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Letter From Colonel Ww Wannamaker To Senator Langer Regarding Lieu Lands Related To The Garrison Dam, December 4, 1946, Ww Wannamaker

William Langer Papers

This letter dated December 4, 1946, from United Stated (US) Army Corps of Engineers Colonel WW Wannamaker to US Senator William Langer, states that he is writing in light of the Washington announcement that the US Secretaries of War and Interior have made a lieu lands offer to the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. Wannamaker states that the most serious problem of the Garrison Dam was the relocations it required. He states that his department was tasked with finding lieu lands "comparable in quality and sufficient in area" while also an "economical solution to the United States" …

Letter From Ward F. Boyd To Senator Langer Regarding Garrison Dam, November 26, 1946, Ward F. Boyd

William Langer Papers

This letter dated November 25, 1946, from Pastor Ward F. Boyd of the First Presbyterian Church of Fargo, North Dakota (ND) to United States Senator William Langer, Boyd laments the forthcoming eviction of members of the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold, ND and asks whether the project has gone to far to change the location of the dam to one nearer the town of Sanish, ND.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Ward F. Boyd Regarding Garrison Dam, December 5, 1946

Letter From Assistant Commissioner Of Indian Affairs Zimmerman To Senator Langer Regarding Distribution Of Payments To The Fort Berthold Indians, September 13, 1946, William Zimmerman

William Langer Papers

This letter dated September 13, 1946, from Assistant Commissioner of Office of Indian Affairs William Zimmerman to United States Senator William Langer is a response to Floyd Montclair’s letter to Langer where Montclair asks for $400,000 per capita payments to the Fort Berthold Indians. Zimmerman clarifies that the Interior Department Appropriation Act does not “contain a provision for a per capita payment to the Fort Berthold Indians.” The letter is enclosed as a copy from the United State Department of Interior Office of Indian Affairs. The enclosure is entitled “Enc. 393.” Both Langer and Commissioner of Indian Affairs Brophy William …

Letter From Senator Langer To Floyd Montlcair Regarding Per Capita Payments To The Fort Berthold Indians, September 11, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated September 11, 1946, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Floyd Montclair of the National American Indian Association, marks the receipt of Montclair’s letter from August 27, 1946. Langer calls Montclair’s attention to the distribution of “the four hundred thousand dollars awarded to the Fort Berthold Indians” by citing the Interior Appropriation Bill (US Public Law 478) along with the provision of HR 1095 (US Public Law 467), along with how this money will be distributed through the US Treasury. Langer says there “is no provision by law” that would distribute this money per capita, although …

Letter From Floyd Montclair To Senator Langer And William Brophy Regarding Per Capita Payments To Fort Berthold Indians, August 27, 1946, Floyd Montclair

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 27, 1946, from Floyd Montclair of the National American Indian Association to United States (US) Senator William Langer and US Commissioner of Indian Affairs William Brophy, draws attention to Langer and Brophy to the “per capita payment to each individual Indian entitled thereto,” as called forth by the US Congress and introduced by US Congressperson Usher Burdick. The payment is a $400,000 award. Montclair proposes this money could be drawn from the US Treasury or the First National Bank for remittance to the Fort Berthold Indians along with how a Tribal Council represents the will of …

Letter From Representative Charles R. Robertson To Ernest L. Wilkinson Regarding Indian Claims Commission, August 26, 1946, Charles R. Robertson

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 26, 1946, from United States (US) Representative Charles R. Robertson to Ernest L. Wilkinson, Esq., of Washington D.C., refers to the passage of the Indian Claims Commission Bill and expresses thanks on behalf of himself and every member of the Committee on Indian Affairs of the US House of Representatives for Wilkinson's "untiring efforts on behalf of that legislation."

Robertson goes on to describe numerous ways which Wilkinson's efforts were integral the improvement of and eventual passage of the bill, including an excerpt from a letter he has written to a lawyer in the west, in …

Letter From Senator Langer To Adorah Carson Regarding Garrison Dam, August 20, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 20, 1946 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Adorah Carson is a response to her August 9 letter regarding delaying the Garrison Dam construction. Senator Langer says that the US Department of the Interior will compensate the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation the equal value of the land. A handwritten note on the letter reads, "Indian Affairs."

