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Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Us Senate Bill 2663, March 2, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 2, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, encloses a copy of US Senate Bill 2663 for relief of depressed areas. Langer informs Cross that US Senator [Paul] Douglas will hold hearings on the measure soon and would appreciate statements or other materials pertaining to the bill.

There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding US Senate Bill 2663, April 17, 1956

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Us House Resolution 5566, March 1, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 1, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his recent telegram regarding US House Resolution 5566 (H.R. 5566) which seeks to extend the US Indian Claims Commission. Langer says that he has already contacted US Senator [Joseph] O'Mahoney asking that the US Indian Claims Commission be extended.

Handwritten notes on the letter read, "Cross, Martin" and "See Indian Affairs."

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Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Asking for Opposition to Any Amendments to US House Resolution 5566, February 23, 1956

Letter from …

Letter From Senator Langer To James Murray Regarding Us House Resolution 5566, February 25, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 25, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Chairperson James E. Murray of the US Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs regarding US House Resolution 5566 (H.R. 5566) which would extend the life of the US Indian Claims Commission. Langer writes in support of extending the commission. Langer is opposed to the US Department of Justice's suggestion to modify the scope of the commission so that all claims based on original title would be thrown out. Langer says that this would defeat the purpose of the commission. Langer writes that the integrity and good …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Acknowledging Cross's Request For Langer To Approve Confirmation Of Wesley D'Ewart, January 18, 1956, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 18, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his telegram and expresses appreciation for Cross's correspondence regarding the appointment of Wesley D'E'wart as US Assistant Secretary of the Interior. Langer says that he will listen to all of the testimony and do the best that he can.

There are some handwritten annotations on the letter.

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Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Asking Langer to Vote Favorably on Senate Bill 51 ad to Approve the Confirmation of Wesley D'Ewart for Assistant Secretary …

The Development Of County Government In The Territory Of Utah, 1850-1896, James B. Allen

Theses and Dissertations

It is only hoped that this preliminary attempt to analyze the functions of county government in the Territory of Utah will strike a note of interest in other students and give them ideas for further study.

Political And Economic Factors In The Decline Of The British Empire, Pasquale Anania

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The decline of British influence in world affairs is one of the more pronounced political phenomena of modern times. Over the past century key territories subject to British rule have been slipping loose from their imperial moorings at an ever more rapid rate. Those remaining subject to British authority grow progressively more belligerent.

In his search for an understanding or this eclipse or British sovereignty, the contemporary historian finds himself groping through a network of complexly interrelated social, political, economic, and psychological processes. One or another student or history has argued that specific instances or groups of these processes are …

Letter From Irene Martin Edwards On Behalf Of Senator Langer To Martin Cross Forwarding A Report From The Bureau Of Indian Affairs, August 8, 1955, Irene Martin Edwards

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 8, 1955, from Irene Martin Edwards on behalf of United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, forwards a report from the US Bureau of Indian Affairs. The mentioned report is not enclosed with this document.

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

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Thanking Cross For Sending The Resolution Endorsing Frank Gordon For Superintendent Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, July 22, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 22, 1955, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his letter and enclosed Tribal Council resolution endorsing Frank Gordon to be Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency.

There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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Resolution of the Governing Body of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation Recommending Frank Gordon as Superintendent, June 29, 1955

Letter from Senator Langer to Glenn Emmons Enclosing a Letter from Martin Cross Regarding an Endorsement of Frank Gordon for Superintendent of the Fort Berthold …

Letter From Senator Langer To Glenn Emmons Enclosing A Letter From Martin Cross Regarding An Endorsement Of Frank Gordon For Superintendent Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, July 22, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 22, 1955, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Commissioner Glenn Emmons of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs, encloses a letter from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross which includes a resolution from the tribal council endorsing Frank Gordon as the new superintendent of the Fort Berthod Reservation. Langer asks Emmons for any information he may have about the selection of the new superintendent for the agency. Cross's letter and the resolution are not included with this document.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Resignation of Superintendent Shane, July …

Telegram From Senator Langer To New Town Kiwanis And Civic Club, July 18, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated July 18, 1955, from United States Senator William Langer to the New Town Kiwanis and Civic Club, is a reply that reads, "will remove name as requested." This telegram was filed in the "Cross, Martin" folder.

