Garrison Diversion - Articles, maps, 1933-54
File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Gordon MacGregor Papers are organized into two series: Correspondence and Subject files.
In the Correspondence Series is a 1930 letter concerning New Rockford Park, a 1932 letter from S.W. Thompson about Missouri Diversion, and several letters to and from the Ripley "Believe It or Not" radio show (1937) concerning an appearance by Chief White Bull on the show. There are several letters from George M.B. Hawley about articles he wrote for the Bismarck Tribune on Charles Stow Eaton, Yellowstone Kelly, and Gerald Nye (1938), a letter from Daisy DeGraff Smith about her father, William DeGraff (1938) and a letter about Ben Ash (1940).
The Subject Files contain articles on Bismarck history including one on 1883 settlers, some 1874 incidents, articles on Ben Ash, on statehood and on steam boating, including articles on John B. Belk and Mr. and Mrs. Charles MacGuire. There are several articles on cattle ranching, and on the Missouri, later Garrison, Diversion project (1933-65), with clippings on Indians including Chief Joseph, the Des Champs family at Fort Union, Geronimo, the Mandans, and the missionary, Father Bernard (Michael Strassmeier). There are also clippings on the army and its battles, including the Custer battle, the battles of Big Mound and the Killdeer Mountains, and Gen. Crooks' Mule Train. There are also articles on writer, Colin Clements, an article by Gov. J.M. Devine on North Dakota, some articles on Grand Forks including one on the Ingalls house and miscellaneous biographies. There's an article in the Pacific Northwest Quarterly (July, 1965) on Thomas J. Walsh and Dakota Territory.
Dates
- 1933-1965
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.4 Linear Feet (0.4 linear feet)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: MacGregor, Gordon, 1903-1943. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
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Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
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West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu