Special Collections Finding Aids

Abstract Some genealogical information on the Upson family and a letter, dated Nov. 19, 1962, which gives some brief background on E.M. Upson, a member of first North Dakota Agricultural College Board of Trustees. Also includes newspaper clippings.

Abstract Fargo lawyer and Congressional Medal of Honor winner during the Spanish-American War.

Abstract Newspaper clippings and a photocopy of an article entitled "Death of a railroad" (5 leaves) by Stewart Mitchell; one clipping is from January 2, 1913 Courtenay gazette (Courtenay, N.D.) and one is from Jan. 26, 1969 Fargo forum.

Abstract Newspaper clippings, brochure, and picture postcard of band members. Clippings give a brief history of the band, originally formed in 1929 by Rhieny Sommerfeld, under the name "The Red Jackets."

Abstract Typed summary of interview (5 leaves) mentioning McFarlane's uncle, Henry C. Lyon, foreman and manager of Rand and Brown Farm (1881-1882), John Elliot who followed Lyon as foreman, a description of Rand and Brown Farm's location, General Thomas M. Walker, a Civil War veteran from Erie, Penn., who managed the Rand and Brown Farm and later bought his own farm, a brief mention of his wife Agnes Coughey Walker, a description of the Rand and Brown Farm buildings including the grain elevators, and...

Abstract Correspondence concerning the cost of a college education with reference to the children of Lineus Peterson, one of whom Swenson helped through college, working on the Adams Farm, and a newspaper clipping.

Overview This collection contains articles relating to Berg’s pioneering farming in North Dakota, articles written by Nicolai about early days in North Dakota, and a genealogical types report of the Berg family.

Abstract Letters, some family history material, information about her father, Peter Herbrandson and his life in North Dakota, a book jacket from her book "Prairie star," "Young wings" (1955), the Junior Literary Guild magazine, a brief typed description of Peter Herbrandson's land holdings, and newspaper clippings.

Abstract Letters; reminiscences concerning her parents Patrick J. and Abbie Lyons, her father's political career, an Irish wake in Bismarck, N.D., her education at St. Johns Academy in Jamestown, her two marriages, her family, and two newspaper clippings.

Abstract Copy of its constitution and bylaws, letter concerning its 1932 meeting and clippings (1929-1961) from the Fargo forum concerning its annual meetings.