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Letter From C. D. Bean To Representative Burdick Regarding Need For Barge To Ferry Trucks Across The Lake Created By The Garrison Dam, September 5, 1957, C. D. Bean

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated September 5, 1957, from Federal Supply Service Commissioner C. D. Bean to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick responds to an inquiry related to transportation for the Three Affiliated Tribes across the Garrison Reservoir. The US Department of the Interior informed Bean's office that the US Bureau of Indian Affairs does not have the authority to transfer ownership of property to the tribes. Bean recommends that the tribes purchase a surplus barge and jeeps as needed and encloses information about buying surplus property. The referenced enclosed booklet is not included with this document.

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Letter From Laura Page Knudson For Representative Burdick To Carl Whitman, Jr. Regarding The Status Of Some Appeals, June 13, 1957, Laura Page Knudson

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated June 13, 1957, from Laura Page Knudson on behalf of United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Carl Whitman, Jr. provides information on the status of funds distribution through US Public Law 533. Knudson informs Whitman that the delay was in part due to some appeals that were filed. She further informs Whitman that the funds should be distributed soon.

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Letter from Carl Whitman, Jr. to Representative Burdick Regarding US Public Law 553 and the Distribution of Funds to Tribal Members, April 4, 1957

Letter From Representative Burdick To Clifton E. Mack Regarding Need For Barge To Ferry Trucks Across The Lake Created By The Garrison Dam, May 22, 1957, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated May 22, 1957, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Acting Commissioner Clifton E. Mack thanks Mack for his update regarding the progress on obtaining a barge for use by the Three Affiliated Tribes for use in crossing the Garrison Reservoir. Burdick hopes that suitable arrangements can be made. A note at the top of the letter reads, "Barge for Fort Berthold Indians."

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Letter from Clifton E. Mack to Representative Burdick Regarding the Request of Three Affiliated Tribes Members for Ferry to Cross the Lake Created by the Garrison Dam, May 22, 1957

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Letter From Clifton E. Mack To Representative Burdick Regarding The Request Of Three Affiliated Tribes Members For Ferry To Cross The Lake Created By The Garrison Dam, May 22, 1957, Clifton E. Mack

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated May 22, 1957, from Acting Commissioner Clifton E. Mack to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick responds to Burdick's request for barges for use by the Three Affiliated Tribes to cross the Garrison Reservoir which has broken up their reservation and make transportation difficult. Mack informs Burdick that several members from the tribe met with his office on May 10. Inquiries are currently being made about barges through the US Bureau of Indian Affairs and the US Department of the Interior. Mack says that he will keep Burdick informed as progress is made.

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Letter From Owen D. Morken To Senator Langer Regarding Disbursement Of Segregated Shares As Provided For In Us Public Law 553, May 16, 1957, Owen D. Morken

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated May 16, 1957, from Fort Berthold Agency Superintendent Owen D. Morken to United states (US) Senator William Langer notifies Langer that he is being sent a memorandum detailing the plans and procedures governing the disbursement of segregated shares to members of the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold as provided for in US Public Law 85-553.

Morken goes on to detail measures taken and guidelines to be followed in processing the applications submitted by tribal members to claim their segregated shares, touching on, among other things, the handling of minor's shares and those of members living off …

Letter From Representative Burdick To Special Assistant For Legislative Liaison Regarding Need For Barges To Ferry Three Affiliated Tribe Members Across The Lake Created By The Garrison Dam, May 10, 1957, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated May 10, 1957, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to the Special Assistant for Legislative Liaison conveys that the Three Affiliated Tribes are having trouble traversing their reservation due to the reservoir created by the completion of the Garrison Dam which cuts sections of the reservation off from one another. Individuals are forced to make a 150 mile trip to go around the lake. Burdick inquires if any barges are available to be made of service to the tribes to help them with transportation on their reservation.

