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O.S. Gunderson Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 365
Abstract
The O. S. Gunderson Papers is a diverse collection of documents, correspondence, journals, and writings that span from before Gunderson’s emigration from Norway to the United States in 1881 to after his death in 1965. Gunderson lived the American dream. He started as an immigrant who worked hard and received a good education and rose to be a successful and respected individual and lawyer.
Dates:
1880-1989.
Found in:
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O.S. Gunderson Papers
Oscar A. Christensen Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 336
Abstract
The collection consists of correspondence and writings, including The Man Behind the Plow, a family history of pioneer life in Minnesota.
Dates:
1949-1959.
Oscar A. Christensen Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2154
Overview
Three photographic prints that were seperated out from MSS 336.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1912-1950
Oscar Aanerud Manuscript
Collection
Identifier: SC 1854
Abstract
Original typed copy of the manuscript for his published book, The country boy, which concerns farm life in the early 20th century near Donnelly in Stevens County, Minn.
Dates:
1971.
Oscar B. Barrett Collection of Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 1001
Abstract
Diary (1863) relating to Barrett's experiences with 1st Wisconsin Cavalry during the Civil War; transcript of diary by Niva Miller Henson; and biographical sketch by his son, Ben Barrett, and others.
Dates:
1863-1980.
Oscar Forness Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2054
Abstract
The Oscar Forness Photograph Collection originally consisted of eight albums that contained detailed images of Fargo-Moorhead through the medium of photography. The albums were purchased by the donor at a Fargo antique store and then presented to the Institute. The photographer attempted to capture as many storefronts and streets as appeared during the 1960s and early 1970s.
Dates:
1960s-1970s
Oscar Gillette Barnes Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 443
Abstract
Cass County Sheriff from 1892-1897 as well as Chairman of the Cass County Board of Commissioners.
Dates:
1891-1928.
Oscar H. Elmer Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 245
Abstract
Rev. Elmer became the first pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Moorhead when it was organized in 1872. He was also instrumental in organizing churches at Fargo, Grand Forks, Casselton, Wheatland, Tower City, and Mapleton.
Dates:
1869-1901.
Found in:
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Oscar H. Elmer Papers
Oscar H. Will Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss 1026
Abstract
Oscar Will homestead near Bismarck, ND and focused his attention on the seed and nursery business. His seed company, Oscar H. Will & Co., was the first nursery in North Dakota. The collection consists of various biographical materials on Mr. Will and his son George, publications by George F. Will, and catalogs of Oscar H. Will & Co.
Dates:
1896-1969.
Oscar J. Sorlie Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 868
Abstract
Correspondence, including letters (1931) to Sam Shevchenko of Buxton, from relatives in the Ukraine describing the famine there; copies of speeches; pamphlets; scrapbook, containing several letters from L.B. Hanna and William Langer; photos of Sorlie's family home in Norway; and material relating to National Nonpartisan League, his general store and farm in Buxton, and other topics.
Dates:
1919-1941.
Found in:
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Oscar J. Sorlie Papers
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