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Letter From Senator Langer To H.W. Case Regarding Procedures For Moving Church Building Due To The Garrison Dam, July 31, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 31, 1948, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to H.W. Chase, marks the receipt of Case’s letter from July 25, 1948, where Case requested a pamphlet that outlines the procedures for “the Indian” to retain church buildings due to the Garrison Dam. Langer thanks Case and encloses the US War Department’s statement on the Garrison Dam. No enclosure is included.

The letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Garrison Dam.”

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Letter from H.W. Case to Senator Langer Regarding the Acquisition of Churches on Reservation Land for the Garrison Dam, July 25, 1948

Letter From H.W. Case To Senator Langer Regarding The Acquisition Of Churches On Reservation Land For The Garrison Dam, July 25, 1948, H.W. Case

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 25, 1948, from H.W. Case to United State Senator William Langer, points out “there are several Indian Churches on the Reservation.” Chase inquires if “the Indian” will be able to retain church buildings and requests a pamphlet that outlines the procedures.

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Letter from Senator Langer to H.W. Case Regarding Procedures for Moving Church Buildings Due to the Garrison Dam, July 31, 1948

Telegram From Senator Langer To Lillian Endom Regarding Settlement And Reclaimed Lands, May 24, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 24, 1948, from United States Senator William Langer to Lillian Endom, confirms that Langer received her telegram. Langer is attending to the matters expressed in Endom's telegram regarding payment and land. This telegram contains handwriting that says "Garrison Indians."

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Telegram from Lillian Endom to Senator Langer Regarding Settlement and Reclaimed Lands, May 23, 1948

Telegram From Lillian Endom To Senator Langer Regarding Settlement And Reclaimed Lands, May 23, 1948, Lillian Endom

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 23, 1948, from Lillian Endom to United States (US) Senator William Langer, urges that "North Dakota Indians" be given monetary settlement and free choice of reclaimed lands. Endom also argues that the US Soil Conservation Service improve reclaimed lands' soil. This letter contains shorthand notes at the bottom.

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Telegram from Senator Langer to Lillian Endom Regarding Settlement and Reclaimed Lands, May 24, 1948

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Thanking Cross For The Two Resolutions Passed By Tribal Council, May 7, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 7, 1948, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for sending the two resolutions passed by the Claims Legislative Council. One resolution proposes that no action be taken on the proposed contract between the US and the Fort Berthold Reservation, and the other relates to the the contract drafted by the US War Department. These resolutions are likely in connection with the construction of the Garrison Dam, but they were not enclosed in this document.

A handwritten note on the letter says, "See Indians."

Telegram From Senator Langer To Fred Lone Bear Stating Langer Will Help As Much As Possible, May 7, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 7, 1948, from United States Senator William Langer to Chairperson Fred Lone Bear, responds to Lone Bear's telegram and says that Langer will do everything possible for Three Affiliated Tribes delegates Martin Cross and Floyd Montclair while they are in Washington, D.C.

A handwritten note on the letter says, "Indians."

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Telegram from Fred Lone Bear to Senator Langer Requesting that Langer Help Delegates Martin Cross and Floyd Montclair, May 4, 1948

Letter From Senator Langer To R.J. Doebler Regarding Medical Care For Indians Of The Fort Berthold And Turtle Mountain Reservations, February 25, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 25, 1948, from United States Senator William Langer to R.J. Doebler marks Langer’s receipt of Doebler’s letter from February 19, 1948, regarding the medical care of members of the Fort Berthold and Turtle Mountain Reservations. Langer agrees with Doebler that “something must be done to insure proper care for Indians” and will call Doebler’s letter to the attention of United States Senator Arthur Watkins, Chairman of the Indian Affairs Committee.

Letter From R.J. Doebler To Senator Langer Regarding Medical Care For Indians Of The Fort Berthold And Turtle Mountain Reservations, February 19, 1948, R.J. Doebler

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 19, 1948, from R.J. Doebler to Senator William Langer explains that Indians who came to Minot during the war for employment are now out of work following the war. Doebler asks for clarification from Langer if these Indians have gained residence in Ward County or if they are eligible to return to their respective reservations. Most of the Indians, says Doebler, come from Fort Berthold and the Turtle Mountain Agency. A few Indians are getting sick, Doebler continues, and do not want to return home to receive treatment as they are not receiving adequate treatment at …