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 Senator Langer to Rita Abe Regarding the Garrison Dam Project, April 13, 1950
William Langer
This letter, dated April 13, 1950, from United States (US) Senator Langer to Rita Abe of Elbowoods, North Dakota, acknowledges and thanks Abe for her recent letter.
Langer pledges to immediately bring Abe's suggestions to the proper authorities and to get in touch with her as soon as he has their advice on the matter.
See also:
Letter from William Langer to General Pick Regarding Letter from Rita Abe, April 13, 1950
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Letter from Senator Langer to Senator McCarthy Forwarding Documents Regarding Martin Sandberger from Reverend Strieter, February 24, 1950
William Langer
In this letter, dated February 24, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to US Senator Joseph R. McCarthy, Langer makes reference to their prior correspondence regarding the case of convicted Nazi war criminal Martin Sandberger, who is currently awaiting execution.
Langer writes that he is enclosing additional documents he has received from the Reverend T. W. Strieter of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chicago in hopes that they will be of use to McCarthy in the event that a review of the case is conducted.
See also:
Letter from Senator McCarthy to Senator Langer regarding Martin Sandberger, August 2, 1949
Letter from Senator McCarthy to Senator Langer regarding Martin Sandberger Case, February 28, 1950
Affidavits Regarding Martin Sandberger, 1948-1949
Einsatzgruppen Case: Opening Statement for Defense - Dr. Mandry for Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Direct Examination of Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Redirect Examination (Defense) of Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Presentation of Evidence (Von Stein for Sandberger), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Closing Argument (Summation) (Von Stein for Sandberger), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Judgement (and official opinion), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Individual Judgements, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Sentencing, International Military Tribunal
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Letter from Senator Langer to T. W. Strieter Thanking Him for Additional Documents Related to Martin Sandberger, February 24, 1950
William Langer
In this letter, dated February 24, 1950, from United States Senator William Langer to the Reverend T. W. Strieter of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chicago, Langer thanks Strieter for writing to him and providing additional papers relating to Strieter's efforts to prevent the scheduled execution of convicted Nazi war criminal Martin Sandberger.
Langer writes that he is immediately making the papers available to US Senator [Joseph] McCarthy "in order that the Special Senate investigating committee may have them at their disposal," and assures Strieter that he will do all he can to be of help.
See also:
Letter from Pastor T. W. Strieter to Senator Langer Regarding Martin Sandberger, February 2, 1950
Letter from Senator Langer to Pastor T. W. Strieter Regarding Martin Sandberger, March 22, 1950
Affidavits Regarding Martin Sandberger, 1948-1949
Einsatzgruppen Case: Opening Statement for Defense - Dr. Mandry for Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Direct Examination of Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Redirect Examination (Defense) of Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Presentation of Evidence (Von Stein for Sandberger), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Closing Argument (Summation) (Von Stein for Sandberger), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Judgement (and official opinion), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Individual Judgements, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Sentencing, International Military Tribunal
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Letter from William Langer to General Pick Regarding Letter from Rita Abe, April 13, 1950
William Langer
This letter dated April 13, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Chief of Engineers Major General Lewis A. Pick of the US Department of Army, relays concerns that Langer received from Rita Abe of Elbowoods, North Dakota regarding the Garrison Dam. Langer notes to Lewis that Abe is concerned that not everyone from Elbowoods will be benefited from the settlement made for the construction of the Garrison Dam. Langer asks for Lewis’s advice on the matter.
The letter includes the handwritten annotation “Garrison Dam.”
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Letter from William Langer to John Follows-the-Road Regarding Application to Bureau of Indian Affairs, April 24, 1950
William Langer
This letter dated April 24, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to John Follows-the-Road, marks the receipt of correspondence from Follows-the-Road where Langer reports Follow-the-Road’s application has not been received by US Bureau of Indian Affairs. Langer has contacted Acting Commissioner John Provinse of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs on Follow-the-Road’s behalf.
