Special Collections Finding Aids

Abstract Letter given to U.S. soldiers by King George V (1918), brief Swanson family history material, a language handbook, daughter Cora's school souvenir card for School District No. 35 (Cass County, N.D.), programs, and an obituary.

Abstract Annual report (1962), membership rosters (1924, 1962, 1965, 1967), copy of John C. Pollock's satire entitled Bring Your Own Lunch, programs of its Scholastic Achievement Award Luncheon, pamphlets, and clippings.

Abstract Letters, program, and text of her pageant, "Expressions of Icelandic heritage in Pembina County," and newspaper clippings.

Abstract Historical sketch, "Some pioneer work in education," read at the 1926 Cass County School Officers Association meeting, the program for that meeting (25th anniversary), and her obituary.

Abstract Programs for its 1962 and 1976 conventions, both held in Fargo, N.D. and sponsored by the Fargo chapter. The booklets include photographs of various family members, especially the 1976 program.

Abstract Copies of speech, programs, clippings, obituaries, and memorials, relating to Young, including materials concerning his career as chief justice (1902-1906) of North Dakota Supreme Court; address by his wife, Ida (Clarke) Young as president of North Dakota Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage, presented to the Minnesota association (1915); autobiography; poems; and documents relating to First Congregational Church of Fargo.

Abstract Incorporated in 1959, and owner and operator of KFME public television station in Fargo which began broadcasting in January 1964.

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 Eclectic collection of pamphlets, brochures, newspaper clippings, etc. compiled by Institute staff covering a broad range of North Dakota topics.

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.