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Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Letters Sent From Members Of The Three Affiliated Tribes To Senator Watkins And Representative D'Ewart, March 8, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 8, 1948, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for sending a copy of letters that members of the Three Affiliated Tribes sent to US Senator from Utah [Arthur] Watkins and US Representative from Montana [Wesley] D'Ewart. Langer expresses regret for not meeting Cross when Cross was visiting but says that he hopes to spend July 4th with Cross in Elbowoods, North Dakota. Copies of the letters referenced were not enclosed with this document.

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

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Letter From Senator Langer To R.J. Doebler Regarding Medical Care For Indians Of The Fort Berthold And Turtle Mountain Reservations, February 25, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 25, 1948, from United States Senator William Langer to R.J. Doebler marks Langer’s receipt of Doebler’s letter from February 19, 1948, regarding the medical care of members of the Fort Berthold and Turtle Mountain Reservations. Langer agrees with Doebler that “something must be done to insure proper care for Indians” and will call Doebler’s letter to the attention of United States Senator Arthur Watkins, Chairman of the Indian Affairs Committee.

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Senate Bill 1133, February 25, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 25, 1948, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, acknowledges a recent telegram from Cross and informs him that there will be no additional hearings regarding US Senate Bill 1133 with amendment. Langer indicates that the bill is on the US president's desk and that he anticipates favorable news shortly.

A handwritten note on the letter says "see" with a line pointing to "S. 1133."

S. 1133 became US Public Law 80-424, also known as, "An Act Providing for the Per Capita Payment of Certain Moneys Appropriated in Settlement …

Letter From R.J. Doebler To Senator Langer Regarding Medical Care For Indians Of The Fort Berthold And Turtle Mountain Reservations, February 19, 1948, R.J. Doebler

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 19, 1948, from R.J. Doebler to Senator William Langer explains that Indians who came to Minot during the war for employment are now out of work following the war. Doebler asks for clarification from Langer if these Indians have gained residence in Ward County or if they are eligible to return to their respective reservations. Most of the Indians, says Doebler, come from Fort Berthold and the Turtle Mountain Agency. A few Indians are getting sick, Doebler continues, and do not want to return home to receive treatment as they are not receiving adequate treatment at …

Letter From Senator Langer To Wf Gierke Regarding Fort Berthold Reservation, February 12, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 12, 1948, from United States Senator William Langer to WF Gierke Jr., states that Langer has received Geirke's letter regarding aid for the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. He goes on to say that ten thousand dollars have been sent and that more is likely on the way.

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

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Letter from Gierke to Senator Langer Regarding Fort Berthold Reservation, January 13, 1948

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Cross's Recent Visit To Washington, D.C. And Cross's Testimony, February 10, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 10, 1948, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, acknowledges Cross's letter of February 5, 1948 and extends regret that Cross did not return to Langer's office during the visit. Langer also indicates that the US Committee on Public Lands has not yet printed copies of Cross's testimony but once they do, Langer will send a copy.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Petition to Wesley D'Ewart and Senate Bill 797, February 5, 1948

Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Per Capita Payments, …

Letter From Senator Langer To Wesley D'Ewart Forwarding Petition From Members Of The Three Affiliated Tribes, January 31, 1948., William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated January 31, 1948, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Representative from Montana Wesley A. D'Ewart, forwards a petition from members of the Three Affiliated Tribes. Langer says that he will offer his help if needed. The aforementioned petition was not included with this document.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding a Petition Addressed to Congressman Wesley A. D'Ewart, January 31, 1948

Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding Cross's Recent Visit to Washington, D.C. and Cross's Testimony, February 10, 1948

Telegram From Senator Langer To George Gillette Regarding Unauthorized Tribal Representatives, January 17, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated January 17, 1948, from United States Senator William Langer to George Gillette, responds to Gillette's letter from January 9, 1948 about unauthorized representatives from the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold Reservation. In the telegram, Langer states that he will only support official delegates.

This telegram contains the handwritten note, "Indians."

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Letter from George Gillette to Senator Langer Regarding Unauthorized Tribal Representatives, January 9, 1948

Letter From Gierke To Senator Langer Regarding Fort Berthold Reservation, January 13, 1948, Wf Gierke

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 13, 1948, from WF Gierke to United States Senator William Langer, Gierke discusses the economic and social conditions of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. He states that there has not been much trouble on the Reservation and that Langer should contact the Tribes personally for a more authentic report. Gierke also states that taxpayer's money should not be given directly and that instead, the Tribes should be given proper "instruction."

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Letter from Senator Langer to WF Gierke Regarding Fort Berthold Reservation, February 12, 1948

Telegram From Senator Langer To Pw Lanier Regarding Fort Berthold Reservation Conditions, January 9, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated January 9, 1948, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to attorney PW Lanier, responds to Lanier's previous telegram. Langer states that the US Senate and Indian Department have been disgraceful and that he has presented the matter.

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

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Telegram from PW Lanier to Senator Langer Regarding Fort Berthold Reservation Conditions, January 8, 1948

Telegram From Pw Lanier To Senator Langer Regarding Fort Berthold Reservation Conditions, January 8, 1948, Pw Lanier

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated January 8, 1948, from attorney PW Lanier to United States (US) Senator William Langer, notes that due to a harsh winter, the natives on the Fort Berthold and Fort Totten Reservations are in need of US governmental aid.

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Telegram from Senator Langer to PW Lanier Regarding Fort Berthold Reservation Conditions, January 9, 1948

Letter From Senator Langer To Wf Gierke Regarding Fort Berthold Reservation, January 6, 1948, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 6, 1948, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to WF Gierke Jr., acknowledges Gierke's previous letter and states that he will continue addressing the issues related to the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation.

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

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Letter from Senator Langer to WF Gierke Regarding Fort Berthold Reservation, January 6, 1948

Affidavits Regarding Martin Sandberger, 1948-1949, Carl Mothander, John Olsson, James I.A. Dickson, Kurt Mintzel, Eva Sandberger, Karl Sandberger, Hedwig Sandberger, Gustav Adolph Scheel

William Langer Papers

These affidavits, dated variously from 1948 to 1949, attest to the innocence of convicted Nazi War Criminal and SS member Dr. Martin Sandberger, who was sentenced to death by hanging by the International Military Tribunal at the Nuremberg war crimes trial.

Based on related corresondence, most or all of these affidavits were likely sent to United States Senator William Langer by the Reverend T. W. Strieter of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chicago. Also in the Langer Collection are several letters from Strieter to Langer in which Strieter refers to enclosed "affidavits" or "documents" that he says indicate either Sandberger's …

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

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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 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, …