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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, …

Letter Fom C.E. Van Horne On Behalf Of Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Reimbursement Funds To Three Affiliated Tribes For Lands Flooded By Garrison Dam, October 11, 1947, C.E. Van Horne

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 11, 1947, from C.E. Van Horne on behalf of United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, informs Cross that the US Congress authorized a payment of more than five million dollars to reimburse the Three Affiliated Tribal members for lands that would be flooded by the Garrison Dam.

A handwritten on the letter is a note that says, "See Indians."

Letter From C.E. Van Horne On Behalf Of Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding The Source Of Tribal Council Expense Funds, October 9, 1947, C.E. Van Horne

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 9, 1947, from C.E. Van Horne on behalf of United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, answers Cross's inquiry from his September 11, 1947 letter regarding the source of funds appropriated for the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council expenses. Van Horne informs Cross that the $38,000 appropriated to the Three Affiliated Tribal Council for expenses came from the $400,000 held in the US Treasury for the Three Affiliated Tribes.

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Letter from Ralph Case to Senator Langer Regarding Appropriations for Tribal Council Expenses, October 7, 1947

Letter from Senator …

Letter From Senator Langer's Office To Ralph Case Thanking Case For The Information Regarding The Source Of Tribal Council Expense Funds, October 9, 1947, Office Of United States Senator William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 9, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer's Office to attorney Ralph H. Case, acknowledges Case's letter from October 7th and thanks him for the additional information that he provided.

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Letter from C.E. Van Horne on Behalf of Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding the Source of Tribal Council Expense Funds, October 9, 1947

Letter From Ralph Case To Senator Langer Regarding Appropriations For Tribal Council Expenses, October 7, 1947, Ralph H. Case

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 7, 1947, from attorney Ralph H. Case to United States (US) Senator William Langer, answers Langer's inquiry on behalf of Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross as to the source of the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council funds. Case informs Langer that the the funds did come out of the $400,000 held in the US Treasury for the Three Affiliated Tribes. Case further writes that US Senate Bill 1133 (S. 1133) was introduced at the request of Cross to authorize per capita distribution of the $400,000 which would have left the Tribal Council without any operating …

Letter From Senator Langer To Earl W. Bateman Regarding The Granting Of Citizenship Rights To Certain Tribes, October 2, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 2, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer to Earl W. Bateman of Elbowoods, North Dakota, acknowledges and thanks Bateman for his recent letter and says that he is sending, under separate cover, copies of bills related to the "grant of full citizenship rights to certain Indian tribes."

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Appropriations For Tribal Council Expenses, October 1, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 1, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, acknowledges Cross's September 11th letter and indicates that Langer has written to pertinent officials in order to answer his inquiry regarding the source of funding for the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council expenses.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Asking for the Source of Tribal Council Expense Funds, September 11, 1947

Letter from Senator Langer to Ralph Case Regarding Inquiry Made by Martin Cross in September 11, 1947 Letter, October 1, 1947

Letter From Senator Langer To Ralph Case Regarding Inquiry Made By Martin Cross In September 11 Letter, October 1, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 1, 1947, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to attorney Ralph H. Case, follows up on the inquiry that Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross made in his September 11, 1947 letter. Cross inquired as to the source of funds for the Tribal Council expenses, specifically if the funds came out of the $400,000 held in the US Treasury for the Three Affiliated Tribes. Langer's letter to Case requests this information.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding Appropriations for Tribal Council Expenses, October 1, 1947

Letter from Ralph Case to Senator …

Letter From C. E. Van Horne On Behalf Of Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Cross' September 11 Letter, September 16, 1947, C.E. Van Horne

William Langer Papers

This letter dated September 16, 1947, from C.E. Van Horne on behalf of United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, acknowledges the receipt of Cross's letter of September 10th (likely an error referring to Cross' letter of September 11th) regarding appropriations for the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council expenses. Van Horne indicates that he will ensure that Langer sees Cross's letter as soon as Langer returns to Washington, D.C.

A handwritten note on the letter says, "Ralph Case."

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Asking for the Source of Tribal Council Expense …

Letter From Harris Grotte To Senator Langer Regarding Fence Cutting, August 26, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 26, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer to Harris Grotte, reports that he has received a reply from the superintendent of the Fort Berthold Agency in Elbowoods, North Dakota to his inquiry on Grotte's behalf regarding fence cutting. Langer quotes a section of the reply. The gist of which is that apparently "both Indians and white operators" have occasionally been involved in fence cutting, and those experiencing property damage must identify the "wire cutters" and file charges against them in court. The superintendent goes on to offer further help if desired.

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding The Establishment Of A Claims Legislative Council, August 5, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 5, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for sending a copy of a proposal from the Three Affiliated Tribes to establish a claims legislative council. Langer says that he is happy to work with Cross and the tribes on the matter.

