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Joint Resolution From The Williston Township Farmer's Union Regarding Garrison Reservoir Pool Level, October 14, 1945, Williston Township Farmer's Union

William Langer Papers

This joint resolution dated October 19, 1945, from the Williston (North Dakota) Township Farmer's Union, lists several reasons why the Union is "unalterably opposed" to the operation of the pool of the Garrison Dam at a maximum level that exceeds 1830 feet above sea level. Reasons include the flooding of bottomlands, the loss of local revenue from farming, and a lack of impartial hearings conducted within the affected areas.

This resolution contains handwritten signatures and dates.

Memorandum From Felix Cohen To Us Senate Committee On Indian Affairs Regarding Nature Of Land Title And Possible Means Of Protecting Land From Garrison Dam Project, October 17, 1945, Felix S. Cohen

William Langer Papers

This memorandum, dated October 17, 1945, from Felix S. Cohen, Associate Solicitor for the United States (US) Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor, to the US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, was submitted to supplement his statement of October 9 of that year, and deals specifically with the character of the title held by the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota, and the legal means available to the Tribes for the possible protection of their land. References on page 4 of the document make it clear that the threat from which the Tribes …

Letter From John Hamilton To Senator Langer Regarding The Petition For The American Indian Emancipation Act, September 21, 1945, John Hamilton

William Langer Papers

This letter dated September 21, 1945, from John E. Hamilton to United States Senator William Langer introduces an enclosed, signed petition on the behalf of “101 Fort Berthold Indians.” The letter informs Langer that the Fort Berthold petitioners included their names, roll numbers, and that the petition was originally sent to Hamilton by Secretary of the Fort Berthold Tribal Council, Floyd Montclair. The letter describes the petition as “self explanatory” as it involves the “proposed legislation to give the American Indians their emancipation.” The letter types out the names of the signed members but mentions it does not know if …

Petition Regarding The American Indian Emancipation Act, September 21, 1945, John Hamilton

William Langer Papers

This petition dated September 21, 1945, from President of the National American Indian Defense League John E. Hamilton and the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation to United States Senator William Langer, introduces a petition on the behalf of “101 Fort Berthold Indians.” The petition is entitlee "The American Indian Emancipation Act.” This petition argues that “gross injustice has been committed against our people.” The petition states “We American Indians want to be free from the further Federal guardianship control of our person and to be allowed to live under local, State, and Federal laws like any other citizen.” The petition argues …

Letter From Representative William Lemke To Representative Usher Burdick Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level, September 19, 1945, William Lemke

Usher Burdick Papers

This letter, dated September 19, 1945, from United States (US) Representative William Lemke to US Representative Usher Burdick concerns the Garrison Dam pool level. The letter states that "Taber and Stefan" have told Lemke that there could be a provision to not provide money for building the dam over 1,830 feet. The letter also states that the US Army Engineers and the US Bureau of Reclamation stated the dam would be built to 1,850 feet but be kept at 1,830 until further notice or until necessary to pump water from Garrison to a canal for the Sheyenne River in Devils …

R.O.C. Messenger, September 1945, Republican Organizing Committee

North Dakota Politics - Publications

September 1945. Published by the Republican Organizing Committee, this issue of "The R.O.C. Messenger" consists of 8 pages of text. Volume 1, Number 5

Letter From Helene Dietz To "Hearing Board" Requesting Reconsideration Of The Arrest And Internment Of Richard Auras, August 10, 1945, Helen Dietz

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated August 10, 1945, from Helene Ilse Dietz, fiancée of interned German national Richard Auras, to the Chairman of the "Hearing Board," writes in "evidence that [Auras] is not dangerous to the public peace and safety of the United States," asking the Board to reconsider his case. She explains that she plans to marry Auras once he is released, that he was almost ready to take his final exams to become a chiropractor, and that he possesses in every way the qualities of a good citizen, factors, she notes, that were taken into consideration by the previous …

"Researching The Researchers" By Edward F. Flynn, Und Summer Commencement: August 2, 1945, Edward F. Flynn

UND Commencement Programs

Text of speech delivered by Edward Flynn at the UND Summer Commencement on August 2, 1945. Flynn was the Assistant to the Vice President and General Counsel for the Great Northern Railway Company. He entitled his remarks: "Researching the Researchers."

