Special Collections Finding Aids

Abstract The Association was organized in 1909 to serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas and farm practices. The collection consists of the the executive committee meeting minutes (1925-1980, incomplete); extensive correspondence; files for its annual winter meetings, field days and tours; annual reports (1958-1967); membership directories, biographical files on Cap E. Miller, its executve secretary (1926-1951), Ole Olson, Pioneer of the Year nominees, and other members; various financial reports;...

Abstract Unpublished fictional manuscript by Fargo native Hazel (Walker) Weston, based on the history of her father and her own memories growing up in North Dakota.

Abstract Immigrant from Norway who was one of the founders of St. Lukes Hospital in Fargo and recipient of the Knights Cross, First Class of the Order of Saint Olav from King Haakon of Norway.

Abstract The Olaf Sand photograph collection consists mainly of portraiture, including of Dr. Sand, Dr. Sand with family or friends, portraits of people in Dr. Sand’s family, and two images of Dr. Sand in medical rooms. There are six images of Dr. Sand’s birth town in Norway. Also included is a postcard with a Native American picture on front. These photographs were accessioned with Dr. Olaf Sand’s papers in 1956. The papers have been processed separately as Manuscript 570.

Abstract Ole A. Olson was a North Dakota poet and writer. The collection consists of biographical material, the original typescript copy (238 p.) of his autobiography, poems by himself and others, and his manuscript, "One Day on a Territorial Homestead.

Abstract Study group founded in Fargo, N.D. in 1923 by the women of three Catholic parishes so they could study subjects pertaining to Catholic beliefs and intelligently discuss topics from a Catholic viewpoint. Its records include meeting minutes, program booklets, and several subject files, including historical materials on Orestes Brownson, famed preacher, journalist, and philosopher.

Abstract The Oscar Forness Photograph Collection originally consisted of eight albums that contained detailed images of Fargo-Moorhead through the medium of photography. The albums were purchased by the donor at a Fargo antique store and then presented to the Institute. The photographer attempted to capture as many storefronts and streets as appeared during the 1960s and early 1970s.

Abstract Cass County Sheriff from 1892-1897 as well as Chairman of the Cass County Board of Commissioners.

Abstract Rev. Elmer became the first pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Moorhead when it was organized in 1872. He was also instrumental in organizing churches at Fargo, Grand Forks, Casselton, Wheatland, Tower City, and Mapleton.

Abstract Typed copy of his 1882 July 4th speech in Fargo which was reprinted throughout Europe to advertise Dakota.