The letter includes the handwritten annotation “Indians.”
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Letter from William Langer to John Wilkerson Regarding Turned Down Application for Family Funds, July 28, 1950
William Langer
This letter dated July 28, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Mrs. John Wilkerson of Elbowoods, explains why Wilkerson’s request for relief assistance has been turned down. Langer cites US Public Law 437 and a proposed Tribal Credit program, which, “if this money becomes available,” Langer advises, “you will participate under the program.”
The letter includes the handwritten annotations, “Indians,” "See," and "X. Quinn, R.A."
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Letter from Walter Maddock to Cal Ward Regarding FHA Loans to Fort Berthold Families Effected by the Garrison Dam, February 28, 1947
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Memo from William Langer to Library of Congress Regarding George Dixon’s Request for Information on Indians, May 1, 1950
William Langer
This Legislative Reference Service memo dated May 1, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to the US Library of Congress, follows up on George Dixon’s May 1, 1950 request for information “on Indians.” Langer asks the US Library of Congress to search for materials “concerning policies and problems associated with Indians.”
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Letter from Irene Martin on Behalf of Senator Langer to George Dixon Regarding Requested Information on Indians, May 1, 1950
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Telegram from Senator Langer to M.A. Kirkeide Regarding Lack of Food and Clothing on the Fort Berthold Reservation, February 2, 1950
William Langer
This document contains the text of a telegram dated February 2, 1950, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Mountrail County Extension Agent M.A. Kirkeide. Langer acknowledges receipt of Kirkeide’s letter of January, 30, 1950 alerting Langer of a food and clothing shortage on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Langer's telegram reads: “REURLET. MATTER HAVING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. REGARDS. LANGER.”
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Letter from M.A. Kirkeide to Senator Langer Regarding Lack of Food and Clothing on the Fort Berthold Reservation, January 30, 1950
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Letter from Irene Martin for Langer to H. E. Gierke Regarding Situation at Forth Berthold, June 27, 1950
Irene Martin
This letter, dated June 27, 1950, from Irene Martin, secretary for United States (US) Senator William Langer, to H. E. Gierke of Watford City, North Dakota, is a reply to Gierke's letter of June 18 regarding a number of matters he feels are unsatisfactory, including the lack of information provided to members of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation so that they can make decisions about how to proceed in vacating their lands to be inundated by the Garrison Dam project, the lack of roads needed for tribal members to log the forested areas of the reservation to be inundated, and the making of Farmer's Home Administration loans to tribal members who, he says, have not had the necessary instruction in maintenance of farm equipment.
Martin assures Gierke that his concerns will be relayed to Langer.
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Letter from H. F. Gierke, Jr. Regarding Lack of Progress in Moving and Logging in Area to be Inundated by Garrison Dam, June 18, 1950
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Letter from Martin for Langer to Quinn Regarding Mrs. John Wilkinson's Request for Assistance, June 16, 1950
Irene Martin
This letter, dated June 16, 1950, from Irene Martin, secretary for United States (US) Senator William Langer to Fort Berthold Agency Superintendent Reginald W. Quinn, makes reference to Mrs. John Wilkinson of Elbowoods, North Dakota, who has written to Langer's office concerning her family's need for food. Martin writes that Langer's office has been advised that the Wilkinsons have been unable to obtain farming loans or any relief. Martin asks Quinn to look into the matter and to advise Langer's office on the Wilkinsons' circumstances and what can be done to help them.
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Letter from Irene Martin for Senator Langer to T. W. Strieter Acknowledging Receipt of Strieter's Letter, February 16, 1950
Irene P. Martin
In this letter, dated February 16, 1950, from Irene Martin, secretary for United States (US) Senator William Langer's secretary, to the Reverend T. W. Strieter of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chicago, Martin acknowledges receipt of Strieter's recent letter and explains that Langer is currently in North Dakota. She assures Strieter, however, that she will bring his letter to Langer's attention when he returns.