The Distributive Education Coordinator, Wilbur E. Keeling

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Reliability And Validity Of The Mccheery Tests Of Pitch And Rhythm, Jack H. Harris

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

R.O.C. Messenger, July 1945, Republican Organizing Committee

North Dakota Politics - Publications

July 1945. Published by the Republican Organizing Committee, this issue of "The R.O.C. Messenger" consists of 8 pages of text. Volume 1, Number 4

A Comparison Of Failure Rates Between Boys And Girls In The Junior And Senior High School Of International Falls, John O. Kelstad

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Supervisor's Study Of Reading In A Village School, George L. Falkenstein

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Legal Basis Of School Transportation In Minnesota, John M. Keohane

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Pre-Service Civilian Training Program Of The Signal Corps At The University Of North Dakota, Harold L. Sheets

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Indices Of The Ability And Effort To Equalize The Burden Of School Support In The Common School Districts Of Red Lake County, Minnesota, 1939-1944, Lauren H. Amdahl

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

"Fort Berthold Indians Of North Dakota," Pamphlet By Floyd Montclair, June 16, 1945, Floyd Montclair

William Langer Papers

This 28-page pamphlet, dated June 16, 1945, written by Three Affiliated Tribes Floyd Montclair, includes an introduction laying out four “fundamental facts” regarding the bad faith and lack of principle shown by the United States government in its dealings with Native peoples, especially in projects such as the Garrison Dam. Also includedf are several resolutions personal statements denouncing the Garrison Dam project, including statements from Montclair, Thomas S. Wolf, James Thornberg, and US Representative Usher Burdick. The pamphlet includes two poems, one authored by Langston Hughes and one authored by Myrtle K. Cherryman, and concludes with a 1941 petition signed …

A Study Of The Living Conditions Of North Dakota Teachers During The School Year Of 1943-1944, Ernest Athey

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

R.O.C. Messenger, May 1945, Republican Organizing Committee

North Dakota Politics - Publications

May 1945. Published by the Republican Organizing Committee, this issue of "The R.O.C. Messenger" consists of 8 pages of text. Volume 1, Number 3

President's Page, H. A. Mackoff

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

Counsel For The Defense, Francis Murphy

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

Letter From Dr. Crissy

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Work Of School Boards In Small Schools Of North Dakota, Edward L. Albrecht

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Teachers Salaries In Ransom County From 1882-1940, John Clarence Sethre

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Magna Charta Goes Home

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

Recommendations Of The American Bar Association As To The Dumbarton Oaks Proposals For The Establishment Of General International Organization For Peace, Justice And Law, American Bar Association

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

1945 Dacotah, University Of North Dakota

The Dacotah, 1904-1977

The 1945 edition of the Dacotah yearbook was dedicated to former students "who have left the University of North Dakota to enter the armed forces."

Our Supreme Court Holds

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

Our Supreme Court Holds

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

Statement From Senator Langer Regarding Restoration Of Funds For The Missouri River Basin, Undated, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This statement that is undated, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to an unspecified committee, argues for the restoration of funds to the US Bureau of Reclamation for the Missouri River Basin in the US Interior Department Appropriation Bill. From the $23,783,600 originally recommended by the US Bureau of the Budget, the US House Committee on Appropriations has recommended a reduction of $13,470,915 leaving only $10,312,685 to fund the Bureau of Reclamation work in the Missouri River basin.

Langer argues that the reductions will endanger the goals of irrigation and low-cost power and needlessly delay projects that are only …