Special Collections Finding Aids

Abstract Photocopy of seven-page letter written to Mrs. Mary E.S. Mudge of Michigan City, Indiana by an unknown writer. Letter describes her travel by railroad through Minnesota to Fargo, description of Fargo and events there, and people and activities back in Indiana. Last page of letter apparently missing. Also includes copy of envelope.

Abstract The Masonic Grand Lodge of North Dakota Historical Collection contains historical clippings and information acquired by the Grand Lodge Library over many years prior to its donation to NDSU Archives.

Scope and Contents The Masonic Grand Lodge of North Dakota Photograph Collection reflects images acquired by the Grand Lodge Library over many years prior to its donation to the Institute. Thus the subjects of the images are very diverse. They have been organized into seven files based upon the subject of the images. The Badlands file includes both color postcards and photographic prints of Badland scenes and the Theodore Roosevelt cabin. It includes a postcard booklet containing 18 images, a map and short...

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

Abstract Apparently original handwritten reminiscence (17 leaves) by Mr. Bristol of his parents, F.A. and Ida M. (Sweet) Bristol, who moved to Fargo in 1881 from Chicago and began a harness shop which later became Bristol and Sweet. Other topics include the winters, location of businesses, their several homes, milk cow, and his job delivering the Argus newspaper. There are also two typed copies done much later of the reminiscence, both of which are missing the last page. Mr. Bristol is listed as living...

Abstract Meeting minutes and correspondence regarding the work of an agency attempting to renovate Fargo.

Scope and Contents The Mort Mazaheri Papers document primarily the work of the many graduate students that studied under Mazaheri in the NDSU Community and Regional Planning program as reflected in the many papers researched and written by the students. Together the papers form a valuable, historical collection related to planning and land use, particularly in Fargo, N.D. and to a lesser extent in Moorhead, Minn. and North Dakota in general. The graduate papers have been organized into topical series, many...

Abstract Programs for its 1962 and 1976 conventions, both held in Fargo, N.D. and sponsored by the Fargo chapter. The booklets include photographs of various family members, especially the 1976 program.

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.

Abstract Photocopy collection of the complete Cass County historic sites nominations forms.