Correspondence, 1952
File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Most of the materials contained within the Fargo-Moorhead Winter Club Records concern the operation of the club, its members, professionals, and events from 1939 until 1964. These materials have been grouped into five series based upon subject matter: Minutes, Club material, Correspondence, Financial records and Subject files.
The Minutes Series consists of one bound volume of records of minutes from club meetings and also entries from trustee meetings which are glued into this scrapbook which dates from 1938 to 1943.
The Club Materials Series contains memos from various meetings, items concerning club elections, and a copy of the Winter Club’s newsletter, Edges, from November 1952.
The Correspondence Series contains correspondences sent to the F-M Winter Club and drafts of letters sent from the club. Some of the subjects discussed are skating events around the country, solicitations from various skating product companies, discussions concerning the professional trainers, and general inquiries about skating. A point of interest in this series is the correspondences dating from 1962 and 1963, which detail the background of the dissolution of the Winter Club.
The Financial Records Series contains various papers concerning the financial affairs of the Fargo Winter Club, including receipts, ledger entries, bank statements, and club budget information which date from 1939 until 1960. This is not a complete record, as materials dating from 1941- 1944, 1946- 1949, 1952, 1953, 1956, and after 1960 are not present.
The Subject Files Series consists of thirteen folders and one box of materials from the Fargo-Moorhead Winter Club. The Costumes file concerns the costumes worn by the skaters. This file also contains several catalogues of skating and dancing outfits that feature samples of the materials used and entries about costumes the individual skaters wore.
This series contains a fabric-bound log book from the Fargo Arena, dated 1938-1943 which appears to have been used as a sign-in book for skaters and their families. Also contained within the Subject Files Series are three folders of forms related to the Winter Club, including a collection of entry forms sent in by schoolchildren for a free skating lesson.
The Ice Revues file concerns competitions and events that the F-M Winter Club staged. This contains programs to the “Jack Frost Ice Revue” from 1951 and 1952, and “Annual Ice Revues” from 1953, 1954, 1956 and 1961. This series also contains ledgers concerning the expenses of the Ice Revues, attendance figures, ticket stubs, and Revue committee lists.
The Judge’s Score Sheets, 1940 file contains score sheets for the North Dakota State Championships of 1940 held at the Fargo Arena. Skaters from clubs in Jamestown and Grand Forks also competed at this event.
The Professionals file consists of materials relating to the professional skating staff that was hired by the Winter Club to teach club members. There is correspondence between club officials concerning contracts and salaries to be paid to the professionals, as well as a contract with Frances Pulchinski, and a list of rules for professionals to follow.
The Subject Files Series also contains a file of periodical clippings concerning figure skating, winter activities, and Park Board information which were taken from various newspapers, including Fargo Forum, St. Paul Pioneer Press, and Green Bay Press Gazette. Most of these were cut without datelines, but those with dates are from the 1950s. This series also features information about Skating Magazine and the U.S. Figure Skating Association.
Dates
- 1938-1964
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.2 Linear Feet (1.2 linear feet.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Fargo-Moorhead Winter Club. (Organization)
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