See also:
Letter from Pastor T. W. Strieter to Senator Langer Regarding Martin Sandberger, February 2, 1950
Letter from Senator Langer to Pastor T. W. Strieter Regarding Martin Sandberger, March 22, 1950
Affidavits Regarding Martin Sandberger, 1948-1949
Einsatzgruppen Case: Opening Statement for Defense - Dr. Mandry for Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Direct Examination of Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Redirect Examination (Defense) of Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Presentation of Evidence (Von Stein for Sandberger), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Closing Argument (Summation) (Von Stein for Sandberger), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Judgement (and official opinion), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Individual Judgements, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Sentencing, International Military Tribunal
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Letter from Senator McCarthy to Senator Langer regarding Martin Sandberger Case, February 28, 1950
Joseph R. McCarthy
In this letter, dated February 28, 1950, from United States (US) Senator Joseph R. McCarthy to US Senator William Langer, McCarthy refers to the case of convicted Nazi war criminal Martin Sandberger, who is currently awaiting execution.
McCarthy explains to Langer that there will likely be no investigation of the Nuremberg cases and that he assumes executions will be held shortly. In closing he characterizes the Nuremberg trials as a "sorry spectacle" in connection with "alleged American justice," commenting that, "while we may have caught some bad individuals in the net, it was purely accidental."
See also:
Letter from Senator Langer to Senator McCarthy Forwarding Documents Regarding Martin Sandberger from Reverend Strieter, February 24, 1950
Affidavits Regarding Martin Sandberger, 1948-1949
Einsatzgruppen Case: Opening Statement for Defense - Dr. Mandry for Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Direct Examination of Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Redirect Examination (Defense) of Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Presentation of Evidence (Von Stein for Sandberger), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Closing Argument (Summation) (Von Stein for Sandberger), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Judgement (and official opinion), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Individual Judgements, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Sentencing, International Military Tribunal
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Letter from J. Michael Moore to Senator Langer Conveying Eva Sandberger's Anxiousness to Learn the Fate of Her Husband, Martin Sandberger, December 13, 1950
J. Michael Moore
In this letter, dated December 13, 1950, from J. Michael Moore, Resettlement Officer of the Lutheran World Federation, to United States (US) Senator Langer Moore writes that Mrs. Eva Sandberger is anxious to find out the fate of her husband, a Nazi SS officer who was convicted of war crimes and sentenced to death at Nuremberg. Moore adds that he is enclosing Sandberger's original letter addressed to him.
The letter Moore mentions as being enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.
See also:
Letter from Eva A. Sandberger to Senator Langer Thanking Him for His Efforts on Behalf of Her Husband, Martin Sandberger, December 2, 1950
Letter from Senator Langer to Eva Sandberger Regarding Martin Sandberger, February 16, 1951
Einsatzgruppen Case: Opening Statement for Defense - Dr. Mandry for Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Direct Examination of Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Redirect Examination (Defense) of Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Presentation of Evidence (Von Stein for Sandberger), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Closing Argument (Summation) (Von Stein for Sandberger), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Judgement (and official opinion), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Individual Judgements, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Sentencing, International Military Tribunal
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Publication by By North Dakota State Water Commission Regarding Per Capita Payments, Strife Among Three Affiliated Tribes Members, August 17, 1950
North Dakota Water Commission
This document, dated August 17, 1950, labeled "State Water Commission Publication No. 797," bears the heading, "Indian Funds Not Squandered, Chaiman Claims." The heading is a paraphrase of Chairperson Carl Whitman's testimony before a US House of Representatives public lands subcommittee.
The document also reports on opposition on the part of Whitman and Ralph Case, attorney for the tribes, to a bill proposed by United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to allow for per capita payments to be made out of the funds appropriated by Congress to compensate members forced from their homes by the construction of the Garrison Dam and its reservoir.
