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Letter From Mr. And Mrs. Marion Epstein To Senator Langer Regarding Mundt-Ferguson Bill, April 25, 1950, With Comic Enclosure, Mr. Marion Epstein, Mrs. Marion Epstein

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 25, 1950 from Mr. and Mrs. Marion Epstein to Senator William Langer regards their opposition to the Mundt-Ferguson Bill and include an enclosure of a comic issued by the Progressive Party of Ohio.

Letter From William Langer To John Follows-The-Road Regarding Application To Bureau Of Indian Affairs, April 24, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 24, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to John Follows-the-Road, marks the receipt of correspondence from Follows-the-Road where Langer reports Follow-the-Road’s application has not been received by US Bureau of Indian Affairs. Langer has contacted Acting Commissioner John Provinse of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs on Follow-the-Road’s behalf.

The letter includes the handwritten annotation “Indians.”

Letter From William Langer To General Pick Regarding Letter From Rita Abe, April 13, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 13, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Chief of Engineers Major General Lewis A. Pick of the US Department of Army, relays concerns that Langer received from Rita Abe of Elbowoods, North Dakota regarding the Garrison Dam. Langer notes to Lewis that Abe is concerned that not everyone from Elbowoods will be benefited from the settlement made for the construction of the Garrison Dam. Langer asks for Lewis’s advice on the matter.

The letter includes the handwritten annotation “Garrison Dam.”

Letter From Joseph Wicks To Senator Langer Regarding Standing Rock Reservation, April 3, 1950, Joseph Wicks

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 3, 1950, from Joseph Wicks to United States (US) Senator William Langer refers to an enclosed bill from Henry T---- [illegible] of Fort Yates, North Dakota, which, in reference to the members of the Standing Rock Reservation, Wicks writes, “I have seen this Before as the Indians have a lot of copies of this Bill [sic].” Wicks continues, “The Indians here will Be a Lot easier to Deal with than the Berthold Indians Were [sic]. These people want there money for the Land taken, and Not to Be turned over to the Indian office [sic]." Wicks …

Letter From Senator Langer To Pastor T. W. Strieter Regarding Martin Sandberger, March 22, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated March 22, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to the Reverend T. W. (mistyped here as "T. E.") Strieter of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chicago, Langer makes reference to their prior correspondence regarding efforts to prevent the execution of convicted Nazi war criminal Martin Sandberger.

Langer writes that he has received word from Senator Joseph McCarthy that the Nuremberg cases will not be investigated due to a lack of jurisdiction. Langer expresses his regrets that the news is not more favorable.

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Letter from Pastor T. W. Strieter to Senator Langer Regarding …

Letter From Senator Langer To John Hunts Along Acknowledging Receipt Of Hunts Along's Letter Via Martin Cross, March 13, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 13, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to John Hunts Along of the Fort Berthold Reservation, informs Hunts Along that Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross delivered Hunt Along's letter regarding the treatment at the state hospital in Jamestown, North Dakota that Hunt Along's son, Kenneth Hunts Along, has been receiving. Cross requested that Langer take the issue up with the US Indian Commissioner (John R. Nichols), and Langer indicates that he has done that and will reply to Hunts Along soon.

This letter has some handwritten annotations.

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Letter From Senator Langer To John Nichols Regarding John Hunts Along's Son, Kenneth, March 13, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 13, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Indian Commissioner John R. Nichols, encloses a letter from John Hunts Along of the Fort Berthold Reservation regarding the treatment of his son Kenneth Hunts Along at the state hospital in Jamestown, North Dakota. Langer informs Nichols that Cross and John Hunts Along want a full investigation into the matter as soon as possible. John Hunts Along's letter is not enclosed with this document.

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Letter from Senator Langer to John Hunts Along Acknowledging Receipt of Hunts Along's Letter via Martin Cross, March 13, …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding A Resolution Opposing The Hoover Commission Report, March 4, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated March 4, 1950, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliate Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for sending a resolution passed by the Joseph Young Hawk Post #253 (American Legion) which expresses opposition to the Hoover Commission Report's dealing with veterans. Langer tells Cross that he is giving the issue careful consideration.

