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Letter From Acting Director Of The Bureau Of Indian Affairs Lee To Senator Langer Regarding Relocations Problems Due To The Garrison Dam Project, July 11, 1952, Rex Lee

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 11, 1952, from Acting Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Rex Lee to United States Senator William Langer marks the receipt of Langer’s letter from June 27, 1952. The letter acknowledges “a communication from Bertha Driver and others of the Fort Berthold Reservation relating to relocation problems.” The letter states that Lee is requesting John Cooper to look into this matter to “take any action which might be justified by the circumstances.” The letter concludes by stating that Lee will advise Langer further once Cooper’s report is received. The letter is marked with the handwritten …

Letter From Senator Langer To Dillon Myer Regarding Relocation Problems Resulting From The Garrison Dam Project, June 27, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 27, 1952, from United States Senator William Langer to Commissioner of Bureau of Indian Affairs Dillon Myer (misspelled here as "Myers") is the cover page to an enclosure regarding the “relocation problem resulting from the Garrison Dam project.” No enclosure is included in the letter. The letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Garrison Dam.”

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Letter from Dorothy Gwinn on Behalf of Senator Langer to Marjorie Slocum et al. Regarding the Relocation Problem Due to the Garrison Dam Project, June 25, 1952

Letter From Senator Langer To A. N. Winge Regarding The Legality Of The Condemnation Process, May 7, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 7, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to A. N. Winge of Van Hook, North Dakota, marks the receipt of Winge’s letter from April 28, 1952. Langer writes that “it is extremely difficult to advise you concerning this matter from this end," explaining that “an action has been instituted in the [US] Federal Court for the condemnation of the land and under such circumstances there is nothing that anyone here can do to be of help.” Langer advises Winge to procure a private attorney to “look after your interest and he really is the …

Letter From Senator Langer To Justin Spotted Bear Regarding A Per Diem For Tribal Delegates Visiting Washington, May 3, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 3, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Chairperson Justin Spotted Bear, encloses a report from the US Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding a $20 per diem for tribal delegates while they are in Washington, D.C. The report from the US Bureau of Indian Affairs is not included with this document. Langer says that he was happy to obtain this information.

There are some handwritten annotations on the letter including "Cross, Martin" and "CR--Fox, Martin."

Letter From Senator Langer To W. E. Pike Regarding The Moving Of Graves In The Area To Be Covered By The Garrison Dam, April 30, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 30, 1952, is from United States Senator William Langer to Mr. W. E. Pike, who is interested in the job of moving the graves that will be covered by the Garrison Dam. Langer refers to an enclosed report from Dillon S. Myer, Commissioner of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs, in response to Pike’s inquiry about relocating the graves. Langer writes, “You may be assured it has been a pleasure to obtain this information to you.”

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

The letter includes the handwritten …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Apologizing For Not Being Able To Visit Earlier In The Month, April 25, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 25, 1952, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, offers an apology that Langer didn't get a chance to visit Cross and friends when they were in Washington D.C. earlier in the month. Langer offers his best wishes.

Handwritten notes on the letter read, "Cross, Martin" and "CR-Wells, Ralph."

Letter From Senator Langer To Dillon Myer Regarding The Moving Of Graves In The Area To Be Covered By The Garrison Dam, April 16, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 16, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Dillon S. Myer alerts Myer to the services of Mr. W. E. Pike, who is interested in the job of moving the graves in the area that will be covered by the Garrison Dam.

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Letter from Senator Langer to W. E. Pike Regarding the Moving of Graves in the Area to be Covered by the Garrison Dam, April 30, 1952

Letter From Senator Langer To A. N. Winge Regarding Condemnation Proceedings, March 3, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 3, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to A. N. Winge of Van Hook, North Dakota, informs Winge that Langer has contacted the Chief of Engineers to find out “what can be done to help you.” Langer writes that a representative from the Corps of Engineers will come to see Winge and that that she can “find out” from the representative “what sort of settlement they are prepared to make.” Langer assures Winge that he will contact “other members of our delegation down here” and asks if anything further can be done.

The letter …

Letter From Senator Langer To Senator Young, Representative Burdick, And Representative Aandahl Regarding The A. N. Winge’S Treatment During The Condemnation Proceedings, March 3, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

These three letters dated March 3, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Senator Milton Young, US Representative Usher Burdick, and US Representative Fred Aandahl are identical except for the addressees. The letters refer to a letter, dated March 3, 1952, Langer has received from Van Hook, North Dakota resident A. N. Winge. Langer explains that Winge “feels that the Army Engineers have not treated her fairly and she suggests we call a halt to the finishing of the dam until a settlement is made.” Langer writes that he has contacted the Chief of Engineers, who has …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Forwarding The Congressional Record For February 7 Which Contains The Resolution Adopted By The Fort Berthold Inter-Agency Committee, February 8, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 8, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, encloses a copy of the February 7th US Congressional Record. The record contains a copy of the resolution adopted by the Fort Berthold Inter-Agency Committee regarding medical care for tribal members following the closing of the Indian Service hospital in Elbowoods, North Dakota. Langer says that he is pleased to have submitted the resolution to the US Congressional Record. A copy of the record is not included with this document.

The letter contains some handwritten annotations.

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Congressional …

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 Guy Fox Regarding The Settlement Received By Indians For The Garrison Dam Project, January 2, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 2, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Guy Fox of Van Hook, North Dakota acknowledges the receipt of Fox’s letter concerning the “settlement received by the Indians because of the Garrison Dam project.” Langer informs Fox he will check into the matter.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Dillon Myer Forwarding Guy Fox’s Letter Concerning Settlement Funds Received by Indians for the Garrison Dam Project, January 2, 1952

Letter From Senator Langer To Dillon Myer Forwarding Guy Fox’S Letter Concerning Settlement Funds Received By Indians For The Garrison Dam Project, January 2, 1952, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 2, 1952, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Commissioner of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs Dillion S. Myer makes reference to an enclosed letter, dated January 2, 1952, from Guy Fox of Van Hook, North Dakota. Langer asks Myer to advise “just what the situation is regarding this.”

