Collection: Henry P. Tracy Papers | Special Collections Finding Aids

Scope and Contents

Mimeographed copies of several newspaper articles and newspaper clippings by Hal Tracy and some by his father, J. Don Tracy, concerning pioneer life in North Dakota. Includes mention of hailstorms, the physical breakdown of Henry's mother, life in Hunter and Amenia, N.D., their arrival in Emmons County, N.D., Hal and Hilda Tracy leaving their ranch in Emmons County. Also includes obituaries.

Dates

1921-1955

Creator

Tracy, