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Letter From Irene Martin On Behalf Of Senator Langer To Carl Whitman Regarding His Opposition To Us H.R. 5372, June 22, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 22, 1950, from Secretary to United States (US) Senator William Langer Irene Martin on behalf of Langer to Carl Whitman, acknowledges Whitman’s correspondence about his opposition to US H.R. 5372. Martin assures Whitman that his views will be relayed to Langer on his return to Washington D.C.

This letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Indians.”

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Letter Senator Langer to Carl Whitman Thanking Him for His Correspondence, May 9, 1950

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Cross's Request For A Hearing, June 12, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 12, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, acknowledges Cross's telegram requesting a hearing for May 25th or 26th. Langer indicates that he has not heard from Cross and assumes that Cross did not make it to Washington, D. C. as planned.

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

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Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding House Resolution 8411 and a Request for a Hearing, May 19, 1950

Letter From Senator Langer To Lyle Johnson Regarding Non-Indian Property Owners Living On Indian Lands, June 12, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 12, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Lyle Johnson, marks the receipt of previous correspondence between Langer and Johnson and follows up with a report concerning the rights of non-Indian property owners on Indian lands. Within the letter, Langer quotes from the report of Area Director of Indian Affairs Paul Flicker, who finds that the responsibility of the settlement of non-Indian claims on Indian lands should fall to the US Department of the Army. Citing Fickner, Langer relays to Johnson that “it appears'' for non-Indian property owners ”the permittees in Sanish and Van …

Letter From Senator Langer To Joseph Wicks Regarding John Hart's Speech Regarding The Rehabilitation Of Indians, June 5, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 5, 1950, from United States Senator William Langer to Joseph Wicks, thanks Wick for his letter and comments on John B. Hart's speech regarding the rehabilitation of tribal members. Langer thanks Wicks for keeping him apprised of the situation.

"Indians" is handwritten at the top of the page.

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Letter from Joseph Wicks to Senator Langer Regarding John Hart's Speech Regarding the Rehabilitation of Indians, May 17, 1950

Letter From Senator Langer To Charles Burr Regarding Request For Meeting, June 5, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 5, 1950, from United States Senator William Langer to Charles Burr, responds to Burr's request for a meeting and notes his willingness to meet at any time.

There are two handwritten notations, one of which reads "Indians."

Letter From Senator Langer To General Lewis Pick Regarding Discrimination At The Garrison Dam Project, May 25, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 25, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Major General Lewis A. Pick, outlines R.D. Kollman’s claim of discrimination in employment at the Garrison Dam project. The letter quotes Kollman’s claim that residents of North Dakota have a difficult time procuring employment at the Garrison Dam project while “there is no trouble for an outsider to get employment.” Kollman’s contention extends to those in labor unions where “union gangster organizers are standing right there.” Langer calls for Pick’s attention to Kollman’s claims and asks Pick for his advice with the situation.

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Letter From Senator Langer To John Hart Regarding A Speech Regarding The Rehabilitation Of Indians, May 18, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 18, 1950, from United States Senator William Langer to John B. Hart, thanks Hart for his letter and speech regarding the "rehabilitation of North Dakota Indians." Langer also invites Hart to contact him about other issues related to tribal members.

There are some handwritten notations on the letter, including the word "Indians" at the top of the page.

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Letter from John Hart to Senator Langer Regarding a Speech Regarding the Rehabilitation of Indians, May 11, 1950

Letter From Joseph Wicks To Senator Langer Regarding John Hart's Speech Regarding The Rehabilitation Of Indians, May 17, 1950, Joseph Wicks

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 17, 1950, from Joseph Wicks to United States Senator William Langer, is a copy of Wicks's critiques of John Hart's speech to the Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting of the Interstate Council on Indian Affairs. Among many critiques, Wicks takes particular exception to Hart's claim that prejudice against tribal members is undeniable.

There is a handwritten note from Wicks to Langer at the top of the letter that reads as follows: "Bill, I think this should change the thinking of Aandahl & Hart on Indians."

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Letter from Senator Langer to Joseph Wicks Regarding John Hart's …

Letter From John Hart To Senator Langer Regarding A Speech Regarding The Rehabilitation Of Indians, May 11, 1950, John B. Hart

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 11, 1950, from John Hart to United States Senator William Langer, requests Langer's thoughts on a speech that Hart gave in Rapid City, South Dakota at the Mountain States Regional Meeting on May 5, 1950. A copy of the speech is also included with the letter. The speech addresses a number of things including "prejudice against the Indians," use of tax revenue, relocation of tribal members, and welfare.

