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Telegram From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding House Joint Resolution 33, July 26, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated July 26, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, informs Cross that the report from the hearing on US House Joint Resolution 33 (H.J. 33) is not yet available. According to other correspondences, Cross likely attended a hearing on US H.J. 33 which took place on April 29, 1949.

This telegram contains some handwritten annotations.

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 …

Letter From Thomas Connor To Senator Langer Regarding The Mundt Bill, July 26, 1949, Thomas Connor

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 26, 1949 from Thomas Connor to Senator William Langer contains Thomas Connor's opposition of the Mundt BIll. He disagrees with Senate approving the bill and urges Senator Langer to vote against the bill.

Letter From Senator Langer To Senator O’Mahoney Regarding Floyd Montclair's Claim Of Abusive Language By Superintendent Quin, May 11, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 11, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Chairman of Interior and Insular Affairs Senator Joseph C. O’Mahoney, regards Floyd Montclair’s charge that Superintendent Quin is using abusive language toward “the Indians.” Langer is forwarding Montclair’s letter to O’Mahoney for his counsel in the matter.

Letter From Senator Langer To Floyd Montclair To Regarding The Abusive Language Of Superintendent Quin, May 11, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 11, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Vice President of National American Indian Defense Association Floyd Montclair, marks receipt of Montclair’s letter from April 9, 1949. Langer acknowledges Montclair’s charge of abusive language toward Indians by Superintendent Quin and alerts Montclair that his letter has been forwarded to Chairman of Interior and Insular Affairs Senator Joseph C. O’Mahoney.

Letter From Senator Langer To Ira Waters Regarding The Delegates Appointed By The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, May 5, 1949., William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 5, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Ira Waters, thanks Waters for his recent letter regarding the delegates appointed by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council to go to Washington, D.C. According to Waters, these delegates were selected without the full consent of the reservation. Langer says that he is glad that Waters and others had selected Cross to come to Washington D.C. to represent their views on what Langer refers to as the "land situation." Based on other correspondences, the "land situation" is likely a reference to the …

Letter From Floyd Montclair To Senator Langer Regarding The Need For Training Of Superintendent Quin, April 29, 1949, Floyd Montclair

William Langer Papers

This handwritten letter dated April 29, 1949, from Vice President of National American Indian Defense Association Floyd Montclair to United States Senator William Langer, calls Langer’s attention to Superintendent Quin and Mr. Penseneau who “needs some training in the administration of the Affairs of the Indians.” Montclair mentions that Quin and Penseneau will ask Langer for protection, therefore Montclair would like his letter to be “made part of the hearings before your committee for remedy.” A note on the letter reads, “am sending it to Indian Committee as requested.”

Telegram From Senator Langer To Ira Waters Indicating That Langer Has Not Seen Martin Cross Yet, April 23, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated April 23, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Ira Waters, replies to a telegram sent by Waters asking if Martin Cross had arrived in Washington, D.C. yet. Langer responds that he has not yet seen Cross.

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

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Telegram from Ira Waters to Senator Langer Asking if Martin Cross has Arrived as He is Their Delegate, April 22, 1949

Letter From Senator Langer To Earl Bateman Acknowledging Bateman's April 16 Letter, April 19, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 19, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Earl Bateman, thanks Bateman for his confidential correspondence which informed Langer about a conflict within the Three Affiliated Tribes. Langer indicates that he's willing to help Bateman in any way he can.

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

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Letter From Earl Bateman to Senator Langer Claiming that Martin Cross has Undermined the Tribal Council, April 16, 1949

Letter From Pastor T. W. Strieter To Senator Langer Regarding Martin Sandberger, April, 5, 1949, T. W. Strieter

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 5, 1949, from Pastor T. W. Strieter of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Chicago to United States Senator William Langer, Strieter refers to a previous letter he wrote to Langer regarding the case of convicted Nazi war criminal Martin Sandberger, and asks that the testimony included with this letter be added to the materials included with the previous letter, and used to bring about a stay or elimination of Sandberger's planned execution.

The testimony Strieter mentions as being enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

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Letter from Pastor T. W. …

Letter From Senator Langer To Burton Wilcox Regarding Relocation, March 17, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 17, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Burton Wilcox, Langer tells Wilcox, regarding Wilcox's proposal for the relocation of The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation tribal members, that he has attached William Zimmerman's response to the plan and that Wilcox should follow Zimmerman's advice to send a copy of the plan to the Regional Director of the Indian Service in Billings, Montana.

This letter contains the handwritten note, "Indians."

