Townley, A. C. (Arthur Charles), 1880-1959.
Person
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Harry Lashkowitz Papers, 1912-1963
Collection
Identifier: Mss 161
Abstract
Jewish immigrant from the Ukraine who became one of Fargo's most successful lawyers and most active community and Jewish leaders in the state. This collection provides a good example of a lawyer's case work.
Dates:
1912-1963
John D. Paulson Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 198
Abstract
Retired editor of the Fargo Forum who wrote numerous essays on North Dakota's political figures in preparation for the state centennial.
Dates:
1932, 1958, 1981-1985, 1998
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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John D. Paulson Papers
John P. Meadors Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 650
Abstract
Correspondence, typed copy of items relating to Meador taken from a Richland County, Mont. history. Briefly mentions his mother teaching school, Meador's participation in an election, sheepshearing, construction of a pontoon bridge, purchase of a Buick in 1908. Also includes clippings of his obituary.
Dates:
1954
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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John P. Meadors Papers
Nonpartisan League Collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss 51
Abstract
Political party founded by A.C. Townley whose objective was to protect the farmers through government intervention.
Dates:
1917-1964.
North Dakota Oil Industry Photograph Collection (Fargo Forum)
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2039
Scope and Contents
This photograph collection documents the oil industry in western North Dakota in the early 1950s. Most of the photographs apparently were taken by staff of the Fargo Forum, likely for a special edition and series of articles devoted to the oil industry that were published in the newspaper.
Most are 8x10 in. prints and have been organized topically. The images feature drilling, pipe laying, rig raising, "shooting" explosives, surveying, clean-up, as well as photographs of housing developments...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1952 - 1954