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Telegram From Senator Langer To George Gillette Regarding Per Capita Payments For Minors, May 8, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram, dated May 8, 1948, from United States (US) Senator Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council Chairperson George Gillette is a reply to Gillette's telegram of May 6 urging Langer to request that the "Indian Office" authorize that per capita pay shares for minors under the age eighteen be allocated to heads of families.

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Telegram from George Gillette to Senator Langer Regarding Per Capita Payments for Minors, May 6, 1948

Senate Memoranda Regarding Martin Cross And Hearing On Us Senate Bill 2151, January 20, January 21, And February 8, 1956, Author Unknown

William Langer Papers

These notes dated January 20, January 21, and February 8, likely from 1956, pertain to a hearing for United States (US) Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151). These were filed with US Senator William Langer's papers along with other correspondences from this time on the topic of S. 2151.

A Notecard Of Notes Filed In William Langer's Papers, Likely 1950s, Author Unknown

William Langer Papers

This note card, filed with United States (US) Senator William Langer's papers along with other documents from the 1950s, contains several handwritten notes and some shorthand writing.

Us Army Corps Of Engineers Pamphlet "Garrison Dam On The Missouri," Undated, Us Army Corps Of Engineers

William Langer Papers

This undated pamphlet, titled "Garrison Dam on the Missouri," issued by the United States (US) Army Corps of Engineers, Garrison District, in Bismarck, North Dakota, uses text, maps, diagrams and illustrations to explain the history, capacities, construction and recreational possibilities of the Garrison Dam and Reservoir Project.

Memorandum From Martin Cross To Senator Langer Regarding Several Bills That Cross Wants To See Though The Committee, Likely 1955, Martin Cross

William Langer Papers

This undated memorandum, from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross to United States (US) Senator William Langer, lists five US Senate Bills that Cross would like to see: US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151), US Senate Bill 1528 (S. 1528), US Senate Bill 746 (S. 746), US Senate Bill 1530 (S. 1530), and US Senate Bill 1956 (S. 1956).

There are some handwritten notes on the memorandum.

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Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Senate Bills 2151 and 1528, February 23, 1956

An Act to Provide for the Segregation of Certain Funds of the Fort Berthold …

Letter From Barton Greenwood To Senator Langer Regarding Recommendation Of Frank Gordon For Superintendent Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, August 4, 1955, W. Barton Greenwood

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 4, 1955, from acting Commissioner W. Barton Greenwood of the United States (US) Bureau of Indian Affairs to US Senator William Langer, acknowledges Langer's July 22th letter on behalf of Commissioner Glenn Emmons. Greenwood informs Langer that tribal members from the Three Affiliated Tribes recently visited to discuss the recommendation of Frank Gordon for superintendent of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency. Greenwood says that they were informed that Gordon would be given every consideration.

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Resolution of the Governing Body of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation Recommending Frank Gordon as Superintendent, …

Stump Speech Regarding The Accomplishments Of Attorney General Langer, Unknown

William Langer Papers

This three page, undated and untitled speech regards the accomplishments of William Langer, who served as North Dakota Attorney General from 1916 until 1920. Langer is praised as relentless opponent of graft and corruption, a true American patriot, and a moral crusader in support of prohibition and temperance.

Cartoon: The Langer Ship Of State, Leland T. Larson

William Langer Papers

This undated cartoon by Leland Larson depicts "North Dakota" unloading cargo from the "Langer Ship of State" onto the "N.D. Pier." The cargo is identified as "Tax Free Homes," "Old Age Pension," "Sales Tax," "School Aid," "Security Program," "Moratorium," "Effective Management of State Industries," and "Corp. Tax in Full." While unloading, North Dakota remarks "I've waited a long time for that cargo - but I always knew she'd make port with Captain Langer at the helm!"

Poster Regarding Senator Langer's Old Age Pension Plan, Old Age Pension Committee

William Langer Papers

Undated broadside in support of Senator William Langer's old age pension plan. North Dakota Governor John Moses and State Senator Arthur Fowler are both identified as not being supportive of the plan. The poster was published by members of the Old Age Pension Committee: Langer, O.E. (Oscar) Erickson, and P.G. Head.

"Come Out And Hear Bill Langer" Poster, Unknown

William Langer Papers

Undated poster for an appearance by William Langer in Bartley Township in Griggs County, North Dakota. Langer promises straight talk in response to A.C. Townley, founder of the Nonpartisan League.

The Dakota Maverick: The Political Life Of William Langer, Also Known As "Wild Bill" Langer By Agnes Geelan, Agnes Geelan

William Langer Papers

Agnes Geelan, the first woman mayor of a town in North Dakota and the first woman State Senator in North Dakota, wrote this biography of William Langer in 1975. The book examines Langer's personal life and political career.

Memorial Services Held In The Senate And House Of Representatives Of The United States, Together With Remarks Presented In Eulogy Of William Langer, Late A Senator From North Dakota, 1960, United States Congress

William Langer Papers

The text of addresses delivered in the United States Congress following the death of Senator William Langer on November 8, 1959.

