Old Settler's Reunions, 1915-18
File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Simon V. Hoag Papers contains correspondence and subject files on the Grange (patrons of Husbandry) and on the Red River Valley Old Settler's Association.
The Correspondence Series deals with the Old Settler's Association and includes letters to Ed Pierce from A. T. Whitehouse, Rep. Thomas Marshall, L.B. Hanna, Rep. A.J. Gronna, T.F. McCue, W.E. Parcell and Gov. John Burke and letters from Ed Pierce to P. S. Lewis, Judson La Moure, George Hollister, E.S. Lovelace and W. A. Scott concerning a reunion (1907-08). There is a letter from the George Webster Theatrical Exchange listing acts available (1912) and Correspondence of Rev. Eben E. Saunders with A.W. Byerly and T.N. Putman (1925-26).
In the Subject Files Series are proceedings of the 1874 and 1875 meetings of the Dakota Territorial Grange. Items from the Fargo Grange, No. 55, include the National charter (1874), Quarterly Reports, membership lists, the Roll Book and the Secretary's Record book (1874-1877). Also included are the Constitution, Parliamentary Guide and Manual of Subordinate Granges for the National Grange (18741875). Of interest are programs from Old Settler's Reunions of 1915, 1916 and 1918, as well as orations by Gov. John Burke on July 4, 1902 to 1904 at various Old Settlers Association's meetings.
Dates
- 1874-1926.
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Extent
From the Collection: .4 Linear Feet (.4 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Hoag, Simon Veeder, 1833-1920. (Person)
- From the Collection: Burke, John, 1859-1937. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
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3551 7th Avenue North
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