"The childhood of parents"
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Consists primarily of two reminiscences written by Mr. Montgomery for his children and grandchildren in 1935. "A message to posterity, collections from 1882 to 1902" (17 typescript leaves) recounts traveling to Dakota Territory, homesteading near Sargent and Cogswell, N.D., Sargent County politics, and a detailed account of the attempt to legalize the Louisiana Lottery in North Dakota. "The childhood of parents" (71 typescript leaves) by Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery documents the life of their family in North Dakota, particularly of their children, moving to Wahpeton in 1894 and closing with their move to Edmonton. Other items include a tribute to R.S. Adams of Lisbon, N.D. (2 leaves), Mr. Montgomery's obituary and photocopies of family portraits.
Dates
- 1935
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Extent
From the Collection: 8 Items (8 items)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Montgomery, George S. (George Samuel), 1856-1936. (Person)
- From the Collection: Montgomery, Mary B., 1863-1935. (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