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Letter From Mrs. Donald Dike To Senator Langer Regarding Items Taken Out Of A Senate Bill That Appeared In House Resolution 33, November 21, 1949, Mrs. Donald Dike

William Langer Papers

This letter dated November 21, 1949, from Mrs. Donald Dike to United States (US) Senator William Langer asks Langer why items included in US House Resolution No. 33 were struck from a related US Senate bill. Dike argues that a number of items should be put back in, including electric power, a tax exemption, and the “use of the bottom land until they are moved to a new location.”

See also: Letter from Irene Martin For Senator Langer to Mrs. Donald Dike Regarding Items Taken Out of a Senate Bill that First Appeared in House Resolution 33, December 20, 1949

Letter From Senator Langer To Ralph H. Case Regarding Marie R. Deane's Proposal, August 5, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 5, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to attorney Ralph H. Case, states Langer has enclosed a portion of a letter from Marie R. Deane of Elbowoods, North Dakota regarding a proposed contract to cover payment for tribal lands of The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation related to the Garrison Dam. A handwritten note at the top of the letter reads "Indians"

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Letter from Senator Langer to Marie R. Deane Regarding the Acquisition of Tribal Lands, August 5, 1949

Letter From Senator Langer To Marie R. Deane Regarding The Acquisition Of Tribal Lands, August 5, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 5, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Marie R. Deane, thanks Deane for her proposed contract to cover payment for tribal lands of The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation related to the Garrison Dam.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Ralph H Case Regarding Marie R. Deane's Proposal, August 5, 1949

Letter From Senator Langer To Robert Kerr Regarding A Letter From Martin Cross Concerning House Joint Resolution 33, August 3, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 3, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Senator from Oklahoma Robert S. Kerr, encloses a letter from Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross. Langer forwards Cross's letter which contains questions regarding US House Joint Resolution 33 in the hope that Kerr will have answers for Cross. The letter from Cross is not enclosed with this document.

A handwritten note on the letter says "Cross, Martin."

H.J. 33 became Public Law 81-437 or "An Act to Vest Title to Certain Lands of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota, …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding House Joint Resolution 33, August 3, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 3, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his letter concerning US House Joint Resolution 33 (H.J. 33). Langer says that he is bringing Cross's questions to US Senator Kerr (likely Sen. Robert Kerr from Oklahoma), and he will write back to Cross once he has additional information.

H.J. 33 became Public Law 81-437 or "An Act to Vest Title to Certain Lands of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota, in the United States, and to provide Compensation Therefor" better …

Telegram From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding House Joint Resolution 33, July 26, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated July 26, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, informs Cross that the report from the hearing on US House Joint Resolution 33 (H.J. 33) is not yet available. According to other correspondences, Cross likely attended a hearing on US H.J. 33 which took place on April 29, 1949.

This telegram contains some handwritten annotations.

H.J. 33 became Public Law 81-437 or "An Act to Vest Title to Certain Lands of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota, in the United States, and to provide …

Vesting Title To Certain Lands Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, N. Dak., In The United States, And Providing Compensation Therefor, United States Congress, Us Senate

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This report, dated July 1, 1949, also known as United States Senate Report 605, was submitted by the US Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs to accompany US House Joint Resolution 33 "providing for compensating the Three Affiliated Tribes of Indians of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, N. Dak., for lands taken and damages caused by the United States by reason of the construction and development of the Garrison Dam and Reservoir project." In this report, the Committee recommends that US House Joint Resolution 33 be passed with amendments that are included in the report.

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US House …

Letter From Senator Langer To Floyd Montclair To Regarding The Abusive Language Of Superintendent Quin, May 11, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 11, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Vice President of National American Indian Defense Association Floyd Montclair, marks receipt of Montclair’s letter from April 9, 1949. Langer acknowledges Montclair’s charge of abusive language toward Indians by Superintendent Quin and alerts Montclair that his letter has been forwarded to Chairman of Interior and Insular Affairs Senator Joseph C. O’Mahoney.

Providing For The Ratification By Congress Of A Contract For The Purchase Of Certain Indian Lands By The United States From The Three Affiliated Tribes Of Fort Berthold Reservation, N. Dak., United States Congress, Us House Of Representatives

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This report, dated May 9, 1949, also know as United States House of Representatives Report 544, was written by the Committee on Public Lands to accompany US House Joint Resolution 33 "providing for the ratification by Congress of a contract for the purchase of certain Indian lands by the United States from the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold Reservation,N. Dak., and for other related purposes." In this report, the Committe recommends passage with a number of amendments detailed in the report.

