Rex Lee

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This letter dated July 11, 1952, from Acting Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Rex Lee to United States Senator William Langer marks the receipt of Langer’s letter from June 27, 1952. The letter acknowledges “a communication from Bertha Driver and others of the Fort Berthold Reservation relating to relocation problems.” The letter states that Lee is requesting John Cooper to look into this matter to “take any action which might be justified by the circumstances.” The letter concludes by stating that Lee will advise Langer further once Cooper’s report is received. The letter is marked with the handwritten annotations “Hold for Report” and “Garrison Dam.”

See also:

Letter from Dorothy Gwin on Behalf of Senator Langer to Marjorie Slocum et al. Regarding the Relocation Problem Due to the Garrison Dam Project, June 25, 1952

Date of Work

7-11-1952

Keywords

Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Mandan, Nueta, Hidatsa, Arikara, Sahnish, Garrison Dam, Elbowoods, relocation

Organizations Referenced

Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Mandan, Nueta, Hidatsa, Arikara, Sahnish, Bureau of Indian Affairs

People Referenced

William Langer, Rex Lee, Bertha Driver

Disciplines

Political History | United States History

Letter from Acting Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Lee to Senator Langer Regarding Relocations Problems Due to the Garrison Dam Project, July 11, 1952

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