"Reminiscences of Byron N. Stone, Sr."
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Typed copy of reminiscence entitled "Reminiscences of Byron N. Stone, Sr." (21 leaves) on his parents, Aurelius and Sarah Ann (Shepherd) Stone. Reminiscence includes mention of his grandfather, John M. Shepherd, a Wisconsin pioneer, making lye, making maple sugar, moving to N.D. with his brother, Frederick, prairie fires, blizzards and winter travel, deaths from the winter weather, selecting the LaMoure county seat, his livery stable, owning and managing a hotel, managing the Downing Farm threshing crews, sabotaging threshing equipment, and hauling cattle. Also includes genealogical information on the descendants of Joseph Stone entitled "Byron N. & Frederick John Stone of Dakota Territory and what has been found to date of their ancestors" (1967), and donor letters.
Dates
- 1930-1967
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 Items (4 items.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Stone, Byron N., 1857-1937. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu