"Contributions to the family history"
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection of three sketches written by his sons and second wife, Ida, concerning the Stoa family in Norway, immigrating to America, and life in America. Sketches are entitled: "Elling J. Stoa (1855-1921), an introduction to a brief write-up of a Traill County (North Dakota) pioneer, Elling J. Stoa and his family," (3 leaves) compiled by Theodore E. Stoa; "Incidents from pioneer days, Stoa Clan," (20 leaves) by J.E. Stoa; "Contributions to the family history," (12 leaves) by Mother [Ida Karine Stoa]. Sketches mention the Stoa family in Norway, immigrating to America, homesteading, horses, prairie fires, country schools, blizzards, paying off debts, cleaning seed grain, the death of Stoa's first wife, his remarriage, and Ida's family.
Dates
- 1961
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Items (1 item (32 pages))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Stoa, Elling J., 1855-1921. (Person)
- From the Collection: Stoa, T. E. (Theodore Ellinson), 1890-1984. (Person)
- From the Collection: Stoa, J. E. (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