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Telegram from Senator Langer to Beck Shervin, July 18, 1955

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Superintendent Shane, July 8, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 8, 1955, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his telegram regarding the resignation of Superintendent Shane. This is likely a reference to Ralph M. Shane who was superintendent of the Fort Berthold Agency from 1953 to 1955. Langer asks Cross to keep him advised of any further recommendations from the Tribal Council.

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

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Resignation of Superintendent Shane, July 7, 1955

Letter from Senator …

Letter From Martin Cross To Senator Langer Regarding Resignation Of Superintendent Shane, July 7, 1955, Martin Cross

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 7, 1955 from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross to United States Senator William Langer, encloses a copy of a resolution (presumably from the Three Affiliated Tribes Business Council) regarding the open Superintendent position. This is likely a reference to the resignation of Ralph M. Shane who was superintendent of the Fort Berthold Agency from 1953 to 1955. Cross says that he thinks Frank Gordon will make a good superintendent. Cross indicates that copies of the resolution have also been sent to the Area Director, W.O. Roberts. The resolution is not enclosed with this document. …

Letter From Dorothy Gwinn On Behalf Of Senator Langer To Martin Cross Acknowledging Receipt Of Cross's June 27 Telegram, June 29, 1955, Dorothy F. Gwinn

William Langer Papers

This letter dated June 29, 1955, from Dorothy F. Gwinn on behalf of United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, acknowledges Cross's June 27th telegram. Gwinn says that it will be brought to the Senator's attention as soon as he returns.

There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Resignation of Superintendent Shane, June 27, 1955

Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Resignation of Superintendent Shane, July 7, 1955

Resolution Of The Governing Body Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Of The Fort Berthold Reservation Recommending Frank Gordon As Superintendent, June 29, 1955, Three Affiliated Tribes Business Council

William Langer Papers

This resolution passed by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council on June 29, 1955 acknowledges the resignation of Ralph M. Shane from the superintendent position of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency and recommends Frank Gordon for the position. The resolution is signed by Samuel B. Matthews, Secretary of the Tribal Business Council; Martin Cross, Tribal Chairperson; and Ralph M. Shane, Superintendent. The resolution has a stamp from the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs marking receipt on July 25, 1955.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Thanking Cross for Sending the Resolution Endorsing Frank Gordon for …

United States-Russian Relations, 1917-1933, Raymond L. Cravens

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

“One should doff one’s cap to the statue of Jupiter, in case he returned to power.” – Lord Byron

Our task in this study is to determine whether the words of Lord Byron are true in the realm of International Power Politics. This is a study of the application of the principle of non-recognition – the refusal of acknowledgement – to Russo-American relations during the period from 1917 to 1933.

The year was 1917, and the Gladiator of Capitalism stood over the prostrate form of Russian Bolshevism and appealed for the decision of “life” or “death” to be meted out …

Letter From Senator Langer To E. C. Wieland Regarding His Resolution, April 26, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 26, 1955 from United States Senator William Langer to E. C. Wieland is a response to Wieland's letter regarding pool level at the Garrison Dam and the resolution passed by the North Dakota Farmer's Union that Wieland had sent. Langer indicates that he is very interested in this issue that that he will keep this matter in mind. The letter has a hand-written note that says "Garrison Dam level."

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Letter from E. C. Wieland to Senator Langer Regarding the North Dakota Farmer's Union, April 19, 1955

Letter From Senator Langer To John Zagurski Regarding Pool Level, April 22, 1955, Willam Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 22, 1955, from United States Senator William Langer to John Zagurski acknowledges the letter Zagurski sent regarding the level of the Garrison Dam reservoir. Langer states he is familiar with the situation Zagurski raised and that the matter is ongoing. A handwritten note on the letter says, "Garrison Dam level."

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Letter from John Zagurski to Senator Langer Regarding Pool Level, April 7, 1955

Letter From E. C. Wieland To Senator Langer Regarding The North Dakota Farmers Union, April 19, 1955, E. C. Wieland

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 19, 1955 from E. C. Wieland to United States Senator William Langer encloses a resolution from the North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) resolution concerning the Garrison Dam. The NDFU states they would like more research surrounding the energy produced from the pool level height at the Garrison Dam. They admit that the energy produced would be beneficial to local farmers but more concrete details must be surveyed first. The letter has a small hand-written note on it. The resolution is enclosed with this document.

