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William L. Cofess articles

 Series — Folder: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: Photocopies of his typed articles: "Large farms and ranches" and "The Chicago ranch." "Large farms and ranches" (8 leaves) concerns the large farming operations in southern Stutsman, LaMoure, and Logan counties in N.D. "The Chicago ranch" (34 leaves) concerns a large farm located near Montpelier, N.D. An introductory note (3 leaves) to both articles is also included. Papers are based on information from newspaper clippings and interviews with former employee, Sam Kenny. Includes mention of visitors to the ranches, the owners, their social and business activities as mentioned in area newspapers, the contrasts between the bonanza farm lands and this area, and the sale of the Chicago Ranch by Weller Van Hook to Fred and Mary Gray Lee.

Dates

  • 1985, 1987.

Access

The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the NDSU Archives.

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Items (3 items.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository

Contact:
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