Miss O’Keefe Manuscript

Collection

Identifier: Mss 532

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The O'Keefe collection consists of a typed Manuscript, entitled “Pioneer History of North Dakota.” It contains material on Indians, including the Minnesota Massacre episode, Chief Gall, Jumping Bear, Sitting Bull, Indian agents and army campaigns. There is material on pioneer life, especially on women, including Fanny Kelly, Mrs. Charles Cavalier, Sarah Thal, Mrs. A.C. Wehe, Vera Bliss, Kate Rafferty and others. There's material on J.J. Hill, Moses Armstrong, Cyrus McCormick, Nick Huffman, J. Gillfillan, and Budge and Winship. Also covered are blizzards, relay stations, schools, high priced supplies, ox carts, railroads, bonanza farms, and statehood. There's material on Grand Forks, Moorhead, Valley City, Harrisburg, Fort Abercrombie, and Minto.

Dates

[19--].

Creator

O'Keefe, Miss. (Person)

Access

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

Copyrights

Copyrights to this collection are not held by the Institute for Regional Studies.

Biography

Little is known of Miss O'Keefe. She was related to the William O'Keefe family which came from Lindsay, Ontario, Canada, and settled near Minto, North Dakota in 1881. Their home was known as the O'Keefe Settlement in Ops Township of Walsh County. She was a niece of Dr. Henry O'Keefe, noted doctor, and of Frank L. Fee.

Extent

.2 Linear Feet (.2 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Miss O'Keefe is the author of a typed Manuscript, entitled “Pioneer History of North Dakota.” It contains material on Indians, including the Minnesota Massacre episode, Chief Gall, Jumping Bear, Sitting Bull, Indian agents and army campaigns. There is material on pioneer life, especially on women, including Fanny Kelly, Mrs. Charles Cavalier, Sarah Thal, Mrs. A.C. Wehe, Vera Bliss, Kate Rafferty and others. There's material on J.J. Hill, Moses Armstrong, Cyrus McCormick, Nick Huffman, J. Gillfillan, and Budge and Winship. Also covered are blizzards, relay stations, schools, high priced supplies, ox carts, railroads, bonanza farms, and statehood.