Whitman and other tribal officers are reported as disputing claims of favoritism in the granting of loans to members, a charge laid by former Tribal Business Council Chairperson Martin Cross the previous week and apparently amplified by Burdick, who is quoted as saying, ""there are some dissatisfied Indians on the reservation. Some say they cannot get a loan from the revolving fund while other Indians can get loans."
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Letter from Jerry J. O'Connell to Senator Langer Regarding the Mundt-Nixon Bill, April 27, 1950
Jerry J. O'Connell
This letter dated April 27, 1950 to Senator William Langer from Jerry J. O'Connell, the Chairman of the National Committee to Defeat the Mundt Bill, details the various groups who have stated opposition to the Mundt-Nixon Bill. These groups include religious, educational, labor, minority, and veteran organizations.
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Letter from Eva A. Sandberger to Senator Langer Thanking Him for His Efforts on Behalf of Her Husband, Martin Sandberger, December 2, 1950
Eva A. Sandberger
In this letter, dated December 2, 1950, from Eva A. Sandberger to United States (US) Senator William Langer, Sandberger thanks Langer for his willingness to understand Germans despite the stereotype that they are all "bad" or "criminal," and for all he has done to help the case of her husband, Martin Sandberger, a Nazi SS officer convicted of war crimes and sentenced to death by the International Military Tribunal during the Einsatzgruppen Case at the Nuremberg war crimes trial.
She thanks Langer specifically for his contribution in bringing about a review of her husband's case, and expresses her hope this review will lead to the cancellation of his death sentence.
(Note, this letter is written in German and is accompanied by an English translation by Elizabeth Hanunian. This description is based on the English translation.)
See also:
Letter from Eva Sandberger to Senator Langer Regarding Martin Sandberger, November 18, 1949
Letter from Senator Langer to Eva Sandberger Regarding Martin Sandberger, February 16, 1951
Affidavits Regarding Martin Sandberger, 1948-1949
Einsatzgruppen Case: Opening Statement for Defense - Dr. Mandry for Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Direct Examination of Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Redirect Examination (Defense) of Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Presentation of Evidence (Von Stein for Sandberger), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Closing Argument (Summation) (Von Stein for Sandberger), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Judgement (and official opinion), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Individual Judgements, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Sentencing, International Military Tribunal
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Letter from Pastor T. W. Strieter to Senator Langer Regarding Martin Sandberger, February 2, 1950
T. W. Strieter
In this letter, dated February 2, 1950, from the Reverend T.W. Strieter of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chicago to United States (US) Senator William Langer Strieter refers to enclosed materials he hopes Langer can put to use in preventing the impending execution of convicted Nazi war criminal Dr. Martin Sandberger.
Among the documents, Strieter writes, is a letter written to him from Sandberger's father, Karl V. Sandberger, who has heard on the radio that authorities charged with the re-examination of verdicts reached in the Nuremberg Trials have found the procedures followed in those trials to be above criticism. Strieter writes that Senator Joseph R. McCarthy hopes that the Inspector General's Office might review these cases individually, but that Strieter himself doubts this will happen.
See also:
Letter from Senator Langer to T. W. Strieter Informing Him of Vote to Review Death Penalty Cases, August 26, 1949
Letter from Irene Martin for Senator Langer to T. W. Strieter Acknowledging Receipt of Strieter's Letter, February 16, 1950
Affidavits Regarding Martin Sandberger, 1948-1949
Einsatzgruppen Case: Opening Statement for Defense - Dr. Mandry for Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Direct Examination of Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Redirect Examination (Defense) of Martin Sandberger, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Presentation of Evidence (Von Stein for Sandberger), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Closing Argument (Summation) (Von Stein for Sandberger), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Judgement (and official opinion), International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Individual Judgements, International Military Tribunal
Einsatzgruppen Case: Sentencing, International Military Tribunal
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Three Affiliated Tribes Resolution Dated April 14, 1950 Sent from Martin Cross to Senator Langer with Note Regarding Senate Bill 3305 Dated June 29, 1950
Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation and Martin Cross
This resolution dated April 14, 1950, from a general meeting of members of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, was sent from Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Cross to United States (US) Senator William Langer on June 29, 1950 with a handwritten note indicating that the enclosed resolution is in conflict with the views of the current Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Council. Cross asks Langer for his support in opposing US Senate Bill 3303 (S. 3303). According to the resolution, S. 3303 would amend US Public Law 437 (The Taking Act) to extend the administrative powers of the US Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The resolution expresses a concern that this bill will cause tribal members will lose their voice, particularly in regard to the resettlement issue imposed by the construction of the Garrison Dam. The resolution is signed by Chairperson Justin Spotted Bear and Secretary Samuel B. Matthews.
