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  Statement by the Association for the Advancement of American Indians

  Association for the Advancement of American Indians

  This statement by the Association for the Advancement of American Indians describes the purpose of the organization. The statement says that American Indians have been wards of the United States (US) government for too long and that it is the goal of the group to educate Natives on their relation to the world. The document is undated.

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  Statement by the Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council Regarding Flood Relief

  Tribal Business Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation

  This statement by the Tribal Business Council of The Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold Reservation concerns flood relief related to the Garrison Dam. The statement notes the Tribal Business Council's acceptance of Public Law 437, then outlines a proposed program to assist families affected by flooding. The plan includes a section on credit, a tribal lands program, and a water development program. The document includes detailed tables with data related to this proposed program. The document also includes a resolution signed by members of the Tribal Business Council. The document is undated, but it is reasonable to estimate it is from 1950. See the comment section for more details.

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  Letter from Congressman Burdick to Deane Regarding Fort Berthold Claims, March 17, 1954

  Usher Burdick

  This letter, dated March 17, 1954, from United States (US) Congressman Usher Burdick to Mr J Deane concerns the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation's claims before the Court of Claims. The letter states there are no copies of the Fort Berthold hearings available and that the Fort Berthold case will likely be decided the same as the Blackfeet case. The letter also states that Burdick has enclosed a copy of the opinion in this case. The opinion is not included with this document.

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  Letter from Congressman Burdick to Marie Wells Regarding Fort Berthold Claims, March 12, 1954

  Usher Burdick

  This letter, dated March 12, 1954, from United States (US) Congressman Usher Burdick to Marie D Wells concerns the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation's claims before the Court of Claims. The letter states that Burdick has called both the Indian Claims Commission and the Court of Claims about the matter. The letter also states that there are no copies of the Fort Berthold hearings available.

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  Letter from Congressman Burdick to Sitting Crow Regarding Fort Berthold Claims, March 12, 1954

  Usher Burdick

  This letter, dated March 12, 1954, from United States (US) Congressman Usher Burdick to Mrs. John Sitting Bull concerns the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation's claims before the Court of Claims. The letter states that Burdick has called both the Indian Claims Commission and the Court of Claims about the matter. The letter also states that there are no copies of the Fort Berthold hearings available.

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  Letter from Congressman Burdick to Spotted Horse Regarding Fort Berthold Claims, March 12, 1954

  Usher Burdick

  This letter, dated March 12, 1954, from United States (US) Congressman Usher Burdick to Pearl Spotted Horse concerns the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation's claims before the Court of Claims. The letter states that Burdick has called both the Indian Claims Commission and the Court of Claims about the matter. The letter also states that there are no copies of the Fort Berthold hearings available.

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  Letter from Congressman Burdick to Wheeler Regarding Fort Berthold Claims, March 12, 1954

  Usher Burdick

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  Report by Cragun to the Three Affiliated Tribes Regarding the Fort Berthold Claims, January 12, 1954

  John Cragun

  This report, dated January 12, 1954, from John Cragun to the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation gives an update on the status of the Reservation's claims to the Indian Claims Commission. The report reiterates that Crogun's firm expects the Claims Commission to rely on the outcome of the Blackfeet case to decide the Fort Berthold claim. The report also summarizes Fort Berthold's claim, which has to do with damages sustained for the delay between the time their lands were taken and the time the Court of Claims awarded them payment. The letter concludes by saying that the firm expects a decision from the Court of Claims soon.

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  Letter from Deane to Congressman Burdick Regarding Fort Berthold Claims, March 15, 1954

  J. Deane

  This letter, dated March 15 1954, from Mr. J Deane to United States (US) Congressman Usher Burdick concerns the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation's claims before the Court of Claims. The letter informs Burdick that the tribal members want their hearing as soon as possible.

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  Letter from John Hart to Orme Lewis Regarding Trusteeship, January 11, 1954

  John B. Hart

  This letter, dated January 11, 1954, from John B Hart to Orme Lewis concerns the issue of native emancipation from the reservation and trusteeship system. The letter states that Hart believes abolishing the reservation system is desirable and that natives should be served by the same health, welfare, education, and law enforcement agencies as the ones that serve "non-Indians." The letter goes on to describe more of Hart's plan for accomplishing these goals.

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  Letter from Sitting Crow to Congressman Burdick Regarding Fort Berthold Claims, February 25, 1954

  Sitting Crow

  This letter, dated February 25 1954, from Mrs. John Sitting Crow to United States (US) Congressman Usher Burdick concerns the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation's claims before the Court of Claims. The letter informs Burdick that the tribal members want their hearing as soon as possible.

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  Letter from Pearl Spotted Horse to Congressman Burdick Regarding Fort Berthold Claims, March 5, 1954

  Pearl Spotted Horse

  This letter, dated March 5, 1954, from Pearl Spotted Horse to United States (US) Congressman Usher Burdick concerns the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation's claims before the Court of Claims. The letter informs Burdick that the tribal members want their hearing as soon as possible. The letter also asks for a copy of the hearings.

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  Letter from Wells to Congressman Burdick Regarding Fort Berthold Claims, March 1954

  Marie D. Wells

  This letter, dated March 1954, from Marie D Wells to United States (US) Congressman Usher Burdick concerns the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation's claims before the Court of Claims. The letter informs Burdick that the tribal members want their hearing as soon as possible. The letter has several handwritten notes on it.

