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Resolution Adopted By The Three Affiliated Tribes Pertaining To Allocation Of Funds Set Aside Per Us Public Law 437 For The Taking Of Lands For The Garrison Dam, December 14, 1950, Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council

William Langer Papers

This resolution adopted by the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation on December 14, 1950 addresses the allocation of funds set aside to compensate for the taking of land for construction of the Garrison Dam per US Public Law 437. The resolution states that US Public Law 437 outlines that the money set aside for the taking was specifically for displaced tribal members. As such, the resolution holds that no part of the money offered in compensating for the taking of land should be paid to any non-tribal members. The resolution is signed by Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal …

Letter From J. Michael Moore To Senator Langer Conveying Eva Sandberger's Anxiousness To Learn The Fate Of Her Husband, Martin Sandberger, December 13, 1950, J. Michael Moore

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated December 13, 1950, from J. Michael Moore, Resettlement Officer of the Lutheran World Federation, to United States (US) Senator Langer Moore writes that Mrs. Eva Sandberger is anxious to find out the fate of her husband, a Nazi SS officer who was convicted of war crimes and sentenced to death at Nuremberg. Moore adds that he is enclosing Sandberger's original letter addressed to him.

The letter Moore mentions as being enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

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Letter from Eva A. Sandberger to Senator Langer Thanking Him for His Efforts on …

Letter From Eva A. Sandberger To Senator Langer Thanking Him For His Efforts On Behalf Of Her Husband, Martin Sandberger, December 2, 1950, Eva A. Sandberger

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated December 2, 1950, from Eva A. Sandberger to United States (US) Senator William Langer, Sandberger thanks Langer for his willingness to understand Germans despite the stereotype that they are all "bad" or "criminal," and for all he has done to help the case of her husband, Martin Sandberger, a Nazi SS officer convicted of war crimes and sentenced to death by the International Military Tribunal during the Einsatzgruppen Case at the Nuremberg war crimes trial.

She thanks Langer specifically for his contribution in bringing about a review of her husband's case, and expresses her hope this …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Congratulating Cross On His Appointment As Tribal Chairperson For The Three Affiliated Tribes, October 14, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 14, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, congratulates Cross on his appointment as chairperson of the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribes Tribal Council. Langer says that he hopes to see Cross on Cross's next visit to Washington, D.C.

Handwritten notes on the letter read "Cross, Martin" and "CR--Indians."

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Offering Good Wishes for Cross's Appointment to the Tribal Council for the Three Affiliated Tribes, September 27, 1950

Governor's Interstate Indian Council Newletter Regarding John B. Hart's Efforts To Arrange Off-Reservation Employment Of North Dakota Tribal Members, September 28, 1950, Governors' Interstate Indian Council

William Langer Papers

This newsletter, dated September 28, 1950, published by the Governors' Interstate Indian Council includes, among other items, a piece on pages 3 and 4 on the efforts of John B. Hart, executive director of the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission, to arrange for off-reservation of North Dakota tribal members. The article begins with a description of Hart as a "young, good-looking and single Native North Dakotan" and goes on to describe Hart's education and proximity to the Turtle Mountain Reservation, and his resulting interest in the welfare of the North Dakota's tribal members. The article includes a quote from the …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Offering Good Wishes For Cross's Appointment To The Tribal Council For The Three Affiliated Tribes, September 27, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated September 27, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, congratulates Cross on his appointment to the tribal council. Langer says that he hopes to visit North Dakota soon and hopes to see Cross while he is there.

A handwritten note on the letter reads, "Cross, Martin."

