Special Collections Finding Aids

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The H. Elaine Lindgren Papers span the years 1977 to 2003, however, the bulk of the material dates from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s. This collection is mostly derived from Dr. Lindgren’s research agenda including these publications: Land In Her Own Name, “Coal, Cuba, and Courage: The Adventuresome Spirit of Annie C. Lind,” Work Makes Life Sweet, Or Does It?, and The Rural Mystique. The records reflect the original order of the material. Two additional series are the H. Elaine Lindgren...

Scope and Content From the Collection: The William P. Sebens Photograph Collection contains a very rich and diverse collection of images taken by Mr. Sebens that were taken across the state of North Dakota on many topics, ranging from farmstead aerials, agriculture, wildlife, prominent landmarks, industrial facilities, the landscape, cities and towns, construction of Garrison Dam, native plants, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the oil and coal industry and many others. The collection has been organized by image format and Sebens’...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Strand Studio Photograph Collection is a wealth of visual resources related to the people and institutions of Rugby, N.D. and the north central part of North Dakota, through the photographic work of Curtis and Maxine Strand. Also impressive is that it spans forty years from 1948 when they established their studio until their retirement in 1988. The collection consists primarily of portraiture, together with commercial photography for area businesses, schools, organizations and churches, as...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Strand Studio Photograph Collection is a wealth of visual resources related to the people and institutions of Rugby, N.D. and the north central part of North Dakota, through the photographic work of Curtis and Maxine Strand. Also impressive is that it spans forty years from 1948 when they established their studio until their retirement in 1988. The collection consists primarily of portraiture, together with commercial photography for area businesses, schools, organizations and churches, as...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Strand Studio Photograph Collection is a wealth of visual resources related to the people and institutions of Rugby, N.D. and the north central part of North Dakota, through the photographic work of Curtis and Maxine Strand. Also impressive is that it spans forty years from 1948 when they established their studio until their retirement in 1988. The collection consists primarily of portraiture, together with commercial photography for area businesses, schools, organizations and churches, as...

Scope and Content From the Collection: The William Cordes Photograph Collection consists of fifty-six glass negatives that were taken by Mr. Cordes. For thirty of them copy prints were made by the Institute. There are forty-two 5x7 in. negatives and fourteen that are 3 ¼ x 4 ½ in. The negatives that have not been printed are either similar images to those that were printed, or those thought to be of poorer quality. Four particular negatives were not printed due to the fact that they were adhered together by paper. Some of the...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The materials in this vertical file (the collection is currently stored in filing cabinets) are an eclectic collection of documents that have some connection to Fargo’s history and institutions. The files are arranged alphabetically by topic or name. In some cases certain categories are grouped together under broader headings, such as businesses, churches, schools, etc. There is no complete consistency in how file headings were established and no attempt has been made to provide complete...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Erling N. Rolfsrud Papers consist primarily of his correspondence, manuscripts, and research material related to his published works. In addition there are copies of his final publications, numerous articles published in newspapers and magazines, and some personal family papers. The Rolfsrud Papers have been arranged into seven series: Topical, Correspondence, Professional files, Manuscripts, Articles, Biographical files, Published books supporting material, and Published works. An earlier...

Scope and Content From the File: The Jules and Lois Herman Papers document their musical careers, particularly the music performed by the Jules Herman Band that performed for some thirty-five years at the Prom in St. Paul, Minnesota. It also includes the music playbooks with some music arrangements that were used by the Minnesota Vikings Football Band that Jules Herman directed. Of general interest is a scrapbook documenting their lives. The papers have been organized into three series: Music Arrangements, Minnesota Vikings...