Special Collections Finding Aids

Overview The Aagot Raaen Papers contain research material and manuscripts for her book Grass of the Earth, correspondence including letters sent to the teachers and school officers by Miss Raaen while she was the Superintendent of Schools of Steele County, N.D., research on the the Hamarsbøn family in Norway and America, and several articles written by Raaen.

Abstract The Aagot Raaen was a Norwegian-American author of the book Grass of the Earth, and the Superintendent of Schools of Steele County, N.D.

Abstract The Fargo Branch was formed in 1922. The purpose, as stated in the constitution, was to be "the uniting of college alumnae for the purpose of carrying on work suggested by the American Association of University Women, and such local work as is deemed desirable." Their records consist of histories of the Fargo (1932, 1947 & 1972), North Dakota (1984), and national AAUW branches; constitution and bylaws; minutes and agenda; yearbooks and directories; reports; newsletters; correspondence;...

Abstract Typed carbon copy of the history of the Cannon Ball Day School, 1883-1941, by an unknown author; school was built for Indian children, in later years white students enrolled; school was first managed by the federal government, later the Catholic Church, the Oak Grove School District No. 12 (N.D.), and finally the federal government.

Abstract Correspondence, reports, moratorium resolutions, and clippings, relating to Fine's career and his activities in North Dakota Farm Holiday Association and North Dakota Farmers Union; together with transcription (21 p.) of interview with Fine's wife, Tina (Otteson) Fine, concerning life on their farm.

Abstract Collection of publications issued by the academy to include its 1955-1956 catalog; announcements bulletin for 1956-1957; printed address by the president Russell A. Peterson, entitled "In Christian Education, as in Water Face to Face;" 1956 issue of The Gleaner; and concert program for its choir.

Abstract This report includes a summary of the food production war training program, how many persons were enrolled in vocational training programs throughout the state, where the classes where held and who the instructors were, the types of classes taught, and finally summaries of needs of the program.

Abstract Correspondence; family history concerning the Guthrie name; historical sketch of Alice Rutledge, early North Dakota teacher; poetry; pamphlets, chiefly tributes on the death of Guthrie; and clippings. Includes information relating to Guthrie's career as deputy Cass County, N.D., auditor and secretary of Fargo Board of Education; and Brig. Gen. Maxon S. Lough, prisoner of war in the Philippines during World War II, originally of Fargo, and son-in-law of Guthrie.

Abstract North Dakota native and prolific writer, especially of historical topics. This collection documents his entire career as an author and educator.

Abstract Correspondence, including information relating to Brownson's professional and personal activities and his attendance at State Normal School, Valley City, N.D.; memorial to Lura Lavonia Perrine, college teacher, of Valley City, N.D.; genealogical material on the Brownson family; and two typewritten mss., one by Brownson's wife, Frances (Williams) Brownson, entitled Pioneering in North Dakota (12 p.), relating to the Williams family of White Earth, N.D., and one by his mother, Cora (Brown)...