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  Letter from Wheeler to Congressman Burdick Regarding Fort Berthold Claims, March 5, 1954

  Mary D. Wheeler

  This letter, dated February 25 1954, from Mary D Wheeler to United States (US) Congressman Usher Burdick concerns the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation's claims before the Court of Claims. The letter informs Burdick that the tribal members want their hearing as soon as possible. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the document that reads "HR98 + HR7281"

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  Resolution by the Association for Advancement of American Indians of North Dakota, June 22, 1953

  Association for Advancement of American Indians of North Dakota

  This resolution, dated June 22, 1953, by the Association for Advancement of American Indians of North Dakota states support for freedom of its members from the Indian Bureau. It also mentions the Oahe Dam Reservation and the Standing Rock Tribal negotiations over the Indian Reservation System. Two of the signee's names are illegible.

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  Report by Wilkinson, Boyden, Cragun, and Barker on the Status of the Fort Berthold Claims, June 22, 1953

  John W. Cragun, Boyden, Wilkinson, and Barker

  This report, dated June 22, 1953, by the firm of Wilkinson, Boyden, Cragun, and Barker to the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation concerns the status of the reservation's claims before the Indian Claims Commission. The report outlines the status of a claim under review by the Commission. It states that the Commission may refer to the Blackfeet case from December 17, 1952 once it comes out of the appeal process. The report also summarizes the Fort Berthold Reservation's claim, which states that the Tribes should have the right to sue for damages based on the delay between the time their lands were taken and the date of they payment. The report also summarizes the argument as it relates to the Indian Claims Commission Act. It concludes by stating that the firm expects the Blackfeet appeal to be concluded during the fall of 1953 and they will update FOrt Berthold at that time.

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  Letter from Congressman Burdick to Hjelle Regarding Native Populations, August 31, 1949

  Usher Burdick

  This letter, dated August 31, 1949, from United States (US) Congressman Usher Burdick to John O Hjelle concerns native populations in North and South Dakota as they relate to the reorganization of the Indian Service. The letter states that, as of 1945, the Indian Bureau listed the native populations for North and South Dakota to be 12,863 and 30,745 respectively. The letter states that Burdick does not think a district office should be placed at Bismarck.

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  Letter from Congressman Burdick to Jorgenson Regarding Indian Welfare Funds, July 11, 1949

  Usher Burdick

  This letter, dated July 11, 1949, from United States (US) Congressman Usher Burdick to Garmann Jorgenson concerns "Indian welfare funds." The letter states that the Interior Department received an appropriation of $500,000 for native welfare and that the US Senate decided to cut a chunk of this amount. The letter states that Burdick does not know what the final number will be for these funds.

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  Letter from Congressman Burdick to Mary Long Chase Regarding Mary Many Wounds, February 25, 1949

  Usher Burdick

  This letter, dated February 25, 1949, from United States (US) Congressman Usher Burdick to Mary Long Chase concerns Mary Many Wounds. The letter thanks Long Chase for her previous letter about a recent speech Burdick had made. It goes on to state that Burdick has sent a file related to Mary Many Wounds, who has recently died. This file is not included with this document. A handwritten note at the top of the document reads "Indians"

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  Letter from Congressman Burdick to Simon Regarding Relocation Costs, April 29, 1949

  Usher Burdick

  This letter, dated April 29, 1949, from United States (US) Congressman Usher Burdick to Hal Simon concerns relocation costs for people living in Elbowoods, North Dakota. The letter states that Burdick believes the US Army Core of Engineers is not dealing well with people in the area and that he believes these people deserve compensation for their relocation costs.

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  Letter from Congressman Burdick to Sybelle Wright Regarding Native Conditions, February 11, 1949

  Usher Burdick

  This letter, dated February 11, 1949, from Sybelle H. Wright to North Dakota Congressman Usher Burdick concerns the relationship between the United States (US) and Indigenous peoples. The letter is in response to Wright's letter which is not included. Burdick's letter asks Wright who is to blame for the poor condition of Natives and answers that the US government took charge of these people's 80 years prior and failed in its responsibility to educate them through "forced wardship." The letter also discusses the poor quality and low amount of land owned by Natives. It concludes with Burdick saying that he does not care whose fault the poor conditions are and instead only cares to alleviate suffering.

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  Letter from Congressman Burdick to Twilling Regarding Relocation Costs, April 29, 1949

  Usher Burdick

  This letter, dated April 29, 1949, from United States (US) Congressman Usher Burdick to Audrey Twilling concerns relocation costs for people living in Elbowoods, North Dakota. The letter states that Burdick believes the US Army Core of Engineers is not dealing well with people in the area and that he believes these people deserve compensation for their relocation costs.

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  Letter from Alfred Demontigny to Senator Langer Regarding Reservation Relief, February 8, 1949

  Alfred Demontigny

  This letter, dated February 8, 1949, from Alfred Demontigny to United States (US) Senator William Langer addresses North Dakota Congressman Usher Burdick's speech titled, "Privation among the Indians of North Dakota" from the 81st US Congress. The letter states that Demontigny appreciates Burdick's efforts. It goes on to describe the winter conditions on an unnamed reservation. The letter states that the Natives do not have enough food because of the snow and still have to work iat $0.75 per hour in order to receive food orders.

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  Letter from Margaret Klotz to Congressman Bernard Gehrmann Regarding Bill 8360, November 11, 1935

  Margaret Klotz

  This letter, dated November 11, 1935, from Margaret Klotz to Wisconsin Congressman Bernard Gehrmann regarding North Dakota Congressman Usher Burdick's bill HR 8360. The letter states that the bill is titled, "To promote the general welfare of the Indians of the United States of America, and for other purposes." The letter states that, per Burdick's instructions, Klotz has forwarded copies of the bill to Gehrmann. The letter is stamped with text that reads "COPY"