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

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Thanking Cross for Letter Regarding the Establishment of the Claims Legislative Council, August 5, 1947

Telegram From J.A. Medaris To Senator Langer Regarding The Regulation Being Used For The Lease Of Grazing Lands, June 3, 1947, J.A. Medaris

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated June 3, 1947, from Fort Berthold Agency Chief Clerk J.A. Medaris to United States (US) Senator Langer, cites US Federal Regulations Code Section 71.6, Title 25 as the justification for the lease of grazing lands of Elbowoods.

This telegram includes the handwritten annotation, “Indians.”

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Telegram from Senator Langer to Superintendent of Indian Agency in Elbowoods Regarding Lease of Grazing Lands, May 31, 1947

Telegram From Senator Langer To Robert Vogel Regarding The Indian Office Being Closed, May 31 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 31, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer to Robert Vogel, which informs Vogel that the “Indian Office here closed today.”

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Telegram from Senator Langer to Superintendent of Indian Agency in Elbowoods Regarding Lease of Grazing Lands, May 31, 1947

Telegram From Senator Langer To Superintendent Of Indian Agency In Elbowoods Regarding Lease Of Grazing Lands, May 31, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 31, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer to the unnamed Superintendent of Indian Agency in Elbowoods, inquires “by what regulation of Indian Bureau are grazing lands being leased.” Langer notes there is strong protest against the system being used. Included with the telegram are two handwritten notes. One handwritten note includes the figure $598.50. The other handwritten note asks what regulation is being used for the land being leased.

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Telegram from J.A. Medaris to Senator Langer Regarding the Regulation Being Used for the Lease of Grazing Lands, June 3, 1947

Letter From Senator Langer To Anna Corbin Regarding Garrison Dam Project, May 29, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 29, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer to Anna (Mrs. George) Corbin, Langer replies to Corbin's letter of May 9, 1947, in which Corbin expresses her opposition to the Garrison Dam Project and argues that no one in North Dakota (ND) will benefit from the project.

In his reply, Langer argues that ND will indeed enjoy benefits from the dam, including cheap power, irrigation and flood control. He cites as examples the Boulder and Grand Coulee dams, which he argues no one would now say shouldn't have been build, even though there were dislocations and …

Letter From Irene Martin On Behalf Of Senator Langer To R.D. Kollman Regarding Discrimination In Employmenton At The Garrison Dam Project, May 25, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 25, 1947, from Irene Martin, Secretary to United States (US) Senator William Langer, to R.D. Kollman, acknowledges Kollman’s correspondence about “what you call discrimination” in employment at the Garrison Dam project. Martin writes that Langer has taken the matter to General Pick of the US Army Engineers. Martin says she has enclosed a copy of a speech that Langer gave on Brannan Plan, which “will help explain this program." However, the enclosure was not found with the letter.

The handwritten annotation of “Garrison Dam” marks the top of the letter.

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Letter from Senator Langer …

Letter From Senator Langer To M. Ferne Chilson Regarding Garrison Dam Project, May 13, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 13, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer to M. Ferne Chilson, Langer pledges to do everything within his power "to see that the rights of the Indian who lose their homes are properly safeguarded." In a previous letter, Chilson urged Langer to use his influence to reopen study of the Garrison Dam Project, and to have the dam sited where the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold, North Dakota wish for it to be sited rather than displacing them.

In his reply, Langer adds that "the final decision on this question has not been reached, …

Letter From Anna Corbin To Senator Langer Opposing The Garrison Dam Project, May 9, 1947, Anna Corbin

William Langer Papers

This handwritten letter, dated May 9, 1947, from Anna (Mrs. George) Corbin to United States Senator William Langer, expresses Corbin's opposition to the Garrison Dam for several reasons, including the waste of the cottonwood timber in the bottomlands, and her belief that the dam will not benefit anyone in North Dakota.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Anna Corbin Regarding Garrison Dam Project, May 29, 1947

Letter From M. Ferne Chilson To Senator Langer Urging Restudy Of Garrison Dam Location, May 1, 1947, M. Ferne Chilson

William Langer Papers

In this letter dated May 1, 1947, M. Ferne (Mrs. C. J.) Chilson, of Deering, North Dakota, urges United States Senator William Langer to use his influence to have the Garrison Dam Project "opened for restudy" and to then try to get the site of the dam "located where the Indians wish instead of instead of forcing them out of their homes once more and breaking a treaty with them."

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Letter from Senator Langer to M. Ferne Chilson Regarding Garrison Dam Project, May 13, 1947

Letter From Senator Langer To A.F. Mcmaster Regarding Lieu Lands Questions, April 9, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 9, 1947, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to A.F. McMaster, addresses the requested information regarding lieu lands. Langer follows up by informing McMaster that their request will be forwarded to the US Department of Agriculture and sent once received. This letter contains handwritten initials.

