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's response to U.S. Senator Lynn Frasier's letter Regarding Governors' Conference, 1933.
William Langer
Governor Langer responds to Lynn Frazier's letter of 13 February 1933 urging him to attend President-Elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt's governor conference. Langer notes that Roosevelt associate James A. Farley had also contacted him expressing Roosevelt's desire to have all 48 governors present.
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Letter from U.S. Senator (North Dakota) Lynn J. Frazier to Governor Langer urging him to attend planned governor conference,1933.
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Governor Langer to Representative Sinclair regarding Culver Ladd, 1933
William Langer
Letter from Governor William Langer on February 6, 1933, to U.S. Representative J.H. Sinclair regarding the continued appointment of Culver Ladd. The Governor remarks that neither Ladd nor his wife have supported the Nonpartisan League "cause."
James H. Sinclair (1871-1943) served North Dakota in the United States House of Representatives from 1919 until 1935.
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Governor Langer to the American Tree Association, 1933
William Langer
Governor William Langer wrote to Charles Lathrop Pack, President of the American Tree Association, on February 13, 1933. Langer reported that he was interested in reforestation, as North Dakota has much land that could be used for that purpose.
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Governor Langer to the National Drainage Association regarding Farm Foreclosures, 1933
William Langer
Letter from Governor William Langer to H.H. Dick of the National Drainage Association, dated February 6, 1933. Langer alludes to the agricultural situation in North Dakota, reporting that a ban on deficiency judgement liens has been passed and that a moratorium on foreclosures is forthcoming.
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Letter from Governor Langer to Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge Regarding Legal Representation in Extradition Proceedings, June 5, 1933
William Langer
This letter, dated June 5, 1933, from North Dakota Governor William Langer to Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge is Langer's reply to Talmadge's letter of June 2 regarding legal representation in extradition proceedings. Langer writes that he is happy to reciprocate along the lines Talmadge has suggested.
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Letter from Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge to Governor Langer Regarding Legal Representation in Extradition Proceedings, June 2, 1933
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Letter from Governor Langer to M. L. Beckman regarding a visit to Clay Center, Kansas, December 7, 1933.
William Langer
In this letter, dated 7 December 1933, from North Dakota Governor William Langer to M. L. Beckman, Langer agrees to speak in Clay Center, Kansas, and thanks Beckman for desiring his presence there.
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Letter from Governor Langer to Montana Governor Cooney Regarding Missouri River Diversion and Reforestation, October 17, 1933
William langer
In this letter, dated October 17, 1933, from North Dakota Governor William Langer to Montana Governor Frank Cooney, Langer acknowledges Cooneys efforts on behalf of the Missouri River Diversion, and for the building of dams and reforestation. Langer refers to an enclosed copy of a letter Langer wrote to Nebraska Governor Charles W. Bryan in response to a telegram Bryan wrote to Langer. Langer ends by encouraging Cooney's support for dams and reforestation.
The letter Langer mentions enclosing was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.
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Letter from Governor Langer to Usher Burdick Regarding Farm Foreclosure, October 6, 1933
William Langer
In this letter, dated October 6, 1933, from North Dakota Governor William Langer to Usher Burdick, President of the Farmers' Holiday Association, Langer refers to an unnamed man, writing, "I don't know how this man can possibly stay on the place, but maybe you have some other scheme worked out.
The Farmer's Holiday Association sought to end foreclosures on family farms and worked closely with Langer when the Governor enacted a moratorium on farm foreclosures in 1933.
Usher Burdick later served in the United States House of Representatives from 1935 to 1945 and from 1949 to 1959.
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Letter regarding Water Issues from Governor Langer to Nebraska Governor Bryan, 1933
William Langer
Governor William Langer sent this letter to the Governor of Nebraska, Charles W. Bryan, on October 11, 1933. Langer agreed with Bryan regarding the need for federal funding for road construction, while also suggesting the need for water diversion projects in the Midwest.
Charles Wayland Bryan served two terms as Governor of Nebraska, from 1925 to 1925 and from 1931 until 1935.
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Telegram from Governor Langer to King Haakon VII of Norway, 1933
William Langer
In this cablegram from May 1933, Governor William Langer invited King Haakon VII of Norway to visit the state. Langer reported that:
"I believe that the people and the prairies of North Dakota are worth while meeting and seeing. The growth of the state during a generation's time is in itself a chapter of Norway's glorious saga; and the Norse contributions to progress and independence, worthy of the sons and daughters of Vikings."
Haakon VII replied the next day and reported that a visit in 1933 was not possible.
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Letter from US Representative William Lemke to Governor Langer Regarding Building of Check Dams, "Mexican Property," May 10, 1933
William Lemke
In this letter, dated May 10, 1933, from United States Congressman William Lemke to North Dakota Governor William Langer, Lemke raises the possibility of building a number of check dams to impounding water for lakes. Lemke also makes reference to "the Mexican property" and appeals to Langer to respond with funding to "protect this property until the situation changes."
