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Resolution Of The Governing Body Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Of The Fort Berthold Reservation Recommending Frank Gordon As Superintendent, June 29, 1955, Three Affiliated Tribes Business Council

William Langer Papers

This resolution passed by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council on June 29, 1955 acknowledges the resignation of Ralph M. Shane from the superintendent position of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency and recommends Frank Gordon for the position. The resolution is signed by Samuel B. Matthews, Secretary of the Tribal Business Council; Martin Cross, Tribal Chairperson; and Ralph M. Shane, Superintendent. The resolution has a stamp from the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs marking receipt on July 25, 1955.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Thanking Cross for Sending the Resolution Endorsing Frank Gordon for …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Acknowledging February 16 Telegram, February 21, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 21, 1955, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks him for his telegram of February 16th regarding the delegation in Washington D.C. consisting of Carl Whitman, Jr. an Ben J. Young Bird.

There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Informing that the Delegation Headed to Washington, D.C. Do Not Represent the Tribal Council, February 16, 1955

Letter From Irene Martin Edwards On Behalf Of Senator Langer To Martin Cross Thanking Him For Sending The Resolution Adopted By The Tribal Business Council, September 1, 1954, Irene Martin Edwards

William Langer Papers

This letter dated September 1, 1954, from Irene Martin Edwards on behalf of United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for sending the resolutions recently passed by the Tribal Business Council.

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

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Three Affiliated Tribes Resolutions sent from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Pertaining to Redistricting and Per-Capita Payments, August 18, 1954

Three Affiliated Tribes Resolutions Sent From Martin Cross To Senator Langer Pertaining To Redistricting And Per-Capita Payments, August 18, 1954, Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council, Martin Cross

William Langer Papers

These resolutions, adopted by the Three Affiliated Tribes Business Council on August 18, 1954, were sent by Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross to United States (US) Senator William Langer. The first resolution proposes redistricting the Fort Berthold Reservation for better tribal council representation. The second resolution pertains to the distribution of funds held in trust for the Three Affiliated Tribes from the construction of the Garrison Dam. The council has resolved to support the distribution of funds as per-capita payments. The letter enclosing these resolutions from Cross to Langer is dated August 27, 1954. In the letter, Cross …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Thanking Cross For The Sending A Copy Of The Resolution Adopted By The Three Affiliated Tribes Regarding The Us Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, February 3, 1953, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 3, 1953, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his letter enclosing a copy of the resolution adopted by the Three Affiliated Tribes endorsing Ed Milligan for US Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Langer informs Cross that he doesn't have "much say" in appointments of that type.

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

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Resolution Adopted by the Three Affiliated Tribes Pertaining to Endorsement of Candidate for Commissioner of Indian Affairs, December 27, 1953; Preceded by Cover Letter from Martin Cross, January …

Resolution Adopted By The Three Affiliated Tribes Pertaining To Endorsement Of Candidate For Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, December 27, 1952; Preceded By Cover Letter From Martin Cross, January 16, 1953, Three Affiliated Tribes Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, Martin Cross

William Langer Papers

This resolution passed on December 27, 1952, by the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, resolves to endorse Edward A. Milligan of Bottineau North Dakota to be appointed as United States (US) Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The resolution cites Milligan's qualifications for the position. The resolution passed with a vote of 50 for and 0 against. The resolution is signed by Ernest Wilkinson Jr. (Secretary) and David Painte (Chairman). A handwritten note on the resolution reads, "copy."

The resolution is preceded by a letter dated January 16, 1953 from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross to US …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding A Resolution Adopted By The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council And Us Senate Bill 2424, July 14, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 14, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, acknowledges Cross's message of congratulations to Langer. Langer also thanks Cross for sending a copy of the resolution adopted by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council which Cross has requested to be part of the record for US Senate Bill 2424 (S. 2424). Langer thanks him for the information.

The letter contains some handwritten annotations.

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding A Resolution Adopted By The Fort Berthold Inter-Agency Committee Concerning The Indian Service Medical Program, February 3, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 3, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, acknowledges a letter sent from Cross on January 29th which enclosed a copy of a resolution adopted by the Fort Berthold Inter-Agency committee. The resolution concerns the Indian Service Medical Program and was passed at the committee's December 7, 1951 meeting. Langer thanks Cross for sending the resolution and lets him know that he will be entering it into the US Congressional Record. Joseph Blonigan, Chairperson of the Fort Berthold Inter-Agency Committee is cc'd on the letter.