Letter From Senator Langer To Fred Seaton Regarding Petition From Peter Starr, April 22, 1959, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated April 22 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Secretary of the Interior Fred Seaton, refers to a petition Langer has received from Peter Starr of the Fort Berthold Reservation regarding alleged violations of tribal bylaws. Langer asks Seaton to advise him on what action he plans to take on the matter.

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Letter and Copies of Petition and Resolution from Peter Starr to Senator Langer, April 14, 1959

Letter From Senator Langer to Peter Starr Regarding Petition, April 22, 1959

Letter From Senator Langer To Peter Starr Regarding Petition, April 22, 1959, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated April 22, 1959, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Peter Starr of the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold, North Dakota, makes reference to a copy of a petition Starr has recently sent to Langer. Langer replies that he has contacted Secretary of the US Department of the Interior Fred A. Seaton and Commissioner of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs Glenn L. Emmons regarding the matter, and will advise further as soon as he has received a report from them.

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Letter and Copies of Petition and Resolution from Peter Starr to Senator …

Memorandum From The Three Affiliated Tribes Regarding Credit Programs For The Fort Berthold Reservation, February 24, 1959, Harry Malloy

William Langer Papers

This memorandum dated February 24, 1959, from the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, gives account of the history of the Tribal Credit Program imposed by the United States (US) Bureau of Indian Affairs upon the Tribes. The memorandum covers issues such the unreasonable collection of outstanding loans, the revolving credit program of US Bureau of Indian Affairs, the freezing of new loans, the inability of the Three Affiliated Tribes to receive loans from places other than the US Bureau of Indian Affairs, the practice of garnishing per capita payments, the effects of the Garrison Dam on holding …

Letter From Senator Langer To James Hall, Sr. Regarding Tribal Resolution And Land Program, February 4, 1959, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 4, 1959, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Fort Berthold Tribal Chairperson James Hall, Sr., expresses Langer's thanks for Hall's recent letter and its enclosed Tribal Resolution and Land Program.

Langer goes on to say that he has gone over the material very carefully and discussed it with the US Bureau of Indian Affairs and will do everything he can to help Hall with his program.

Letter From Senator Langer To Ben Youngbird Regarding Youngbird's Recent Trip To Washington, August 6, 1958, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 26, 1958, from United States (US) William Langer to Fort Berthold Tribal Business Council Treasurer Ben Youngbird, expresses Langer's pleasure visiting and working with Youngbird on Youngbird's recent trip to Washington, D.C. as part of a delegation of the Tribal Business Council of the Fort Berthold Reservations.

Langer also includes a copy of a letter dated August 19, 1958 he sent to Robert Fox of the Eastern Segment of the Fort Berthold Reservation in which Langer praises the work the delegation did during their time in Washington and singling out Youngbird for special praise for his …

Letter From Senator Langer To Colonel Lynn W. Pine Regarding Land Acquisition, July 23, 1958, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 23, 1958, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Army Corps of Engineers Colonel Lynn W. Pine, thanks Pine for his previous letter regarding land acquisition for the Garrison Dam and Reservoir. There is a handwritten note at the top of the document that reads "Garrison Dam"

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Letter from Colonel Lynn W. Pine to Senator Langer Regarding Land Acquisition, July 16, 1958

Letter From Senator Langer To John Hart Regarding An Industrial Development Program, July 23, 1958, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 23, 1958, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Executive Director of North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission John B. Hart, encloses a letter from the US Bureau of Indian Affairs concerning the establishment of the position of Assistant Area Industrial Development Specialist. In regard to the enclosure, the letter states that Langer thought Hart “may be interested in having this in case you have not already seen it.” The enclosed letter outlines the establishment of the Assistant Area Industrial Development Specialist position, how this position will be located in Bismarck, North Dakota, and how “we …

Letter From Colonel Lynn W. Pine To Senator Langer Regarding Land Acquisition, July 16, 1958, Lynn W. Pine

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 16, 1958, from Colonel Lynn W. Pine of the United States (US) Army Corps of Engineers to US Senator William Langer, discusses the scope of land acquisition for the Garrison Dam including both the acres purchased and the total cost of those lands. Pine also mentions that the lands have come from the Fort Berthold Reservation as well as from the towns Elbowoods, Sanish, and Van Hook.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Colonel Lynn W. Pine Regarding Land Acquisition, July 23, 1958

Letter From Senator Langer To Carl Whitman, Jr. Et El. Regarding Road Construction, May 12, 1958, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated May 12, 1958, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Carl Whitman, Jr., John Cooley of radio station KLPM in Minot, and William H. Johnson of radio station KCJB, also in Minot, is labeled "DAY LETTER, OFFICIAL" and announces that the US Department of the Interior has just issued contracts for construction on the Nishu North Road and Northeast Segment Road on the Fort Berthold Reservation, adding that these improvement will greatly travel for residents and, particularly, for school buses.

