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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 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 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.

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.

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.

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

Letter From Wesley D'Ewart To Senator Langer Regarding Election Request, July 23, 1956, Wesley D'Ewart

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 23, 1956, from Secretary of the United States (US) Interior Wesley D'Ewart to US Senator William Langer, informs Langer that D'Ewart advised the US Commissioner of Indian Affairs to have the Solicitor re-examine the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Constitution and other regulations in order to resolve the election issue on the reservation. D'Ewarts says that he can furnish Langer with a copy of the letter that he wrote to the Tribal Business Council dated June 20, 1956.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Wesley D'Ewart Regarding Election Request, May 24, 1956

Letter from Wesley D'Ewart …

Letter From Wesley D'Ewart To Martin Cross Regarding Tribal Council Election, July 23, 1956, Wesley D'Ewart

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 23, 1956, from United States (US) Secretary of the Interior Wesley D'Ewart to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, addresses the election issue on the Fort Berthold Reservation. D'Ewart makes reference to the June 20, 1956 opinion of the Solicitor which found that the use of absentee ballots in tribal elections should be permitted.

A note on this letter says that copies were sent to Jackson Ripley, B. J. Youngbird, and Carl Whitman, Jr. The letter was copied to US Senator William Langer.

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Letter from Wesley D'Ewart to Senator Langer Regarding Election Request, …

Letter From Senator Langer To John B. Hart Regarding Employment Of Tribal Members, July 18, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated July 18, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission Executive Director John B. Hart, makes reference to an enclosed copy of a letter from Arthur Fleming along with a memorandum from the assistant director of the Office of Defense Mobilization. Langer notes that "he ducks entirely the matter of giving Indians employment," adding: "However, I received a letter from the Manager of the mica plant at Custer, South Dakota. . . [saying] he can employ 100 more Indians if he can get a market from the Government for the mica." …

Letter From Senator Langer To Herbert Brownell Regarding Indian Claims Commission, July 16, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 16, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Attorney General Herbert Brownell, refers to an enclosure of pages 10497 through 10800 of the Congressional Record of July 6, 1956. Langer asks Brownell to read this material, which expresses Langer's views "on the importance of concluding Indian Claims at an early date."

Langer explains while there have been needed reforms in the matter of law enforcement, the matter of Indian Claims remains unsatisfactory, with tribes all over the country dissatisfied with the slowness of the US Indian Claims Commission in disposing of claims, and …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding The Us Supreme Court Case Squire V. Capoeman, July 5, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 5, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, directs Cross's attention to the recent US Supreme Court decision on Squire v. Capoeman which concerns the taxability of produce from allotted land on indigenous reservations. The Court ruled that Indigenous people are protected from income tax payments on the produce because of treaties, trust patents, and the US Allotment Act. Langer anticipates that the US Internal Revenue Service will release a statement holding that Indigenous people are not subject to income taxation on proceeds from the sales of …

Letter From Senator Langer To James Black Dog Regarding Us Senate Bill 2151, June 14, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 14, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to James Black Dog, encloses a copy of US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) and informs Black Dog that the bill became US Public Law on June 4, 1956. Langer says the plan for fund distribution is not yet complete, so he is not sure when or how that will occur. A handwritten note reads, "S. 2151."

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Us Senate Bill 2151 Which Is Now Us Public Law 84-553, June 11, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 11, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, encloses a report from Assistant Secretary of the Interior Wesley A. D'Ewart concerning US Senate Bill 2151 which is now US Public Law 84-553 (also known as "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"). There are handwritten notes on the letter.

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Telegram from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Informing that US Senate Bill 2151 was Signed into Law, June …

Letter From Senator Langer To B. J. (Ben) Youngbird Regarding Us Senate Bill 2151 And Enclosed Report From Secretary D'Ewart, June 11, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 11, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal member Ben (B. J.) Youngbird, encloses a report from Assistant Secretary of the Interior Wesley A. D'Ewart concerning US Senate Bill 2151, which is now US Public Law 84-553 (also known as "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"). Langer directs Youngbird to the last paragraph of the report. The report is enclosed.