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Letter from William Zimmerman to Senator Langer Regarding Wilcox Relocation Plan, February 15, 1949

Letter From William Zimmerman To Senator Langer Regarding Wilcox Relocation Plan, February 15, 1949, William Zimmerman

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 15, 1949, from William Zimmerman to United States (US) Senator William Langer, Zimmerman lists organizations currently working on similar plans, including the Missouri River Basin Investigations Staff of the Indian Service, the Indian Service, and US Congress. This letter is in regards to Burton Wilcox's plan for the relocation of The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation tribal members. He also notes that US HJ Res 33 is related to these goals. He concludes by writing that Wilcox's proposal is thoughtful and that he should forward it to Allan G. Harper, the Assistant Regional …

Letter From Senator Langer To Burton Wilcox Regarding Relocation, February 3, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 3, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Burton Wilcox, Langer tells Wilcox, regarding the relocation of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, that he has received his proposal and will be speaking with the US Bureau of Indian Affairs about it.

There is a handwritten note at the top of the document that reads "Indians."

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Letter from Burton Wilcox to Senator Langer Regarding Relocation, January 14, 1949

Letter from Senator Langer to William Zimmerman Regarding Wilcox Relocation Plan, February 3, 1949

Letter From Senator Langer To William Zimmerman Regarding Wilcox Relocation Plan, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 3, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to William Zimmerman, Langer writes, regarding Burton Wilcox's plan for relocation of the Three Affiliated Tribe of the Fort Berthold Reservation tribal members, that he has received Wilcox's plan and is forwarding it to Zimmerman for discussion.

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Letter from William Zimmerman to Senator Langer Regarding Wilcox Relocation Plan, February 15, 1949

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Report That Cross Sent From The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, January 27, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 27, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for the letter he sent enclosing a copy of the report written by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council delegation who recently visited Washington D.C. Langer apologizes for his delayed response and tells Cross that he may call on him any time Cross is in Washington.

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

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Enclosing a Report from the Tribal Council on their Trip to Washington and …

Letter From William Langer To Arthur Mandan Regarding The Right Of Indians To Drink, January 19, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This handwritten letter dated January 19, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Arthur Mandan, marks the receipt of Mandan’s letter regarding the right of “Indians” to drink from January 14, 1949. Langer appreciates his views on the matter and encourages Mandan to write to him when needed.

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Letter from Arthur Mandan to Senator Langer Requesting that Indians Should be Permitted to Drink, January 14, 1949

Letter From Burton Wilcox To Senator Langer Regarding Relocation, January 14, 1949, Burton Wilcox

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 14, 1949, from Burton Wilcox to United States Senator William Langer, Wilcox states that he has enclosed a proposal regarding the relocation of tribal members of The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. He states that the plan to meant for discussion purposes to aid the Fort Berthold residents and that Langer may use the plan as he sees fit. The plan itself is not included in this document.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Burton Wilcox Regarding Relocation, February 3, 1949

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Recent Decisions Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, December 13, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated December 13, 1948, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his recent letter and for the news on the recent decisions of the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council.

Handwritten notes on the letter include, "See-Indians" and "Cross, Martin T."

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Tribal Council in Washington Working on Garrison Dam Contract, December 8, 1948

Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Enclosing a Report from the Tribal Council on their Report to Washington and House Joint Resolution 33, January 13, 1949

Letter From Senator Langer To H.W. Case Regarding Procedures For Moving Church Building Due To The Garrison Dam, July 31, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 31, 1948, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to H.W. Chase, marks the receipt of Case’s letter from July 25, 1948, where Case requested a pamphlet that outlines the procedures for “the Indian” to retain church buildings due to the Garrison Dam. Langer thanks Case and encloses the US War Department’s statement on the Garrison Dam. No enclosure is included.

The letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Garrison Dam.”

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Letter from H.W. Case to Senator Langer Regarding the Acquisition of Churches on Reservation Land for the Garrison Dam, July 25, 1948

Letter From H.W. Case To Senator Langer Regarding The Acquisition Of Churches On Reservation Land For The Garrison Dam, July 25, 1948, H.W. Case

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 25, 1948, from H.W. Case to United State Senator William Langer, points out “there are several Indian Churches on the Reservation.” Chase inquires if “the Indian” will be able to retain church buildings and requests a pamphlet that outlines the procedures.

