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Letter From Senator Langer To Marin Cross Regarding A Report From The Office Of Indian Affairs, June 6, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 6, 1946, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, encloses a report received from the US Office of Indian Affairs in response to a matter pertaining to Cross. The report concerns an affidavit from Cross regarding a nurse at the Agency Hospital at Elbowoods, North Dakota. In the report, Field Representative D'Arcy McNickle indicates that he referred the matter to Dr. Snavely and that he will write back when he has additional information.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Updating on Various Business, May 22, …

Letter From John Hamilton To Senator Langer Regarding Navajo Tribe, Letters From Martin Cross, And Us House Resolution 4386, May 29, 1946, John E. Hamilton

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 29, 1946, from John E. Hamilton, President of the National American Indian Defense Association Inc., to United States (US) Senator William Langer, references the May 14, 1946 hearing before the US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs regarding the Navajo Nation. Hamilton indicates that he did not get an opportunity to speak at the hearing and was disappointed in how he was treated. Hamilton also indicates that Martin Cross of the Three Affiliated Tribes recently wrote and that Cross is pulling for Langer in the upcoming election. Hamilton mentions a "big fight" with Langer over the "so-called …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Updating On Various Business, May 22, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 22, 1946, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, covers various topics. Langer says that he mailed some pictures to Cross in a separate letter. Langer apologizes about Mr. Beauchamp and Mr. Levings (likely referring to Peter Beauchamp and Martin Levings who both served on the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council). Langer says he is glad that Cross saw Jim Thornburg. Langer says that he is writing to Mr. D'Arcy McNickle of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs about an affidavit.

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Letter From Senator Langer To D'Arcy Mcnickle On Behalf Of Martin Cross Regarding Agency Hospital Affidavit, May 22, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 22, 1946 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Office of Indian Affairs Field Representative D'Arcy McNickle inquires on behalf of Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairman Martin Cross about an affidavit regarding a nurse at the Agency Hospital. Langer requests McNickle's input on the situation.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Updating on Various Business, May 22, 1946

Letter From Senator Langer To Jim Thornburg Thanking Him For Putting In A Good Word For Him, May 22, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 22, 1946 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Jim Thornburg thanks Thornburg for putting in a good word for Langer to Martin Cross, Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairman.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Updating on Various Business, May 22, 1946

Letter From Ralph Hoyt Case To Senator Langer Regarding The Tribal Business Council, May 10, 1946, Ralph Hoyt Case

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 10, 1946, from Ralph Hoyt Case to United States Senator William Langer, Hoyt writes in response to a previous letter sent by Langer regarding a Tribal Business Council meeting. Hoyt also states that he will be in Warsaw on May 30, 1946 and that his train reservation will leave from Mandan the morning of the May 30th.

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Letter from Ralph Hoyt Case to Senator Langer Regarding the Tribal Business Council, April 30, 1946

Letter From Senator Langer To Ralph Hoyt Case Regarding Possibly Speaking To Tribal Members, May 2, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 2, 1946, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Ralph Hoyt Case, Attorney for the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold, North Dakota (ND), acknowledges receipt of Case's letter "of the 30th" and says he will be ND on May 30th, and would be "glad to meet" with tribal members on the 31st.

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Letter from Ralph Hoyt Case to Senator Langer Regarding the Tribal Business Council, April 30, 1946

Letter from Ralph Hoyt Case to Senator Langer Regarding the Tribal Business Council, May 10, 1946

Letter From Ralph Hoyt Case To Senator Langer Regarding The Tribal Business Council, April 30, 1946, Ralph Hoyt Case

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 30, 1946, from Ralph Hoyt Case to United States Senator William Langer, is in regards to a meeting of the Fort Berthold Tribal Business Council to discuss the Garrison Dam. In the letter, Case writes that the council will meet at Elbowoods with any members of the Three Affiliated Tribes who wish to attend. He also states that he will arrive at Elbowoods on May 23, 1946.