Handwritten notes on the letter read, "Cross Martin" and "See Hoover Report."

Letter From Senator Mccarthy To Senator Langer Regarding Martin Sandberger Case, February 28, 1950, Joseph R. Mccarthy

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated February 28, 1950, from United States (US) Senator Joseph R. McCarthy to US Senator William Langer, McCarthy refers to the case of convicted Nazi war criminal Martin Sandberger, who is currently awaiting execution.

McCarthy explains to Langer that there will likely be no investigation of the Nuremberg cases and that he assumes executions will be held shortly. In closing he characterizes the Nuremberg trials as a "sorry spectacle" in connection with "alleged American justice," commenting that, "while we may have caught some bad individuals in the net, it was purely accidental."

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Letter From Senator Langer To Senator Mccarthy Forwarding Documents Regarding Martin Sandberger From Reverend Strieter, February 24, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated February 24, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Senator Joseph R. McCarthy, Langer makes reference to their prior correspondence regarding the case of convicted Nazi war criminal Martin Sandberger, who is currently awaiting execution.

Langer writes that he is enclosing additional documents he has received from the Reverend T. W. Strieter of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chicago in hopes that they will be of use to McCarthy in the event that a review of the case is conducted.

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Letter from Senator McCarthy to Senator Langer regarding Martin Sandberger, August …

Letter From Senator Langer To T. W. Strieter Thanking Him For Additional Documents Related To Martin Sandberger, February 24, 1950, William Langer

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated February 24, 1950, from United States Senator William Langer to the Reverend T. W. Strieter of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chicago, Langer thanks Strieter for writing to him and providing additional papers relating to Strieter's efforts to prevent the scheduled execution of convicted Nazi war criminal Martin Sandberger.

Langer writes that he is immediately making the papers available to US Senator [Joseph] McCarthy "in order that the Special Senate investigating committee may have them at their disposal," and assures Strieter that he will do all he can to be of help.

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Letter From Mrs. Donald Dike To Senator Langer Regarding Items Taken Out Of A Senate Bill That Appeared In House Resolution 33, November 21, 1949, Mrs. Donald Dike

William Langer Papers

This letter dated November 21, 1949, from Mrs. Donald Dike to United States (US) Senator William Langer asks Langer why items included in US House Resolution No. 33 were struck from a related US Senate bill. Dike argues that a number of items should be put back in, including electric power, a tax exemption, and the “use of the bottom land until they are moved to a new location.”

See also: Letter from Irene Martin For Senator Langer to Mrs. Donald Dike Regarding Items Taken Out of a Senate Bill that First Appeared in House Resolution 33, December 20, 1949

An Act To Vest Title To Certain Lands Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota, In The United States, And To Provide Compensation Therefor, United States Congress

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This United States (US) Public Law, dated October 29, 1949, also known as US Public Law 81-437, and commonly referred to as "The Taking Act," identifies the lands of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation that are to be vested in the US, and the procedures and mechanisms by which the Tribes are to be compensated for these lands, along with the costs for relocating residents, cemeteries, monuments and shrines.

Also detailed in this US Public Law are mechanisms for appraising the lands and for adjudication in the event that an appraisal is rejected by a tribal …

Compensation To Fort Berthold Indians, North Dakota, For Lands Taken In Connection With The Garrison Dam Project, United States Congress

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This report, dated October 19 1949, also known as United States (US) House of Representatives Report 1458, was submitted by the Committee of Conference to accompany US House of Representatives Joint Resolution 33, and details the recommendations Committee of Conference members have agreed to make to their respective Houses of the US Congress regarding their disagreeing votes on the US Senate's amendments to Joint Resolution 33.

