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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 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 …

Letter From Glenn Emmons To Representative Burdick Regarding Ranching Hardships Experienced By Ripley Family, May 17, 1956, Glenn Emmons

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated May 17, 1956, from Commissioner Glenn Emmons to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick provides additional information on cattle losses reported by the Ripley family. Emmons reports that the family's cattle holdings have been reduced from 200 head to 80 head. Emmons further reports on loans that the family has received as well as the conditions on the family's farm which are inadequate for their cattle. Emmons informs Burdick that a copy of Riley's letter was sent to the Fort Berthold Agency and that the Superintendent has been instructed to help in every way he can.

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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 …

Letter Forwararding Telegram From Martin Cross To The Members Of The Indian Affairs Subcommittee, May 16, 1956, Hilda Henderson, Martin Cross

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated May 16, 1956, from Hilda Henderson, Office Manager of the National Congress of American Indians, to the members of the United States (US) Indian Affairs Subcommittee and the US House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs forwards a telegram sent to them that morning from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross. The telegram, sent from Cross to Helen Peterson, urges Peterson to attend a May 17 hearing in support of US House Resolution 9423 (H. R. 9423) and US Senate Bill 1528 (S. 1528) or US House Resolution 10222 (H. R. 10222). Cross indicates that he …

Telegram From Martin Cross To Representative Burdick Requesting That Burdick Attend May 17 Meeting To Support Us House Resolution 9324, May 16, 1956, Martin Cross

Usher Burdick Papers

This telegram, dated May 16, 1956, from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick urges Burdick to attend a May 17 hearing in support of US House Resolution 9423 (H. R. 9423). Cross cannot attending hearing.

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 Bigelow Neal To Representative Burdick Regarding Grazing, Hunting And Fishing Rights, May 14, 1956, Bigelow Neal

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated May 14, 1956, from Bigelow Neal of Sanish, North Dakota, to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick reports on some calls that Neal made to follow up on the Three Affiliated Tribes' hunting, fishing, and grazing rights on the land taken from them for construction of the Garrison Dam. Herman Jahnke informed Neal that tribal members can hunt on their reservation any time they wish. The Indian Agency did not have any opinion or information to provide. Neal spoke with Martin Cross and Neal told Cross that he would write Burdick a letter. Neal indicates that he …

Letter From Bigelow Neal To Representative Burdick Regarding The Terms Of The Taking Of Land For Construction Of The Garrison Dam, May 14, 1956, Bigelow Neal

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated May 14, 1956, from Bigelow Neal of Sanish, North Dakota, to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick responds to Burdick's letter of April 27 regarding US House Resolution 9423 (H. R. 9423). Bigelow shares his belief that the Three Affiliated Tribes gave up a portion of their land for the construction of the Garrison Dam out of patriotism, but that surrender of land was a violation of the existing treaties between the tribes and the US Government. Bigelow comments that this as an act of dishonor by the US Government. Bigelow notes that the original agreement between …

Providing For The Segregation Of Certain Funds Of The Fort Berthold Indians Of The Basis Of A Membership Roll Prepared For Such Purpose, United States Congress, Us House Of Representatives

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This report from the United States (US) House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, dated May 10, 1956, was written to accompany US Senate Bill 2151 which made specifications for the allocation of funds to members of the Three Affiliated Tribes, provided as compensation for the taking of their land for the Garrison Dam project. The bill proposes that enrolled tribal members receive a per capita payment of $500 with an additional 3.9 million dollars distributed pro rata. The bill also specifies that $218,354.52 be allocated to the tribal administration and government. The specifications for the allotment of funds were …

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

Return To Former Owners Of Mineral Interests Acquired In Connection With The Garrison Dam Project, United States Congress, Us Senate

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This report dated May 7, 1956, also known as United States (US) Senate Report 1955 was submitted by the US Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, to accompany US Senate Bill 746 (S. 746). In this report, the committee recommends passage of the bill, with a number of amendments, which are listed in this report.

Letter From Representative Burdick To J. Reuel Armstrong, Solicitor, Regarding Conflict Within The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, May 3, 1956, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated May 3, 1956, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to J. Reuel Armstrong, Solicitor of the US Department of Indian Affairs, informs Armstrong of friction within the Three Affiliated Tribes. The letter details the primary complaints from tribal members about the Tribal Business Council, which includes the complaint that tribal members were denied their right to vote for a new tribal council in September 1954.

Burdick provides an overview of the reasons why the election has been delayed and encloses excerpts from Carl Whitman Jr.'s letter to US Senator Richard Neuberger. Burdick requests Armstrong's opinion on …

Letter From Representative Burdick To Carl Whitman, Jr. In Response To Whitman's April 28 Letter, May 3, 1956, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated May 3, 1956, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Three Affiliated Tribes member Carl Whitman, Jr. responds to Whitman's April 28 letter which expressed concerns about the canceled tribal election. Burdick writes that he has written to the Solicitor for the US Bureau of Indian Affairs and is enclosing a copy of the letter that he sent to the Solicitor, and that that he will write again once he receives a reply from the Solicitor. He also writes that he will try to get copies of the Congressional Record for March 22 and 23. A …

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

Letter From Representative Burdick To Bigelow Neal Regarding Us House Resolution 9324, April 27, 1956, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated April 27, 1956, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Bigelow Neal of New Town, North Dakota, asks if Neal recalls any newspaper articles regarding the leasing of land on the Fort Berthold Reservation for the purposes of grazing livestock. Burdick says that any information on this matter or any relevant news clippings would be helpful. Burdick also requests any information regarding the retention of hunting, fishing, and grazing rights by members of the Three Affiliated Tribes. Burdick anticipates that he may have some trouble with his bill, US House Resolution 9324 (H. R. 9324).

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Letter From Wilbur Brucker To Clair Engle Responding To Engle's Request For A Report From The Department Of The Army With Respect To Us House Resolution 9324, April 27, 1956, Wilbur Brucker

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated April 27, 1956, from Secretary of the United States (US) Army Wilbur Brucker to US Representative Clair Engle, chairperson of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, provides commentary from the Department of the US Army regarding US House Resolution 9324 (H. R. 9324), as requested. H. R. 9324 would allow for members of the Three Affiliated Tribes to graze livestock on reservation lands taken by the US Government for the construction of the Garrison Dam. The letter provides the opinion of the US Army on the matter.

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.

Telegram From Senator Langer To Patrick Gourneau Stating That Langer Is Helping In Every Way Possible, April 25, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated April 25, 1956, from United States Senator William Langer to Patrick Gourneau of Turtle Mountain, responds to Gourneau's telegram and says that Langer is helping in every way possible.

A handwritten note at the top of the letter reads, "Cross, Martin."

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Telegram from Patrick Gourneau to Senator Langer Requesting that Langer Assist Martin Cross on His Present Mission in Washington, D.C., April 24, 1956

Telegram From Patrick Gourneau To Representative Burdick Asking That Burdick Support Martin Cross, April 24, 1956, Patrick Gourneau

Usher Burdick Papers

This telegram, dated April 24, 1956, from Patrick Gourneau of Rolla, North Dakota, on the Turtle Mountain Reservation, to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick asks that Burdick support Martin Cross on Cross's mission in Washington, D.C.

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Telegram from Patrick Gourneau to Representative Langer Requesting that Langer Assist Martin Cross on His Present Mission in Washington, D.C., April 24, 1956