Special Collections Finding Aids

Abstract Letter, and two interviews. First interview (3 leaves) with Leonard Sackett mentions Melville, N.D., a business partnership with his uncle, T.N. Putnam, Carrington & Casey farm lands, Peter Zink, an area pioneer, Melville baseball team, and its most famous player, Billy Sunday. Second interview (7 leaves) with Ralph Miller and James Edward (Ed) Galehouse mentions Charlie Wing (known as C.K.), his trading and poker playing, a brothel near Carrington, brief mention of Mrs. Galehouse and Mabel...

Abstract Historical society founded to expand the public's knowledge of the Red River Valley of the North.

Abstract The papers consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence, including with Mr. Reiland, unsigned copy of the agreement for the construction of the sculpture, newspaper clippings, and the dedication program. Correspondents include Kenneth S. Unbehocker, executive director of the Downtown Business Association.

Abstract North Dakota State Univeristy English professor and poet. This collection, donated upon his retirement, documents his literary career.

Abstract Photocopies of two letters, with typed transcriptions, written by Robert J. Drewry of Boydton, N.D. to his aunt, Mrs. J.C. Oldfield, at Belton, England. He writes of family members and events in the family, also describes the Turtle Mountain Native Americans.

Abstract Letter from Mrs. Haug; typed and handwritten copies of "Early experiences in the Mouse River Loop," by Mrs. Haug, concerning her homesteading and teaching experiences; "A history of the Congregational Church of Deering"; "A short history of the N.C. Abbott and O.C. Haug families," pamphlet entitled "Farm lands in the Mouse River Loop, North Dakota" from Hovland-Walstad Company, Lansford, N.D., and obituaries.

Abstract North Dakota's Insurance Commissioner from 1916 to 1934 when he was defeated by the supporters of William Langer.

Abstract Long-time Fargo architect, known particularly for the numerous churches he designed.

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.