Special Collections Finding Aids

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The numerous records of the Fargo Lions club detail the activities of one of the first service clubs in the Fargo area. The Meeting Minutes Series consists of board meetings and minutes of the Lions Club. The Correspondence Series consists of writings of club members, newsletters and brochures. The Annual Event Series consists of the annual Lions All-Star game, its publicity, and other anniversaries of the club. The Program Series consists of activity reports, program schedules,...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The numerous records of the Fargo Lions club detail the activities of one of the first service clubs in the Fargo area. The Meeting Minutes Series consists of board meetings and minutes of the Lions Club. The Correspondence Series consists of writings of club members, newsletters and brochures. The Annual Event Series consists of the annual Lions All-Star game, its publicity, and other anniversaries of the club. The Program Series consists of activity reports, program schedules,...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection documents the origins, operations, and decline of the Baldwin Corporation, as well as the Baldwin family and their exploits. Materials span 1823 to 1954, with the bulk falling between 1898 and 1936. Included are: correspondence, journals, ledgers, trial balances, audit reports, property lists, articles of incorporation, and insurance policies. Although the Corporation was involved in business in many states, the records primarily document the Baldwins' business ventures in North...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Metropolitan Fargo Model Cities Agency records document, in quite good detail, its development, programs and final demise in 1973. The records, in general, were quite well organized and much of the structure was retained when organized. Many duplicative as well as extraneous materials were discarded during processing. For a brief overview of the series consult the Series Description following this Scope and Contents. The MFMCA records have been divided into the following series. Most of...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Metropolitan Fargo Model Cities Agency records document, in quite good detail, its development, programs and final demise in 1973. The records, in general, were quite well organized and much of the structure was retained when organized. Many duplicative as well as extraneous materials were discarded during processing. For a brief overview of the series consult the Series Description following this Scope and Contents. The MFMCA records have been divided into the following series. Most of...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Metropolitan Fargo Model Cities Agency records document, in quite good detail, its development, programs and final demise in 1973. The records, in general, were quite well organized and much of the structure was retained when organized. Many duplicative as well as extraneous materials were discarded during processing. For a brief overview of the series consult the Series Description following this Scope and Contents. The MFMCA records have been divided into the following series. Most of...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Albert G. Brauer Korean War Psychological Warfare Propaganda Leaflets Collection provides a unique look into an aspect of the war often overlooked. Based upon what President Truman called “the campaign of truth” these leaflets became one of the primary means of winning the hearts and minds of enemy troops and Korean civilians. This collection of over 638 leaflets was amassed by NDSU alumnus Albert G. Brauer who served in the Eighth U.S. Army Korea as Chief of the Projects Branch,...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Eva L. Nelson Papers were donated by Eva’s son, Rodney Nelson. An earlier accession, Institute Mss 218, includes Eva Nelson’s memoirs, which are supplemented with photographs, letters, and other materials. She created her memoirs with the aid of her diaries, letters, and other written material. This collection is comprised of Eva’s personal papers and has been arranged into the following five series: Diaries, Correspondence, Manuscripts & Publications, Memorabilia, and the Financial...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Eva L. Nelson Papers were donated by Eva’s son, Rodney Nelson. An earlier accession, Institute Mss 218, includes Eva Nelson’s memoirs, which are supplemented with photographs, letters, and other materials. She created her memoirs with the aid of her diaries, letters, and other written material. This collection is comprised of Eva’s personal papers and has been arranged into the following five series: Diaries, Correspondence, Manuscripts & Publications, Memorabilia, and the Financial...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Eva L. Nelson Papers were donated by Eva’s son, Rodney Nelson. An earlier accession, Institute Mss 218, includes Eva Nelson’s memoirs, which are supplemented with photographs, letters, and other materials. She created her memoirs with the aid of her diaries, letters, and other written material. This collection is comprised of Eva’s personal papers and has been arranged into the following five series: Diaries, Correspondence, Manuscripts & Publications, Memorabilia, and the Financial...