Letter from Eugene Burdick to Emma Adams Regarding Beaded Vest, October 8, 1935

This letter dated October 8, 1935, from Eugene Burdick to Emma Adams, addresses the beaded vest that Usher Burdick had commissioned from Adams in 1931. Eugene notes that Usher left beads and buckskin with Adams for the project and that four years have passed. Eugene writes at length about how Usher has been fair with the Indians and says that Adams should be fair with Usher in return. In closing, Eugene requests Adams write to him or send the completed vest to him in Williston, North Dakota. See Also: Letter from Usher Burdick to Emma Adams Regarding Beaded Vest, June 2, 1933https://commons.und.edu/burdick-papers/1094/thumbnail.jp

Letter from Eugene Burdick to Representative Burdick Regarding Letter from Martin Cross and a Missed Appointment, December 15, 1952

This letter, dated December 15, 1952, from Eugene Burdick to his father United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick makes reference to an enclosed letter that Eugene received from Martin Cross regarding a missed appointment with Usher. Cross wanted to meet with Usher to discuss a petition that Cross then mailed to Usher. Eugene advises Usher to follow up with Cross. The letter from Cross referred to as being enclosed was not found with this document in Usher Burdick\u27s papers. See also: Letter from Martin Cross to Representative Burdick Enclosing Petition Calling for the Investigation of Jefferson B. Smith, December 13, 1952 Letter from Representative Burdick to Martin Cross Regarding a Missed Appointment, December 19, 1952https://commons.und.edu/burdick-papers/1156/thumbnail.jp

Letter from Eugene Burdick to Archie Libby Regarding Loaned Cuts, November 14 1935

This letter dated November 14, 1935, from Eugene Burdick to Archie Libby, requests the return of cuts of Barry and Gail, which were loaned to Libby by Usher Burdick. Eugene Burdick mentions that the cuts were to be returned after the fourth issue of Wigwam. The letter closes with thanks to Libby for his prompt attention to the matter.https://commons.und.edu/burdick-papers/1065/thumbnail.jp

Letter from Eugene Burdick to A. F. Rath Regarding Beaded Moccasins, February 25, 1941

This letter dated February 25, 1941, from Eugene Burdick to A. F. Rath, answers Rath\u27s inquiry about purchasing beaded moccasins. Burdick tells Rath that he does not have moccasins that match Rath\u27s specifications but that he does have a large selection of moccasins and other indigenous handiwork from the Sioux. Burdick notes that their stock of indigenous items are on display with the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Burdick finishes out the letter with a discussion of the quality of indigenous items and by noting he will include a catalog. See also: Letter from A. F. Rath to Eugene Burdick Regarding Beaded Moccasins, February 20, 1941https://commons.und.edu/burdick-papers/1067/thumbnail.jp

Letter from Eugene Burdick to Representative William Lemke Regarding Garrison Dam Pool Level, January 6, 1949

This letter, dated January 6, 1949, from attorney Eugene Burdick to United States (US) Representative William Lemke concerns the Garrison Dam pool level. Burdick writes that he has enclosed two copies of a bill proposed by Harry E. Polk that would allow an operating pool level to store 17 million acre feet of water and includes propositions against dykes, levees, and other protective works. Burdick concludes by urgingLemke to use his judgement about using the 1,830 language in the bill and that Burdick\u27s thinking is to grant the acre feet storage provided in the 1944 Flood Control Act.https://commons.und.edu/burdick-papers/1297/thumbnail.jp