"Pioneer life of early settlement in the Red River Valley, 1869 and up"
Item — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Consists primarily of two handwritten reminiscences by Mr. Bernhardson about his parents and their pioneer life near Comstock, Minn., as well as his own life. They are titled "Pioneer life of early settlement in the Red River Valley, 1869 and up" (32 leaves), and "Farming in Red River from 1[8]70 and upward" (6 leaves). He also discusses the journey from Sweden, establishing the homestead, family life, early Red River steamboats, Hudson's Bay Company and farming. Supplementary items include partially completed Fargo Forum data sheets on Mr. and Mrs. Bernhardson, and a sheet of miscellaneous family facts.
Dates
- 1939.
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Items (5 items.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Bernhardson, Lars, 1861-1941. (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