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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.

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Acknowledging Recent Note From Cross, February 14, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 14, 1946, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his recent letter and indicates that Langer is glad that the tribes appreciate the help Langer has offered in "their matter."

A handwritten note on the letter says, "See Garrison Dam" which is likely the matter Langer references in this letter.

Letter From C. H. Beitzel To Joseph C. O'Mahoney Regarding Resolution From Three Affilliated Tribes Thanking Him For Amendment, February 5, 1946, C. H. Beitzel

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 5, 1946, from Fort Berthold Agency Superintendent C. H. Beitzel to United States Senator from Wyoming Joseph C. O'Mahoney, Beitzel informs O'Mahoney that the Tribal Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold, North Dakota has passed a resolution thanking him for his amendment to the First Deficiency Appropriation Bill of 1946, which stipulated that no funds appropriated for the construction of Garrison Dam may be used until the members of the Three Affiliated Tribes had been satisfactorily compensated for the loss of their land.

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Resolution by Tribal Council of Three Affiliated Tribes …

Letter From John Hamilton To Senator Langer Regarding Martin Cross And The Three Affiliated Tribes' Support For Langer In Next Election, February 2, 1946, John E. Hamilton

William Langer Papers

This letter dated February 2, 1946, from John E. Hamilton, President of the National American Indian Defense Association, Inc. to United States Senator William Langer, assures Langer that Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross is a big supporter of Langer and that Cross will likely be able to garner votes from the Three Affiliated Tribes for Langer in the upcoming election.

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Letter from Senator Langer to John Hamilton Acknowledging Letter of January 26, January 30, 1946

Letter From Senator Langer To John Hamilton Acknowledging Letter Of January 26, January 30, 1946, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 30, 1946, from United States Senator William Langer to John E. Hamilton, the President of the National American Indian Defense Association, Inc., acknowledges Hamilton's letter and expresses regret that Hamilton is not in good health.

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

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Letter from John Hamilton to Senator Langer Regarding Contract Between the Three Affiliated Tribes and Attorney Ralph Case, January 26,1946

Letter from John Hamilton to Senator Langer Regarding Martin Cross and the Three Affiliated Tribes' Support for Langer in Next Election, February 2, 1946

Letter From John Hamilton To Senator Langer Regarding Contract Between The Three Affiliated Tribes And Attorney Ralph Case, January 26, 1946, John E. Hamilton

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 26, 1946, from John E. Hamilton, President of the National Indian Defense Association, Inc., to United States (US) Senator William Langer, inquires on behalf of Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross as to why the US Indian Bureau has not yet approved the contract between the Three Affiliated Tribes, and attorney Ralph H. Case. Hamilton also informs Langer that he will be taking some time away from his position for health reasons.

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Letter from Senator Langer to John Hamilton Acknowledging Letter of January 26, January 30, 1946

Resolution By Tribal Council Of Three Affiliated Tribes Of Fort Berthold, North Dakota Regarding O' Mahoney Amendment, January 10, 1946, Three Affiliated Tribes Business Council

William Langer Papers

This resolution dated January 6, 1946, passed by the Tribal Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold, North Dakota and signed by Three Affiliated Tribes Chairman Martin Cross, expresses the council's 100% opposition to the construction of the Garrison Dam.

The resolution also expresses the council's appreciation to United States Senator from Wyoming Joseph C. O'Mahoney for his amendment to the First Deficiency Appropriation Bill of 1946 which stipulates that none of the funds appropriated for the Garrison Dam project may be used until the members of the Three Affiliated Tribes are satisfactorily compensated for their lands lost …

Letter From Women's Society Of Christian Service To Senator Langer Regarding The Relocation Of Fort Berthold Indians, Undated, Women's Society Of Christian Service Of The Methodist Church Of Center, North Dakota

William Langer Papers

This handwritten letter that is undated, from the Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church of Center, North Dakota to United States Senator William Langer, registers "a vigorous protest against the proposed relocation of Fort Berthold Indians in a portion of Oliver County on the grounds that it would be an injustice to the tribes affected as well as to homeowners in Oliver County who thereby be forced to vacate their farm and ranch homes that have been established thru [sic] long years of toil and sacrifice."

Public Relations Press Release From Us Army Corps Of Engineers Regarding Lieu Lands In Oliver And Mercer Counties, 1946, United States Army Corps Of Engineers

William Langer Papers

This public relations press release dated 1946, from the United States (US) Army Corps of Engineers, regarding lieu lands related to the Garrison Dam states that the US War Department and the US Department of Interior have arrived at a proposal. This proposal would give the affected 300 families of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation lieu lands from Oliver and Mercer counties to replace lands that will be flooded by the Garrison Dam. The release states that these lands were selected following a survey of nearly 600,000 acres and that these lands are comparable in quality …

Ua3/2/4 Armistice Day, Paul Garrett

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered on an Armistice Day by Paul Garrett.

Ua3/2/4 [Abraham Lincoln], Paul Garrett

WKU Administration Documents

Address prepared by Paul Garrett regarding Abraham Lincoln. The document includes the following sections:

• Introduction I
• Introduction II
• Honesty
• Modesty
• Tolerant & Kind
• Objective Judgment of Men
• Humor
• Religious Faith

Little Things By Phillip Kaye, Philip R. Kaye

Jack P. Bell Second World War correspondence

The book was created by an editorial staff listed in the book. The editor-in-chief has been selected as the main creator in the metadata.

