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Biographical material, and Finding aid

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Christine Corse Pollock Family Papers consist of two series: correspondence and subject files. The Correspondence Series consists of only five letters written to Mrs. Pollock while she was in school in Racine, Wisconsin in 1871-1872. The Subject Files Series contain numerous compositions written by Mrs. Pollock while in Racine High School and some monthly reports from the school (1869-1873). From Fargo College, there is a 1906 annual, Shocks '06, and a 1909 calendar. There is a 1915 Fargo High School annual, two copies of The Cynosure, (December, 1901 and January, 1902), and a 1903 Fargo High School Commencement program. Also included is daughter Mina Pollock's 1901 Physics Record book and some 7th grade schoolwork of son (Judge) John S. Pollock (1900). There are two speeches or articles by Mrs. Pollock entitled “Women's Rights as a Citizen", and "Chinese and Japanese in the United States." The numerous clippings and biographies are on the Pollock family. (See also, ' A Memoir of the Robert Middleton Pollock Family by P. Hewison Pollock, 1968, in Institute book collection.)

Dates

  • 1869-1915

Access

The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.4 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository

Contact:
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3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States