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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, 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

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."

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."

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 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 …

Letter From Senator Langer To A.F. Mcmaster Regarding Lieu Lands Questions, April 9, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 9, 1947, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to A.F. McMaster, addresses the requested information regarding lieu lands. Langer follows up by informing McMaster that their request will be forwarded to the US Department of Agriculture and sent once received. This letter contains handwritten initials.

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Letter from A.F. McMaster to Senator Langer Regarding Lieu Lands Questions, April 3, 1947

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding American Legion Resolution, April 8, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 8, 1947, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for sending a copy of a recently adopted resolution from Cross's "post." This resolution came from Cross's American Legion, Joseph Young Hawk Post No. 253.

A handwritten note the letter says "See Indian Bureau."

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding American Legion Resolution, April 3, 1947

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Per Capita Payments, April 8, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 8, 1947 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross thanks Cross for writing in regard to Tribal funds. Langer agrees with Cross that distribution of funds received by the Tribes from the Garrison Dam project should be per capita. Langer says that a copy of a bill he recently introduced in the US Senate is inclosed in the letter. A handwritten note on the letter says, "Indians." This bill was not included with this letter.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Making Comments on Per Capita …

Letter From A.F. Mcmaster To Senator Langer Regarding Lieu Lands Questions, April 3, 1947, A.F. Mcmaster

William Langer Papers

This handwritten letter dated April 3, 1947, from A.F. McMaster to United States Senator William Langer, requests some bulletins from the US Department of Agriculture. McMaster conveys that the farmers feel uncertain about the "Indian question" which is likely a reference to the search for lieu lands for the Three Affiliated Tribes who were moved due to construction of the Garrison Dam. McMaster shares that he has been on his homestead since 1904 and would find it very difficult to pay his bills if he were "pushed off" his land.

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Letter from Senator Langer to A.F. McMaster Regarding …

Letter From Senator Langer To James Hall Regarding Fha Interest, March 6, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 6, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer to James Hall, states that Langer has enclosed a reply from the Farmers Home Administration to Hall's query. Langer also invites Hall to contact him for any further assistance needed.

This letter contains the handwritten notes, "Ind Bur" and "Reg - *Indian Bureau."

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Letter from James Hall to Senator Langer Regarding FHA Interest, January 24, 1947

Letter from Senator Langer to James Hall Regarding FHA Interest, January 27, 1947

Letter From Walter Maddock To Senator Langer Regarding James Hall's Letter Regarding Fha Interest, February 28, 1947, Walter J. Maddock

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 28, 1947, from Walter Maddock to United States Senator William Langer, responds to Langer's previous letter regarding James Hall's inquiry about waiving FHA interest for people in Elbowoods, North Dakota. Maddock notes that he has been in communication with Hall and the Tribal Council on this matter, and Maddock says that due to complicating factors a decision cannot be made at this time.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Walter Maddock Regarding James Hall's Letter Regarding FHA Interest, January 27, 1947

Letter From Vincent J. Ryan To Senator Langer Regarding Inadequacy Of Proposed Lieu Lands, February 19, 1947, Vincent J. Ryan

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 19, 1947, from Bishop Vincent J. Ryan to United States Senator William Langer, expresses Ryan's disapproval for the proposed lieu lands to the "Indians of the Elbowoods Reservation" as compensation for taking their land. Ryan argues that if flooding will destroy any opportunities for ranching, there must be adequate compensation for the loses. The letter includes handwritten notes, including "Indians" and some other illegible writing.

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Garrison Dam, February 7, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 7, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his recent letter and says that the Fort Berthold delegates in Washington have been working hard to get everybody a "square deal." Langer says he will continue working to help solve the problem. A hand-written note on the letter says, "Garrison Dam."

See also: Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Garrison Dam, January 31, 1947

Letter From Senator Langer To James Hall Regarding Fha Interest, January 27, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 27, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer to James Hall, responds to Hall's January 24, 1947 letter regarding FHA interest, and Langer says he will pass it along to a "Mr. Maddock" (likely Walter Maddock, former North Dakota (ND) Governor and Head of the ND Farm Security Administration Office from 1937-1950).

