitution.

This issue contains comment pieces by Fort Berthold Indian Agency Superintendent Robert B. McKee and Tribal Business Council Chairman Martin Cross, as well as copies of letters from Assistant Secretary of the United States (US) Department of the Interior Wesley D'Ewart to McKee and Cross regarding the decision to allow absentee ballots to be used by nonresident members in …

Letter To Floyd Montclair Regarding Per Capita Payments, August 7, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 7, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Floyd Montclair, informs Montclair that the per capita payments under US Public Law 553 (introduced as US Senate Bill 2151) will occur once the Tribal Council applies for funds and provides a plan illustrating how the funds will be used for rehabilitation. Langer says the US Bureau of Indian Affairs will process the applications for per capita payments as quickly as possible. There are handwritten notes on the letter.

Letter From E. J. Utz To Chairperson Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council, August 6, 1956, E. J. Utz

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated August 6, 1956, from Acting Commissioner of the United States (US) Bureau of Indian Affaris E. J. Utz to the chairperson of the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council indicates that two copies of membership rolls of the Three Affiliated Tribes have been presented for approval. These rolls are to be used in the distribution of funds authorized by US Public Law 533. Utz references the council's closing of membership date, noting that prospective applicants were not given enough notice. Utz notes as well that the list of rejected memberships has caused concern. and requests additional information …

Letter From E. J. Utz To Martin Cross Regarding Membership Rolls, August 6, 1956, E. J. Utz

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 6, 1956, from Acting Commissioner of the United States (US) Department of the Interior to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, concerns tribal membership rolls and the closing date for enrollment applications. Utz expresses concern that tribal members were not given enough time to submit applications for enrollment. Utz requests additional information for children who have submitted for enrollment and requests additional information for each rejected enrollment application. This letter was copied to US Senator William Langer.

There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

Summer Commencement: August 4, 1956, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Summer Commencement program from August 4, 1956.

Letter From E. J. Utz To Senator Langer Enclosing Proposed Amenement To Tribal Constitution Regarding Tribal Elections, August 3, 1956, E. J. Utz

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 3, 1956, from Acting Commissioner E. J. Utz of the United States (US) Department of the Interior to US Senator William Langer, encloses copies of the Solicitor's Opinion dated June 20, 1956 and the proposed amendment to Tribal Constitution.

There's a handwritten note on the letter that says a copy was sent to Martin Cross. The opinion is included with this document.

An Act Relative To Employment For Certain Adult Indians On Or Near Indian Reservations, United States Congress

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This United States (US) public law, also known as the Indian Relocation Act or Adult Vocational Training Program passed on August 3, 1956, allowed for the Secretary of the Interior to establish vocational training programs for Indigenous people aged 18-35 with the expressed goal of increasing employment opportunities. The law additionally aimed to encourage Indigenous people to leave reservations and “assimilate” into more urban populations. The program resulted in many Indigenous people being moved off their land and into cities where they did not have the resources or support to establish themselves.

August 2, 1956, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

August 2, 1956, issue of "The Dakota Student."

Saint Peter, Minnesota, The History Of A Frontier Community 1851-1905, Richard John Jobes

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Farmers' Alliance And Populist Movement In North Dakota (1884-1896), Glenn Lowell Brudvig

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Letter From John B. Hart To Senator Langer Regarding Us Senate Bill No. 2663, July 31, 1956, John B. Hart

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 31, 1956, from North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission Executive Director John B. Hart to United States (US) Senator William Langer, expresses Hart's thanks for a telegram Langer sent advising Hart that Senate Bill 2663 passed the US Senate. Hart laments that the bill "will be bogged down in the House of Representatives" but maintains it will be "good propaganda" and "good agitation" for the development of industries on reservations. Hart concludes by saying he hopes Langer will have the opportunity to visit the plant at Rolla that summer.

Collection Of Correspondences Related To Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council Elections, July 31, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

These correspondences dated July 31, 1956 were sent from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Carl Whitman, Jr., B. J. Youngbird, and Jackson Ripley enclosing information regarding election problems on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Enclosed with these letters is a copy of US Assistant Secretary D'Ewart's letter to the Tribal Council chairperson and the Solicitor's Opinion on tribal elections and the use of absentee ballots.

There are some handwritten notes on the letters.

See also:

Letter from Wesley D'Ewart to Martin Cross Regarding Tribal Council Election, July 23, 1956

July 26, 1956, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

July 26, 1956, issue of "The Dakota Student."