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Letter from A.F. McMaster to Senator Langer Regarding Lieu Lands Questions, April 3, 1947

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Per Capita Payments, April 8, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 8, 1947 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross thanks Cross for writing in regard to Tribal funds. Langer agrees with Cross that distribution of funds received by the Tribes from the Garrison Dam project should be per capita. Langer says that a copy of a bill he recently introduced in the US Senate is inclosed in the letter. A handwritten note on the letter says, "Indians." This bill was not included with this letter.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Making Comments on Per Capita …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding American Legion Resolution, April 8, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 8, 1947, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for sending a copy of a recently adopted resolution from Cross's "post." This resolution came from Cross's American Legion, Joseph Young Hawk Post No. 253.

A handwritten note the letter says "See Indian Bureau."

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding American Legion Resolution, April 3, 1947

Letter From A.F. Mcmaster To Senator Langer Regarding Lieu Lands Questions, April 3, 1947, A.F. Mcmaster

William Langer Papers

This handwritten letter dated April 3, 1947, from A.F. McMaster to United States Senator William Langer, requests some bulletins from the US Department of Agriculture. McMaster conveys that the farmers feel uncertain about the "Indian question" which is likely a reference to the search for lieu lands for the Three Affiliated Tribes who were moved due to construction of the Garrison Dam. McMaster shares that he has been on his homestead since 1904 and would find it very difficult to pay his bills if he were "pushed off" his land.

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Letter from Senator Langer to A.F. McMaster Regarding …

Letter From George Gillette To Senator Langer Requesting Langer To Ignore Eli Perkins Concerning Tribal Affairs, March 20, 1947, George Gillettte

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 20, 1947, from the Tribal Business Council Chairperson George Gillette to United States Senator William Langer, requests that Langer ignore Eli Perkins's concerns regarding tribal matters. Gillette writes to Langer, “it has come to my attention that you have been corresponding with Mr. Eli Perkins concerning the abolishment of the Indian Bureau.” Gillette affirms that he is in a better position to convey anything “concerning the general sentiment of the Indians of this Reservation.”

This letter contains some handwriting and Gillette's signature.

Letter From F. L. Etherington To Senator Langer Regarding Garrison Dam, March 15, 1947, F. L. Etheringson

William Langer Papers

In this letter dated March 15, 1947, from F. L Etherington to United States (US) Senator William Langer, Etherington poses a number of questions about the Garrison Dam project and makes his own recommendation that the tribes not be displaced, and that rather than purchasing the land from them, the US Government should rent the land from them.

Letter From Senator Langer To James Hall Regarding Fha Interest, March 6, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 6, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer to James Hall, states that Langer has enclosed a reply from the Farmers Home Administration to Hall's query. Langer also invites Hall to contact him for any further assistance needed.

This letter contains the handwritten notes, "Ind Bur" and "Reg - *Indian Bureau."

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Letter from James Hall to Senator Langer Regarding FHA Interest, January 24, 1947

Letter from Senator Langer to James Hall Regarding FHA Interest, January 27, 1947

Letter From Walter Maddock To Senator Langer Regarding James Hall's Letter Regarding Fha Interest, February 28, 1947, Walter J. Maddock

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 28, 1947, from Walter Maddock to United States Senator William Langer, responds to Langer's previous letter regarding James Hall's inquiry about waiving FHA interest for people in Elbowoods, North Dakota. Maddock notes that he has been in communication with Hall and the Tribal Council on this matter, and Maddock says that due to complicating factors a decision cannot be made at this time.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Walter Maddock Regarding James Hall's Letter Regarding FHA Interest, January 27, 1947

Letter From Walter Maddock To Cal Ward Regarding Fha Loans To Fort Berthold Families Effected By The Garrison Dam, February 28, 1947, Walter Maddock

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 28, 1947, from State Farmer’s Home Administration Director Walter Maddock to Regional FHA Director Cal Ward, highlights the notes from a February 17, 1949 United States (US) Department of Agriculture meeting. The February 17, 1947 notes are enclosed within Maddock’s letter from February 28, 1949. The US Department of Agriculture notes from the February 17, 1949 meeting pertain to “a joint meeting between Representatives of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency and the FHA.” The notes from this February 17, 1949 meeting discuss how “there are between 30 and 40 Indian families living on the reservation who …

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.

Letter From Senator Langer To J. E. Sullivan Regarding Hotel Development In Garrison, February 18, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 18, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer to J. E. Sullivan of Garrison Real Estate Company in Garrison, North Dakota, thanks Sullivan for his letter from February 11th regarding the hoped-for construction of a hotel in Garrison, and Langer assures Sullivan that he giving the matter his most careful attention and doing the best he can.

A handwritten note on the letter says, "Indians."

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Letter from J. E. Sullivan to Senator Langer Regarding Hotel Development in Garrison, February 11, 1947