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Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Thanking Cross For Sending The Quarterly Delinquency Report Of The Fort Berthold Loan Clients, October 18, 1954, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 18, 1954, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross his letter of October 15th which enclosed the "Quarterly Delinquency Report of the Fort Berthold Loan clients of the Corporation Credit Fund" and "Trial Balance of Fort Berthold Tribal Enterprises."

The letter contains some handwritten annotations.

Letter From Irene Martin Edwards On Behalf Of Senator Langer To Martin Cross Thanking Him For Sending The Resolution Adopted By The Tribal Business Council, September 1, 1954, Irene Martin Edwards

William Langer Papers

This letter dated September 1, 1954, from Irene Martin Edwards on behalf of United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for sending the resolutions recently passed by the Tribal Business Council.

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

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Three Affiliated Tribes Resolutions sent from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Pertaining to Redistricting and Per-Capita Payments, August 18, 1954

Three Affiliated Tribes Resolutions Sent From Martin Cross To Senator Langer Pertaining To Redistricting And Per-Capita Payments, August 18, 1954, Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council, Martin Cross

William Langer Papers

These resolutions, adopted by the Three Affiliated Tribes Business Council on August 18, 1954, were sent by Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross to United States (US) Senator William Langer. The first resolution proposes redistricting the Fort Berthold Reservation for better tribal council representation. The second resolution pertains to the distribution of funds held in trust for the Three Affiliated Tribes from the construction of the Garrison Dam. The council has resolved to support the distribution of funds as per-capita payments. The letter enclosing these resolutions from Cross to Langer is dated August 27, 1954. In the letter, Cross …

Providing For The Acquisition Of Lands By The United States Required For The Reservoir Created By The Construction Of Oahe Dam On The Missouri River And For Rehabilitation Of The Indians Of The Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, S. Dak., United States Congress, Us Senate

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

This report from the United States (US Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, dated August 17, 1954, was written to accompany US House Resolution 2233 which recommended that the United States acquire additional lands for construction of the Oahe Dam. Construction of the Oahe Dam required that the US Government take lands from the Cheyenne River Sioux, similar to the taking of lands from the Three Affiliated Tribes. This report recommends amendments to US House Resolution 2233, including a recommendation that the contract with the Cheyenne River Sioux require only a majority vote of enrolled adult tribal members, as …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross With A Reply From The Department Of The Interior Regarding The Extraction Of Oil And Gas From The Fort Berthold Reservation Lands, July 29, 1954, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 29, 1954, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, encloses a report from Assistant Secretary Orme Lewis of the US Department of the Interior regarding oil and gas leases on land taken from the Three Affiliated Tribes for the construction of the Garrison Dam. In the enclosed report, dated July 16, 1954, Lewis says that per the US Bureau of Land Management, all oil and gas leases are suspended pending current legislation that aims to return oil and gas rights and land interests to the Three Affiliated Tribes. …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Proposed Amendment To Public Law 280, July 20, 1954, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 20, 1954, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for contacting Langer about the July 8th hearings regarding a proposed amendment to US Public Law 280. Langer informs Cross that the bill is still under consideration.

There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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An Act to Confer Jurisdiction on the States of California, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, and Wisconsin, with Respect to Criminal Offenses and Civil Causes of Action Committed or Arising on Indian Reservations Within Such States, and for Other Purposes (US Public …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Declining Invitation To A Meeting Regarding Release Of Tribal Funds, July 14, 1954, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated July 14, 1954, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, declines Cross's invitation to attend a meeting in New Town, North Dakota July 15-17 regarding the release of tribal funds. Langer indicates that his work prevents him from leaving. A handwritten note on the telegram reads, "Cross, Martin."

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Telegram from Martin Cross to William Langer Inviting Langer to a Meeting Regarding Release of Tribal Funds in US Treasury, July 13, 1954

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding House Resolution 4985, June 21, 1954, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 21, 1954, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, acknowledges Cross's telegram regarding US House Resolution 4985 (H.R. 4985). Langer informs Cross that the bill is still before the US House Committee, but if and when it comes to the Senate, Langer will do what he can. A handwritten note on the letter reads, "Cross, Martin."

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Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Requesting that Langer Oppose House Resolution 4985, June 10, 1954

Letter From Orme Lewis To Senator Langer Regarding The Inquiry About The Leasing Of Oil And Gas On Fort Berthold Reservation Lands, June 15, 1954, Orme Lewis

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 15, 1954, from Assistant Secretary of the United States (US) Department of the Interior Orme Lewis to US Senator William Langer, replies to Langer's June 9th letter regarding oil and gas leases on land taken from the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation for construction of the Garrison Dam. Lewis indicates that US Assistant Secretary Aanandahl's office asked Lewis to reply. Lewis says that he has requested a report and will write back with more detail.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Fred Aandahl Regarding the Telegram from Martin Cross Requesting the Leasing …

Telegram From Irene Edwards On Behalf Of Senator Langer Acknowledging The Receipt Of Martin Cross's Telegram, June 14, 1954, Irene Martin Edwards

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated June 14, 1954, from Irene Martin Edwards on behalf of United States (US) Senator William Langer, acknowledges receipt of Cross's telegram. Edwards says that she will hold Cross's telegram for when Langer returns. There are some handwritten notes and shorthand notes on the telegram.