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Informing Langer that Cross was Elected Tribal Chairperson of the Three Affiliated Tribes, September 26, 1950

Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Congratulating Cross on his Appointment as Tribal Chairperson for the …

Newsletter From The American Indian Fund Regarding The State Of American Indian Affairs, September 5, 1950, Oliver La Farge

William Langer Papers

This newsletter dated September 5, 1950, from the American Indian Fund and the Association on American Indian Affairs gives an account of the current legal status of national legislation faced by indigenous peoples in the United States. Included in this newsletter is the topic entitled, “THE INDIAN BUREAU EXPERIMENTS WITH POCKET-VETO,” which outlines how the United States Indian Bureau’s “inaction is dooming the current Congress S 3303, a bill to bring some measure of of justice to the Ft. Berthold Indians, whose land will be inundated following the construction of the Garrison Dam.” The newsletter states S. 3303 would assure …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding House Resolution 8411 And Senate Bill 3587, August 29, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 29, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for sending copies of statements made by Cross and William Deane at the US House hearings on US House Resolution 8411 (H.R. 8411) and US Senate Bill 3587 (S. 3587). Langer assures Cross that he will do all that he can to assure enactment of this legislation.

This letter contains some handwritten annotations.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding Senate Bills 3587 and House Resolution 8411, July 6, 1950

Publication By By North Dakota State Water Commission Regarding Per Capita Payments, Strife Among Three Affiliated Tribes Members, August 17, 1950, North Dakota Water Commission

William Langer Papers

This document, dated August 17, 1950, labeled "State Water Commission Publication No. 797," bears the heading, "Indian Funds Not Squandered, Chaiman Claims." The heading is a paraphrase of Chairperson Carl Whitman's testimony before a US House of Representatives public lands subcommittee.

The document also reports on opposition on the part of Whitman and Ralph Case, attorney for the tribes, to a bill proposed by United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to allow for per capita payments to be made out of the funds appropriated by Congress to compensate members forced from their homes by the construction of the Garrison Dam …

Letter From John Hart To Senator Langer Regarding The Number Of Indians Working At The Garrison Dam, August 8, 1950, John Hart

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 8, 1950, from John Hart to United States Senator William Langer, conveys to Langer that "150 Indians" are presently working at the Garrison Dam. The letter refers to an enclosed clipping, which is not included in the letter.

The letter is marked with the handwritten annotations, “thank” and “Indians.”

Letter From Senator Langer To Carl Whitman Regarding The Ending Of Us H.R. 5372, August 3, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 3, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Carl Whitman, alerts Whitman that Langer has stopped the legislation of US H.R. 5372. Langer says he appreciates Whitman’s viewpoint and he will keep what Whitman says in mind.

The letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Indians.”

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Letter from Irene Martin on Behalf of Senator Langer to Carl Whitman Regarding His Opposition to US H.R. 5372, June 22, 1950

Letter From William Langer To John Wilkerson Regarding Turned Down Application For Family Funds, July 28, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 28, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Mrs. John Wilkerson of Elbowoods, explains why Wilkerson’s request for relief assistance has been turned down. Langer cites US Public Law 437 and a proposed Tribal Credit program, which, “if this money becomes available,” Langer advises, “you will participate under the program.”

The letter includes the handwritten annotations, “Indians,” "See," and "X. Quinn, R.A."

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Letter from Walter Maddock to Cal Ward Regarding FHA Loans to Fort Berthold Families Effected by the Garrison Dam, February 28, 1947

Letter From Senator Langer To Ralph Case Regarding List Of Fort Berthold Tribal Business Council Members, July 19, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 19, 1950, from United States Senator William Langer to Ralph Hoyt Case, thanks him for his letter, which enclosed a list of the members of the Tribal Business Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. A handwritten note on the document says, "Indians."

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Letter from Ralph Case to Senator Langer Enclosing List of Fort Berthold Tribal Business Council Members, July 12, 1950

Letter From Ralph Case To Senator Langer Enclosing List Of Fort Berthold Tribal Business Council Members, July 12, 1950, Ralph H. Case

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 12, 1950, from Ralph Hoyt Case to United States (US) Senator William Langer, encloses a list of the members of the Tribal Business Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. Case states that a copy of the pending US Senate Bill 3303, currently before the US Department of the Interior, is enclosed. Case discusses the people of Standing Rock Reservation's interest in US House Resolution 7433, which addresses distribution of awards in Pony Claims cases and is also before the US Department of the Interior for a report. US Senate Bill 3303 …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Indicating That Langer Was Not In Washington, D.C. When Members Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council Were In Washington, July 8, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 8, 1950, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his letter and informs Cross that Langer was not in Washington, D.C. when members of the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council were in Washington.

