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"Pioneer experiences" by Annie Moum

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection: Reminiscence entitled "Pioneer experiences," (4 leaves) by Annie Moum, his sister which mentions their mother, Olea Josepha Peterson, a Norwegian immigrant coming to Fargo, N.D. in 1879 and early life on their homestead near Buffalo, N.D. Includes mention of Olea's hope chest, wild flowers and those she brought to the homestead, food supply, neighbors, watering the oxen. Letter briefly mentions the Hamilton Eckert family who lived in the area and the land rental contract between his father Ingebregt Moum and T.A. (Thomas A.) Quirk.

Dates

  • 1890, 1958.

Access

The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Items (3 items.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository

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Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States