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Aagot Raaen Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 177
Overview
The Aagot Raaen Papers consist of photocopies of the original papers at the Hatton-Eielson Museum and Historical Association, copied with their permission. Her diaries from Sept. 1939 to Sept. 1941 are very detailed, documenting her teaching in the Newburgh community, personal feelings, and social affairs. The handwritten 1873-1938 "diary" (ca. 42 leaves) as Raaen called it, is more accurately a chronology of her life and of the Raaen family compiled many years later. The family papers include...
Dates:
1798-1957; Majority of material found within 1890-1957
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Aagot Raaen Papers
Andrew H. Laughlin Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 172
Abstract
Correspondence, diary (1917) of Laughlin's son, Leigh Laughlin, train passes, and clippings, chiefly relating to daily activities and local events.
Dates:
1894-1954
Chaffee Family Collection of Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 134
Abstract
Correspondence; excerpts from diary (1892-1909) of George L. Dunning, laborer and farm superintendent of Amenia and Sharon farm; genealogical material; term papers; biography of Eben Whitney Chaffee by W.C. Hunter; two interviews with H.L. Chaffee; and brochures relating to Oriente, a community planned for Nicaragua, of which E.W. Chaffee was president.
Dates:
1892-1955
Claud C. Dwyer Diaries
Collection
Identifier: Mss 403
Overview
Six handwritten diaries chronicling the day-to-day life of Claud Dwyer, a young farmer, during the years 1886 through 1894 in Brandenburg Township, Richland County, Dakota Territory.
Dates:
1886-1899
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Claud C. Dwyer Diaries
Danford Whiting Diaries
Collection
Identifier: SC 41
Abstract
Diaries documenting daily activities in Wilmington (1862) and Whiting's service as soldier with a Vermont regiment during the Civil War (1863).
Dates:
1862-1863
Edward Bjornholt Diary
Collection
Identifier: SC 104
Abstract
Photocopies of the original diary of Edward Bjornholt together with an English translation. Diary begins with his departure for America in April 1903, coming to Montevideo, Minnesota where he worked for an Erik Molstad. The entries are usually short, telling what he did each day or where he was. The diary continues with his move to McLean County near the Emmet, N.D. post office. The entries document his establishing a homestead farm, interaction with neighbors, social events. Names of others...
Dates:
1903-1907
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Edward Bjornholt Diary
Eileen Tuff Diaries
Collection
Identifier: Mss 235
Abstract
Iowa native whose family settled near Rugby, North Dakota in 1899. Eileen Tuff kept diaries of her life on the farm, spanning from 1920 to 1947. Her diaries give us a detailed description of life on a farm in North Dakota during the first half of the twentieth century. They show how independent the family was, especially in terms of growing their own food.
Dates:
1920-1947
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Eileen Tuff Diaries
Elizabeth Leroy Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 281-Mss 1596.6
Abstract
Elizabeth Leroy, long-time Fargo, N.D. resident, kept personal diaries beginning in 1925 to her death, documenting her daily life and experiences. There are also financial diaries for many years. The other significant series in this collection is the large number of short stories and essays that were written by Leroy throughout her life.
Dates:
1885-2003
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Elizabeth Leroy Papers
Fred T. Erickson World War I Diaries
Collection
Identifier: SC 736
Scope and Contents
Two quite complete pocket diaries kept by Erickson, beginning with his enlistment in August 1917. Diaries become more detailed in late December of 1917. The first volume also includes drill regulations for a wedding. The second diary continues on Nov. 1, 1918. It was a German printed booklet and includes three German (revenue?) stamps. It has had some water damage thus making reading somewhat difficult. The diaries end on Sept. 9, 1919. There is a handwritten transcript of the first diary for...
Dates:
1917-1919
Grace V. Watkins Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 233
Abstract
Fargo teacher and musician who was also a prolific writer and member of the National League of American Pen Women. The Grace Watkins papers includes her diaries that cover the years 1921-1928. During this period Miss Watkins graduated from high school, attended Jamestown College and graduate school at the University of Iowa. The entries are largely Miss Watkins’ personal experiences as a high school and college student. Along with her personal experiences readers get a sense of the culture of...
Dates:
1921-1960