This letter contains some handwritten annotations, including "Cross, Martin" at the top.

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Senate Bill 3587 And House Resolution 8411, July 6, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 6, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, provides Cross with an update on US Senate Bill 3587 (S. 3587) and US House Resolution 8411 (H.R. 8411). Langer informs Cross that the US Senate and House Committees are waiting on reports from the US Department of the Interior. Langer notes that he's attempting to arrange hearings for these bills on consecutive days so that Cross may come to Washington, D.C. and attend both. Langer says that he will keep Cross updated.

The letter includes some handwritten annotations, including …

Letter From Irene Martin For Langer To H. E. Gierke Regarding Situation At Forth Berthold, June 27, 1950, Irene Martin

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated June 27, 1950, from Irene Martin, secretary for United States (US) Senator William Langer, to H. E. Gierke of Watford City, North Dakota, is a reply to Gierke's letter of June 18 regarding a number of matters he feels are unsatisfactory, including the lack of information provided to members of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation so that they can make decisions about how to proceed in vacating their lands to be inundated by the Garrison Dam project, the lack of roads needed for tribal members to log the forested areas of the reservation …

Letter From Irene Martin On Behalf Of Senator Langer To Carl Whitman Regarding His Opposition To Us H.R. 5372, June 22, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 22, 1950, from Secretary to United States (US) Senator William Langer Irene Martin on behalf of Langer to Carl Whitman, acknowledges Whitman’s correspondence about his opposition to US H.R. 5372. Martin assures Whitman that his views will be relayed to Langer on his return to Washington D.C.

This letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Indians.”

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Letter Senator Langer to Carl Whitman Thanking Him for His Correspondence, May 9, 1950

Letter From H. F. Gierke, Jr. Regarding Lack Of Progress In Moving And Logging In Area To Be Inundated By Garrison Dam, June 18, 1950, H. F. Gierke Jr.

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated June 18, 1950, from H. F. Gierke of Watford City, North Dakota to United States (US) Senator William Langer takes issue with the fact that, in his words, "The Indians [...] are anxious to move but are forced to waste a yr [sic] because Govt want [sic] tell them where the new agency will be located, where the roads [...] schools, churches etc will be."

Gierke adds that the bottomlands on the Fort Berthold Reservation are rich in timber, but that none of it has been salvaged yet, and that such salvage is hampered by the absence …

Letter From Martin For Langer To Quinn Regarding Mrs. John Wilkinson's Request For Assistance, June 16, 1950, Irene Martin

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated June 16, 1950, from Irene Martin, secretary for United States (US) Senator William Langer to Fort Berthold Agency Superintendent Reginald W. Quinn, makes reference to Mrs. John Wilkinson of Elbowoods, North Dakota, who has written to Langer's office concerning her family's need for food. Martin writes that Langer's office has been advised that the Wilkinsons have been unable to obtain farming loans or any relief. Martin asks Quinn to look into the matter and to advise Langer's office on the Wilkinsons' circumstances and what can be done to help them.

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Cross's Request For A Hearing, June 12, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 12, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, acknowledges Cross's telegram requesting a hearing for May 25th or 26th. Langer indicates that he has not heard from Cross and assumes that Cross did not make it to Washington, D. C. as planned.

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

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Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding House Resolution 8411 and a Request for a Hearing, May 19, 1950

Letter From Senator Langer To Lyle Johnson Regarding Non-Indian Property Owners Living On Indian Lands, June 12, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 12, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Lyle Johnson, marks the receipt of previous correspondence between Langer and Johnson and follows up with a report concerning the rights of non-Indian property owners on Indian lands. Within the letter, Langer quotes from the report of Area Director of Indian Affairs Paul Flicker, who finds that the responsibility of the settlement of non-Indian claims on Indian lands should fall to the US Department of the Army. Citing Fickner, Langer relays to Johnson that “it appears'' for non-Indian property owners ”the permittees in Sanish and Van …

Letter From Senator Langer To Joseph Wicks Regarding John Hart's Speech Regarding The Rehabilitation Of Indians, June 5, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 5, 1950, from United States Senator William Langer to Joseph Wicks, thanks Wick for his letter and comments on John B. Hart's speech regarding the rehabilitation of tribal members. Langer thanks Wicks for keeping him apprised of the situation.