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Letter from Senator Langer to John Hart Regarding a Speech Regarding the Rehabilitation of Indians, May 18, 1950

Letter From Senator Langer To Carl Whitman Regarding The Us Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings, May 9, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 9, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Carl Whitman, Jr., acknowledges Whitman's letter of April 29th and that Langer appreciates the letter. Langer mentions that he was just in Salt Lake City, Utah and Denver, Colorado for hearings by the US Senate Judiciary Committee.

There are some handwritten annotations on the letter, including "Cross, Martin" at the top.

Letter From Senator Langer To Carl Whitman Thanking Him For His Correspondence, May 9, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 9, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Carl Whitman Jr., marks receipt of Whitman's letter from April 29, 1950. Langer mentions Whitman's letter was brought to his attention as soon as Langer returned from Salt Lake City and Denver to attend hearings conducted by the US Senate Judiciary Committee. Langer thanks Whitman for his correspondence and calls him thoughtful.

The letter is marked with the handwritten annotations, “Indians” and “CR - Cross, Martin.”

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Letter from Irene Martin on Behalf of Senator Langer to Carl Whitman Regarding His Opposition to US H.R, …

Memo From William Langer To Library Of Congress Regarding George Dixon’S Request For Information On Indians, May 1, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This Legislative Reference Service memo dated May 1, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to the US Library of Congress, follows up on George Dixon’s May 1, 1950 request for information “on Indians.” Langer asks the US Library of Congress to search for materials “concerning policies and problems associated with Indians.”

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Letter from Irene Martin on Behalf of Senator Langer to George Dixon Regarding Requested Information on Indians, May 1, 1950

Letter From Irene Martin On Behalf Of Senator Langer To George Dixon Regarding Requested Information On Indians, May 1, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 1, 1950, from Irene Martin on behalf of United States Senator William Langer to George Dixon, marks the receipt of Dixon’s letter inquiring about information “on Indians.” Martin informs Dixon that Langer has asked the US Department of the Interior and the US Congressional Library for “any data they have available and this will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.” Dixon is employed by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of North Dakota.

The letter includes the handwritten annotation “Indians.”

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Memo from William Langer to Library of Congress Regarding …

Letter From Jerry J. O'Connell To Senator Langer Regarding The Mundt-Nixon Bill, April 27, 1950, Jerry J. O'Connell

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 27, 1950 to Senator William Langer from Jerry J. O'Connell, the Chairman of the National Committee to Defeat the Mundt Bill, details the various groups who have stated opposition to the Mundt-Nixon Bill. These groups include religious, educational, labor, minority, and veteran organizations.

Letter From Mr. And Mrs. Marion Epstein To Senator Langer Regarding Mundt-Ferguson Bill, April 25, 1950, With Comic Enclosure, Mr. Marion Epstein, Mrs. Marion Epstein

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 25, 1950 from Mr. and Mrs. Marion Epstein to Senator William Langer regards their opposition to the Mundt-Ferguson Bill and include an enclosure of a comic issued by the Progressive Party of Ohio.

Letter From William Langer To John Follows-The-Road Regarding Application To Bureau Of Indian Affairs, April 24, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 24, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to John Follows-the-Road, marks the receipt of correspondence from Follows-the-Road where Langer reports Follow-the-Road’s application has not been received by US Bureau of Indian Affairs. Langer has contacted Acting Commissioner John Provinse of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs on Follow-the-Road’s behalf.

The letter includes the handwritten annotation “Indians.”

Letter From William Langer To General Pick Regarding Letter From Rita Abe, April 13, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 13, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Chief of Engineers Major General Lewis A. Pick of the US Department of Army, relays concerns that Langer received from Rita Abe of Elbowoods, North Dakota regarding the Garrison Dam. Langer notes to Lewis that Abe is concerned that not everyone from Elbowoods will be benefited from the settlement made for the construction of the Garrison Dam. Langer asks for Lewis’s advice on the matter.

The letter includes the handwritten annotation “Garrison Dam.”

