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  Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Thanking Cross for Telegram Regarding US Senate Bills 2151 and 1528, March 2, 1956

  William Langer

  This letter dated March 2, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his recent telegram regarding US Senate Bills 2151 and 1528 (S. 2151 and S. 1528). Langer asks how Cross is doing and for an update on the tribes.

  A handwritten note at the top of the letter reads, "Cross, Martin."

  See also:

  Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding US Senate Bills 2151 and 1528, February 23, 1956

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  Letter from Senator Langer to Medicine Crow Informing Him that US Senate Bill 2151 is now US Public Law, June 5, 1956

  William Langer

  This letter dated June 5, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Medicine Crow, informs Medicine Crow that US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) was signed by the president and is now US Public Law. A handwritten note on the top of the letter reads, "S. 2151."

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  Letter from Senator Langer to Medicine Crow Informing that US Senate Bill 2151 Passed the Senate, March 20, 1956

  William Langer

  This letter dated March 20, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Medicine Crow, informs Medicine Crow that US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151), which provides for the segregation of funds for the Three Affiliated Tribes, passed the US Senate and will go on to the US House of Representatives. A handwritten note on the letter reads, "S. 2151."

  See also:

  Letter from Medicine Crow to Senator Langer Regarding US Senate Bills 2875 and 2151, March 14, 1956

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  Letter from Senator Langer to Primrose Morgan Informing Her that US Senate Bill 2151 is now US Public Law, June 5, 1956

  William Langer

  This letter dated June 5, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Primrose Morgan, informs Morgan that US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) was signed by the president and is now US Public Law. A handwritten note on the top of the letter reads, "S. 2151."

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  Letter from Senator Langer to Primrose Morgan Informing that US Senate Bill 2151 Passed the Senate, April 12, 1956

  William Langer

  This letter dated April 12, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Primrose Morgan, informs Morgan that US Senate Bill 2151 passed the Senate on March 19 and is now pending in the US House of Representatives. Langer suggests she contact her congressman on the matter. A handwritten note on the letter reads, "S. 2151."

  See also:

  Letter from Primrose Morgan to Senator Langer Regarding US Senate Bill 2151, March 1956

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  Letter from Senator Langer to Rollo Jones Regarding Per Capita Payments, August 14, 1956

  William Langer

  This letter dated August 14, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Rollo Jones of Parshall, North Dakota, refers to an inquiry Langer made on Jones's behalf to the area office of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs. Langer writes that a report has reached him regarding the inquiry and quotes a portion of the report.

  In the quoted portion, it is explained additional information is required of the Tribal Council of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation before the tribal membership roll can be completed and approved by the US Secretary of the Interior, and that the council has been informed no per capita payments would be authorized until this information is obtained. Langer recommends to Jones that the matter be brought to the attention of the Tribal Council for their action at once.

  A handwritten note on the letter reads "Indian Affairs."

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  Letter from Senator Langer to Wesley D'Ewart Regarding Election Request, May 24, 1956

  William Langer

  This letter dated May 24, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Assistant Secretary of the US Department of the Interior Wesley D'Ewart, informs D'Ewart that Langer has received a number of letters calling for an immediate election on the Fort Berthold Reservation. Langer requests information on the matter.

  There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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  Letter from Wesley D'Ewart to Senator Langer Regarding Election Request, July 23, 1956

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  Letter to Floyd Montclair Regarding Per Capita Payments, August 7, 1956

  William Langer

  This letter dated August 7, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Floyd Montclair, informs Montclair that the per capita payments under US Public Law 553 (introduced as US Senate Bill 2151) will occur once the Tribal Council applies for funds and provides a plan illustrating how the funds will be used for rehabilitation. Langer says the US Bureau of Indian Affairs will process the applications for per capita payments as quickly as possible. There are handwritten notes on the letter.

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  Telegram from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Informing that US Senate Bill 2151 Passed the Senate, March 19, 1956

  William Langer

  This telegram dated March 19, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, informs Cross that US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) has passed the US Senate.

