Letter from U.S. Representative Burdick to Sybelle Wright Regarding Native American Living Conditions, February 11, 1949

Authors

• Usher Burdick

Files

Description

This letter, dated February 11, 1949, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Sybelle H. Wright of St. John, North Dakota concerns the relationship between the 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 living conditions of Native Americans. He responds by stating that the US government took charge of these people 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 Native Americans. It concludes with Burdick saying that he does not care who is at fault for the poor conditions and instead only cares to alleviate suffering.

Date of Work

2-11-1949

Keywords

Red River, Minot, St. John, North Dakota, Fort Totten, Native Americans, Indians, living conditions, Benson County, Graham's Island

People Referenced

Usher Burdick, Sybelle Wright

Disciplines

American Politics | Arts and Humanities | History | Indigenous Studies | Law | Native American Studies

Recommended Citation

Burdick, Usher, "Letter from U.S. Representative Burdick to Sybelle Wright Regarding Native American Living Conditions, February 11, 1949" (1949). Usher Burdick Papers. 5.
https://commons.und.edu/burdick-papers/5