Correspondence, 1930
File — Box: 1, Folder: 50
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Iver Udgaard Papers contain business papers concerning Mr. Udgaard’s business affairs, as well as the affairs of the First National Bank of Cooperstown. This collection also contains several papers and items relating to Mr. Udgaard’s life history and Masonic activities. The papers have been organized into four series: Biographical materials, Business correspondence, Business papers, and North Dakota.
The Biographical Materials Series includes Mr. Udgaard’s eulogy, Masonic certificates, a pinback button from the 1917 opening of the Masonic lodge in Cooperstown, and clippings concerning the deaths of Mr. Udgaard and members of his immediate family.
The Business Correspondence Series consists of correspondences received by Udgaard during the period of 1903-1932. Folders 3-35 have been arranged alphabetically by the name of the business (as these were kept together in this order); the contents of Folders 36-52 have been arranged chronologically by year. These papers concern banking and various accounts and debts held by banks in Cooperstown and other banks in North Dakota. Correspondences concerning Udgaard’s personal banking, business, and insurance affairs also are present.
The Business Papers Series consists of ledgers, legal documents, and balance sheets related to accounts held at the First National Bank of Cooperstown, other banks, and also Udgaard’s personal accounts. These date from 1903-1930, with Folder 55 being undated.
The North Dakota Series consists of three folders of materials related to Cooperstown and Griggs County. Folder 56 contains materials relating to Cooperstown High School, dating from the period of 1907-1920, which includes two sheets of handwritten football cheers, graduation notices, and a Cooperstown High School annual from 1907. Folder 57 includes materials relating to North Dakota, including several typewritten histories of Cooperstown and Griggs County and a 1925 toast written to North Dakota. Folder 58 contains periodical clippings that primarily concern activities at the school.
Dates
- 1903-1931
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: Udgaard, Iver, 1863-1935. (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