Letter From Senator Langer To Ralph H. Case Regarding Marie R. Deane's Proposal, August 5, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 5, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to attorney Ralph H. Case, states Langer has enclosed a portion of a letter from Marie R. Deane of Elbowoods, North Dakota regarding a proposed contract to cover payment for tribal lands of The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation related to the Garrison Dam. A handwritten note at the top of the letter reads "Indians"

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Letter from Senator Langer to Marie R. Deane Regarding the Acquisition of Tribal Lands, August 5, 1949

Letter From Senator Langer To Marie R. Deane Regarding The Acquisition Of Tribal Lands, August 5, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 5, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Marie R. Deane, thanks Deane for her proposed contract to cover payment for tribal lands of The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation related to the Garrison Dam.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Ralph H Case Regarding Marie R. Deane's Proposal, August 5, 1949

Letter From Senator Langer To Robert Kerr Regarding A Letter From Martin Cross Concerning House Joint Resolution 33, August 3, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 3, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Senator from Oklahoma Robert S. Kerr, encloses a letter from Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross. Langer forwards Cross's letter which contains questions regarding US House Joint Resolution 33 in the hope that Kerr will have answers for Cross. The letter from Cross is not enclosed with this document.

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

H.J. 33 became Public Law 81-437 or "An Act to Vest Title to Certain Lands of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota, …

Letter From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding House Joint Resolution 33, August 3, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated August 3, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his letter concerning US House Joint Resolution 33 (H.J. 33). Langer says that he is bringing Cross's questions to US Senator Kerr (likely Sen. Robert Kerr from Oklahoma), and he will write back to Cross once he has additional information.

H.J. 33 became Public Law 81-437 or "An Act to Vest Title to Certain Lands of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota, in the United States, and to provide Compensation Therefor" better …

Letter From Thomas Connor To Senator Langer Regarding The Mundt Bill, July 26, 1949, Thomas Connor

William Langer Papers

This letter dated July 26, 1949 from Thomas Connor to Senator William Langer contains Thomas Connor's opposition of the Mundt BIll. He disagrees with Senate approving the bill and urges Senator Langer to vote against the bill.

Telegram From Senator Langer To Martin Cross Regarding House Joint Resolution 33, July 26, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated July 26, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross, informs Cross that the report from the hearing on US House Joint Resolution 33 (H.J. 33) is not yet available. According to other correspondences, Cross likely attended a hearing on US H.J. 33 which took place on April 29, 1949.

This telegram contains some handwritten annotations.

H.J. 33 became Public Law 81-437 or "An Act to Vest Title to Certain Lands of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota, in the United States, and to provide …

Vesting Title To Certain Lands Of The Three Affiliated Tribes Of The Fort Berthold Reservation, N. Dak., In The United States, And Providing Compensation Therefor, United States Congress, Us Senate

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This report, dated July 1, 1949, also known as United States Senate Report 605, was submitted by the US Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs to accompany US House Joint Resolution 33 "providing for compensating the Three Affiliated Tribes of Indians of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, N. Dak., for lands taken and damages caused by the United States by reason of the construction and development of the Garrison Dam and Reservoir project." In this report, the Committee recommends that US House Joint Resolution 33 be passed with amendments that are included in the report.

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Letter From Senator Langer To Floyd Montclair To Regarding The Abusive Language Of Superintendent Quin, May 11, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 11, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Vice President of National American Indian Defense Association Floyd Montclair, marks receipt of Montclair’s letter from April 9, 1949. Langer acknowledges Montclair’s charge of abusive language toward Indians by Superintendent Quin and alerts Montclair that his letter has been forwarded to Chairman of Interior and Insular Affairs Senator Joseph C. O’Mahoney.

Letter From Senator Langer To Senator O’Mahoney Regarding Floyd Montclair's Claim Of Abusive Language By Superintendent Quin, May 11, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 11, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Chairman of Interior and Insular Affairs Senator Joseph C. O’Mahoney, regards Floyd Montclair’s charge that Superintendent Quin is using abusive language toward “the Indians.” Langer is forwarding Montclair’s letter to O’Mahoney for his counsel in the matter.