  US Senate Bill 2151 became US Public Law 84-553 on June 4, 1956. US Public Law 84-553 is also known as "An Act to Provide for the Segregation of Certain Funds of the Fort Berthold Indians on the Basis of Membership Roll Prepared for Such Purpose."

  See also:

  Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Informing that US Senate Bill 2151 Passed the Senate, March 19, 1956

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  Telegram from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Informing that US Senate Bill 2151 was Signed into Law, June 5, 1956

  William Langer

  This telegram dated June 5, 1956, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, informs Cross that US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) was signed into law on June 4th. A letter is to follow.

  US Senate Bill 2151 became US Public Law 84-553 also known as "An Act to Provide for the Segregation of Certain Funds of the Fort Berthold Indians on the Basis of Membership Roll Prepared for Such Purpose"

  See also:

  Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Informing that US Senate Bill 2151 was Signed Into Law, June 5, 1956

  Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding US Senate Bill 2151 which is now US Public Law 84-553, June 11, 1956

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  Telegram from Senator Langer to Patrick Gourneau Stating that Langer is Helping in Every Way Possible, April 25, 1956

  William Langer

  This telegram dated April 25, 1956, from United States Senator William Langer to Patrick Gourneau of Turtle Mountain, responds to Gourneau's telegram and says that Langer is helping in every way possible.

  A handwritten note at the top of the letter reads, "Cross, Martin."

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  Telegram from Patrick Gourneau to Senator Langer Requesting that Langer Assist Martin Cross on His Present Mission in Washington, D.C., April 24, 1956

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  Letter from Robert B. McKee to Senator Langer Regarding List of Residents, October 4, 1956

  Robert B. McKee

  This letter, dated October 4, 1956, from [illegible] on behalf of Fort Berthold Agency Superintendent Robert B. McKee to United States (US) Senator William Langer informs Langer that the list Langer requested in his letter of September 26, 1956--of the names and addresses of residents of the Fort Berthold Reservation over 21 years of age--will be sent within the next few days.

  See also: An Act to Provide for the Segregation of Certain Funds of the Fort Berthold Indians on the Basis of Membership Roll Prepared for Such Purpose

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  Fort Berthold Agency News Bulletin Election Issue, August 10, 1956

  Robert Bruce McKee

  This issue of the Fort Berthold Indian Agency News Bulletin, dated August 10, 1956, is provides information on the tribal election scheduled for September 18 of the same year, in which members will vote on whether to amend the tribal constitution.

  This issue contains comment pieces by Fort Berthold Indian Agency Superintendent Robert B. McKee and Tribal Business Council Chairman Martin Cross, as well as copies of letters from Assistant Secretary of the United States (US) Department of the Interior Wesley D'Ewart to McKee and Cross regarding the decision to allow absentee ballots to be used by nonresident members in this election and a copy of the solicitor's opinion that the use of absentee ballots by nonresident members would be permissible in an election to amend the tribal constitution. The issue also includes the text of the proposed amendment and the text of a tribal resolution to close enrollment in advance of the distribution of per capita payments to enrolled members as authorized by the passage of Senate Bill 2151, which upon passage and signing became public Law 553.

  Finally, the issue also includes a memorandum on the practice of issuing credit, and short reports on the New Town Health Center, land operations, and agency schools.

  See also:

  An Act to Provide for the Segregation of Certain Funds of the Fort Berthold Indians on the Basis of Membership Roll Prepared for Such Purpose

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  Letter from Primrose Morgan to Senator Langer Regarding US Senate Bill 2151, March 1956

  Primrose Morgan

  This handwritten letter dated March 1956, from Primrose Morgan to United States (US) Senator William Langer, shows support for US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151). Morgan writes that, in the past, the Three Affiliated Tribes have only been given small amounts of their money and she would like to see it distributed as a lump sum so that she and other tribal members might pay off debts or purchase property. She writes about hardships experienced by members of her tribe and discusses how the money will help them.