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Letter From Representative Burdick To James Black Dog Regarding Tribal Funds, May 3, 1957, Usher L. Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated May 3, 1957, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to James Black Dog of Emmet, North Dakota, concerns tribal funds of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. The letter explains the state of funds from the flooding of Garrison Dam and states that there are hundreds of "Indian bills" pending and that Black Dog should let Burdick know which specific ones he wants.

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Letter from James Black Dog to Representative Burdick Regarding Tribal Funds, April 18, 1957

Memorandum From Owen D. Morken To Enrolled Members Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Regarding Per Capita Payments, May 2, 1957, Owen D. Morken

William Langer Papers

This memorandum, issued May 2, 1957 by Owen D. Morken, Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Agency, to all enrolled members of the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold, North Dakota, introduces the plans and procedures governing the distribution of segregated shares to the members of the Fort Berthold Reservation, as provided in United States Public Law 553. The memorandum includes an attachment that lays out detailed regulations governing, among other things, the authority of the agency superintendent to approve or deny applications and plans, restrictions on the use of minors' funds, the use of segregated funds to repay debt or …

Letter From Representative Burdick To Theodore Bolman Thanking Him For Sending The Resolution From American Legion Post 271, April 15, 1957, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated April 15, 1957, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Commander Theodore Bolman of the American Legion Thomas F. Badgun Post #271 in Mandaree, on the Fort Berthold Reservation, thanks Bolman for sending a copy of the resolution from his post that was presented to the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council and to the North Dakota Governor. Burdick says that he is pleased that Governor [John] Davis was receptive of the resolution and Burdick will do what he can to help.

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Letter From Theodore Bolman To Representative Burdick Enclosing American Legion Post 271 Resolution To The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, April 10, 1957, Theodore Bolman

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated April 10, 1957, from Commander Theodore Bolman of the American Legion Thomas F. Badgun Post #271 in Mandaree, on the Fort Berhold Reservation, to United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick encloses a resolution that the post recently presented to the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council and to the North Dakota Governor [John Davis]. Bolman tells Burdick that he hopes Burdick will help solve some of the problems addressed in the resolution.

The resolution, which is enclosed with this document, addresses the destitution experienced by members of the Three Affiliated Tribes following their relocation from the Missouri …

Letter From Representative Burdick To Carl Whitman, Jr. Regarding The Status Of Three Appeals, April 10, 1957, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated April 10, 1957, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairman Carl Whitman, Jr. responds to Whitman's inquiry about pending Three Affiliated Tribes enrollment appeals. Burdick writes that Mr. Adams of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs has informed him that the three appeals were signed off on by Barton Greenwood. Burdick adds that the US Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Agency will need some time to prepare for the distribution of funds. Burdick has pressed the agencies, informing them of the need of haste.

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Letter From Representative Burdick To James Black Dog Regarding Lorraine Perkins's Need For Funds To Have Running Water Installed In Her House, April 4, 1957, Usher L. Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated April 4, 1957, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to James Black Dog refers to Black Dog's request for funds to help Lorraine Perkins have running water installed in her house in Minor. Burdick writes that he has communicated with the Fort Berthold Agency and is enclosing the original and one copy of the letter he received reply. The letter and copy were not found with this letter in Burdick's letters.

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Letter from Representative Burdick to James Black Dog Regarding Lorraine Perkins's Need for Funds to Have Running Water Installed in Her House, March …

Letter From Representative Burdick To James Black Dog Regarding Lorraine Perkins's Need For Funds To Have Running Water Installed In Her House, March 27, 1957, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated March 27, 1957, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to James Black Dog informs Black Dog of information Burdick has found regarding Black Dog's sister Lorraine Perkins (misspelled as "Lorainne Perkin") and her need for money to have running water installed in her home. Burdick reports that the US Bureau of Indian Affairs has said that this issue will need to be resolved through the Indian Agency Superintendent. Burdick writes that he is contacting Fort Berthold Agency Superintendent Owen Morken, and advises Black Dog to do the same. A handwritten note on the letter reads, "Indians." …

Letter From Representative Burdick To Owen Morken Regarding Lorraine Perkins's Need For Funds To Have Running Water Installed In Her House, March 27, 1957, Usher Burdick

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated March 27, 1957, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Owen Morken, Superintendent of the Indian Agency, refers to an enclosed letter from James Black Dog in which Black Dog appeals for financial help for Lorraine Perkins (missspelled as "Lorainne Perkin") to have running water installed in the home she has purchased in Minot. Burdick asks Morken for information on how to help Black Dog's sister.

