Special Collections Finding Aids

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 Family history material, interview with Earl and Beatrice Lundwall Elwell, mention of the Chaffee family, especially of H.F. Chaffee, his wife, Carrie Toogood Chaffee, various jobs Earl held at Amenia and Sharon Land Company, electrostatic copy of Peter A. Lundwall's citizenship certificate (1894), and newspaper clippings on various family members.

Abstract Newspaper clippings dealing with his career and P.D.Q. Bach. Includes an explanation of the fictional composer, P.D.Q. Bach, reviews of his 1979 concert at Concordia College Memorial Auditorium, Moorhead, Minn., a concert program from a 1961 concert at Central High School, Fargo, N.D. Also includes a flier for a 1970 concert held at Concordia College Memorial Stadium and other clippings.

Abstract Copy of its newsletters, On the boards, and Prairie CDC newsletter. Newsletters describe the Center's purpose, its current and future projects in North Dakota and Moorhead, Minn. Includes staff news.

Abstract Fargo-Moorhead organization founded to support gays and lesbians and to promote understanding and eliminate prejudice and discrimination.

Abstract Historical essay contest that began in 1965 and continued into the 1990s.

Abstract Historical essay contest that began in 1965 and continued into the 1990s.

Abstract Historical essay contest that began in 1965 and continued into the 1990s.

Abstract Historical essay contest that began in 1965 and continued into the 1990s.

Abstract Local newspaper man who collected articles and wrote articles on different events and people significant to North Dakota and western Minnesota.