Letter From Senator Langer To Carl Whitman Jr. Regarding Us Senate Bill 2151 And Enclosed Report From Secretary D'Ewart, June 11, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 11, 1956 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal member Carl Whitman Jr. encloses a report from Assistant Secretary of the Interior Wesley A. D'Ewart concerning US Senate Bill 2151, which is now US Public Law 84-553 (also known as "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"). Langer directs Whitman to the last paragraph of the report. The report is enclosed with this document. A note at the top of the document reads …

Letter From Senator Langer To Anson Baker Informing Him That Us Senate Bill 2151 Is Now Us Public Law, June 5, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 5, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Anson Baker, informs Baker that US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) was signed by the president and is now US Public Law. A handwritten note on the top of the letter reads, "S. 2151."

Letter From Senator Langer To Irene Duckett Informing Her That Us Senate Bill 2151 Is Now Us Public Law, June 5, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 5, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Irene Duckett, informs Duckett that US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) was signed by the president and is now US Public Law. A handwritten note on the top of the letter reads, "S. 2151."

Letter From Senator Langer To Grace Grinnell Informing Her That Us Senate Bill 2151 Is Now Us Public Law, June 5, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 5, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Grace Grinnell informs Grinnell that US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) was signed by the president and is now US Public Law. A handwritten note on the top of the letter reads "S. 2151."

Letter From Senator Langer To Medicine Crow Informing Him That Us Senate Bill 2151 Is Now Us Public Law, June 5, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 5, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Medicine Crow, informs Medicine Crow that US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) was signed by the president and is now US Public Law. A handwritten note on the top of the letter reads, "S. 2151."

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Informing That Us Senate Bill 2151 Was Signed Into Law, June 5, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 5, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, informs Cross that US Senate Bill 2151 was signed into law on June 4th. Langer says that he is contacting other tribal members with the news and that he is very happy the bill was signed into law.

The letter contains some handwritten notes.

US Senate Bill 2151 became US Public Law 84-553 also known as "An Act to Provide for the Segregation of Certain Funds of the Fort Berthold Indians on the Basis of Membership Roll Prepared for …

Telegram From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Informing That Us Senate Bill 2151 Was Signed Into Law, June 5, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated June 5, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, informs Cross that US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) was signed into law on June 4th. A letter is to follow.

US Senate Bill 2151 became US Public Law 84-553 also known as "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"

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Informing that US Senate Bill 2151 was Signed Into Law, June 5, …

Letter From Senator Langer To Primrose Morgan Informing Her That Us Senate Bill 2151 Is Now Us Public Law, June 5, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 5, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Primrose Morgan, informs Morgan that US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) was signed by the president and is now US Public Law. A handwritten note on the top of the letter reads, "S. 2151."

Letter From Senator Langer To Wesley D'Ewart Regarding Election Request, May 24, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 24, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Assistant Secretary of the US Department of the Interior Wesley D'Ewart, informs D'Ewart that Langer has received a number of letters calling for an immediate election on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Langer requests information on the matter.

There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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Letter from Wesley D'Ewart to Senator Langer Regarding Election Request, July 23, 1956

Letter From Senator Langer To James Black Dog Informing Him That The House Passed Us Senate Bill 2151 And It Will Soon Become Us Public Law, May 24, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 24, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to James Black Dog, thanks Black Dog for sending him the Fort Berthold Indian Agency News Bulletin and informs him that US House Resolution 10221 (H. R. 10221)/US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) has gone to the president for signature which will make it law. Langer clarifies the Secretary of the Interior will release funds to individuals once they show the funds will be used for rehabilitation. A handwritten note on the letter reads, "S. 2151."

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Letter from James Black Dog to Senator Langer Inquiring …

Form Letter From Senator Langer To Petitioners Regarding Us Senate Bill 2151, May 17, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This form letter, dated May 17, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to an unnamed recipient, acknowledges and thanks the recipient for petitioning Langer to urge his support for various measured before the US Congress, and informs the recipient of the recent passage in the US Senate of Senate Bill 2151, "which would provide for per capita payments to members of your tribe on the basis of membership roll[.]" Langer explains that the bill, having passed the Senate, will now go to the US House of Representatives, and urges the recipient to contact US Representative Usher Burdick and …