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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 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."

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, United States Congress

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This United States (US) public law, also known as US Public Law 84-553, passed on June 4, 1956 allowed for the allocation of funds to enrolled members of the Three Affiliated Tribes from the settlement with the United States Government for the taking of their land for construction of the Garrison Dam.

Letter From Representative Burdick To Medicine Crow Regarding Us Senate Bill 2151, May 25, 1956, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated May 25, 1956, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Medicine Crow replies to Medicine Crow's appeal for Burdick to support US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) which provides for per capita payments to members of the Three Affiliated Tribes. Burdick says that he will do all he can to support the tribes.

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Letter from Medicine Crow to Representative Burdick Regarding US Senate Bill 2151, May 22, 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 …

Letter From Representative Burdick To Ben (B. J.) Youngbird Regarding Per Capita Payments, May 16, 1956, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated May 16, 1956, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Three Affiliated Tribes member Ben (B. J.) Youngbird responds to Youngbird's letter regarding per capita payments. Burdick informs Youngbird that nobody at the US Bureau of Indian Affairs has any information about a commitment made regarding $200 per capita payments. Burdick says that he is sending a copy of the report on the bill (presumably US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151)). He says that he does not have any extra copies of the Congressional Record prior to May 17.

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Letter from Ben (B. J.) …

Letter From Wesley D'Ewart To Senator Langer Regarding Us Senate Bill 2151, May 10, 1956, Wesley D'Ewart

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 10, 1956, from Assistant Secretary of the United States (US) Department of the Interior Wesley D'Ewart to US Senator William Langer, clarifies information about US Senate Bill 2151 and the segregation of funds held in trust for the Three Affiliated Tribes. D'Ewart informs Langer that any individual per capita payments need to be approved by the Tribal Council before the Interior will consider a distribution.

Letter From Senator Langer To Carlyle Onsrud Enclosing Two Copies Of Us Senate Bill 2151, May 8, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 8, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Executive Director of North Dakota Public Welfare Board Carlyle Onsrud, encloses requested copies of US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151).

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Letter from Carlyle Onsrud to Senator Langer Requesting Two Copies of US Senate Bill 2151, May 1, 1956

Letter From Barton Greenwood To Representative Burdick Regarding Tribal Business Council Resolution And Us Senate Bill 2151, May 2, 1956, Barton Greenwood

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated May 2, 1956, from United States (US) Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner Barton Greenwood to US Representative Usher Burdick informs Burdick that his office has received copies of a resolution adopted by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council on April 6, 1956 concerning US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151). The letter indicates that a copy of the resolution is enclosed as requested in the resolution. The resolution was not found with this document in Burdick's papers.

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Resolution Passed by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council Regarding US Senate Bill 2151 and the Conflict Within …

Letter From Carlyle Onsrud To Senator Langer Requesting Two Copies Of Us Senate Bill 2151, May 1, 1956, Carlyle D. Onsrud

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 1, 1956, from Carlyle D. Onsrud, Executive Director of the Public Welfare Board of North Dakota to United States (US) Senator William Langer, requests two copies of US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151). There is a small shorthand note at the bottom of the letter.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Carlyle Onsrud Enclosing Two Copies of US Senate Bill 2151, May 8, 1956

Telegram From Representative Burdick To Carl Whitman, Jr. Regarding Status Of Us Senate Bill 2151, April 27, 1956, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This telegram, dated April 27, 1956, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Three Affiliated Tribes member Carl Whitman informs Whitman that the subcommittee favorably reported US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) to the full committee without amendments. S. 2151 provided for per capita payments to enrolled members of the Three Affiliated Tribes.

Letter From Representatives Of The Three Affiliated Tribes To Glenn Emmons Summarizing Meeting On Legislation And Enclosing A Resolution Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council, April 26, 1956, Martin Cross, William Deane, Q. R. Schulte, Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated April 26, 1956, from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council Chairperson Martin Cross, William Deane of the tribal council, and tribal attorney Q. R. Schulte to Commissioner Glenn Emmons of the United States (US) Bureau of Indian Affairs provides a summary of a meeting regarding US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) and corresponding US House Resolution 10221. The information provided outlines a plan for executing the per capita payment bill, once enacted. A handwritten note at the top of the letter reads, "Copy Martin Cross."

