William Langer graduated from UND in 1906 and had a long career in politics. He was North Dakota Attorney General from 1917 until 1920 and served twice as Governor: from 1933 to 1934 and from 1937 until 1939. Elected to the United States Senate in 1941, he served until his death in 1959.

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Telegram from Georgia Governor Talmadge to Governor Langer Regarding Legal Representation in Extradition Proceedings, 1933

Telegram from Georgia Governor Talmadge to Governor Langer Regarding Legal Representation in Extradition Proceedings, 1933

Governor Langer's reply to Georgia Governor Talmadge's Telegram Regarding Legal Representation in Extradition Proceedings, 1933

Governor Langer's reply to Georgia Governor Talmadge's Telegram Regarding Legal Representation in Extradition Proceedings, 1933

Letter from Governor Langer to Chief of the Army Air Corps Regarding Stratospheric Research Flight, 1934

Letter from Governor Langer to Chief of the Army Air Corps Regarding Stratospheric Research Flight, 1934

Telegram from South Dakota Governor Tom Berry replying to Governor Langer's telegram of 5 August Concerning a Minimum Price for Grain, 1933

Telegram from South Dakota Governor Tom Berry replying to Governor Langer's telegram of 5 August Concerning a Minimum Price for Grain, 1933

Barratt O'Hara's reply to Governor William Langer's letter of March 2, 1934

Barratt O'Hara's reply to Governor William Langer's letter of March 2, 1934

Governor Langer Reply to California Governor James Rolph's Telegram Regarding Sales Tax Legislation, 1934

Governor Langer Reply to California Governor James Rolph's Telegram Regarding Sales Tax Legislation, 1934

Governor Langer Letter to Senator Lynn J. Frazier Supporting Enclosed letter from California Governor Rolph James Regarding State Sales Tax, 1934

Governor Langer Letter to Senator Lynn J. Frazier Supporting Enclosed letter from California Governor Rolph James Regarding State Sales Tax, 1934

Governor William Langer Reply to Barratt O'Hara's letter of  March 10, 1934

Governor William Langer Reply to Barratt O'Hara's letter of March 10, 1934

Letter from Governor Langer to Governor Seligman of New Mexico Regarding Land Experiment Stations, 1934

Letter from Governor Langer to Governor Seligman of New Mexico Regarding Land Experiment Stations, 1934

Letter from State's Attorney King to Governor Langer regarding Edna Rehak vs International, 1938

Letter from State's Attorney King to Governor Langer regarding Edna Rehak vs International, 1938

Letter from Governor Langer to State's Attorney King regarding Edna Rehak vs International 1938

Letter from Governor Langer to State's Attorney King regarding Edna Rehak vs International 1938

Certification of Nomination of William Langer For North Dakota Attorney General in General Election, 1918

Certification of Nomination of William Langer For North Dakota Attorney General in General Election, 1918