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Letter from Adorah Carson to Senator Langer Regarding Garrison Dam, August 9, 1946

Letter From Senator Langer To Floyd Montclair Regarding Per Capita Payments, August 23, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 23, 1946, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Floyd Montclair, marks Langer’s receipt of Montclair’s letter from August 19, 1946. Langer clarifies that the “$400,00 awarded to your tribe in full settlement of all claims of the Indians of the Fort Berthold Reservation” are now on deposit in the US Treasury. Langer points out that any further distribution of money requires an act of legislation, including a per capita distribution.

The letter includes the handwritten note, “Indians.”

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Letter from Floyd Montclair to Senator Langer Regarding Per Capita Payments, August 19, 1946.

Letter From Senator Langer To Floyd Montclair Regarding Abusive Language, May 26, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 26, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Floyd Montclair, is in response to Montclair’s charge of abusive language from Superintendent Quin. Langer has received a statement from the Committee of Interior and Insular Affairs regarding Montclair’s charge and enclosed that statement, written by Chief Clerk Mills Astin, which expresses that, “it is a problem of administration and not under the legislative purview of this Committee.” The letter includes the handwritten note, “Indians.”

Letter From Adorah Carson To Senator Langer Regarding Garrison Dam, August 9, 1946, Adorah Carson

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 9, 1946 from Adorah Carson, a member of the Federated Cavalier Civitas Club of Cavalier, to United States Senator William Langer asks to delay the construction of the Garrison Dam until further consideration can be given to the alternate plan proposed by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council. Carson asks that the tribes be left in peace in their homes lest North Dakota create a permanent "blot" on its history due to its treatment of the Indigenous people of this land.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Adorah Carson Regarding Garrison Dam, August 20, 1946

Letter From Senator Langer To John Hamilton Regarding Garrison Dam, August 3, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 3, 1946 from United States Senator William Langer to John Hamilton, President of the National American Indian Defense Association Inc., indicates that there is no news on the Garrison Dam project.

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

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Letter from John Hamilton to Senator Langer Regarding Garrison Dam and Floyd Montclair Correspondences, July 29, 1946

Letter From John Hamilton To Senator Langer Regarding Garrison Dam And Floyd Montclair Correspondences, July 29, 1946, John E. Hamilton

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 29, 1946 from John Hamilton, President of the National American Indian Defense Association Inc. to United States Senator William Langer, inquires about the Garrison Dam Project. Hamilton indicates that Floyd Montclair had written about a recent council meeting and asks if Langer has heard anything since then.

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Letter from Senator Langer to John Hamilton Regarding Garrison Dam, August 3, 1946

Letter From Rr Robinson To Senator Langer, Senator Young, And Congressman Lemke Regarding Garrison Dam, July 19, 1946, R R. Robinson

William Langer Papers

This letter, dated July 19, 1946, is from RR Robison to United States (US) Senator William Langer, US Senator Milton Young, and US Congressman William Lemke regarding the Garrison Dam. Robinson states that white settlers have only been in the geographic area for fifty years whereas the 2,000 individual members of The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation have held the area as their ancestral lands for centuries. Robinson states that he does not have a solution to the problem of water conservation, but implores the US Senators and Congressman to do more to consider the desires of …

Letter From Senator Langer's Office To Martin Cross Acknowledging June 12 Letter, June 19, 1946, Office Of Senator William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 12, 1946, from the office of United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, acknowledges Cross's June 12th letter and says that when Langer returns, Cross's letter will be brought to Langer's attention.

