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This handwritten letter dated February 25, 1947, from Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross sent confidential care of United States (US) Senator William Langer to James Archdale, expresses confidence in Archdale who has been selected as a Fort Berthold delegate to address the Garrison Dam problem. Cross discusses some conflicts that he's had with the current tribal council.
Date of Work
2-25-1947
Keywords
Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Mandan, Nueta, Hidatsa, Arikara, Sahnish, Three Affiliated Tribes Business Council, Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, conflict, delegates, Garrison Dam, Garrison Reservoir, Garrison Diversion, Washington D.C.
Organizations Referenced
Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Mandan, Nueta, Hidatsa, Arikara, Sahnish, Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, Three Affiliated Tribes Business Council
People Referenced
Bob Yellowtail, Mark Mahto, William Lemke, Ralph H. Case, J.B. Smith, Martin Cross, James Archdale
Disciplines
Political History | United States History
Recommended Citation
Cross, Martin, "Letter from Martin Cross to James Archdale Regarding Conflicts Within The Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council, February 25, 1947" (1947). William Langer Papers. 379.
https://commons.und.edu/langer-papers/379