Abstract Student term papers, published articles, and newspaper clippings documenting the life of Alexander McKenzie.

Abstract Brief interview with Leslie R. Putnam about L.B. Hanna's purchase of the Carrington and Casey Land Company in Foster County (N.D.), the 1914 Thanksgiving Day proclamation, and newspaper clippings, including his obituary.

Abstract Letter, and two interviews. First interview (3 leaves) with Leonard Sackett mentions Melville, N.D., a business partnership with his uncle, T.N. Putnam, Carrington & Casey farm lands, Peter Zink, an area pioneer, Melville baseball team, and its most famous player, Billy Sunday. Second interview (7 leaves) with Ralph Miller and James Edward (Ed) Galehouse mentions Charlie Wing (known as C.K.), his trading and poker playing, a brothel near Carrington, brief mention of Mrs. Galehouse and Mabel...

Abstract Two interviews with Leonard Sackett mentioning the Carrington and Casey Land Company, L.B. Hanna, George Palmer, and Hanna Stock Farm. George Palmer was superintendent of Carrington and Casey Land Company, and later purchased it in partnership with L.B. Hanna. Registered Angus cattle dispersal sale pamphlet from the Hanna Stock Farm and newspaper clipping of Robert Hanna's obituary included.

Abstract Simon Hoag was a Cass County, ND pioneer. The collection consists of correspondence (1907-1926) and records relating to the Dakota Territory, Fargo, and national Granges; and the Red River Valley Old Settlers' Association.