See also:
Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Carl Whitman and Senate Bill 3587, June 28, 1950
Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding Senate Bill 3587 and House Resolution 8411, July 6, 1950
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Resolution Adopted by the Three Affiliated Tribes Pertaining to Allocation of Funds Set Aside Per US Public Law 437 for the Taking of Lands for the Garrison Dam, December 14, 1950
Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Business Council
This resolution adopted by the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation on December 14, 1950 addresses the allocation of funds set aside to compensate for the taking of land for construction of the Garrison Dam per US Public Law 437. The resolution states that US Public Law 437 outlines that the money set aside for the taking was specifically for displaced tribal members. As such, the resolution holds that no part of the money offered in compensating for the taking of land should be paid to any non-tribal members. The resolution is signed by Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Secretary George Gillette, Chairman Martin Cross, and Fort Berthold Agency Superintendent R. W. Quinn. A handwritten note on the resolution reads, "Fort Berthold."
See also:
Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Public Law 81-437, January 16, 1951
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Letter from William E. Warne to Senator Langer Regarding Depredation by Horses from the Fort Berthold Reservation, Undated
William E. Warne
This letter, undated but likely written in the first half of 1950 (see comment), from Assistant Secretary of the United States (US) Department of the Interior William E. Warne to US Senator William Langer, makes reference to Langer's letter of January 12 regarding complaints by H. A. Rustad and Julius Mattson of crop damage caused by wild horses belonging to the Fort Berthold Reservation.
Warne writes that an investigation was made into the matter, that the Fort Berthold Agency Superintendent has been aware of the problem for some time, and that past efforts to resolve the problem have met with limited success. Recent talks with the Tribes, however, have indicated an awareness and willingness on the Tribes' part to deal with the problem, and recently 227 head of horses were sold, with plans to sell more. Furthermore, representatives of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs Area Office and of the Fort Berthold Agency have spoken with Mattson. From their report, Warne feels that "the cooperative effort of the parties concerned will result in a satisfactory solution of the problem."
Note: While this letter is undated, Warne served as Assistant Secretary of the US Department of the Interior only from 1947 to 1951, and there are references in the Usher Burdick Collection to complaints by H. A. Rustad of horse depredation in January of 1950, which, combined with references in this letter to complaints made in January, suggests, albeit inconclusively, that this letter was written in the first part of 1950.
See also:
Letter from Representative Burdick to H. A. Rustad Regarding Troubles with Reservation Horses, January 18, 1950 (In the Usher Burdick Collection)
Letter from Representative Burdick to the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Troubles with Reservation Horses, January 18, 1950 (In the Usher Burdick Collection)
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Letter from Joseph Wicks to Senator Langer Regarding John Hart's Speech Regarding the Rehabilitation of Indians, May 17, 1950
Joseph Wicks
This letter dated May 17, 1950, from Joseph Wicks to United States Senator William Langer, is a copy of Wicks's critiques of John Hart's speech to the Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting of the Interstate Council on Indian Affairs. Among many critiques, Wicks takes particular exception to Hart's claim that prejudice against tribal members is undeniable.
There is a handwritten note from Wicks to Langer at the top of the letter that reads as follows: "Bill, I think this should change the thinking of Aandahl & Hart on Indians."