Letter From Joseph Wicks To Senator Langer Regarding Standing Rock Reservation, April 3, 1950, Joseph Wicks

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 3, 1950, from Joseph Wicks to United States (US) Senator William Langer refers to an enclosed bill from Henry T---- [illegible] of Fort Yates, North Dakota, which, in reference to the members of the Standing Rock Reservation, Wicks writes, “I have seen this Before as the Indians have a lot of copies of this Bill [sic].” Wicks continues, “The Indians here will Be a Lot easier to Deal with than the Berthold Indians Were [sic]. These people want there money for the Land taken, and Not to Be turned over to the Indian office [sic]." Wicks …

Letter From Senator Langer To Pastor T. W. Strieter Regarding Martin Sandberger, March 22, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated March 22, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to the Reverend T. W. (mistyped here as "T. E.") Strieter of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chicago, Langer makes reference to their prior correspondence regarding efforts to prevent the execution of convicted Nazi war criminal Martin Sandberger.

Langer writes that he has received word from Senator Joseph McCarthy that the Nuremberg cases will not be investigated due to a lack of jurisdiction. Langer expresses his regrets that the news is not more favorable.

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Letter from Pastor T. W. Strieter to Senator Langer Regarding …

Letter From Senator Langer To John Hunts Along Acknowledging Receipt Of Hunts Along's Letter Via Martin Cross, March 13, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 13, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to John Hunts Along of the Fort Berthold Reservation, informs Hunts Along that Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross delivered Hunt Along's letter regarding the treatment at the state hospital in Jamestown, North Dakota that Hunt Along's son, Kenneth Hunts Along, has been receiving. Cross requested that Langer take the issue up with the US Indian Commissioner (John R. Nichols), and Langer indicates that he has done that and will reply to Hunts Along soon.

This letter has some handwritten annotations.

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Letter from Senator Langer …

Letter From Senator Langer To John Nichols Regarding John Hunts Along's Son, Kenneth, March 13, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 13, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Indian Commissioner John R. Nichols, encloses a letter from John Hunts Along of the Fort Berthold Reservation regarding the treatment of his son Kenneth Hunts Along at the state hospital in Jamestown, North Dakota. Langer informs Nichols that Cross and John Hunts Along want a full investigation into the matter as soon as possible. John Hunts Along's letter is not enclosed with this document.

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Letter from Senator Langer to John Hunts Along Acknowledging Receipt of Hunts Along's Letter via Martin Cross, March 13, …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding A Resolution Opposing The Hoover Commission Report, March 4, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 4, 1950, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliate Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for sending a resolution passed by the Joseph Young Hawk Post #253 (American Legion) which expresses opposition to the Hoover Commission Report's dealing with veterans. Langer tells Cross that he is giving the issue careful consideration.

Handwritten notes on the letter read, "Cross Martin" and "See Hoover Report."

Letter From Senator Mccarthy To Senator Langer Regarding Martin Sandberger Case, February 28, 1950, Joseph R. Mccarthy

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated February 28, 1950, from United States (US) Senator Joseph R. McCarthy to US Senator William Langer, McCarthy refers to the case of convicted Nazi war criminal Martin Sandberger, who is currently awaiting execution.

McCarthy explains to Langer that there will likely be no investigation of the Nuremberg cases and that he assumes executions will be held shortly. In closing he characterizes the Nuremberg trials as a "sorry spectacle" in connection with "alleged American justice," commenting that, "while we may have caught some bad individuals in the net, it was purely accidental."

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Letter from Senator …

Letter From Senator Langer To T. W. Strieter Thanking Him For Additional Documents Related To Martin Sandberger, February 24, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated February 24, 1950, from United States Senator William Langer to the Reverend T. W. Strieter of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chicago, Langer thanks Strieter for writing to him and providing additional papers relating to Strieter's efforts to prevent the scheduled execution of convicted Nazi war criminal Martin Sandberger.

Langer writes that he is immediately making the papers available to US Senator [Joseph] McCarthy "in order that the Special Senate investigating committee may have them at their disposal," and assures Strieter that he will do all he can to be of help.

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Letter From Senator Langer To Senator Mccarthy Forwarding Documents Regarding Martin Sandberger From Reverend Strieter, February 24, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated February 24, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Senator Joseph R. McCarthy, Langer makes reference to their prior correspondence regarding the case of convicted Nazi war criminal Martin Sandberger, who is currently awaiting execution.

Langer writes that he is enclosing additional documents he has received from the Reverend T. W. Strieter of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chicago in hopes that they will be of use to McCarthy in the event that a review of the case is conducted.

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Letter from Senator McCarthy to Senator Langer regarding Martin Sandberger, August …

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 …