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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 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 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 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 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 Senator Langer To Carl Whitman Thanking Him For His Correspondence, May 9, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 9, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Carl Whitman Jr., marks receipt of Whitman's letter from April 29, 1950. Langer mentions Whitman's letter was brought to his attention as soon as Langer returned from Salt Lake City and Denver to attend hearings conducted by the US Senate Judiciary Committee. Langer thanks Whitman for his correspondence and calls him thoughtful.

The letter is marked with the handwritten annotations, “Indians” and “CR - Cross, Martin.”

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

Letter From Irene Martin On Behalf Of Senator Langer To George Dixon Regarding Requested Information On Indians, May 1, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 1, 1950, from Irene Martin on behalf of United States Senator William Langer to George Dixon, marks the receipt of Dixon’s letter inquiring about information “on Indians.” Martin informs Dixon that Langer has asked the US Department of the Interior and the US Congressional Library for “any data they have available and this will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.” Dixon is employed by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of North Dakota.

The letter includes the handwritten annotation “Indians.”

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Memo from William Langer to Library of Congress Regarding …

Memo From William Langer To Library Of Congress Regarding George Dixon’S Request For Information On Indians, May 1, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This Legislative Reference Service memo dated May 1, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to the US Library of Congress, follows up on George Dixon’s May 1, 1950 request for information “on Indians.” Langer asks the US Library of Congress to search for materials “concerning policies and problems associated with Indians.”

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Letter from Irene Martin on Behalf of Senator Langer to George Dixon Regarding Requested Information on Indians, May 1, 1950

Letter From William Langer To John Follows-The-Road Regarding Application To Bureau Of Indian Affairs, April 24, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 24, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to John Follows-the-Road, marks the receipt of correspondence from Follows-the-Road where Langer reports Follow-the-Road’s application has not been received by US Bureau of Indian Affairs. Langer has contacted Acting Commissioner John Provinse of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs on Follow-the-Road’s behalf.

The letter includes the handwritten annotation “Indians.”

Letter From William Langer To General Pick Regarding Letter From Rita Abe, April 13, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 13, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Chief of Engineers Major General Lewis A. Pick of the US Department of Army, relays concerns that Langer received from Rita Abe of Elbowoods, North Dakota regarding the Garrison Dam. Langer notes to Lewis that Abe is concerned that not everyone from Elbowoods will be benefited from the settlement made for the construction of the Garrison Dam. Langer asks for Lewis’s advice on the matter.

The letter includes the handwritten annotation “Garrison Dam.”

Letter From Joseph Wicks To Senator Langer Regarding Standing Rock Reservation, April 3, 1950, Joseph Wicks

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 3, 1950, from Joseph Wicks to United States (US) Senator William Langer refers to an enclosed bill from Henry T---- [illegible] of Fort Yates, North Dakota, which, in reference to the members of the Standing Rock Reservation, Wicks writes, “I have seen this Before as the Indians have a lot of copies of this Bill [sic].” Wicks continues, “The Indians here will Be a Lot easier to Deal with than the Berthold Indians Were [sic]. These people want there money for the Land taken, and Not to Be turned over to the Indian office [sic]." Wicks …