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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 …

An Act Making Appropriations To Supply Deficiencies In Certain Appropriations For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1946, And For Prior Fiscal Years, To Provide Supplemental Appropriations For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1946, And For Other Purposes, United States Congress

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This United States (US) public law (US Public Law 79-269) supplemented deficiencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1946. This public law includes a section under “Flood Control” that specifies that the funds available for construction of the Garrison Reservoir Dam may not be spent on construction of the dam until the Secretary of the Interior finds lands “equal in quality and sufficient in area” for relocation and compensation of Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold Reservation.

First Deficiency Appropriation Bill, 1946, United States Congress, Us House Of Representatives

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This report from the United States (US) House Committee of Conference, dated December 20, 1945, was written to accompany US House Resolution 4805 which requested funds to supplement deficiencies from the fiscal year ending June 30, 1946. This report recommended an amendment to the resolution specifying that funds provided for the Garrison Reservoir Dam could not be spent on construction of the dam itself until the tribes were adequately provided for with lieu lands of equal quality and area. The report indicates, however, that funds could be spent on “certain preliminary features” of the reservoir project. US House Resolution 4805 …

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.

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.”

Letter From Senator Langer To Helen Woolfolk Regarding Langer's Speech On 1944 Sedition Trial, January 6, 1945., William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated January 6, 1945, from Senator William Langer to Helen Woolfolk, contains Langer response to Woolfolk's criticism of Langer's Congressional Speech on the 1944 Sedition Trail.

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Letter from Helen Woolfolk to Senator Langer regarding Langer's speech on 1944 Sedition Trial, December 24, 1944.

Senate Speech delivered by Senator Langer regarding 1944 Sedition Trial, September 8, 1944.

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 …

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 …

Letter From Helen Woolfolk To Senator Langer Regarding Langer's Speech On 1944 Sedition Trial, December 24, 1944., Helen Woolfolk

William Langer Papers

This letter dated December 24, 1944, from Helen Woolfolk to Senator Langer, contains her complaint of receiving a copy and her criticism on the content of Langer's congressional speech on the 1944 Sedition Trial.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Helen Woolfolk regarding Langer's speech on 1944 Sedition Trial, January 6, 1945.

Senate Speech delivered by Senator Langer regarding the 1944 Sedition Trial, September 8, 1944.

An Act Authorizing Construction Of Certain Public Works On Rivers And Harbors For Flood Control, And For Other Purposes, United States Congress

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This United States public law, passed on December 22, 1944, also known as the Flood Control Act of 1944 or US Public Law 78-534, enacted the Pick-Sloan flood control plan for the Missouri River Basin. The Garrison Dam was part of the Pick-Sloan US plan. Completion of the Garrison Dam flooded the river bottom lands belonging to the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara people. The majority of tribal members living on the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota were living on these river bottom lands prior to construction of the Garrison Dam.

Letter From Senator Langer To Fox Et Al. Regarding Floyd Montclair’S Role As Representative Of Fort Berthold Americans, Incorporated, May 11, 1944, William Langer

William Langer Papers

These eight letters, identical except for addressee, dated May 11, 1944 (except for one dated May 10) from United States Senator William Langer to Martin Fox, Sam Badgun, Walter Young Bear, Robert Lincoln, Phillip Snow, Richard Burr, Phillip Atkins, and Oscar Burr, all members the the organization Fort Berthold Americans, Incorporated, acknowledges Langer's receipt of their letter informing Langer that Floyd Montclair is their representative. Langer writes that Montclair “is down here appearing in behalf of the Fort Berthold American, Inc.” Langer assures the recipients that he is doing his best to help Montclair.

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Letter from Fort Berthold …

Letter From Senator Langer To Earl Bateman Regarding M.E. Pool’S Report, May 6, 1944, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 6, 1944, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Fort Berthold Tribal Business Council member Earl Bateman references an enclosed report from M.E. Pool, secretary for the US Senate Committee on Appropriations. The letter and report are in answer to a request made by Bateman on April 21, 1944. Langer notes that if additional information is received, he will send it to Bateman.

The report referenced as enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

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Letter from Senator Langer to Earl Bateman Regarding Requests, April 29, 1944

Missouri River Basin: Conservation, Control, And Use Of Water Resources Of The Missouri River Basin In Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, And Missouri (Report By Secretary Of The Interior Harold L. Ickes On Bureau Of Reclamation's Plan For Basin Development.), United States Congress, Us Senate, William G. Sloan

US Government Documents Related to Indigenous Nations

This report by the United States (US) Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes on the US Bureau of Reclamation’s plan for Missouri Basin flood control and development dated May 5, 1944. The US Bureau of Reclamation had been studying the Missouri River basin for several years in order to create a comprehensive flood-control plan by 1945; however, the release of the “Pick Plan” in March of 1944 pushed the Bureau to release their plan early. At over 200 pages, this plan, also known as the “Sloan Plan” named for William G. Sloan who completed it, reflects the detailed study …

Letter From M.E. Pool To Senator Langer Regarding Bateman Requests, May 5, 1944, M.E. Pool

William Langer Papers

This letter dated May 5, 1944, from M.E. Pool, secretary for the United States (US) Senate Committee on Appropriations, to US Senator William Langer acknowledges Langer’s letter of April 29 asking Pool to find information requested by Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council member Earl Bateman. Pool says the information requested by Bateman “will be furnished insofar as it may be available."

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Letter from Senator Langer to M.E. Pool Regarding Indian Matters, April 29, 1944

Letter From Senator Langer To Earl Bateman Regarding Requests, April 29, 1944, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 29, 1944 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council member Earl W. Bateman acknowledges the receipt of Bateman’s letter from April 21, 1944. Langer assures Bateman that he will take immediate action.

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Letter from Senator Langer to M.E. Pool Regarding Indian Matters, April 29, 1944

Letter From Senator Langer To M.E. Pool Regarding Indian Matters, April 29, 1944, William Langer

William Langer Papers

This letter dated April 29, 1944 from United States (US) Senator William Langer to M.E. Pool, clerk for the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, refers to an enclosed letter from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Councilman Earl W. Bateman “asking for certain information regarding Indian matters.” Langer writes that Pool’s help in securing the materials Bateman is requesting will be greatly appreciated.

The letter from Bateman mentioned as being enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.