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US House Joint Resolution 33

US House Report 605

Public Law 437

Letter From Senator Langer To Ira Waters Regarding The Delegates Appointed By The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, May 5, 1949., William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 5, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Ira Waters, thanks Waters for his recent letter regarding the delegates appointed by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council to go to Washington, D.C. According to Waters, these delegates were selected without the full consent of the reservation. Langer says that he is glad that Waters and others had selected Cross to come to Washington D.C. to represent their views on what Langer refers to as the "land situation." Based on other correspondences, the "land situation" is likely a reference to the …

Letter From Floyd Montclair To Senator Langer Regarding The Need For Training Of Superintendent Quin, April 29, 1949, Floyd Montclair

William Langer Papers

This handwritten letter dated April 29, 1949, from Vice President of National American Indian Defense Association Floyd Montclair to United States Senator William Langer, calls Langer’s attention to Superintendent Quin and Mr. Penseneau who “needs some training in the administration of the Affairs of the Indians.” Montclair mentions that Quin and Penseneau will ask Langer for protection, therefore Montclair would like his letter to be “made part of the hearings before your committee for remedy.” A note on the letter reads, “am sending it to Indian Committee as requested.”

Hearings Before The Subcommittee On Indian Affairs Of The Committee On Public Lands House Of Representatives Eighty-First Congress First Session On H.J. Res. 33 Providing For The Ratification By Congress Of The Contract To Purchase Indian Lands By The United States From The Three Affiliated Tribes Of Fort Berthold, North Dakota, United States Congress, Us House Of Representatives

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This publication, dated April 29 and 30, May 2 and 3, 1949, printed for the use of the United States (US) House of Representatives Committee on Public Lands, contains the full text of US House of Representatives Joint Resolution 33, followed by a transcript of the hearings held on April 29 and 30, and May 2 and 3, 1949 before the US House Committee on Public Lands.

US House Joint Resolution 33, sponsored by North Dakota Senator William Lemke, was an attempt to add $9.5 million to the original $5,105,625 provided in United States Public Law 296 as compensation for …

Telegram From Senator Langer To Ira Waters Indicating That Langer Has Not Seen Martin Cross Yet, April 23, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated April 23, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Ira Waters, replies to a telegram sent by Waters asking if Martin Cross had arrived in Washington, D.C. yet. Langer responds that he has not yet seen Cross.

A handwritten note on the telegram reads, "Cross, Martin."

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Telegram from Ira Waters to Senator Langer Asking if Martin Cross has Arrived as He is Their Delegate, April 22, 1949

Letter From Senator Langer To Earl Bateman Acknowledging Bateman's April 16 Letter, April 19, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 19, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Earl Bateman, thanks Bateman for his confidential correspondence which informed Langer about a conflict within the Three Affiliated Tribes. Langer indicates that he's willing to help Bateman in any way he can.

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

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Letter From Earl Bateman to Senator Langer Claiming that Martin Cross has Undermined the Tribal Council, April 16, 1949

Letter From Senator Langer To Burton Wilcox Regarding Relocation, March 17, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 17, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Burton Wilcox, Langer tells Wilcox, regarding Wilcox's proposal for the relocation of The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation tribal members, that he has attached William Zimmerman's response to the plan and that Wilcox should follow Zimmerman's advice to send a copy of the plan to the Regional Director of the Indian Service in Billings, Montana.

This letter contains the handwritten note, "Indians."

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

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 Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Report That Cross Sent From The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, January 27, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 27, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for the letter he sent enclosing a copy of the report written by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council delegation who recently visited Washington D.C. Langer apologizes for his delayed response and tells Cross that he may call on him any time Cross is in Washington.

Handwritten notes on the letter say, "Cross, Martin" and "See Indians."

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Enclosing a Report from the Tribal Council on their Trip to Washington and …

Letter From William Langer To Arthur Mandan Regarding The Right Of Indians To Drink, January 19, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This handwritten letter dated January 19, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Arthur Mandan, marks the receipt of Mandan’s letter regarding the right of “Indians” to drink from January 14, 1949. Langer appreciates his views on the matter and encourages Mandan to write to him when needed.

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Letter from Arthur Mandan to Senator Langer Requesting that Indians Should be Permitted to Drink, January 14, 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