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

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding a Resolution Passed by Three Affiliated Tribes Business Council, June 12, 1946

Letter From Martin Cross To Senator Langer Regarding A Resolution Passed By Three Affiliated Tribes Business Council, June 12, 1946, Martin Cross

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 12, 1946, from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross to United States (US) Senator William Langer, encloses a resolution passed by the Three Affiliated Tribes requesting that the Garrison Dam not be built below their reservation which will flood their homelands. The council proposes instead for the tribes to gift the necessary land to build the dam north of the reservation. This resolution includes a recommendation for the proposed plan which estimates a savings of about $100,000,000.

A handwritten note on the letter says, "PS--looking for you in Elbowoods on June 22."

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Letter From Senator Langer To John Hamilton Acknowledging Letter Of May 29 And Will Reply Soon, June 7, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 29, 1946, from United States Senator William Langer to John Hamilton, President of the American Indian Defense Association Inc., acknowledges Hamilton's May 29th letter and states that Langer will reply around July 1st when he returns to Washington, D.C. from North Dakota.

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Letter from John Hamilton to Senator Langer Regarding Navajo Tribe, Letters from Martin Cross, and US House Resolution 4386, May 29, 1946

Letter From Senator Langer To Marin Cross Regarding A Report From The Office Of Indian Affairs, June 6, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 6, 1946, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, encloses a report received from the US Office of Indian Affairs in response to a matter pertaining to Cross. The report concerns an affidavit from Cross regarding a nurse at the Agency Hospital at Elbowoods, North Dakota. In the report, Field Representative D'Arcy McNickle indicates that he referred the matter to Dr. Snavely and that he will write back when he has additional information.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Updating on Various Business, May 22, …

Letter From John Hamilton To Senator Langer Regarding Navajo Tribe, Letters From Martin Cross, And Us House Resolution 4386, May 29, 1946, John E. Hamilton

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 29, 1946, from John E. Hamilton, President of the National American Indian Defense Association Inc., to United States (US) Senator William Langer, references the May 14, 1946 hearing before the US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs regarding the Navajo Nation. Hamilton indicates that he did not get an opportunity to speak at the hearing and was disappointed in how he was treated. Hamilton also indicates that Martin Cross of the Three Affiliated Tribes recently wrote and that Cross is pulling for Langer in the upcoming election. Hamilton mentions a "big fight" with Langer over the "so-called …

Letter From Senator Langer To D'Arcy Mcnickle On Behalf Of Martin Cross Regarding Agency Hospital Affidavit, May 22, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 22, 1946 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Office of Indian Affairs Field Representative D'Arcy McNickle inquires on behalf of Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairman Martin Cross about an affidavit regarding a nurse at the Agency Hospital. Langer requests McNickle's input on the situation.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Updating on Various Business, May 22, 1946

Letter From Senator Langer To Jim Thornburg Thanking Him For Putting In A Good Word For Him, May 22, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 22, 1946 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Jim Thornburg thanks Thornburg for putting in a good word for Langer to Martin Cross, Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairman.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Updating on Various Business, May 22, 1946

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Updating On Various Business, May 22, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 22, 1946, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, covers various topics. Langer says that he mailed some pictures to Cross in a separate letter. Langer apologizes about Mr. Beauchamp and Mr. Levings (likely referring to Peter Beauchamp and Martin Levings who both served on the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council). Langer says he is glad that Cross saw Jim Thornburg. Langer says that he is writing to Mr. D'Arcy McNickle of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs about an affidavit.

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Letter From Senator Langer To Unspecified Recipient Regarding Garrison Dam, May 21, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 21, 1946, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to an unspecified recipient, makes reference to his long friendship with the tribes of North Dakota as the reason for him making a speech on the floor of the US Senate--the text of which he mentions is enclosed with this letter. (However, no enclosure was present with this letter when it was found in the Langer Papers).

Langer describes the message of the speech "as long as I was in the Senate they would never get this land unless they either paid for it or changed it …

Letter From Ralph Hoyt Case To Senator Langer Regarding The Tribal Business Council, May 10, 1946, Ralph Hoyt Case

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 10, 1946, from Ralph Hoyt Case to United States Senator William Langer, Hoyt writes in response to a previous letter sent by Langer regarding a Tribal Business Council meeting. Hoyt also states that he will be in Warsaw on May 30, 1946 and that his train reservation will leave from Mandan the morning of the May 30th.