Providing For The Ratification By Congress Of A Contract For The Purchase Of Certain Indian Lands By The United States From The Three Affiliated Tribes Of Fort Berthold Reservation, N. Dak., United States Congress, Us House Of Representatives

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This report, dated May 9, 1949, also know as United States House of Representatives Report 544, was written by the Committee on Public Lands to accompany US House Joint Resolution 33 "providing for the ratification by Congress of a contract for the purchase of certain Indian lands by the United States from the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold Reservation,N. Dak., and for other related purposes." In this report, the Committe recommends passage with a number of amendments detailed in the report.

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US House Joint Resolution 33

US House Report 605

Public Law 437

Letter From Senator Langer To Ira Waters Regarding The Delegates Appointed By The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, May 5, 1949., William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 5, 1949, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Ira Waters, thanks Waters for his recent letter regarding the delegates appointed by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council to go to Washington, D.C. According to Waters, these delegates were selected without the full consent of the reservation. Langer says that he is glad that Waters and others had selected Cross to come to Washington D.C. to represent their views on what Langer refers to as the "land situation." Based on other correspondences, the "land situation" is likely a reference to the …

Hearings Before The Subcommittee On Indian Affairs Of The Committee On Public Lands House Of Representatives Eighty-First Congress First Session On H.J. Res. 33 Providing For The Ratification By Congress Of The Contract To Purchase Indian Lands By The United States From The Three Affiliated Tribes Of Fort Berthold, North Dakota, United States Congress, Us House Of Representatives

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This publication, dated April 29 and 30, May 2 and 3, 1949, printed for the use of the United States (US) House of Representatives Committee on Public Lands, contains the full text of US House of Representatives Joint Resolution 33, followed by a transcript of the hearings held on April 29 and 30, and May 2 and 3, 1949 before the US House Committee on Public Lands.

US House Joint Resolution 33, sponsored by North Dakota Senator William Lemke, was an attempt to add $9.5 million to the original $5,105,625 provided in United States Public Law 296 as compensation for …

Letter From Floyd Montclair To Senator Langer Regarding The Need For Training Of Superintendent Quin, April 29, 1949, Floyd Montclair

William Langer Papers

This handwritten letter dated April 29, 1949, from Vice President of National American Indian Defense Association Floyd Montclair to United States Senator William Langer, calls Langer’s attention to Superintendent Quin and Mr. Penseneau who “needs some training in the administration of the Affairs of the Indians.” Montclair mentions that Quin and Penseneau will ask Langer for protection, therefore Montclair would like his letter to be “made part of the hearings before your committee for remedy.” A note on the letter reads, “am sending it to Indian Committee as requested.”

Telegram From Senator Langer To Ira Waters Indicating That Langer Has Not Seen Martin Cross Yet, April 23, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This telegram dated April 23, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Ira Waters, replies to a telegram sent by Waters asking if Martin Cross had arrived in Washington, D.C. yet. Langer responds that he has not yet seen Cross.

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

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Telegram from Ira Waters to Senator Langer Asking if Martin Cross has Arrived as He is Their Delegate, April 22, 1949

Letter From Senator Langer To Earl Bateman Acknowledging Bateman's April 16 Letter, April 19, 1949, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 19, 1949, from United States Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Earl Bateman, thanks Bateman for his confidential correspondence which informed Langer about a conflict within the Three Affiliated Tribes. Langer indicates that he's willing to help Bateman in any way he can.

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

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Letter From Earl Bateman to Senator Langer Claiming that Martin Cross has Undermined the Tribal Council, April 16, 1949

Letter From Pastor T. W. Strieter To Senator Langer Regarding Martin Sandberger, April, 5, 1949, T. W. Strieter

William Langer Papers

In this letter, dated April 5, 1949, from Pastor T. W. Strieter of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Chicago to United States Senator William Langer, Strieter refers to a previous letter he wrote to Langer regarding the case of convicted Nazi war criminal Martin Sandberger, and asks that the testimony included with this letter be added to the materials included with the previous letter, and used to bring about a stay or elimination of Sandberger's planned execution.

The testimony Strieter mentions as being enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

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Letter from Pastor T. W. …