Letter From Senator Langer To Fred Aandahl Regarding The Telegram From Martin Cross Requesting The Leasing Of Oil And Gas On Fort Berthold Reservation Lands, June 9, 1954, Fred Aandahl

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 9, 1954, from United States (US) Senator William Lange to Assistant Secretary of the US Department of the Interior Fred G. Aandahl, encloses a telegram from "North Dakota Indian tribes" in reference to oil and gas leases on land belonging to the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. Langer asks Aandahl if he can handle the matter. The telegram referenced here is likely the one sent from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross on June 5, 1954. The telegram is not enclosed with this document.

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Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator …

Telegram From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Stating That Langer Will Do Everything He Can Regarding The Leasing Of Oil And Gas On Fort Berthold Reservation Lands, June 9, 1954, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated June 9, 1954, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, tells Cross that Langer will do all that he can. This is likely in reply to Cross's June 5th telegram which asked Langer if he could help stop the oil and gas leases on land taken from the Three Affiliated Tribes for the Garrison Dam. A handwritten not on the telegram reads, "Cross, Martin."

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Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Asking Langer to Prevent Leasing of Oil and Gas from the Fort Berthold Reservation Lands June 5, …

Letter From Senator Langer To Anson Baker Regarding Per-Capita Payment Plan, May 25, 1954, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 25, 1954, from United States Senator William Langer to Anson A. Baker of Rosebud, South Dakota, thanks Baker for his recent letter regarding the per-capita payments plan that is currently in Washington, D.C. Langer notes that Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross is representing the tribes, and Langer says that he will do what he can to assist Cross.

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

Telegram From Senator Langer To Patrick Gourneau Letting Him Know That Martin Cross Arrived In Washington And Langer Will Help Him Every Way Possible, May 21, 1954, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 21, 1954, from United States Senator William Langer to Turtle Mountain Advisory Committee Chairperson Patrick Gourneau, lets Gourneau know that Martin Cross has arrived (presumably in Washington, D.C.) and that Langer will help in every way possible.

There are some handwritten notes on the telegram.

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Telegram from Patrick Gourneau to Senator Langer Requesting Langer Assist Martin Cross on his Mission in Washington, D.C., May 19, 1954

Telegram From Senator Langer To Ernest Smith Assuring Smith That Langer Will Do Everything Possible To Assist Martin Cross, May 20, 1954, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 20, 1954, from United States Senator William Langer to Chairperson Ernest H. Smith of the Devil's Lake Sioux Tribe Council, is a reply wherein Langer tells Smith that he will do whatever he can for Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross.

There are some handwritten notes on the telegram.

Telegram From Patrick Gourneau To Senator Langer Requesting Langer Assist Martin Cross On His Mission In Washington, D.C., May 19, 1954, Patrick Gourneau

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 19, 1954, from Turtle Mountain Advisory Committee Chairperson Patrick Gourneau to United States Senator William Langer, asks Langer to support Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross in every way possible "on his mission there" which is likely a reference to a trip to Washington, D.C..

There are some shorthand notes on the telegram.

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Telegram from Senator Langer to Patrick Gourneau Letting him Know that Martin Cross Arrived in Washington and Langer will Help him Every Way Possible, May 21, 1954

Telegram From Senator Langer To Cornog Regarding Pool Level, February 16, 1954, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram, dated February 16, 1954 is from United States (US) Senator Langer to George Cornog, manager of KEM Electric COOP Inc. In it, Langer states that he has already committed to the 1840 Garrison Reservoir pool level. There is a handwritten note at the top of the document which reads "Garrison Reservoir."

River Basin Surveys Papers, No. 7: Archeological Investigations In The Oahe Dam Area, South Dakota, 1950-51, Donald J. Lehmer, Smithsonian Institution, Bureau Of American Ethnology

US Government Documents related to Indigenous Nations

Published as a series sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology, the “River Basin Surveys Papers” are a collection of archeological investigations focused on areas now flooded by the completion of various dam projects in the United States. The River Basin Surveys Papers (numbered 1-39) were mostly published in bundles with 5-6 papers in each bundle. In collaboration with the United States (US) National Park Service and the US Bureau of Reclamation, the US Department of the Interior, and the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Smithsonian Institution pulled archeological and paleontological remains from several sites prior to …