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Letter from Senator Langer to Joseph Wicks Regarding John Hart's Speech Regarding the Rehabilitation of Indians, June 5, 1950
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Letter from Joseph Wicks to Senator Langer Regarding Standing Rock Reservation, April 3, 1950
Joseph Wicks
This letter dated April 3, 1950, from Joseph Wicks to United States (US) Senator William Langer refers to an enclosed bill from Henry T---- [illegible] of Fort Yates, North Dakota, which, in reference to the members of the Standing Rock Reservation, Wicks writes, “I have seen this Before as the Indians have a lot of copies of this Bill [sic].” Wicks continues, “The Indians here will Be a Lot easier to Deal with than the Berthold Indians Were [sic]. These people want there money for the Land taken, and Not to Be turned over to the Indian office [sic]." Wicks concludes with the promised to keep Langer informed as to what the people want.
The bill mentioned as being enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.
The letter includes the handwritten annotation of the word “clear.”
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List of Members of Fort Berthold Delegation, May 2, 1949
author unknown
This document, dated May 2, 1949, by an unknown author, consists of a typewritten list of names beginning with Fort Berthold Indian Agency Superintendent Ben Reifel, followed by the names and towns of nine of the ten members serving on the Tribal Business Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservations.
Below the list of Tribal Business Council Members is a short list titled "Delegates."
Handwritten at the top of the page is "Ft. Berthold Delegation" and below that, "May 2, 1949." To the right of this is written, "s. JRes 11.
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Letter from Ira Waters, Fred Lone Bear, and George Parshal to Senator Langer Regarding Conflict Surrounding Delegates Sent by Tribal Council for Senate Joint Resolution 33 Hearing, April 25, 1949
Hearings before the Subcommittee on Indian Affairs of the Committee on Public Lands House of Representatives Eighty-First Congress First Session on H.J. Res. 33 Providing for the Ratification by Congress of the Contract to Purchase Indian Lands by the United States from the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold, North Dakota
An Act to Vest Title to Certain Lands of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota, in the United States, and to Provide Compensation Therefor
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Letter From Earl Bateman to Senator Langer Claiming that Martin Cross has Undermined the Tribal Council, April 16, 1949.
Earl W. Bateman
This confidential letter dated April 16, 1949, from Earl W. Bateman to United States (US) Senator William Langer, requests that Langer ignore any statements made by Martin Cross, a member of the Three Affiliated Tribes, while Cross is in Washington D.C. Bateman claims that Cross has undermined the Tribal Council in the past year, issuing false statements. Per Bateman, one such statement is that the majority of the people on the Fort Berthold Reservation support US House Joint Resolution 33 (H.J. 33). Bateman informs Langer that Cross is heading to Washington, D.C. as an unofficial delegate of the Three Affiliated Tribes.
The letter contains some illegible handwritten notes.
House Joint Resolution 33 became Public Law 81-437 or "An Act to Vest Title to Certain Lands of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota, in the United States, and to provide Compensation Therefor," better known as "The Taking Act"
See also:
Letter from Senator Langer to Earl Bateman Acknowledging Bateman's April 16 Letter, April 19, 1949
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Letter from the Reverend H. W. Case to Senator Langer Regarding US House Joint Resolution 11, March 25, 1949
H. W. Case
This letter, dated March 25, 1949, from the Reverend H. W. Case of the Forth Berthold Mission, in Elbowoods, North Dakota, to United States (US) Senator William Langer, asks that Langer have his secretary send Case ten copies of US Senate Joint Resolution No. 11, as well as the names of the US Senate committee member to which the resolution will likely be referred.
Case goes on to write that he knows Langer will do everything in his power to "set a new standard of negotiations in dealing with the Indian people and more especially our [Fort Berhold] people in their endeavor to become at least as rehabilitated as they are now."
See also:
Letter from Senator Langer to the Reverend H. W. Case Regarding US Senate Joint Resolution 11, April 14, 1949