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Margarethe E. Heisser Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 1000
Abstract
Photocopies of her obituary, copies of several letters between Bertha Palmer, North Dakota Dept. of Public Instruction, Bismarck, N.D. and Ida C. Young, Fargo, N.D. concerning Miss Heisser and her portraits, a biographical sketch, correspondence regarding biographical material on Miss Heisser, and a partially typed, partially handwritten, incomplete biography of Miss Heisser.
Dates:
1908, 1923.
Maria E. Larrabee Letters
Collection
Identifier: SC 551
Abstract
Typed copy of letter dated June 18, 1906 which is Mrs. Larrabee's response to George J. Backen's invitation to attend Old Settlers Reunion, has brief mention of their life in Foster County, including the births of two sons, mail delivery between Jamestown, N.D. and Fort Totten. Handwritten letter, dated Nov. 11, 1960, from Ralph Miller, Fargo, to Leonard Sackett which mentions the Old Settlers Association, their picnics, and a Captain Warren.
Dates:
1906, 1960.
Marlene (Flath) Strand Collection
Collection
Identifier: GRHC 029
Summary
This collection contains correspondence, translated letters from Germans from Russia (1910-1948), photographs of textiles, family tree, and a photocopied textile pattern book.
Dates:
1910 - 2008
Matthew Forney Steele Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 128
Abstract
His admiration of the generals who led the South during the Civil War prompted him to pursue a military career.
Dates:
1899-1907, 1920-1952.
Maxwell M. Upson Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 1275
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.
Dates:
1958-1962.
Melvin A. Hildreth Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 654
Abstract
Fargo lawyer and Congressional Medal of Honor winner during the Spanish-American War.
Dates:
1884-1937.
Mess House and Dwelling House no. 2 – House Expense Records
Collection
Identifier: SC 695
Abstract
Journal documenting food expenses of the Dwight Farm & Land Co.'s mess house and "dwelling house" no. 2. It is in chronological order giving date, food item, quantity and price. Noted sometimes is the number of meals served. The names George C. Gage and C. Bond are the only ones listed.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1891-1897.
Moum Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 966
Abstract
Reminiscence entitled "Pioneer experiences," (4 leaves) by Annie Moum, his sister which mentions their mother, Olea Josepha Peterson, a Norwegian immigrant coming to Fargo, N.D. in 1879 and early life on their homestead near Buffalo, N.D. Includes mention of Olea's hope chest, wild flowers and those she brought to the homestead, food supply, neighbors, watering the oxen. Letter briefly mentions the Hamilton Eckert family who lived in the area and the land rental contract between his father...
Dates:
1890, 1958.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Moum Family Collection
National League of American Pen Women, Fargo Branch Records
Collection
Identifier: Mss 180
Abstract
The Fargo Branch was formed in 1938 and formally organized in 1942. Its records consist of local bylaws, correspondence, Art Projects, and Subject files, including documenting the Fargo Branch's project to compile a list of North Dakota artists and craftsmen.
Dates:
1938-1960.
Nelson and Clara Finney Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 548
Abstract
Letter and typed summary of interview (5 leaves) with Mr. and Mrs. Finney concerning the Reid Farm; contains some family history and mention of the Kelso Farm and Hill Farm.
Dates:
1955-1956.