This letter contains the handwritten notes, "Hall, James" and "P."

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Letter from James Hall to Senator Langer Regarding FHA Interest, January 24, 1947

Letter from Senator Langer to James Hall Regarding FHA Interest, March 6, 1947

Letter From Senator Langer To Walter Maddock Regarding James Hall's Letter Regarding Fha Interest, January 27, 1947, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 27, 1947, from United States Senator William Langer to Walter Maddock, directs Maddock's attention to a letter Langer received from James Hall regarding Farmers Home Administration interest for Elbowoods residents.

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Letter from James Hall to Senator Langer Regarding FHA Interest, January 24, 1947 Letter from Walter

Maddock to Senator Langer Regarding James Hall's Letter Regarding FHA Interest, February 28, 1947

Report On Meeting For The Purpose Of Obtaining The Views Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Of The Fort Berthold Reservation On The Lieu Lands Offered By The Secretary Of War, December 16, 1946, United States Department Of The Interior

William Langer Papers

This report documents a meeting that took place on December 16, 1946 in the conference room of the United States (US) Secretary of Interior to obtain the views of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation on the lieu lands offered by the US Secretary of War.

The report includes a roster of attendees, a transcript of the meeting and a number of exhibits submitted, including: a letter from US Under Secretary of the Interior to Attorney Ralph Case; Section 6 of US Public Law 374, 79th Congress 2d session; a memorandum to the US Secretary of the …

Telegram From Senator Langer To Hensler Helpful Club Regarding Garrison Dam, December 12, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated December 12, 1946, from United States (US) Senator Langer to Hensler Helpful Club, responds to their telegram from that same day. In the telegram, Langer states that as member of the Public Lands Committee he is giving the matter of relocation of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fert Berthold Reservation as a result of the Garrison Dam his careful consideration.

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Telegram from Hensler Helpful Club to Senator Langer Regarding Garrison Dam, December 12, 1946

Telegram From Hensler Helpful Club To Senator Langer Regarding Garrison Dam, December 12, 1946, Hensler Helpful Club

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated December 12, 1946, from the Hensler Helpful Club of Oliver County, North Dakota, to United States Senator William Langer, states that the Club is against the proposed relocation site for the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation as a result of the Garrison Dam. The letter goes on to state that the Club would favor an alternative land resettlement plan or a cash reimbursement for the Fort Berthold residents.

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Telegram from Senator Langer to Hensler Helpful Club Regarding Garrison Dam, December 12, 1946

Letter From Myrtle E. Russell To Senator Langer Regarding Garrison Dam, December 12 1946, Russell E. Myrtle

William Langer Papers

This letter dated December 12, 1946 from Myrtle E. Russell to United States Senator William Langer protests the taking of lands where she and her family live to be offered as lieu lands for the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation whose lands were to be flooded by the construction of the Garrison Dam. Russell appeals to Langer, describing her family's history on the land from 1903 to the present. Russell does not find the compensation offered by the government for their land to be adequate. The letter has a handwritten note at the top.

Telegram From Senator Langer To Colonel Ww Wannamaker Regarding Relocation, December 6, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated December 6, 1946, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Colonel of the Army Corps of Engineers WW Wannamaker, asks Wannamaker to wire him regarding a statement on the relocation of members of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation to Oliver County as a result of the Garrison Dam.

This telegram contains the handwritten words "Indians" and "Oliver."

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Letter from Colonel WW Wannamaker to Senator Langer Regarding Lieu Lands Related to the Garrison Dam, December 4, 1946

Telegram From Senator Langer To Floyd Montclair Or Charles Berger Regarding Land Trade, December 6, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated December 6, 1946, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Floyd Montclair or Charles Berger, states that either recipient should wire Langer regarding the status of the land trade between the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation and the US Government.

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 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 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.”