The letter …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding A Report From The Bureau Of Indian Affairs Regarding A Resolution Passed By The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council, June 8, 1951, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 8, 1951 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairman Martin Cross encloses a report from the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding a resolution passed by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council on April 13, 1951. The resolution outlines a plan for allocating the funds set aside for the tribe as payment for lands taken for the construction of the Garrison Dam. Langer writes that he is pleased that the US Bureau of Indian Affairs approved the plan outlined in the resolution.

The resolution is not included with this document, …

Letter From Dillon Myer To Senator Langer Acknowledging Receipt Of May 16 Letter Enclosing Three Affiliated Tribes Resolution With Copy Of Letter From Martin Cross, May 24, 1951, Dillon Myer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 24, 1951 from Dillon Myer, Commissioner of the United States (US) Bureau of Indian Affairs, to US Senator William Langer thanks Langer for sending a copy of a resolution passed by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council outlining a plan for sending the funds provided to the Tribes for land taken for the construction of the Garrison Dam.

Myer's letter encloses a letter from Oscar L. Chapman, Secretary of the US Department of the Interior, to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairman Martin Cross in which Chapman approves the proposed use of funds per the tribal …

Letter From Irene Martin Edwards On Behalf Of Senator Langer To Martin Cross Acknowledging Receipt Of Resolution Adopted By The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, May 16, 1951, Irene Martin Edwards

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 16, 1951, from Irene Martin Edwards on behalf of United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for sending a resolution passed by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council. The letter indicates that Langer brought the matter to the US Commissioner of the Indian Bureau and that Langer will update Cross once he hears back from the Commissioner. Based on other correspondences, the Commissioner mentioned here is likely Dillon Myer.

There are some handwritten annotations on this letter.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Dillon Myer …

Letter From Martin Cross To Senator Langer Enclosing Resolution Adopted By Three Affiliated Tribes Regarding Allocation Of Funds From The Taking Of Their Land, April 25, 1951, Martin Cross, Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated April 25, 1951, from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross to United States (US) Senator William Langer encloses a resolution adopted by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council on April 13, 1951. The resolution concerns the administration of funds allotted to the Three Affiliated Tribes for the taking of their land due to construction of the Garrison Dam. Cross is concerned that once the tribes receive the money the US Government will stop providing certain kinds of assistance to them and he expresses a wish to obtain this information before moving forward. A copy of …

Three Affiliated Tribes Resolution Regarding Allocation Of Funds To The Credit Of The Tribe For The Taking Of Their Land, Adopted April 13, 1951, Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council

William Langer Papers

This resolution adopted by the Three Affiliated Tribes on April 13, 1951 and sent to the United States (US) Bureau of Indian Affairs and to US Senator William Langer offers a plan for how the tribes wish to spend the settlement money allocated by US Public Law 437 for the taking of tribal lands due to the construction of the Garrison Dam. The resolution is signed by George Gillette, Secretary of the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council. The resolution has a stamp at the top that reads, "please return to Senator Langer" and another that reads, "Bureau of Indian Affairs, …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Thanking Cross For Sending A Copy Of The Resolution Recently Passed By The Tribal Business Council, February 6, 1951, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 6, 1951, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for sending a copy of the resolution recently passed by the Tribal Business Council which passed on November 9, 1950.

The letter has a handwritten note that reads, "Cross, Martin" and a stamp that reads, "reelection."

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding US Public Law 81-437, January 16, 1951

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 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

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 …

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 House Joint Resolution 33, August 3, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 3, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his letter concerning US House Joint Resolution 33 (H.J. 33). Langer says that he is bringing Cross's questions to US Senator Kerr (likely Sen. Robert Kerr from Oklahoma), and he will write back to Cross once he has additional information.

H.J. 33 became Public Law 81-437 or "An Act to Vest Title to Certain Lands of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota, in the United States, and to provide Compensation Therefor" better …

Telegram From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding House Joint Resolution 33, July 26, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated July 26, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, informs Cross that the report from the hearing on US House Joint Resolution 33 (H.J. 33) is not yet available. According to other correspondences, Cross likely attended a hearing on US H.J. 33 which took place on April 29, 1949.

This telegram contains some handwritten annotations.

