Special Collections Finding Aids

Abstract Typed summary of interview with corrections concerning his father, his mother's family, the McEldowney's, homesteading near Ayr, N.D., the Elgin Farm, the Dalrymple Farm, the Park Farm, and their operation, including use of steam engine tractors.

Overview Biographical notes about the farms of Homer E. Sargent, jr. whom Sargent county North Dakota is named after.

Abstract Simon Hoag was a Cass County, ND pioneer. The collection consists of correspondence (1907-1926) and records relating to the Dakota Territory, Fargo, and national Granges; and the Red River Valley Old Settlers' Association.

Abstract Typed copy of his reminiscence concerning his childhood home in Norway and early years in Kindred, N.D. Includes mention of his education in Norway, his cattle buying job in Norway, immigrating to the U.S., working as a hired man for other Norwegian settlers, a bout of typhoid fever, early settlers around Kindred, N.D. and on the Sheyenne and Wild Rice Rivers, brief mention of James Hill, and the Norman Lutheran Church.

Abstract Correspondence, her typed manuscript "Small stories of early days in Spiritwood and community," (23 leaves) concerning her parents, Peter and Jane Pearson, other pioneers, and pioneer life in Spiritwood, N.D. Includes mention of Sadie (Elliott) Walker, a schoolteacher, her mother planting the first sweet corn in the area, Will and Mary Agnes Farley, and anecdotes about other Spiritwood residents. Also includes clippings.

Abstract Photocopy of her typed history of Mohall, N.D. founded in 1901 by M.O. Hall, in Renville County. The four chapters are: 1. "Physiography of the Mouse River Loop, North Dakota," 2. "The founding of Mohall," 3. "The coming of the railroad," and 4. "The reorganization of Renville County." The history generally covers through 1903 except the county reorganization which goes to 1910. Chapters include a description of the area, and mention blizzards, floods and the effect on travel from Minot, N.D.,...

Overview Typed copy of his poem, "The Grand valley," taken from The Fargo republican, Nov. 22, 1879, written from the Goose River in Traill County concerning homesteading. Typed on Fargo forum letterhead.

Abstract Pamphlets and newspaper clippings related to his years in North Dakota (1884-1886), with mention of his Maltese Cross ranch, located near the Little Missouri River. Includes Spring 1958 issue of News and home featuring Roosevelt.

Abstract Collection of materials relating to Frank and Thomas McKenzie who were settlers in the Wild Rice, North Dakota area.

Abstract Typed manuscript (142 leaves) of his memoirs including his parents Richard and Ellen Peters Hall, their move from Michigan to Eldridge, N.D. in 1883, farming, working with mules, and newspaper reporting, with mention of the 1899 Republican caucus at Bismarck, N.D. A photocopied article about his speech on North Dakota pioneer women and newspaper clippings also included.