The letter refered to as being enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

This letter includes the handwritten annotation “Garrison Dam.”

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Letter from Senator Langer to Guy Fox Regarding the Settlement Received by Indians for the Garrison Dam Project, January …

Letter From Senator Langer To Lillie Wolf Regarding The Inundation Of Her Lands By The Garrison Dam, October 20, 1951, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated October 20, 1951 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Lillie Wolf of Elbowoods, North Dakota, Langer makes reference to a reply he has received from the US Department of the Interior in response to an inquiry he has made on Wolf's behalf regarding the inundation of her property by the Garrison Dam.

Langer refers to the reply he received being enclosed with his letter to Wolf, but there was no enclosure attached to this letter when it was found in the Langer Papers.

Note: while Langer spells Wolf's first name "Lily," Wolf's own signature …

Letter From Senator Langer To Ralph Shane Regarding The Naming Of The Garrison Dam Reservoir, October 9, 1951, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 9, 1951, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Ralph Shane of Elbowoods, North Dakota thanks Shane for his letter suggesting that the reservoir formed by the Garrison Dam be called Lake Sakakawea, a name Langer calls "good and fitting." However, he informs Shane, the decision has already been made to call the reservoir "Lake Thompson."

The letter includes the handwritten annotation “Garrison Dam.”

Letter From Senator Langer To Edwin And Beatrice Zimmerman Regarding The Naming Of The Garrison Dam Reservoir, October 2, 1951, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October, 1951, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Edwin and Beatrice Zimmerman marks the receipt of their letter from August 11, 1951. Langer thanks the Zimmermans and informs them that the name of Lake Thompson “has already been decided.” The letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Garrison Dam.”

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Letter from Edwin and Beatrice Zimmerman to Senator Langer Regarding the Naming of the Garrison Dam Reservoir, August 11, 1951

Letter From Senator Langer To Mrs. H.T. Burns Regarding The Naming Of The Garrison Dam Reservoir, October 1, 1951, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 1, 1951, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Mrs. H.T. Burns of Garrison, North Dakota, acknowledges receipt of Burns’s letter suggesting the Garrison Dam reservoir be named after one of the tribes of North Dakota, and thanks her for sharing her views, before informing her that the decision has already been made to name the reservoir Lake Thompson.

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

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 C.H. Chorpening To Senator Langer Regarding Reinterment Of Ancestors On Fort Berthold Land Due To The Construction Of The Garrison Dam, June 7, 1951, C. H. Chorpening

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 7, 1951 from Brigadier General C. H. Chorpening, Assistant Chief of Engineers for Civil Works, US Army Corps of Engineers, to United States (US) Senator William Langer acknowledges Langer's May 31 letter to General Lewis A. Pick regarding the re-interment of ancestors on the Fort Berthold Reservation due to inundation by the construction of the Garrison Dam. Chorpening says that he will look into it and write back to Langer. A handwritten note at the top of the letter reads, "Fort Berthold."

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Letter from Senator Langer to General Lewis Pick Regarding Reinterment of Ancestors …

Letter From Senator Langer To General Lewis Pick Regarding Reinterment Of Ancestors On Fort Berthold Land Due To The Construction Of The Garrison Dam, May 31, 1951, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 31, 1951 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Major General Lewis A. Pick regarding the reinterment of 1,942 ancestors from the Fort Berthold Reservation prior to the area's inundation due to the construction of the Garrison Dam. Langer has found a funeral home willing to take the contract and asks Pick to contact him so they can coordinate the effort. There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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Letter from C.H. Chorpening to Senator Langer Regarding Reinterment of Ancestors on Fort Berthold Land due to the Construction of the Garrison Dam, June …

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 Senator Langer To John Hart Thanking Him For Information Regarding The Fort Berthold Health Program, May 3, 1951, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 3, 1951 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Executive Director of the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission John B. Hart thanks Hart for his April 23 letter in which he enclosed information regarding the Fort Berthold health program. Langer writes that the program sounds satisfactory. There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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Letter from John Hart to Senator Langer Enclosing an April 7 News Bulletin Regarding the Fort Berthold Health Program, April 23, 1951

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 …

Letter From John Hart To Senator Langer Enclosing An April 7 News Bulletin Regarding The Fort Berthold Health Program, April 23, 1951, John Hart, Fort Berthold Agency

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 23, 1951 from North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission Executive Director John B. Hart to United States (US) Senator William Langer encloses a Fort Berthold Agency News Bulletin regarding the new Health Program proposals. This new health plan is designed to ensure that members of the Three Affiliated Tribes continue to receive adequate healthcare following the closing of the hospital in Elbowoods due to inundation by the Garrison Dam project. The Bulletin is dated April 7, 1951. The Bulletin was written and signed by Fort Berthold Agency Superintendent R.W. Quinn. There are some shorthand notes on Hart's …

Letter From John Hart To Senator Langer Regarding Fort Berthold Health Program, April 23, 1951, John B. Hart

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 23, 1951 from John B. Hart, Executive Director of the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission, to United States (US) Senator William Langer encloses a news clipping regarding the health program for the tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. Hart says that he thinks the program will result in better health care for the tribes in part because it will allow tribal members to choose their own doctors. The news clipping is enclosed with this document and does not contain a date or an indication of what paper it came from. There are some shorthand notes on …

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