Special Collections Finding Aids

Abstract Relates, in very good detail, the daily activities of Mr. Land who moved from Davenport, N.D. to homestead in Bottineau County near Mohall, N.D. with Halvor Haugan and his sons, Martin and Louis Haugan. They traveled by railroad car to Minot and then by wagon to their claims. There is an entry for every day detailing such activities as hauling their possessions and lumber from Minot, constructing the shacks, breaking the sod, and the weather, including a June snowstorm.

Abstract Letter and family history (6 leaves) of Nikolai Arntson who emigrated from Norway and settled in Richland County in 1880. A daughter Julia married Hans H. Gronbeck and is included in a family history paper (6 leaves) by Don Gronbeck on the Giselius, Arntson, and Gronbeck families.

Overview This collection contains articles relating to Berg’s pioneering farming in North Dakota, articles written by Nicolai about early days in North Dakota, and a genealogical types report of the Berg family.

Abstract As part of the extension service, the Farmers Institute provided educational programs on a variety of topics. These programs were held throughout the state. The Farmers’ Institute Records include meeting minutes, correspondence, activity programs, reports on activities, a secretary’s book, and an expense book.

Abstract The North Dakota Farmers Union Papers consist of 22 folders of annual reports, 1939-1961.

Abstract Typed summary of an interview with Leonard Sackett about the village of Grandin with Mr. and Mrs. Anderson.

Abstract Mimeographed copy (18 leaves) of genealogy compiled by Oscar; includes several family obituaries.

Abstract Typed reminiscence concerning his early years in Berwick and the business people and buildings of Berwick.

Abstract Olson was a New Rockford settler and North Dakota governor. The collection contains threshing account books, travel expense, stallion service books, and homestead deeds. The collection also contains material relating to Olson's political career.

Abstract Typed summary and corrected carbon copy of interview (4 leaves) with Jordet and daughter Caroline Jordet Hatlen concerning his life in North Dakota. Includes obituary of son Albert Jordet. It includes a photograph olf old farm in Norway.