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Letter from Senator Langer to H.W. Case Regarding Procedures for Moving Church Buildings Due to the Garrison Dam, July 31, 1948

Letter From Max Perlow To Senator Langer Regarding The Mundt-Nixon Bill, June 17, 1948, Max Perlow

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 17, 1948 from Max Perlow to Senator William Langer contains a resolution made by the United Furniture Workers of America adopted by their Fifth-Constitutional Convention of their International Union. They believe the Mundt-Nixon Bill is "aimed at taking away the rights and liberties of the American people..."

Letter From An American 100% To Senator Langer Regarding The Mundt-Nixon Bill, May 30, 1948, An American

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 30, 1948 from An American 100% to Senator William Langer details their opposition to the Mundt-Nixon Bill, describing it as "most undemocratic and unconstitutional".

Telegram From Mr. And Mrs. Samuel Zelitan Regarding The Mundt Bill, May 29, 1948, Zelitan Mr., Zelitan Mrs.

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 29, 1948 from Mr. and Mrs. Zelitan to Senator William Langer regards the Mundt Bill and their opposition of the bill. Mr. and Mrs. Zelitan write, "Mundt Bill gags free political expression has a strong swastika odor..."

Telegram From Homer Eyres To Senator Langer Regarding The Mundt Bill, May 29, 1948, Homer Ayres

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 29, 1948 from Homer Ayres to Senator William Langer regard the Mundt BIll. Homer Ayres tells Senator Langer of his own distrust of Karl Mundt and of his family's history in political parties against Karl Mundt.

Letter From Bartley C. Crum To Senator Langer Concerning The Mundt Bill, May 27, 1948, Bartley C. Crum

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 27, 1948 from Bartley C. Crum to Senator William Langer contains an attached letter written to Senator Alexander Wiley regarding the Mundt-Nixon BIll. Bartley urges Senator Wiley and his committee to defeat the Mundt Bill for the sake of America's freedom.

Telegram From Senator Langer To Lillian Endom Regarding Settlement And Reclaimed Lands, May 24, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 24, 1948, from United States Senator William Langer to Lillian Endom, confirms that Langer received her telegram. Langer is attending to the matters expressed in Endom's telegram regarding payment and land. This telegram contains handwriting that says "Garrison Indians."

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Telegram from Lillian Endom to Senator Langer Regarding Settlement and Reclaimed Lands, May 23, 1948

Telegram From Lillian Endom To Senator Langer Regarding Settlement And Reclaimed Lands, May 23, 1948, Lillian Endom

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 23, 1948, from Lillian Endom to United States (US) Senator William Langer, urges that "North Dakota Indians" be given monetary settlement and free choice of reclaimed lands. Endom also argues that the US Soil Conservation Service improve reclaimed lands' soil. This letter contains shorthand notes at the bottom.

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Telegram from Senator Langer to Lillian Endom Regarding Settlement and Reclaimed Lands, May 24, 1948

Telegram From Senator Langer To Fred Lone Bear Stating Langer Will Help As Much As Possible, May 7, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 7, 1948, from United States Senator William Langer to Chairperson Fred Lone Bear, responds to Lone Bear's telegram and says that Langer will do everything possible for Three Affiliated Tribes delegates Martin Cross and Floyd Montclair while they are in Washington, D.C.

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

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Telegram from Fred Lone Bear to Senator Langer Requesting that Langer Help Delegates Martin Cross and Floyd Montclair, May 4, 1948

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Thanking Cross For The Two Resolutions Passed By Tribal Council, May 7, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 7, 1948, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for sending the two resolutions passed by the Claims Legislative Council. One resolution proposes that no action be taken on the proposed contract between the US and the Fort Berthold Reservation, and the other relates to the the contract drafted by the US War Department. These resolutions are likely in connection with the construction of the Garrison Dam, but they were not enclosed in this document.

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

Telegram From George Gillette To Senator Langer Regarding Per Capita Payments For Minors, May 6, 1948, George Gillette

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated May 6, 1948, from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council Chairman George Gillette to United States (US) Senator William Langer, urges Langer to request that the "Indian Office" authorize that per capita pay shares for minors under the age eighteen be allocated to heads of families.

This telegram contains shorthand notes at the bottom.

See also: Telegram from Senator Langer to George Gillette Regarding Per Capita Payments for Minors, May 8, 1948

Letter From Senator Langer To Joseph Wicks Regarding Plan Between Wicks And Martin Cross For Various Reservations, April 26, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 26, 1948, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Joseph Wicks, mentions a plan that Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross proposed for several reservations. The plan has the approval of the "Indian Bureau" (likely meaning the US Bureau of Indian Affairs). Langer advises that Wicks submit the plan to the Indian Agencies in North Dakota. Details of the plan are not discussed in the letter.

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