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Letter from Ralph Hoyt Case to Senator Langer Regarding the Tribal Business Council, April 30, 1946

Letter From Senator Langer To Chief Swimming Eel Regarding Garrison Dam, May 8, 1946, Willam Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 8, 1946, from United States Senator William Langer to Chief Swimming Eel, thanks him for his letter and says he is sending the Congressional Record for October 11. Langer further says he will "support the Indians."

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Letter from Chief Swimming Eel to Senator William Langer, April 11, 1946, Regarding Garrison Dam

Letter From Senator Langer To Ralph Hoyt Case Regarding Possibly Speaking To Tribal Members, May 2, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 2, 1946, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Ralph Hoyt Case, Attorney for the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold, North Dakota (ND), acknowledges receipt of Case's letter "of the 30th" and says he will be ND on May 30th, and would be "glad to meet" with tribal members on the 31st.

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Letter from Ralph Hoyt Case to Senator Langer Regarding the Tribal Business Council, April 30, 1946

Letter from Ralph Hoyt Case to Senator Langer Regarding the Tribal Business Council, May 10, 1946

Letter From Ralph Hoyt Case To Senator Langer Regarding The Tribal Business Council, April 30, 1946, Ralph Hoyt Case

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 30, 1946, from Ralph Hoyt Case to United States Senator William Langer, is in regards to a meeting of the Fort Berthold Tribal Business Council to discuss the Garrison Dam. In the letter, Case writes that the council will meet at Elbowoods with any members of the Three Affiliated Tribes who wish to attend. He also states that he will arrive at Elbowoods on May 23, 1946.

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Letter from Ralph Hoyt Case to Senator Langer Regarding the Tribal Business Council, May 10, 1946

Letter From Senator Langer To John Hamilton Regarding The Conditions Of The Navajo Tribe, April 29, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 29, 1946, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to John E. Hamilton, President of the National American Indian Defense Association Inc., acknowledges Hamilton's April 10th letter and indicates that Langer has been trying to connect with US Senator from Wyoming Joseph O'Mahoney regarding the Navajo Tribe.

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

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Letter from John Hamilton to Senator Langer Regarding the Conditions of the Navajo Tribe and Letters from Floyd Montclair and Gaining Support for Upcoming Election, April 10, 1946

Letter From John Hamilton To Senator Langer Regarding Possible Appearance Before Us Senate Committee, April 17, 1946, John E. Hamilton

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 17, 1946, from John E. Hamilton, President of the National American Indian Defense Association, Inc., to United States (US) Senator William Langer, thanks Langer for his letter from April 5, 1946 and expresses his eagerness to appear before the Committee on Indian Affairs of the US Senate "when that bill goes to that Body."

Hamilton also asks whether Langer received the letter he wrote in reference to Floyd Montclair and adds that "he might be of assistance to us in your upcoming campaign."

Hamilton closes by saying he is glad to know that Langer will run …

Letter From John Hamilton To Senator Langer Regarding The Conditions Of The Navajo Tribe And Letters From Floyd Montclair And Gaining Support For Upcoming Election, April 10, 1946, John E. Hamilton

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 10, 1946, from John E. Hamilton, President of the National American Indian Defense Association Inc., to United States (US) Senator William Langer, discusses a few ongoing matters of business between Hamilton and Langer. Hamilton indicates that he's still waiting on Langer regarding Hamilton's desire to appear before the US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs regarding the conditions of the Navajo Tribe. Hamilton encloses two letters from Floyd Montclair of Elbowoods, North Dakota and says that Montclair may be a useful person for Langer's re-election. The referenced letters are enclosed with this document.

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Telegram From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Indicating Meeting With Senator O'Mahoney, February 18, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated February 18, 1946, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, states that Langer will be in North Dakoka on February 24th meeting with US Senator [Joseph] O'Mahoney in order to give Cross the opportunity to protest. Langer is likely referencing Cross's desire to speak about the Garrison Dam.