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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Governor Langer Response to California Governor Regarding Non-Discriminatory Sales Tax Bill, 1934

Governor Langer Response to California Governor Regarding Non-Discriminatory Sales Tax Bill, 1934

1938 Primary Election Nonpartisan League Republican Ticket

1938 Primary Election Nonpartisan League Republican Ticket

1933 Inaugural Special Train for Governor-Elect Langer

1933 Inaugural Special Train for Governor-Elect Langer

1933 Special Train for the Inauguration of Governor-Elect Langer

1933 Special Train for the Inauguration of Governor-Elect Langer

Cartoon: Governor Langer Saves the Family Farm, 1936

Cartoon: Governor Langer Saves the Family Farm, 1936

Roosevelt Langer Rally in Odense, North Dakota, 1936

Roosevelt Langer Rally in Odense, North Dakota, 1936

Letter from the American Tree Association to Governor Langer regarding Reforestation, 1933

Letter from the American Tree Association to Governor Langer regarding Reforestation, 1933

Special Rules on Feeding Stuff, US Food Administration, 1918

Special Rules on Feeding Stuff, US Food Administration, 1918

Letter from J.C. Penney, 1933

Letter from J.C. Penney, 1933

Telegram from Usher Burdick to Governor Langer, 1933

Telegram from Usher Burdick to Governor Langer, 1933

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1908 North Dakota Soil Map

The Fighting Governor: the Story of William Langer and the State of North Dakota by John Holzworth, 1938

The Fighting Governor: the Story of William Langer and the State of North Dakota by John Holzworth, 1938