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Letter from Senator Langer to E. C. Wieland Regarding His …

Letter From John Zagurski To Senator Langer Regarding Pool Level, April 7, 1955, John Zagurski

William Langer Papers

This handwritten letter dated April 7,1955, from John Zagurski to United States Senator William Langer, asks for support for the government purchase of private lands in the Lewis and Clark Project. Zagurski notes that the raising of the reservoir level will flood the land and make it unusable for farming. Zagurski also states that the delegate sent from the Lewis and Clark Project was not selected by the landowners.

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Letter from Senator Langer to John Zagurski Regarding Pool Level, April 22, 1955

Letter From Senator Langer To City Of Grafton Regarding Pool Level, March 22, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 22, 1955, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Earl F. Machart, the city auditor of the City of Grafton, North Dakota, responds to the city's resolution regarding the Garrison Reservoir's pool level. A handwritten note at the top of the document reads "Garrison Dam Level"

Note Indicating That There Will Be A Meeting Of The Committee On Foreign Relations On March 21, 1955, Author Unknown

William Langer Papers

This reminder card from the United States (US) Senate Committee on Foreign Relations indicates that there will be a Committee meeting on Monday, March 21, 1955 at 11:00 a.m. to consider the nomination of Homer Ferguson to be the US Ambassador to the Philippines. The meeting will also consider routine nominations and US Senate Bill 147 (S. 147) which relates to International Agreements.

On the back of the card is a handwritten note that reads, "Fort Berthold Council" followed by a list of names, beginning with Martin Cross. There are some shorthand notes on the card with another note that …

Grafton City Resolution Sent To Senator Langer Regarding Pool Level, March 11, 1955, City Of Grafton

William Langer Papers

This document, dated March 11, 1955, includes a letter from the City of Grafton, North Dakota, signed by Earl Machart, city auditor, sent to United States (US) Senator Langer and an attached resolution also by the city of Grafton. The letter states that the attached resolution was adopted by Grafton's City Council on March 7, 1955 and that Langer should take particular note of paragraph #11. The resolution concerns the pool level of the Garrison Dam. It states the city's support of the planned 1850 foot operating level due to a variety of factors including power revenues, small irrigation projects, …

Telegram From Senator Langer To Minnkota Power Regarding Pool Level, March 11, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram, dated March 11, 1955, is from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Minnkota Power Cooperative. In it, Langer acknowledges Minnkota Power's previous telegram. Handwriting at the top of the document reads, "Garrison Dam; Reservoir; Level"

Telegram From Minnkota Power To Senator Langer Regarding Pool Level, March 7, 1955, Minnkota And Central Power Cooperative

William Langer Papers

This telegram, dated March 7, 1955, is from Minnkota and Central Power Cooperative to United States (US) Senator William Langer regarding the Garrison Reservoir pool level. The telegram states that the board of directors of Minnkota and Central Power Cooperative have adopted two resolutions, the first of which favors 1850 feet for pool level and the second of which supports the conservation of water at Garrison Dam for power purposes rather than navigation.

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Acknowledging February 16 Telegram, February 21, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 21, 1955, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks him for his telegram of February 16th regarding the delegation in Washington D.C. consisting of Carl Whitman, Jr. an Ben J. Young Bird.

There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Informing that the Delegation Headed to Washington, D.C. Do Not Represent the Tribal Council, February 16, 1955

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Enclosing Copies Of Senate Bills 852 And 853, February 3, 1955, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 3, 1955, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, encloses copies of US Senate Bill 852 (S. 852) and US Senate Bill 853 (S. 853) which related to "certain Indian matters in North Dakota." The copies of these bills were sent per the request of Miles Brandon of the National Conference of American Indians.

There are some handwritten notes on this letter.

Independence Plus, 01/07/1955, Portland Junior College

Independence Plus (1954-1955)

Ski Club -- Sno-Ball -- Camera Club

Kenton County - Fort Mitchell, John R. Blakely, Christopher Gist Historical Society

County Histories of Kentucky

A historical survey of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.

Spatial Associations Of The 1948, 1952 Presidential Vote, C. M. Strack

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

Independence Plus, 12/14/1954, Portland Junior College

Independence Plus (1954-1955)

Editorial - school spirit