Usher Burdick

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This letter, dated May 10, 1957, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to the Special Assistant for Legislative Liaison conveys that the Three Affiliated Tribes are having trouble traversing their reservation due to the reservoir created by the completion of the Garrison Dam which cuts sections of the reservation off from one another. Individuals are forced to make a 150 mile trip to go around the lake. Burdick inquires if any barges are available to be made of service to the tribes to help them with transportation on their reservation.

See also:

Letter from Clifton E. Mack to Representative Burdick Regarding the Request of Three Affiliated Tribes Members for Ferry to Cross the Lake Created by the Garrison Dam, May 22, 1957

Date of Work

5-10-1957

Keywords

Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Mandan, Nueta, Hidatsa, Arikara, Sahnish, Fort Berthold Reservation, transportation, barges, ferries, travel, Garrison Dam, Garrison Reservoir, Garrison Diversion

Organizations Referenced

Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Mandan, Nueta, Hidatsa, Arikara, Sahnish

People Referenced

Usher Burdick

Letter from Representative Burdick to Special Assistant for Legislative Liaison Regarding Need for Barges to Ferry Three Affiliated Tribe Members Across the Lake Created by the Garrison Dam, May 10, 1957

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