  See also:

  Letter from Senator Langer to Primrose Morgan Informing that US Senate Bill 2151 Passed the Senate, April 12, 1956

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  Letter from Carlyle Onsrud to Senator Langer Requesting Two Copies of US Senate Bill 2151, May 1, 1956

  Carlyle D. Onsrud

  This letter dated May 1, 1956, from Carlyle D. Onsrud, Executive Director of the Public Welfare Board of North Dakota to United States (US) Senator William Langer, requests two copies of US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151). There is a small shorthand note at the bottom of the letter.

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  Letter from Senator Langer to Carlyle Onsrud Enclosing Two Copies of US Senate Bill 2151, May 8, 1956

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  Letter from E. J. Utz to Martin Cross Regarding Membership Rolls, August 6, 1956

  E. J. Utz

  This letter dated August 6, 1956, from Acting Commissioner of the United States (US) Department of the Interior to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, concerns tribal membership rolls and the closing date for enrollment applications. Utz expresses concern that tribal members were not given enough time to submit applications for enrollment. Utz requests additional information for children who have submitted for enrollment and requests additional information for each rejected enrollment application. This letter was copied to US Senator William Langer.

  There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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  Letter from E. J. Utz to Senator Langer Enclosing Proposed Amenement to Tribal Constitution Regarding Tribal Elections, August 3, 1956

  E. J. Utz

  This letter dated August 3, 1956, from Acting Commissioner E. J. Utz of the United States (US) Department of the Interior to US Senator William Langer, encloses copies of the Solicitor's Opinion dated June 20, 1956 and the proposed amendment to Tribal Constitution.

  There's a handwritten note on the letter that says a copy was sent to Martin Cross. The opinion is included with this document.

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  Telegram from B. J. (Ben) Youngbird to Senator Langer Asking for Opposition to US Senate Bill 2151, February 15, 1956

  Ben (B. J.) Youngbird

  This telegram dated February 15, 1956, from Ben (B. J.) Youngbird, Chairperson of the Stockmans Association, to United States (US) Senator William Langer, informs Langer the Stockmens Association of the Fort Berthold Reservation opposes US Senate Bill 2151 (S. 2151) and requests Langer to oppose the bill. There are handwritten notes on the telegram.

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  Letter from Fred Aandahl to Senator Langer Regarding per Capita Payments, May 13, 1955

  Fred Aandahl

  This letter, dated May 13, 1955, from Assistant Secretary of the United States (US) Department of the Interior Fred Aandahl to US Senator William Langer describes a meeting held regarding distribution of funds held in trust for the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. Aandahl encloses a draft of a bill, which he says was drafted in response to Langer's request, to provide for the segregation of these funds based on the tribal membership rolls. A handwritten note at the top of the letter reads, "S. 2151" in reference to US Senate Bill 2151. A copy of the draft of the bill is enclosed with the document.

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  Note Indicating that There Will be a Meeting of the Committee on Foreign Relations on March 21, 1955

  author unknown

  This reminder card from the United States (US) Senate Committee on Foreign Relations indicates that there will be a Committee meeting on Monday, March 21, 1955 at 11:00 a.m. to consider the nomination of Homer Ferguson to be the US Ambassador to the Philippines. The meeting will also consider routine nominations and US Senate Bill 147 (S. 147) which relates to International Agreements.

  On the back of the card is a handwritten note that reads, "Fort Berthold Council" followed by a list of names, beginning with Martin Cross. There are some shorthand notes on the card with another note that reads, "file."

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  Memorandum from Unknown Author to Senator Langer Regarding Clearance for Reimbursement of Expenses, February 21, 1955

  author unknown

  This memorandum dated February 21, 1955, from unknown author to United States (US) Senator William Langer, written on US Senate memorandum stationery, reads:

  "Senator: Mr. Chumbers [sic] called, said he has talked to Commissioner Emmons, but Mr. Emmons has been unable to clear with the Secretary of the Interior as to the Federal government's reimbursing the State of N. Dak. for their expenses. Because of the Holiday tomorrow, he may not get a report from the Secretary before Thursday."

  "Mr. Chumbers" most likely refers to Pete Chumbris, to whom other documents in the Langer papers of this period refer.