The letter Burdick refers to as being enclosed was not found with this document in the Burdick papers.

Note: In Morken's reply to this letter he uses the spelling "Lorraine …

Letter From Carl Whitman, Jr. To J. H. Yingling And Copied To Representative Burdick Regarding Us Senate Bill 964, March 7, 1957, Carl Whitman Jr.

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated March 7, 1957, from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Carl Whitman, Jr. to J. H. Yingling and copied to United States (US) Senators William Langer and Milton Young and US Representatives Usher Burdick and Otto Krueger requests support for US Senate Bill 964 (S. 964). Whitman conveys the hardships experienced by members of the Three Affiliated Tribes and says that S. 964 will help solve a lot of the problems they are experiencing. There's a handwritten note at the bottom of the letter from Whitman referencing US Senate Bill 809 (S. 809) as well.

To Change The Name Of The Reservoir Above Garrison Dam And Known As Garrison Reservoir Or Garrison Lake To Lake Sakakawea, United States Congress, Us House Of Representatives, Usher L. Burdick

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This bill, dated January 3, 1957 proposes to change the name of the reservoir behind the Garrison Dam on the Forth Berthold Reservation in North Dakota to "Lake Sakakawea".

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To change the name of the reservoir above Garrison Dam and known as Garrison Reservoir or Garrison Lake to Lake Sakakawea

Anthropological Papers, No. 51: Observations On Some Nineteenth-Century Pottery Vessels From The Upper Missouri, Smithsonian Institution, Bureau Of American Ethnology, Waldo R. Wedel

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

Published as a bundle of anthropological works sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology, paper number 51 is an analysis of 25 pottery specimens from the Upper-Missouri area. These specimens are attributed to the Lewis and Clark expedition, to army personnel, and to other travelers. The origin of the pottery is uncertain, though there are indications that some pieces may have originated from Fort Berthold, Fort Buford, and Fort Stevenson. The paper offers background on pottery making in the Upper-Missouri, noting that the Arikara, Mandan, and Hidatsa tribes made paddle-and-anvil pottery rather than coil pottery. Further background observations …

River Basin Surveys Papers, No. 9: Archeological Investigations In The Heart Butte Reservoir Area, North Dakota, Paul L. Cooper, Smithsonian Institution, Bureau Of American Ethnology

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

Published as a series sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology, the “River Basin Surveys Papers” are a collection of archeological investigations focused on areas now flooded by the completion of various dam projects in the United States. The River Basin Surveys Papers (numbered 1-39) were mostly published in bundles with 5-6 papers in each bundle. In collaboration with the United States (US) National Park Service and the US Bureau of Reclamation, the US Department of the Interior, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Smithsonian Institution pulled archeological and paleontological remains from several sites prior to …

River Basin Surveys Papers, No. 11: The Spain Site (39lm301), A Winter Village In Fort Randall Reservoir, South Dakota, Carlyle S. Smith, Roger T. Granger Jr., Smithsonian Institution, Bureau Of American Ethnology

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

Published as a series sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology, the “River Basin Surveys Papers” are a collection of archeological investigations focused on areas now flooded by the completion of various dam projects in the United States. The River Basin Surveys Papers (numbered 1-39) were mostly published in bundles with 5-6 papers in each bundle. In collaboration with the United States (US) National Park Service and the US Bureau of Reclamation, the US Department of the Interior, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Smithsonian Institution pulled archeological and paleontological remains from several sites prior to …