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H. A. Merrick to Governor Langer, 1933
H. A. Merrick
In this letter dated December 4, 1933, H. A. Merrick praises Governor William Langer for his progressive leadership, particularly for his proclamation against foreclosures. H.A. Merrick was the President of Superior Service Laundries in Seattle.
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Letter From Oklahoma Governor Murray to Governor Langer Regarding Reforestation, October 23, 1933
William H. Murray
In this letter, dated October 23, 1933, from Oklahoma Governor William H. Murray to North Dakota Governor William Langer, Murray thanks Langer for his Letter of October 11 regarding Reforestationand writes that Langer is "exactly correct in this matter."
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Telegraph to Gov. Langer from Oklahoma Governor regarding textbooks, 1933
William H. Murray
Oklahoma Governor William H. Murray sent this telegram to Governor William Langer regarding the cost of educational textbooks. Murray urged Langer to take a stand against "price fixing."
William H. Murray was Oklahoma's ninth governor and served from 1931 until 1935.
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1933 Inaugural Special Train for Governor-Elect Langer
Northern Pacific Railway
Governor-Elect William Langer was inaugurated on January 4, 1933. The Northern Pacific Railway scheduled a special train to transport people to and from the ceremony. The New Rockford Juvenile Band, listed as the "Governor's Band," provided music on the trip.
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1933 Special Train for the Inauguration of Governor-Elect Langer
Northern Pacific Railway
The Farmer-Labor League of Stark County sponsored this special train to Bismarck for the inauguration of Governor-Elect William Langer on January 4, 1933.
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Telegram from Minnesota Governor Floyd B. Olson To Governor Langer Regarding Regional Public Works Meeting, September 29, 1933
Floyd B. Olson
In this telegram, dated September 29, 1933, from Minnesota Governor Floyd B. Olson to North Dakota Governor William Langer, Olsen invites Langer to a meeting in St. Paul called by Frank W. Murphy, Regional Director of Public Works for North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa and Nebraska, for the purpose of considering public works within the district, and increasing understanding and cooperation on intra- and interstate projects. The meeting is to be held at Lowry Hotel in St. Paul on 3 October 1933.
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Letter from the American Tree Association to Governor Langer regarding Reforestation, 1933
Charles Lathrop Pack
Letter from Charles Lathrop Pack, President of the American Tree Association, to Governor Langer, dated February 9, 1933. Langer was scheduled to attend a governor's conference the following month and Pack sought to convince the Governor of the importance of forestry issues.
Langer responded in a letter four days later, on February 13, 1933.
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George Payne to Governor Langer regarding Hitler's Germany, 1933
George H. Payne
Writing on December 5, 1933, George Henry Payne asked Governor William Langer to join his committee "to express American resentment to Hitler, not only in this matter but in opposition to his unjust and insane war on the Jews."
George Henry Payne was the manager of Theodore Roosevelt's 1912 presdiential campaign and also served as a Federal Communications Commissioner.
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Letter from J.C. Penney, 1933
J. C. Penney
Famed business leader J.C. Penney sent a letter to Governor William Langer on September 11, 1933, thanking Langer for the return of brochures about chain store tax.
James Cash Penney founded the J.C. Penney stores in 1902.
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Telegram from Illinois Mayor to Governor Langer about Great Lakes Naval Training Station, 1933
Peter W. Peterson
A short telegram from Peter Peterson, the Mayor of Waukegan Illinois, to Governor William Langer regarding the potential closure of the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Illinois.
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Letter from Secretary of State to Governor Langer Regarding the Irish Free State, 1933
William Phillips
Letter from the Acting Secretary of State, William Phillips, to Governor William Langer regarding the appointment of Daniel McGrath as Consul for the Irish Free State. The letter is dated July 21, 1933.
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Good Roads Association to Governor Langer, 1933
J. A. Rountree
The Director-General of the United States Good Roads Association, J. A. Rountree, wrote to Governor Langer in October 1933 to report on their 21st annual convention. Although Langer was unable to attend, he was elected vice president for the year 1933-34.
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Letter from Wisconsin Governor regarding the Grain and Warehouse Commission, 1933
Albert G. Schmedeman
During the summer of 1933, Wisconsin Governor Albert Schmedeman wrote to Governor William Langer seeking a potential representative for the Grain and Warehouse Commission.
Albert G. Schmedeman served as the Governor of Wisconsin from 1933 to 1935. He was also the United States Minister to Norway from 1913 to 1921.
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Letter from Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge to Governor Langer Regarding Legal Representation in Extradition Proceedings, June 2, 1933
Eugene Talmadge
In this letter, dated June 2, 1933, from Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge to North Dakota Governor William Langer Talmadge suggest an arrangement for legal representation in extradition.
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Letter from Governor Langer to Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge Regarding Legal Representation in Extradition Proceedings, June 5, 1933