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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.

Letter From Senator Langer To Christan Beitzel Regarding Possible Funding Needs, June 7, 1945, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 7, 1945, from United States Senator William Langer to Forth Berthold Agency Superintendent Christian Beitzel refers to Langer's having succeeded in securing funding for the Turtle Mountain and Standing Rock reservations in the Interior Appropriation Bill, and asks Beitzel whether he wants “something done around your reservation," for which he would pursue an appropriation.

The letter bears the handwritten notation, “Indian money.”

Resolution From Watford City Association Of Commerce Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level, Undated, Leland M. Stenehjem, Erven W. Day

William Langer Papers

This resolution that is undated, from the Board of Directors of the Watford City (North Dakota) Association of Commerce, argues that a pool level of 1850 feet behind the Garrison Dam will "imperil or destroy" the Lewis and Clark and Buford-Trenton irrigation projects, thus resulting in permanent loss of productions from effected agricultural units, as well as the displacement of many farm families, whereas a pool height of 1830 feet will result in less destruction without interfering with the primary purpose of power generation and water storage.

For these reasons, the Board of Directors, "respectfully urges the joint session of …

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 …

Letter From Senator Langer To William Beyer Regarding Statements In Favor Of The Stamp Relief Plan, May 11, 1942, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 11, 1942 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Fort Berthold Indian Agency Superintendent William Beyer thanks Beyer for sending copies of his letters to E.C. Stucke and R.L. Fraser, requesting statements on the merits of the Stamp Relief Plan. Langer writes that he will “put over the Stamp Plan permanently.”

The letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Christian H. Beitzel”

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Letter from William Beyer to R.L. Fraser and E.C. Stucke Regarding Statements in Favor of the Stamp Relief Plan, April 24, 1942

Letter From William Beyer To R.L. Fraser And E.C. Stucke Regarding Statements In Favor Of The Stamp Relief Plan, April 24, 1942, William Beyer

William Langer Papers

These two letter dated April 24, 1942 from Fort Berthold Agency Superintendent William Beyer to R.L. Fraser of Washburn, North Dakota (ND) and E.C. Stucke of Garrison, ND are identical except for the addressees. In them, Beyer explains tro each addressee that United States (US) Senator William Langer "desires statements from local business and professional men as to their opinion on the merits of the Stamp Relief Plan," and requests that he prepare such a statement and mail it to Langer in Washington, D.C.

Beyer adds that he and others at the Fort Berthold Agency are “very enthusiastic over the …

Letter From William Beyer To Senator Langer Regarding The Stamp Program On The Fort Berthold Reservation, January 26, 1942, William Beyer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 26, 1942, from William Beyer, Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency, to United States (US) Senator William Langer, acknowledges the receipt of Langer’s letter from January 20, 1942. Beyer thanks Langer for the enclosure copies of lists of Farmers’ Bulletins and writes that he will “be glad to keep you informed of the progress of the stamp relief plan on this reservation.”

The letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Stamp Plan Indians.”

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Letter from Senator Langer to William Beyer Regarding the Stamp Program on the Fort Berthold Reservation, January 20, 1942

Letter From Senator Langer To William Beyer Regarding The Stamp Program On The Fort Berthold Reservation, January 20, 1942, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 20, 1942, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to William Beyer, Superintendent of the Forth Berthold Indian Agency, marks the receipt of Beyer’s letter from January 7, 1942, reporting on the start of the food stamp program at Fort Berthold. Langer thanks Beyer and asks to hear from him further "regarding the developments of the program after it has been in operation a little longer time." Langer writes that he is enclosing “a few copies of lists of Farmers’ Bulletins." These enclosures were found with this letter in Langer's papers.

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Letter From William Beyer To Senator Langer Regarding The Start Of The Stamp Program, January 7, 1942, William Beyer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 7, 1942 from Superintendent of Indian Affairs William Beyer to United States (US) Senator William Langer marks the receipt of Langer’s telegram from January 6, 1942, regarding when the stamp plan started. Beyer confirms that the stamp plan began on January 1, 1942, and the monthly consignment of stamps was received two days ago. Beyer writes that “it is not possible to state from experience how this plan will work,” though he believes “it will be a considerable improvement over the issuing of actual relief commodities.” The letter mentions it has been expensive to purchase relief …

Letter From Senator Langer To William Beyer Regarding Encephalitis Study Proposed In S.J. 104, September 18, 1941, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated September 18, 1941, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to William Beyer, Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency, marks the receipt of Beyer’s letter from September 2, 1941. Langer thanks Beyer and acknowledges Beyer’s views on S.J. 104. Langer assures Beyer that he will “leave nothing undone that I can do to get this legislation through.” Langer writes that his seating as a United States Senator is not yet settled and that he is “greatly handicapped in [his] work down here.” However, he pledges, he will “do [his] best under these circumstances.”

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Letter From William Beyer To Senator Langer Regarding Encephalitis At Fort Berthold, September 2, 1941, William Beyer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated September 2, 1941, from William Beyer, Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency, to United States (US) Senator William Langer, advises that the Fort Berthold community is very interested in Senate Joint Resolution 104, which authorizes an appropriation of $3,000,000 for the study of encephalitis conducted by the Encephalitis Control Board under the United States Public Health Service. Beyer notes that there have been several cases of encephalitis at Fort Berthold and one case was treated at the local hospital. Beyer writes that he “is extremely interested in having this appropriation made.”

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Letter From Senator Langer To William Beyer Regarding Updates To The Food Stamp Plan For The Fort Berthold Reservation, April 14, 1941, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 14, 1941 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to William Beyer marks the receipt of Beyer’s letter from April 8, 1941, and informs Beyer four counties still have not been placed on the Food Stamp Plan, all of which “have Indian population," but that “a scheme has been fixed up that will result in the Reservation being treated as an institution with all the Indians except those on WPA or some other work getting stamps.” Langer writes that he is working with Milo Perkins in an effort to be of assistance. The letter is CC-ed …

Letter From William Beyer To Senator Langer Regarding The Inauguration Of A Food Stamp Plan For The Fort Berthold Reservation, April 8, 1941, William Beyer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 8, 1941, from William Beyer to United States (US) Senator William Langer acknowledges the receipt of Langer’s letter from April 3, 1941, enclosing a letter Langer had received from Philip McQuire, Acting Administrator of the Surplus Marketing Administration. In this reply, Beyer writes that a meeting took place on March 21, 1941 between the US Bureau of Indian Affairs agency superintendents of the North Dakota tribes, the North Dakota State Welfare Representatives and officials of the Surplus Marketing Administration in Fargo, North Dakota for the purpose of discussing of “plans whereby it might be possible to …

Letter From Senator Langer To William Beyer Regarding Food Stamps For The Fort Berthold Reservation, April 3, 1941, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 3, 1941, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to William Beyer references an enclosed letter Langer has received from Phillip Maguire, Acting Administrator for the Surplus Marketing Administration, which Langer describes as “self-explanatory." The letter mentioned as enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers. This letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “see Maguire.”

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Letter from William Beyer to Senator Langer Regarding the Inauguration of a Food Stamp Plan for the Fort Berthold Reservation, April 8, 1941