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Letter from Ralph Hoyt Case to Senator Langer Regarding the Tribal Business Council, May 10, 1946

Letter From John Hamilton To Senator Langer Regarding Possible Appearance Before Us Senate Committee, April 17, 1946, John E. Hamilton

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 17, 1946, from John E. Hamilton, President of the National American Indian Defense Association, Inc., to United States (US) Senator William Langer, thanks Langer for his letter from April 5, 1946 and expresses his eagerness to appear before the Committee on Indian Affairs of the US Senate "when that bill goes to that Body."

Hamilton also asks whether Langer received the letter he wrote in reference to Floyd Montclair and adds that "he might be of assistance to us in your upcoming campaign."

Hamilton closes by saying he is glad to know that Langer will run …

Letter From John Hamilton To Senator Langer Regarding The Conditions Of The Navajo Tribe And Letters From Floyd Montclair And Gaining Support For Upcoming Election, April 10, 1946, John E. Hamilton

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 10, 1946, from John E. Hamilton, President of the National American Indian Defense Association Inc., to United States (US) Senator William Langer, discusses a few ongoing matters of business between Hamilton and Langer. Hamilton indicates that he's still waiting on Langer regarding Hamilton's desire to appear before the US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs regarding the conditions of the Navajo Tribe. Hamilton encloses two letters from Floyd Montclair of Elbowoods, North Dakota and says that Montclair may be a useful person for Langer's re-election. The referenced letters are enclosed with this document.

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Telegram From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Indicating Meeting With Senator O'Mahoney, February 18, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated February 18, 1946, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, states that Langer will be in North Dakoka on February 24th meeting with US Senator [Joseph] O'Mahoney in order to give Cross the opportunity to protest. Langer is likely referencing Cross's desire to speak about the Garrison Dam.

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Acknowledging Recent Note From Cross, February 14, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 14, 1946, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his recent letter and indicates that Langer is glad that the tribes appreciate the help Langer has offered in "their matter."

A handwritten note on the letter says, "See Garrison Dam" which is likely the matter Langer references in this letter.

Letter From C. H. Beitzel To Joseph C. O'Mahoney Regarding Resolution From Three Affilliated Tribes Thanking Him For Amendment, February 5, 1946, C. H. Beitzel

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 5, 1946, from Fort Berthold Agency Superintendent C. H. Beitzel to United States Senator from Wyoming Joseph C. O'Mahoney, Beitzel informs O'Mahoney that the Tribal Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold, North Dakota has passed a resolution thanking him for his amendment to the First Deficiency Appropriation Bill of 1946, which stipulated that no funds appropriated for the construction of Garrison Dam may be used until the members of the Three Affiliated Tribes had been satisfactorily compensated for the loss of their land.

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Resolution by Tribal Council of Three Affiliated Tribes …

Letter From John Hamilton To Senator Langer Regarding Martin Cross And The Three Affiliated Tribes' Support For Langer In Next Election, February 2, 1946, John E. Hamilton

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 2, 1946, from John E. Hamilton, President of the National American Indian Defense Association, Inc. to United States Senator William Langer, assures Langer that Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross is a big supporter of Langer and that Cross will likely be able to garner votes from the Three Affiliated Tribes for Langer in the upcoming election.

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Letter from Senator Langer to John Hamilton Acknowledging Letter of January 26, January 30, 1946

Letter From John Hamilton To Senator Langer Regarding Contract Between The Three Affiliated Tribes And Attorney Ralph Case, January 26, 1946, John E. Hamilton

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 26, 1946, from John E. Hamilton, President of the National Indian Defense Association, Inc., to United States (US) Senator William Langer, inquires on behalf of Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross as to why the US Indian Bureau has not yet approved the contract between the Three Affiliated Tribes, and attorney Ralph H. Case. Hamilton also informs Langer that he will be taking some time away from his position for health reasons.

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Letter from Senator Langer to John Hamilton Acknowledging Letter of January 26, January 30, 1946

Resolution By Tribal Council Of Three Affiliated Tribes Of Fort Berthold, North Dakota Regarding O' Mahoney Amendment, January 10, 1946, Three Affiliated Tribes Business Council

William Langer Papers

This resolution dated January 6, 1946, passed by the Tribal Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold, North Dakota and signed by Three Affiliated Tribes Chairman Martin Cross, expresses the council's 100% opposition to the construction of the Garrison Dam.

