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