A Study Of Hiram W. Johnson's Public Speaking Technique And Of His Speech Composition : As Manifested In Five Of His Speeches On United States Foreign Policy, Carl W. Fuller

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

In the third and fourth decades of the twentieth century Hiram W. Johnson was one of themost important men in Ameican public life. He attained his eminence through the power of the spoken wrod; as a master wielder of that power he is deserving subject for a study to which this thesis claim to be only the plodding and inept introduction.

This thesis does not pretend to be an exhaustive study of Johnson's methods for three reason: 1. Its analysis of Johnson's speech composition is restricted to the third of the developmental stages listed above; 2. speeches selected for analyisis …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding The Garrison Dam, December 19, 1945, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated December 19, 1945, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, informs Cross that Langer is doing all he can to help on the Garrison Dam issue and that he will keep Cross informed of any developments. Langer assures Cross that they will not build the dam before compensating the tribes for the taken land.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding the Garrison Dam, December 7, 1945

Telegram From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Indicating That Legislation Authorizing The Garrison Dam Passed, December 17, 1945, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated December 17, 1945, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, informs Cross that the legislation authorizing the construction of the Garrison Dam has passed with the provision that the tribes must be adequately compensated and/or provided with satisfactory lieu lands prior to construction.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding the Garrison Dam, December 7, 1945

Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding the Garrison Dam, December 19, 1945

Letter From Senator Langer To E. E. Koenig Regarding Name Of Town Created For Construction Of Garrison Dam, November 17, 1945, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated November 17, 1945, from United States Senator William Langer to E. E. Koenig of Underwood, North Dakota, Langer replies to Koenig's letter of November 7th. In his reply, Langer explains that he is enclosing the report he received from the War Department in reply to Langer's inquiry into the naming of the construction village to be built at the construction site of the Garrison Dam.

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Letter from E. E. Koenig to Senator Langer Regarding Name of Town Created for Construction of Garrison Dam, November 7, 1945

Letter from Lt. Col. Delbert Freeman To Senator Langer …

Letter From Lt. Col. Delbert Freeman To Senator Langer Regarding Name Of Town Created For Construction Of Garrison Dam, November 14, 1945, Delbert Freeman

William Langer Papers

This letter dated November 14, 1945, from Lieutenant Colonel Delbert Freeman of the United States (US) War Department to US Senator William Langer, Freeman acknowledges receipt of Langer's November 9, 1945 letter, and a letter enclosed with it from E. E. Koenig of Underwood, North Dakota, regarding the name of the name of the construction village to be created at the construction site of the Garrison Dam. Freeman explains that the name for the village is under consideration, and the Koenig's suggestion of "Ashville" will be given full consideration.

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Letter from E. E. Koenig to Langer Regarding Name …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding Cross's Upcoming Visit To Washington, November 7, 1945, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated November 7, 1945 from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, acknowledges a letter that Cross sent to Langer indicating that Cross will be leaving for Washington D.C. on November 9th along with Mr. Beauchamp. Langer indicates that he wishes to see Cross when he is in town.

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

Letter From E. E. Koenig To Senator Langer Regarding Name Of Town Created For Construction Of Garrison Dam, November 7, 1945, E. E. Koenig

William Langer Papers

This letter dated November 7, 1945, from E. E. Koenig of Underwood, North Dakota to United States Senator William Langer, Koenig recommends that the "government town" to be built at the Construction site of the Garrison Dam be named "Ashwood," after the man who owns the land on which the town is to be build, whose name is Ash.

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Letter from Langer to E. E. Koenig Regarding Name of Town Created for Construction of Garrison Dam, November 17, 1945

Letter from Lt. Col. Delbert Freeman Regarding Letter from Langer to E. E. Koenig Regarding Name of Town Created …

Telegram From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Requesting Cross Come To Washington, October 29, 1945, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated October 29, 1945, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, states that Langer advises Cross to come to Washington D.C. as soon possible.

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding A Speech, October 22, 1945, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated October 22, 1945 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross informs Cross that Langer gave a speech inspired by Cross's visit. The letter indicates that the speech is enclosed, but this copy of the letter did not include the enclosed speech. There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Following-Up from a Trip to Washington, D. C., October 13, 1945

Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Trip to Washington and Desire for a Meeting with John Hamilton, October …

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.

1945-10-10, Jack To Evabel, Jack P. Bell

Jack P. Bell Second World War correspondence

No abstract provided.

1945-07-19, John To Family, John G. Shindledecker

John G. Shindledecker First World War correspondence

No abstract provided.

1945-06-15, John To Family, John G. Shindledecker

John G. Shindledecker First World War correspondence

No abstract provided.

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.”

1945-05-14, John To Family, John G. Shindledecker

John G. Shindledecker First World War correspondence

No abstract provided.

1945-03, Willson To Rose, Willson Henry Price

Series 1, Correspondence from Willson Price

This collection contains correspondence written by Master Sergeant Willson Henry Price, United States Marine Corps to his family during the Second World War, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Price was a Navajo Code Talker during the Second World War, and he is honored on the Code Talker Monument in the Window Rock Navajo Tribal Park in Arizona. MSgt. Price sometimes wrote his first name with one "L" on mailing envelopes, but signed his name at the end of letters with two 'LLs.'

1945-02-13, Walter To Florence, Walter Keeler

Walter Keeler Second World War correspondence

No abstract provided.

1945-02-11, John To Family, John G. Shindledecker

John G. Shindledecker First World War correspondence

No abstract provided.