Letter From Fred Massey To Area Director Reifel Regarding Farm Loans For Members Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, May 8, 1958, Fred Massey

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 8, 1958, from Fred Massey to United States (US) Bureau of Indian Affairs Area Director Benjamin Reifel, calls to Reifel’s attention B.J. Youngbird’s correspondence to US Senator William Langer where Youngbird mentions the issue of old debts “which makes total loans over $1500.00 requiring approval area office rather than locally.” The letter states if Youngbird’s concerns over old debts is “to other creditors” then approval would not be needed. The letter suggests that Reifel should look into this matter and make sure the agreed upon procedures are followed. The letter is written on a teletype and …

Letter From Senator Langer To Pete Starr Regarding Farm Loans For Members Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, April 22, 1958, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 22, 1958, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Pete Starr, states that Langer has contacted US Commissioner Emmons who has just wired the area director in Aberdeen, so the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation shall have the authority to approve spring loans up to $1,500. The letter states that the area director of the Aberdeen Office is directing the superintendent. The letter concludes that Langer “was happy to be of service to the Indians of Fort Berthold Reservation.”

The letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Fort Berthold Indian.”

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Letter from Senator Langer …

Letter From Senator Langer To Ben J. Youngbird Regarding Farm Loans For Members Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, April 22, 1958, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 22, 1958, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Ben J. Youngbird, states that Langer has contacted US Commissioner Emmons who has just wired the area director in Aberdeen, so the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation shall have the authority to approve spring loans up to $1,500. The letter states that the area director of the Aberdeen Office is advising the superintendent. The letter concludes that Langer “was happy to be of service to the Indians of Fort Berthold Reservation.”

The letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Fort Berthold Indian Res.”

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Letter from …

Letter From Senator Langer To Vincent Malnouri Regarding Farm Loans For Members Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, April 18, 1958, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 18, 1958, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Vincent Malnouri, states that Bill Dean, Charles Fox, Sam Matthews, Pete Starr, and Ben Young of the Fort Berthold Reservation have come to see Langer in Washington, D.C. regarding the immediate processing of spring farming loans for members of the Fort Berthold Reservation. The letter brings to Malnouri’s attention that US Commissioner Emmons has wired the Aberdeen Area Office to begin the immediate processing of these loans. The letter closes by stating that Langer will also take up the matter with authorities in Washington and that …

Letter From Glenn Emmons To Senator Langer Regarding The Credit Program For The Three Affiliated Tribes Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, April 18, 1958, Glenn Emmons

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 18, 1958, from United States (US) Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner Glenn Emmons to US Senator William Langer, informs Langer on matters regarding the credit situation of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. The letter states it is copying Langer in this correspondence in accordance by request of Mr. Chumbris. The letter from Emmons to Langer describes the contents of the it and the enclosures as “self-explanatory.” There are four enclosures in this letter which provides over three years of communication of the credit standing of the Three Affiliated Tribes from the perspective …

Letter From Commissioner Emmons To Area Director Reifel Regarding Farm Loans For Members Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, April 17, 1958, Glenn Emmons

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 18, 1958, from United States (US) Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner Glenn Emmons to US Bureau of Indian Affairs Area Director Benjamin Reifel, calls to Reifel’s attention that five Fort Berthold council members have signed an agreement to vote for a resolution that will “pay the salary and expenses reservation credit officer for 1958, not later than May 10.” The letter states this resolution “also provides for reopening credit program through June 15. Proceed with applications for loans immediately in order members will not be handicapped in undertaking spring operations. Detailed letter follows.” The letter does …

Telegram From B.J. Youngbird To Senator Langer Regarding Farm Loans For Members Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, April 22, 1958, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated April 22, 1958, from B.J. Youngbird to United States Senator William Langer, states that “Promises are not coming through. $1500.00 or under to be OK by local office is needed right away. Loans for springs work need right now.”

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Letter from Senator Langer to Pete Starr Regarding Farm Loans for Members of the Fort Berthold Reservation, April 22, 1958

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Us Senate Bill 809, March 26, 1958, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 26, 1958, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes tribal member Martin Cross, informs Cross that US Senator [Richard] Neuberger has not yet held a hearing. This is presumably in reference to US Senate Bill 809 (S. 809) which was the subject of their correspondences around this date. Langer says that he is beginning to feel discouraged. Langer indicates that a group from the Standing Rock Reservation is in town and that they are split in their opinions on per capita payments. Langer still wants to see the bill though.

Handwritten notes …

Letter From Senator Langer To S.J. Mcelwain To Regarding The Naming Of The Reservoir Made By The Garrison Dam, March 21, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 21, 1958, from United States Senator William Langer to S.J. McElwain, marks the receipt of McElwain’s letter from March 7, 1958. Langer thanks McElwain and confides that “I have felt for some time that if this name is changed that the Reservoir should be named after Severt Thompson who has done so much for the situation in North Dakota.”

The letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Garrison Dam.”

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Letter from S.J. McElwain to Senator Langer Regarding the Naming of the Reservoir Made by the Garrison Dam, March 7, 1956