  "Commission Emmons" most likely refers to Glenn L. Emmons, Commissioner of the United States (US) Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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  Letter from Ben Youngbird and Carl Whitman, Jr. Requesting Meeting, February 1955

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  Grafton City Resolution Sent to Senator Langer Regarding Pool Level, March 11, 1955

  City of Grafton

  This document, dated March 11, 1955, includes a letter from the City of Grafton, North Dakota, signed by Earl Machart, city auditor, sent to United States (US) Senator Langer and an attached resolution also by the city of Grafton. The letter states that the attached resolution was adopted by Grafton's City Council on March 7, 1955 and that Langer should take particular note of paragraph #11. The resolution concerns the pool level of the Garrison Dam. It states the city's support of the planned 1850 foot operating level due to a variety of factors including power revenues, small irrigation projects, water supply, and the work that already has been sunk into the project. Paragraph #11 concludes the resolution by stating that the city of Grafton requests US Congress to withdraw restrictions on the completion of the Garrison Dam and its planned operating level of 1850 feet.

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  Telegrams from B. D. Connerly et al. to Senator Langer Opposing Sale of Indian Land, September 1, 1955

  B. D. Connerly, Marvin Kirk, Walter F. Jarvis, Helmuth Fichtler, Mrs. George Lincoln, The Congregation Christian Conference of North Dakota, Charles Pierce, and Mrs. Charles Pierce

  These seven telegrams, dated September 1, 1955 except as noted below, from the senders listed below to United States (US) Senator William Langer express the senders' opposition to a sale of Indian land to take place at New Town, North Dakota on the Forth Berthold Reservation.

  While the wording of the telegrams varies, all ask for this sale to be halted until further study is made.

  The senders include:

  The Reverend B. D. Connerly of Carrington, North Dakota,

  Marvin Kirk of Ramsey Country, North Dakota,

  Walter F. Jarvis of Fargo, North Dakota,

  The Reverend Helmuth Fitchler of Glen Ullin, North Dakota,

  Mrs. George Lincoln of Hunter, North Dakota,

  The Social Action Committee of the Congregation Christian Conference of North Dakota (dated August 31, 1955)

  And Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pierce of Scranton, North Dakota (dated Sepember 2, 1955).

  See also:

  Telegram from Senator Langer to B. D. Connerly Et Al. Regarding Sale of Indian Lands, September 2, 1955

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  Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Regarding Resignation of Superintendent Shane, July 7, 1955

  Martin Cross

  This letter dated July 7, 1955 from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross to United States Senator William Langer, encloses a copy of a resolution (presumably from the Three Affiliated Tribes Business Council) regarding the open Superintendent position. This is likely a reference to the resignation of Ralph M. Shane who was superintendent of the Fort Berthold Agency from 1953 to 1955. Cross says that he thinks Frank Gordon will make a good superintendent. Cross indicates that copies of the resolution have also been sent to the Area Director, W.O. Roberts. The resolution is not enclosed with this document.

  See also:

  Letter from Dorothy Gwinn on Behalf of Senator Langer to Martin Cross Acknowledging Receipt of Cross' June 27 Telegram, June 29, 1955

  Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding Superintendent Shane, July 8, 1955

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  Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Informing that the Delegation Headed to Washington, D.C. Do Not Represent the Tribal Council, February 16, 1955

  Martin Cross

  This telegram dated February 16, 1955, from Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross to United States Senator William Langer, informs Langer that the delegation in Washington D.C., consisting of Carl Whitman Jr. and Ben J. Young Bird from the Fort Berthold Reservation, do not represent the Tribal Council and that they are an unauthorized delegation. Cross indicates that they are not authorized to conduct tribal business.

  See also:

  Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Acknowledging February 16, 1955 Telegram, February 21, 1955

  Telegram from Martin Cross to Senator Burdick Regarding Unauthorized Delegation to Washington, D.C., February 16, 1955

  Letter from Ben Youngbird and Carl Whitman, Jr. Requesting Meeting, February 1955