Catholic Church
Organization
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Albert A. A. Schmirler Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 634
Abstract
Incomplete typed carbon copy of his article "Two Indian missions in Bishop Muench's diocese," (8 leaves) concerning two Catholic missions in N.D.: Little Flower, located on the Fort Totten Indian Reservation, and St. Ann's, Belcourt, N.D. Includes a description of conditions at the two missions and mentions the poverty of the Indian people, social relations between whites and Indians, and the celebration of St. Ann's Day. Also includes a newspaper article by Rev. Schmirler concerning early...
Dates:
1938-1982.
Aloisius J. Muench Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 1122
Abstract
Printed speech, Lent pastorals (1938, 1944-1945, 1947-1948, 1952-1954), newspaper clippings, 1943 speech entitled "The good way of life," clippings concerning his investiture as cardinal and a booklet in English and Latin, from his funeral, which includes his obituary and eulogy.
Dates:
1944-1960, 1969.
Bishop of Diocese of Fargo, Leo F. Dworshak, Oral History
Collection
Identifier: SC 642
Abstract
Typed transcript of conversation about the life and times of Bishop Dworschak, edited by Rev. Bill Sherman. Those present were Father Albert Binder, Jerome Lamb, Father George Mehok, Msgr. Allan Nilles, Jerry Ruff and Father Sherman. The conversation was taped the summer of 1988, date of transcription unknown. It was done in connection with the publication of “Scattered Steeples.”
Dates:
1988
Catholic Diocese of Fargo Historical Survey Sheets
Collection
Identifier: Mss 258
Abstract
The Catholic Diocese Historical Survey Sheets Collection consists of old photocopies of a questionnaire sent to priests across the state by Bishop John Shanley in July 1908. The four-page form asked a series of questions with space for the priest to respond. A sampling of the questions includes: "The History of your place before it had a church" "Record the visits of the earliest missionaries to your place or district" "Were there any noteworthy laymen? Give their names" "When was the first...
Dates:
1908
Ernest B. and Donna M. Borr Collection
Collection
Identifier: GRHC 051
Summary
This collection contains two Strasburg, ND Catholic Church histories, nine prayer books, a prayer card, and a copy of Katharina Schafer’s obituary; dating from 1904 to 1956.
Dates:
1904-1956.
Father J. B. Genin Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: SC 1640
Overview
Two typed letters concering Father J. B. Genin.
Dates:
1933
Frank J. Richard Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 187
Abstract
Local man and engineer interested in his family's history who spent a great deal of time collecting documents and doing research. Some documents are written in French-Canadian.
Dates:
1758-1857, 1940-1985 (bulk 1940-1985)
George J. Mehok Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 213
Abstract
Priest who served the parishes in Fargo, Hope, Aneta and Wahpeton, North Dakota until his retirement in 1987.
Dates:
1922-1994
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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George J. Mehok Papers
George J. Mehok Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2067
Scope and Contents
The George J. Mehok Photograph Collection is divided into three series: Mehok Family, Subject Files and Albums.
The Mehok Family Series includes early family photographs of the Mehoks, some taken in 1937 in Dresden N.D. when George Jr. was ordained. The series contains images of George Sr., Teresa, George Jr., William, and Charles Mehok. There are also formal portraits of George Jr. and William.
The Subject Files include photographs of George Jr.’s friends and colleagues, a portrait of...
Dates:
1930-1987
George J. Mehok Research Notes on Fargo Catholicism
Collection
Identifier: Mss 26
Abstract
Bibliographic citations and research notes compiled by Father George J. Mehok regarding Catholicism in Fargo, N.D.
Dates:
1880-1935