"Indians" is handwritten at the top of the page.

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Letter from Joseph Wicks to Senator Langer Regarding John Hart's Speech Regarding the Rehabilitation of Indians, May 17, 1950

Letter From Senator Langer To Charles Burr Regarding Request For Meeting, June 5, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 5, 1950, from United States Senator William Langer to Charles Burr, responds to Burr's request for a meeting and notes his willingness to meet at any time.

There are two handwritten notations, one of which reads "Indians."

Letter From Senator Langer To John Hart Regarding The Purchase Of Land Outside Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, May 27, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 27, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Executive Director of North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission John B. Hart marks the receipt of Hart’s correspondence which Langer was “delighted to receive.” The letter states Langer was glad to help Hart with the purchase of land outside of the exterior boundaries of the Fort Berthold Reservation and he wishes there was more he could do. The letter concludes with Langer offering future help to Hart and wishing Hart well. The letter is marked with the handwritten annotation "Fort Berthold Indian Reservation."

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Letter from …

Letter From Senator Langer To General Lewis Pick Regarding Discrimination At The Garrison Dam Project, May 25, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 25, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Major General Lewis A. Pick, outlines R.D. Kollman’s claim of discrimination in employment at the Garrison Dam project. The letter quotes Kollman’s claim that residents of North Dakota have a difficult time procuring employment at the Garrison Dam project while “there is no trouble for an outsider to get employment.” Kollman’s contention extends to those in labor unions where “union gangster organizers are standing right there.” Langer calls for Pick’s attention to Kollman’s claims and asks Pick for his advice with the situation.

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Letter From John Hart To Senator Langer Regarding Land Purchases Outside The Fort Berthold Reservation, May 23, 1950, John Hart

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 23, 1950, from Executive Director of North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission John B. Hart to United States (US) Senator William Langer thanks Langer for the assistance he provided to Hart with the US Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the proposed purchase of land outside exterior boundaries of the Fort Berthold Reservation. Hart rites that land purchases outside reservation boundaries is “a pretty hot subject” due to the way such purchases will alter property taxes and the difficulties facing future purchasers of reservation land.

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Letter from Senator Langer to John Hart Regarding the Purchase of …

Letter From Senator Langer To John Hart Regarding A Speech Regarding The Rehabilitation Of Indians, May 18, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 18, 1950, from United States Senator William Langer to John B. Hart, thanks Hart for his letter and speech regarding the "rehabilitation of North Dakota Indians." Langer also invites Hart to contact him about other issues related to tribal members.

There are some handwritten notations on the letter, including the word "Indians" at the top of the page.

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Letter from John Hart to Senator Langer Regarding a Speech Regarding the Rehabilitation of Indians, May 11, 1950

Letter From Joseph Wicks To Senator Langer Regarding John Hart's Speech Regarding The Rehabilitation Of Indians, May 17, 1950, Joseph Wicks

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 17, 1950, from Joseph Wicks to United States Senator William Langer, is a copy of Wicks's critiques of John Hart's speech to the Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting of the Interstate Council on Indian Affairs. Among many critiques, Wicks takes particular exception to Hart's claim that prejudice against tribal members is undeniable.

There is a handwritten note from Wicks to Langer at the top of the letter that reads as follows: "Bill, I think this should change the thinking of Aandahl & Hart on Indians."

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Letter from Senator Langer to Joseph Wicks Regarding John Hart's …

Letter From Senator Langer To John Hart Regarding The Response To Hart's Inquiry On The Indian Bureau’S Plans To Buy Land Outside Of The Fort Berthold Reservation Boundary, May 17, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 17, 1950, from United States Senator William Langer to Executive Director of North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission John B. Hart refers to an enclosed copy of a reply from Commissioner Dillon S. Myer regarding the Indian Bureau’s plans to buy land outside of the Fort Berthold Reservation.

Langer writes that he looks forward to learning Hart's views on the Myer's reply.

The copy of the reply referred to as enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

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Letter from Senator Langer to John Hart Regarding the Indian Bureau’s Plans to Buy Land …