Interviews
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Typed summary of first interview (3 leaves) with Leonard Sackett concerning the Putnam family and their lumberyard business. Mentions Ralph L. Miller, business partner of T.N. Putnam; Leslie Putnam's struggle to retain the farm; T.N.'s career in lumber business; his election as Foster County Treasurer and both houses of N.D. legislature. Second interview (1 leaf) with Leonard Sackett mentions L.B. Hanna's purchase in 1932 of the Carrington and Casey ranch, includes references to Hanna's involvement with the lumber business, his lumber purchases from Putnam-Miller Co., L.B and his son, Robert Hanna, raising Angus cattle.
Dates
- 1954.
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Items (2 items.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Putnam, Leslie N., 1887-1954. (Person)
- From the Collection: Sackett, Leonard, 1901-1971. (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