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This letter, dated May 26, 1955, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Superintendent of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency, Ralph M. Shane, concerns the estate of Owl Woman. The letter informs Shane that Burdick received a letter from James Black Dog which stated that Martin Fox of New Town should be entitled to all of the estate. Burdick's letter asks for more details from Shane on the situation.
See also:
Probate of Owl Woman Estate filed by Laura Cottonwood, May 13, 1955
Letter from George Shubert on behalf of Ralph Shane to Representative Burdick Regarding Owl Woman Estate, May 31, 1955
Date of Work
5-26-1955
Keywords
Probate, inheritance, Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Mandan, Nueta, Hidatsa, Arikara, Sahnish, Fort Berthold Indian Agency
Organizations Referenced
Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Mandan, Nueta, Hidatsa, Arikara, Sahnish, Fort Berthold Indian Agency
People Referenced
James Black Dog, Usher Burdick, Owl Woman, Ralph M. Shane, Martin Fox
Recommended Citation
Burdick, Usher L., "Letter from Representative Burdick to Ralph Shane Regarding Owl Woman Estate, May 26, 1955" (1955). Usher Burdick Papers. 490.
https://commons.und.edu/burdick-papers/490