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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Letter from Williams Co. Welfare Bd. Executive Secretary Mendro to Governor Langer Regarding Langer's Radio Address in Support of the Welfare Board, 1937

Letter from Williams Co. Welfare Bd. Executive Secretary Mendro to Governor Langer Regarding Langer's Radio Address in Support of the Welfare Board, 1937

Letter regarding Water Issues from Governor Langer to Nebraska Governor Bryan, 1933

Letter regarding Water Issues from Governor Langer to Nebraska Governor Bryan, 1933

Letter to Governor Langer From Florence M. Hurley Requesting a Lake Entrance in Kidder County, ND, 1932

Letter to Governor Langer From Florence M. Hurley Requesting a Lake Entrance in Kidder County, ND, 1932

Letter from Eugene S. Leggett to Governor Langer Regarding Size of Resettlement Grants 1937

Letter from Eugene S. Leggett to Governor Langer Regarding Size of Resettlement Grants 1937

Speech delivered by William Langer over KFYR radio, August 11, 1931

Speech delivered by William Langer over KFYR radio, August 11, 1931

Letter from Governor Langer to Dr. W. W. Alexander, Administrator of the Resettlement Administration, 1937

Letter from Governor Langer to Dr. W. W. Alexander, Administrator of the Resettlement Administration, 1937

Letter from US Congressman William Lemke to Governor Langer Regarding Building of Check Dams, "Mexican Property," 1933

Letter from US Congressman William Lemke to Governor Langer Regarding Building of Check Dams, "Mexican Property," 1933

Letter from Neil N. Lee of Resettlement Administration to Governor Langer regarding report requests, 1937

Letter from Neil N. Lee of Resettlement Administration to Governor Langer regarding report requests, 1937

Letter from State Forester Francis E. Cobb to Governor Langer Regarding Arbor Day Observance, 1933

Letter from State Forester Francis E. Cobb to Governor Langer Regarding Arbor Day Observance, 1933

Letter from Wisconsin Adjutant General Ralph Immell to Gov. Langer regarding cancellation of his visit, 1938

Letter from Wisconsin Adjutant General Ralph Immell to Gov. Langer regarding cancellation of his visit, 1938

Radio Address Delivered by Governor Langer in dedication of new KFYR Broadcast Tower, 1938

Radio Address Delivered by Governor Langer in dedication of new KFYR Broadcast Tower, 1938

1936 Agricultural Conservation Program

1936 Agricultural Conservation Program