The resolution also expresses the council's appreciation to United States Senator from Wyoming Joseph C. O'Mahoney for his amendment to the First Deficiency Appropriation Bill of 1946 which stipulates that none of the funds appropriated for the Garrison Dam project may be used until the members of the Three Affiliated Tribes are satisfactorily compensated for their lands lost …

Letter From Women's Society Of Christian Service To Senator Langer Regarding The Relocation Of Fort Berthold Indians, Undated, Women's Society Of Christian Service Of The Methodist Church Of Center, North Dakota

William Langer Papers

This handwritten letter that is undated, from the Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church of Center, North Dakota to United States Senator William Langer, registers "a vigorous protest against the proposed relocation of Fort Berthold Indians in a portion of Oliver County on the grounds that it would be an injustice to the tribes affected as well as to homeowners in Oliver County who thereby be forced to vacate their farm and ranch homes that have been established thru [sic] long years of toil and sacrifice."

Public Relations Press Release From Us Army Corps Of Engineers Regarding Lieu Lands In Oliver And Mercer Counties, 1946, United States Army Corps Of Engineers

William Langer Papers

This public relations press release dated 1946, from the United States (US) Army Corps of Engineers, regarding lieu lands related to the Garrison Dam states that the US War Department and the US Department of Interior have arrived at a proposal. This proposal would give the affected 300 families of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation lieu lands from Oliver and Mercer counties to replace lands that will be flooded by the Garrison Dam. The release states that these lands were selected following a survey of nearly 600,000 acres and that these lands are comparable in quality …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding The Garrison Dam, December 19, 1945, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated December 19, 1945, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, informs Cross that Langer is doing all he can to help on the Garrison Dam issue and that he will keep Cross informed of any developments. Langer assures Cross that they will not build the dam before compensating the tribes for the taken land.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding the Garrison Dam, December 7, 1945

Telegram From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Indicating That Legislation Authorizing The Garrison Dam Passed, December 17, 1945, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated December 17, 1945, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, informs Cross that the legislation authorizing the construction of the Garrison Dam has passed with the provision that the tribes must be adequately compensated and/or provided with satisfactory lieu lands prior to construction.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding the Garrison Dam, December 7, 1945

Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding the Garrison Dam, December 19, 1945

Letter From Senator Langer To E. E. Koenig Regarding Name Of Town Created For Construction Of Garrison Dam, November 17, 1945, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated November 17, 1945, from United States Senator William Langer to E. E. Koenig of Underwood, North Dakota, Langer replies to Koenig's letter of November 7th. In his reply, Langer explains that he is enclosing the report he received from the War Department in reply to Langer's inquiry into the naming of the construction village to be built at the construction site of the Garrison Dam.

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Letter from E. E. Koenig to Senator Langer Regarding Name of Town Created for Construction of Garrison Dam, November 7, 1945

Letter from Lt. Col. Delbert Freeman To Senator Langer …

Letter From Lt. Col. Delbert Freeman To Senator Langer Regarding Name Of Town Created For Construction Of Garrison Dam, November 14, 1945, Delbert Freeman

William Langer Papers

This letter dated November 14, 1945, from Lieutenant Colonel Delbert Freeman of the United States (US) War Department to US Senator William Langer, Freeman acknowledges receipt of Langer's November 9, 1945 letter, and a letter enclosed with it from E. E. Koenig of Underwood, North Dakota, regarding the name of the name of the construction village to be created at the construction site of the Garrison Dam. Freeman explains that the name for the village is under consideration, and the Koenig's suggestion of "Ashville" will be given full consideration.

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Letter from E. E. Koenig to Langer Regarding Name …

Letter From E. E. Koenig To Senator Langer Regarding Name Of Town Created For Construction Of Garrison Dam, November 7, 1945, E. E. Koenig

William Langer Papers

This letter dated November 7, 1945, from E. E. Koenig of Underwood, North Dakota to United States Senator William Langer, Koenig recommends that the "government town" to be built at the Construction site of the Garrison Dam be named "Ashwood," after the man who owns the land on which the town is to be build, whose name is Ash.

