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Frank B. Power Interview

 Collection
Identifier: SC 494

Scope and Contents

Interview and corrections (13 leaves) with Leonard Sackett concerning his recollections of J.B. Power and Helendale Farm, corrections by Ethelwyn Power. Includes mention of birth and death dates of J.B. Power's children: Charles M., George, Helen, and twins, James A. and Clara, Helen's death at boarding school, J.B.'s brother, William, J.B.'s employment with Northern Pacific Railroad, some history of Helendale Farm, J.B. Power's financial losses, description of farm buildings especially the main house, rebuilding the house after a fire, draining wetlands, Frank and Newman becoming business partners.

Dates

  • 1956

Creator

Access

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Copyrights

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Biography

Born at Fargo, N.D. Son of J.A. (1870-1924) and Elizabeth (Newman) Power, grandson of J.B. Power, owner of Helendale Farm, Richland County, N.D. Graduated 1923 from North Dakota Agricultural College, went to work at Helendale Farm after his father's death in 1924. Worked at Helendale Farm until its sale in 1934, formed a partnership with his brother Newman in a Plentywood, Mont. creamery.

Extent

2 Items (2 items.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Interview and corrections (13 leaves) with Leonard Sackett concerning his recollections of J.B. Power and Helendale Farm, corrections by Ethelwyn Power. Includes mention of birth and death dates of J.B. Power's children: Charles M., George, Helen, and twins, James A. and Clara, Helen's death at boarding school, J.B.'s brother, William, J.B.'s employment with Northern Pacific Railroad, some history of Helendale Farm, J.B. Power's financial losses, description of farm buildings especially the main house, rebuilding the house after a fire, draining wetlands, Frank and Newman becoming business partners.

Provenance

Unknown.

Property rights

The NDSU Archives owns the property rights to this collection.
Title
Finding Aid to the Frank B. Power Interview
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Repository Details

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