Sackett, Leonard, 1901-1971.
Person
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Anton Orvik Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 264
Abstract
Born at Norman County, Minn. Wed Clara Gilbertson in 1908. Worked as foreman at Robineau Farms, Kelso, N.D., Clark Dalrymple and A.R. Dalrymple farms. Began farming for himself in 1927, moved to Halstad, Minn. in 1934.
Dates:
1954-1957
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Anton Orvik Collection
Charles E. Davis Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 1116
Abstract
Typed transcript of interview with Leonard Sackett concerning the Baldwin Land Company farms in Dickey County, and their management. Owned by George Baldwin, and later, his sons George B. and Charles F. Baldwin.
Dates:
1953
Frank B. Power Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 494
Abstract
Interview and corrections (13 leaves) with Leonard Sackett concerning his recollections of J.B. Power and Helendale Farm, corrections by Ethelwyn Power. Includes mention of birth and death dates of J.B. Power's children: Charles M., George, Helen, and twins, James A. and Clara, Helen's death at boarding school, J.B.'s brother, William, J.B.'s employment with Northern Pacific Railroad, some history of Helendale Farm, J.B. Power's financial losses, description of farm buildings especially the...
Dates:
1956
James W. McNary Records
Collection
Identifier: SC 102
Abstract
Typed summary of interview (1 leaf) with Leonard Sackett concerning Baldwin Farms, his salary, introduction of alfalfa, plowing; typed copy of speech (5 leaves) entitled "What professional farm management stands for," typed copy of a newspaper clipping "Does farming pay," by A.E. Winship (1930) which mentions McNary's setting up a young unnamed Russian farmer in farming, newspaper clipping of Baldwin elevator being moved (1943), sale of the last pieces of land owned by Baldwin Corporation...
Dates:
1930-1953