Miller, Ralph L., b. 1884.
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Peter Zink Biography
Collection
Identifier: SC 475
Abstract
Original handwritten biographical sketch (24 leaves) of Peter Zink's life in Foster County, N.D. Includes mention of his brothers, Oscar and Wendlin, his children, his efforts to obtain a small loan, starting the Bank of Melville, hunting wild geese, George Palmer building a house as a wedding gift for Peter Zink, Jr., Peter Zink's short course in hog farming at North Dakota Agricultural College, and his suicide after experiencing memory loss. Also includes a typed copy (7 leaves) and a brief...
Dates:
1960.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Peter Zink Biography
Thomas N. Putnam Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 179-Mss 1596.10
Abstract
New York native who moved with family to Iowa before coming to Carrington, ND in 1886. Owned a successful lumber business as well as 29 farms and two sections of land near Calgary, Alberta.
Dates:
1868-1955.