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Letter from Langer to E. E. Koenig Regarding Name of Town Created for Construction of Garrison Dam, November 17, 1945

Letter from Lt. Col. Delbert Freeman Regarding Letter from Langer to E. E. Koenig Regarding Name of Town Created …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding A Speech, October 22, 1945, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 22, 1945 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross informs Cross that Langer gave a speech inspired by Cross's visit. The letter indicates that the speech is enclosed, but this copy of the letter did not include the enclosed speech. There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Following-Up from a Trip to Washington, D. C., October 13, 1945

Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Trip to Washington and Desire for a Meeting with John Hamilton, October …

Letter From Senator Langer To Christan Beitzel Regarding Possible Funding Needs, June 7, 1945, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 7, 1945, from United States Senator William Langer to Forth Berthold Agency Superintendent Christian Beitzel refers to Langer's having succeeded in securing funding for the Turtle Mountain and Standing Rock reservations in the Interior Appropriation Bill, and asks Beitzel whether he wants “something done around your reservation," for which he would pursue an appropriation.

The letter bears the handwritten notation, “Indian money.”

Resolution From Watford City Association Of Commerce Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level, Undated, Leland M. Stenehjem, Erven W. Day

William Langer Papers

This resolution that is undated, from the Board of Directors of the Watford City (North Dakota) Association of Commerce, argues that a pool level of 1850 feet behind the Garrison Dam will "imperil or destroy" the Lewis and Clark and Buford-Trenton irrigation projects, thus resulting in permanent loss of productions from effected agricultural units, as well as the displacement of many farm families, whereas a pool height of 1830 feet will result in less destruction without interfering with the primary purpose of power generation and water storage.

For these reasons, the Board of Directors, "respectfully urges the joint session of …

Statement From Senator Langer Regarding Restoration Of Funds For The Missouri River Basin, Undated, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This statement that is undated, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to an unspecified committee, argues for the restoration of funds to the US Bureau of Reclamation for the Missouri River Basin in the US Interior Department Appropriation Bill. From the $23,783,600 originally recommended by the US Bureau of the Budget, the US House Committee on Appropriations has recommended a reduction of $13,470,915 leaving only $10,312,685 to fund the Bureau of Reclamation work in the Missouri River basin.

Langer argues that the reductions will endanger the goals of irrigation and low-cost power and needlessly delay projects that are only …

Letter From Senator Langer To Fox Et Al. Regarding Floyd Montclair’S Role As Representative Of Fort Berthold Americans, Incorporated, May 11, 1944, William Langer

William Langer Papers

These eight letters, identical except for addressee, dated May 11, 1944 (except for one dated May 10) from United States Senator William Langer to Martin Fox, Sam Badgun, Walter Young Bear, Robert Lincoln, Phillip Snow, Richard Burr, Phillip Atkins, and Oscar Burr, all members the the organization Fort Berthold Americans, Incorporated, acknowledges Langer's receipt of their letter informing Langer that Floyd Montclair is their representative. Langer writes that Montclair “is down here appearing in behalf of the Fort Berthold American, Inc.” Langer assures the recipients that he is doing his best to help Montclair.

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Letter from Fort Berthold …

Letter From Senator Langer To Earl Bateman Regarding M.E. Pool’S Report, May 6, 1944, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 6, 1944, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Fort Berthold Tribal Business Council member Earl Bateman references an enclosed report from M.E. Pool, secretary for the US Senate Committee on Appropriations. The letter and report are in answer to a request made by Bateman on April 21, 1944. Langer notes that if additional information is received, he will send it to Bateman.

The report referenced as enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Earl Bateman Regarding Requests, April 29, 1944

Letter From M.E. Pool To Senator Langer Regarding Bateman Requests, May 5, 1944, M.E. Pool

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 5, 1944, from M.E. Pool, secretary for the United States (US) Senate Committee on Appropriations, to US Senator William Langer acknowledges Langer’s letter of April 29 asking Pool to find information requested by Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council member Earl Bateman. Pool says the information requested by Bateman “will be furnished insofar as it may be available."

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Letter from Senator Langer to M.E. Pool Regarding Indian Matters, April 29, 1944