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Letter From Senator Langer To Glenn Emmons Enclosing A Letter From Martin Cross Regarding An Endorsement Of Frank Gordon For Superintendent Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, July 22, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 22, 1955, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Commissioner Glenn Emmons of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs, encloses a letter from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross which includes a resolution from the tribal council endorsing Frank Gordon as the new superintendent of the Fort Berthod Reservation. Langer asks Emmons for any information he may have about the selection of the new superintendent for the agency. Cross's letter and the resolution are not included with this document.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Resignation of Superintendent Shane, July …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Thanking Cross For Sending The Resolution Endorsing Frank Gordon For Superintendent Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, July 22, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 22, 1955, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his letter and enclosed Tribal Council resolution endorsing Frank Gordon to be Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency.

There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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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

Letter from Senator Langer to Glenn Emmons Enclosing a Letter from Martin Cross Regarding an Endorsement of Frank Gordon for Superintendent of the Fort Berthold …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Superintendent Shane, July 8, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 8, 1955, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his telegram regarding the resignation of Superintendent Shane. This is likely a reference to Ralph M. Shane who was superintendent of the Fort Berthold Agency from 1953 to 1955. Langer asks Cross to keep him advised of any further recommendations from the Tribal Council.

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

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Resignation of Superintendent Shane, July 7, 1955

Letter from Senator …

Letter From Martin Cross To Senator Langer Regarding Resignation Of Superintendent Shane, July 7, 1955, Martin Cross

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 7, 1955 from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross to United States Senator William Langer, encloses a copy of a resolution (presumably from the Three Affiliated Tribes Business Council) regarding the open Superintendent position. This is likely a reference to the resignation of Ralph M. Shane who was superintendent of the Fort Berthold Agency from 1953 to 1955. Cross says that he thinks Frank Gordon will make a good superintendent. Cross indicates that copies of the resolution have also been sent to the Area Director, W.O. Roberts. The resolution is not enclosed with this document. …

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 Dorothy Gwinn On Behalf Of Senator Langer To Martin Cross Acknowledging Receipt Of Cross's June 27 Telegram, June 29, 1955, Dorothy F. Gwinn

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 29, 1955, from Dorothy F. Gwinn on behalf of United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, acknowledges Cross's June 27th telegram. Gwinn says that it will be brought to the Senator's attention as soon as he returns.

There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Resignation of Superintendent Shane, June 27, 1955

Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Resignation of Superintendent Shane, July 7, 1955

Note Indicating That There Will Be A Meeting Of The Committee On Foreign Relations On March 21, 1955, Author Unknown

William Langer Papers

This reminder card from the United States (US) Senate Committee on Foreign Relations indicates that there will be a Committee meeting on Monday, March 21, 1955 at 11:00 a.m. to consider the nomination of Homer Ferguson to be the US Ambassador to the Philippines. The meeting will also consider routine nominations and US Senate Bill 147 (S. 147) which relates to International Agreements.

On the back of the card is a handwritten note that reads, "Fort Berthold Council" followed by a list of names, beginning with Martin Cross. There are some shorthand notes on the card with another note that …

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 Senator Langer To Martin Cross Enclosing Copies Of Senate Bills 852 And 853, February 3, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 3, 1955, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, encloses copies of US Senate Bill 852 (S. 852) and US Senate Bill 853 (S. 853) which related to "certain Indian matters in North Dakota." The copies of these bills were sent per the request of Miles Brandon of the National Conference of American Indians.

There are some handwritten notes on this letter.