H.J. 33 became Public Law 81-437 or "An Act to Vest Title to Certain Lands of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota, in the United States, and to provide …

Letter From Senator Langer To Ira Waters Regarding The Delegates Appointed By The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, May 5, 1949., William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 5, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Ira Waters, thanks Waters for his recent letter regarding the delegates appointed by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council to go to Washington, D.C. According to Waters, these delegates were selected without the full consent of the reservation. Langer says that he is glad that Waters and others had selected Cross to come to Washington D.C. to represent their views on what Langer refers to as the "land situation." Based on other correspondences, the "land situation" is likely a reference to the …

Telegram From Senator Langer To Ira Waters Indicating That Langer Has Not Seen Martin Cross Yet, April 23, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated April 23, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Ira Waters, replies to a telegram sent by Waters asking if Martin Cross had arrived in Washington, D.C. yet. Langer responds that he has not yet seen Cross.

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

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Telegram from Ira Waters to Senator Langer Asking if Martin Cross has Arrived as He is Their Delegate, April 22, 1949

Letter From Senator Langer To Earl Bateman Acknowledging Bateman's April 16 Letter, April 19, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 19, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Earl Bateman, thanks Bateman for his confidential correspondence which informed Langer about a conflict within the Three Affiliated Tribes. Langer indicates that he's willing to help Bateman in any way he can.

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

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Letter From Earl Bateman to Senator Langer Claiming that Martin Cross has Undermined the Tribal Council, April 16, 1949

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Report That Cross Sent From The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, January 27, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 27, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for the letter he sent enclosing a copy of the report written by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council delegation who recently visited Washington D.C. Langer apologizes for his delayed response and tells Cross that he may call on him any time Cross is in Washington.

Handwritten notes on the letter say, "Cross, Martin" and "See Indians."

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Enclosing a Report from the Tribal Council on their Trip to Washington and …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Recent Decisions Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, December 13, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated December 13, 1948, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his recent letter and for the news on the recent decisions of the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council.

Handwritten notes on the letter include, "See-Indians" and "Cross, Martin T."

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Tribal Council in Washington Working on Garrison Dam Contract, December 8, 1948

Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Enclosing a Report from the Tribal Council on their Report to Washington and House Joint Resolution 33, January 13, 1949

Letter From C.E. Van Horne On Behalf Of Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding The Source Of Tribal Council Expense Funds, October 9, 1947, C.E. Van Horne

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 9, 1947, from C.E. Van Horne on behalf of United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, answers Cross's inquiry from his September 11, 1947 letter regarding the source of funds appropriated for the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council expenses. Van Horne informs Cross that the $38,000 appropriated to the Three Affiliated Tribal Council for expenses came from the $400,000 held in the US Treasury for the Three Affiliated Tribes.

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Letter from Ralph Case to Senator Langer Regarding Appropriations for Tribal Council Expenses, October 7, 1947

Letter from Senator …

Letter From Senator Langer's Office To Ralph Case Thanking Case For The Information Regarding The Source Of Tribal Council Expense Funds, October 9, 1947, Office Of United States Senator William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 9, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer's Office to attorney Ralph H. Case, acknowledges Case's letter from October 7th and thanks him for the additional information that he provided.

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Letter from C.E. Van Horne on Behalf of Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding the Source of Tribal Council Expense Funds, October 9, 1947

Letter From Ralph Case To Senator Langer Regarding Appropriations For Tribal Council Expenses, October 7, 1947, Ralph H. Case

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 7, 1947, from attorney Ralph H. Case to United States (US) Senator William Langer, answers Langer's inquiry on behalf of Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross as to the source of the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council funds. Case informs Langer that the the funds did come out of the $400,000 held in the US Treasury for the Three Affiliated Tribes. Case further writes that US Senate Bill 1133 (S. 1133) was introduced at the request of Cross to authorize per capita distribution of the $400,000 which would have left the Tribal Council without any operating …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Appropriations For Tribal Council Expenses, October 1, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 1, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, acknowledges Cross's September 11th letter and indicates that Langer has written to pertinent officials in order to answer his inquiry regarding the source of funding for the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council expenses.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Asking for the Source of Tribal Council Expense Funds, September 11, 1947

Letter from Senator Langer to Ralph Case Regarding Inquiry Made by Martin Cross in September 11, 1947 Letter, October 1, 1947

Letter From Senator Langer To Ralph Case Regarding Inquiry Made By Martin Cross In September 11 Letter, October 1, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 1, 1947, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to attorney Ralph H. Case, follows up on the inquiry that Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross made in his September 11, 1947 letter. Cross inquired as to the source of funds for the Tribal Council expenses, specifically if the funds came out of the $400,000 held in the US Treasury for the Three Affiliated Tribes. Langer's letter to Case requests this information.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding Appropriations for Tribal Council Expenses, October 1, 1947

Letter from Ralph Case to Senator …