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Letter From William Zimmerman To Senator Langer Regarding Wilcox Relocation Plan, February 15, 1949, William Zimmerman

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 15, 1949, from William Zimmerman to United States (US) Senator William Langer, Zimmerman lists organizations currently working on similar plans, including the Missouri River Basin Investigations Staff of the Indian Service, the Indian Service, and US Congress. This letter is in regards to Burton Wilcox's plan for the relocation of The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation tribal members. He also notes that US HJ Res 33 is related to these goals. He concludes by writing that Wilcox's proposal is thoughtful and that he should forward it to Allan G. Harper, the Assistant Regional …

Letter From Senator Langer To Burton Wilcox Regarding Relocation, February 3, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 3, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Burton Wilcox, Langer tells Wilcox, regarding the relocation of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, that he has received his proposal and will be speaking with the US Bureau of Indian Affairs about it.

There is a handwritten note at the top of the document that reads "Indians."

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Letter from Burton Wilcox to Senator Langer Regarding Relocation, January 14, 1949

Letter from Senator Langer to William Zimmerman Regarding Wilcox Relocation Plan, February 3, 1949

Letter From Senator Langer To William Zimmerman Regarding Wilcox Relocation Plan, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 3, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to William Zimmerman, Langer writes, regarding Burton Wilcox's plan for relocation of the Three Affiliated Tribe of the Fort Berthold Reservation tribal members, that he has received Wilcox's plan and is forwarding it to Zimmerman for discussion.

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Letter from William Zimmerman to Senator Langer Regarding Wilcox Relocation Plan, February 15, 1949

Letter From Burton Wilcox To Senator Langer Regarding Relocation, January 14, 1949, Burton Wilcox

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 14, 1949, from Burton Wilcox to United States Senator William Langer, Wilcox states that he has enclosed a proposal regarding the relocation of tribal members of The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. He states that the plan to meant for discussion purposes to aid the Fort Berthold residents and that Langer may use the plan as he sees fit. The plan itself is not included in this document.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Burton Wilcox Regarding Relocation, February 3, 1949

Letter From Wf Gierke To Senator Langer Regarding Fort Berthold Reservation, December 22, 1947, Wf Gierke

William Langer Papers

This letter dated December 22, 1947, from WF Gierke to United Stated Senator William Langer, Gierke states that he is a rancher who has been around the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation for thirty years. He goes on to say that the Reservation is in poorer condition than when he first encountered them. He explains his belief that the tribal members are capable but must be taught the ways of market economies and the Reservation should be run like a giant ranch.

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Letter from Senator Langer to WF Gierke Regarding Fort Berthold Reservation, January 6, …

War Department Civil Appropriation Bill, 1948, United States Congress, Us House Of Representatives

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This report from the United States (US) House Committee of Conference, dated July 26, 1947, was written to accompany US House Resolution 4002 which appropriated funds for the US War Department for fiscal year ending June 30, 1948. The report included an amendment pertaining to the relocation of the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold Reservation due to the completion of the Garrison Dam flooding their homelands. The amendment states that the Three Affiliated Tribes may pursue legal action for additional damages incurred from the taking of their lands or for any treaty violations not adequately compensated for by the …

Letter From Vincent J. Ryan To Senator Langer Regarding Inadequacy Of Proposed Lieu Lands, February 19, 1947, Vincent J. Ryan

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 19, 1947, from Bishop Vincent J. Ryan to United States Senator William Langer, expresses Ryan's disapproval for the proposed lieu lands to the "Indians of the Elbowoods Reservation" as compensation for taking their land. Ryan argues that if flooding will destroy any opportunities for ranching, there must be adequate compensation for the loses. The letter includes handwritten notes, including "Indians" and some other illegible writing.