"History of Schools in Fort Yates, N. Dak."
Item — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Typed carbon copy of manuscript concerning the schools at Fort Yates, N.D. from 1877 through the 1940s. Includes two parts, the first entitled "History of education at Fort Yates, North Dakota" (6 leaves) which describes the Indian boarding school, also known as the Fort Yates Industrial School, which opened in 1877, later administrated by the Sisters of St. Benedict, finally by the local school district. It was closed briefly from 1934 to 1936, and began admitting white students in the 1940s. It includes ten photographs of school buildings, early students, and teachers. The second part, entitled "Public schools in Fort Yates, North Dakota," (2 leaves) mentions schools for white students with names of early faculty and describes some of the buildings.
Dates
- 1940
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Items (1 item (13 leaves))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Rostvedt, Luella. (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