Special Collections Finding Aids

Abstract The papers consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence, including with Mr. Reiland, unsigned copy of the agreement for the construction of the sculpture, newspaper clippings, and the dedication program. Correspondents include Kenneth S. Unbehocker, executive director of the Downtown Business Association.

Abstract North Dakota native who enjoyed a successful career as a journalist and author covering the Third World. This collection is primarily drafts for his widely acclaimed book Those Days: An American Album that documents his own family history.

Abstract The photographic prints detail Richard Critchfield’s career as journalist and author. The prints mainly cover Critchfield’s coverage and study of village life in the Third World.

Abstract Reminiscence (72 typed leaves) written by Richard T. Bostwick later in life (1970s and 1980s?) regarding his years living in Fargo, N.D. from circa 1926 to the 1940s when the family moved to Washington. The two major topics are working on welfare & working at the Cass County Welfare Office and his job driving a taxicab in Fargo in the 1930s. The reminiscence goes into great detail regarding his work, supporting his family and many interesting and sometimes humorous stories related to...

Abstract Correspondence, including letters from American actor DeWolfe Hopper; programs and pamphlets of Edwards's brother, George Edwards, including copy of Wings, a play produced in San Francisco, Calif., for which George Edwards wrote the music; and clippings, chiefly relating to Washington Civic Opera.

Abstract Correspondence, genealogical information, family history materials, pamphlets, and newspaper clippings, relating to Elizabeth P., John H., and Martin P. Rindlaub, physicians, and their joint medical practice in Fargo, N.D. Includes information concerning their father, Martin P. Rindlaub, mother, Catharine (Young) Rindlaub, and other family members in Platteville, Wis.

Abstract Two interviews with Leonard Sackett mentioning the Carrington and Casey Land Company, L.B. Hanna, George Palmer, and Hanna Stock Farm. George Palmer was superintendent of Carrington and Casey Land Company, and later purchased it in partnership with L.B. Hanna. Registered Angus cattle dispersal sale pamphlet from the Hanna Stock Farm and newspaper clipping of Robert Hanna's obituary included.

Abstract During World War II, Father Hovda was a conscientious objector serving in the Civilian Public Service Camp.

Abstract Newspaper clippings, articles and programs documenting his baseball career, including several items on the Maris exhibit at West Acres Shopping Center in Fargo and funeral card.

Abstract The Ronald Olin Postcard Collection comprises over 1,200 postcards documenting Fargo, N.D. The postcards in the collection date mainly from the early to mid-twentieth century, although there are also postcards from throughout the later part of the twentieth century. They hey-day of postcards was from 1907 to 1915. Most of the cards in the collection were commercially produced and represent well-known Fargo buildings, monuments, and views. A small number of the cards, though, document town life,...