The letter is accompanied by a resolution passed by the Three Affiliated Tribes …

Telegram From Representative Burdick To Carl Whitman Regarding Petition, April 25, 1956, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This telegram, dated April 25, 1956, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Carl Whitman, Jr. informs Whitman that Burdick does not have the petition that Whitman said had cleared the US Bureau of Indian Affairs. Burdick asks that Whitman send the petition immediately, as US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) comes up Friday or Monday and he will need the petition before then.

Letter From Representative Burdick To Martin Cross Regarding Per Capita Payment And The Current Tribal Conflict, April 17, 1956, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated April 17, 1956, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross thanks Cross for sending the tribal resolution. Burdick says that he does not want to quarrel with Cross or any members of the Three Affiliated Tribes. Burdick is concerned about getting money to tribal members in time for planting crops. Burdick says that he wants to see justice for everybody.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Representative Burdick Enclosing Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council April 6 Tribal Resolution, April 11, 1956

Letter From Representative Burdick To William Dean Regarding Per Capita Payments, April 17, 1956, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated April 17, 1956, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to William Dean, Treasurer of the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council informs Dean that Burdick has not introduced any amendment to the per capita payment bill. Addressing the delinquent accounts mentioned by Dean in his April 9 letter, Burdick says that it can take several years to make money on cattle. Burdick says that he wants everybody to get fair treatment.

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Letter from William Dean to Representative Burdick Regarding Per Capita Payments, April 9, 1956

Letter From Senator Langer To Primrose Morgan Informing That Us Senate Bill 2151 Passed The Senate, April 12, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 12, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Primrose Morgan, informs Morgan that US Senate Bill 2151 passed the Senate on March 19 and is now pending in the US House of Representatives. Langer suggests she contact her congressman on the matter. A handwritten note on the letter reads, "S. 2151."

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Letter from Primrose Morgan to Senator Langer Regarding US Senate Bill 2151, March 1956

Letter On Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council Letter Head Addressed To Otto Summarizing An April 11 Meeting Of The General Council, April 12, 1956, Author Unknown

Usher Burdick Papers

This report, dated April 12, 1956, printed on Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council letterhead, was presumably prepared by the council and sent to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick, though it is addressed to "Otto," provides a summary of a General Council meeting from April 11, 1956. The subject of the meeting was per capita payments, US Senate Bill 2151, and its accompanying US House Bill 10221. A three item petition was filed by a group opposing the bill. The meeting held deliberation and then a vote to establish support for the bill. All 8 districts were present for …

Letter From Martin Cross To Representative Burdick Enclosing Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council April 6 Tribal Resolution, April 11, 1956, Martin Cross

Usher Burdick Papers

This handwritten note, dated April 11, 1956, from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick refers to an enclosed tribal resolution, adopted on April 6, 1956. The resolution referred to was not found with this note in Burdick's papers.

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Resolution Passed by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council Regarding US Senate Bill 2151 and the Conflict Within the Tribe Regarding the Bill, April 6, 1956

Letter from Representative Burdick to Martin Cross Regarding Per Capita Payment and the Current Tribal Conflict, April 17, 1956

Resolution Passed By The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council Regarding Us Senate Bill 2151 And The Conflict Within The Tribe Regarding The Bill, April 6, 1956, Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council

Usher Burdick Papers

This resolution, passed on April 6, 1956 by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council, addresses the tribal conflict surrounding United States (US) Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) and urges US Representative Usher Burdick not to amend the bill. Copies of this resolution were sent to Burdick, US Representative Otto Krueger, and other authorities on the bill. The resolution is signed by Samuel Matthews, Martin Cross, and R. B. McKee.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Representative Burdick Enclosing Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council April 6 Tribal Resolution, April 11, 1956

Letter from Barton Greenwood to Representative Burdick Regarding …

Letter From Representative Burdick To Martin Cross Regarding Us Senate Bill 2151, March 28, 1956, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated March 28, 1956, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross responds to Cross's letter regarding the "unauthorized" group working against US Senate Bill 2151 which provides for per capita payments to members of the Three Affiliated Tribes. Burdick says that the individuals mentioned by Cross advocated for money enough to get crops planted and to ensure that tribal members who need the financial help get it. Burdick asks Cross when the membership roll for the tribes will be prepared.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Representative Burdick Regarding …