Special Collections Finding Aids

Abstract Two interviews concerning the Pratt family. First interview (9 leaves) with R.W. (Robert Wesley) Pratt and his wife, Anne (Margach) Pratt, concerns George and Mathilda (Dempsey) Pratt moving to N.D. in 1880 from Ontario, George's brothers, James, WIlliam, and R.J., who moved to N.D., difficulties in plowing, W.J. Pratt and his wife, Dr. Charlotte Campbell, George Pratt's gift of property to his four children, James Pratt selling his business to L.J. (Lewis) Margach, mention of General Thomas M....

Abstract Program for the dedication of the pioneer marker at the Mission of Holy Cross Cemetery, eight miles south of Fargo and the oldest in Cass County, N.D. Includes histories of the cemetery, home of Father Genin, Mission of Holy Cross and a nearby historic Indian battlefield.

Overview Contains a program for the thirteenth annual convention for the Cass County WCTU. This convention happened July 18, 1901.

Abstract The Prosper School District #23 Records cover 1892-1962. The miscellaneous records include school inventories, inspection records, and accreditation certificates. Other records include PTA minutes, Clerk’s Records, and Teacher’s Registers.

Abstract Typed summary of first interview (12 leaves) with Leonard Sackett includes mention of the Chaffee family, Helendale Farm, description of a round grain elevator at Amenia, handling grain, his uncle, Cornelius Reed, who worked at the Amenia grain elevator, plows and grain binders used at Amenia and Sharon, Amenia store, description of various sections of Amenia and Sharon land, Robert and John Reed buying cattle and sheep, raising sheep at the Amenia and Sharon, the Reed-Sargent farm partnership...

Abstract The school located in southeastern Gunkel Township of Cass County, N.D. The register lists students in attendance, teachers, daily program, textbooks used, library books, student exam scores, and visitors; covers 1919-1923 school terms. Teachers included Clara B. Lee, Helen I. Ostby, Isabel McKinnon, and Ellen Pfeifer.

Abstract Typed summary of interview with corrections concerning his father, his mother's family, the McEldowney's, homesteading near Ayr, N.D., the Elgin Farm, the Dalrymple Farm, the Park Farm, and their operation, including use of steam engine tractors.

Overview Biographical notes about the farms of Homer E. Sargent, jr. whom Sargent county North Dakota is named after.

Abstract Simon Hoag was a Cass County, ND pioneer. The collection consists of correspondence (1907-1926) and records relating to the Dakota Territory, Fargo, and national Granges; and the Red River Valley Old Settlers' Association.

Abstract Clippings which mention the SB & B partnership, a Sinner family reunion, various Sinner family members, and a letter, dated Sept. 25, 1964, from President Lyndon B. Johnson.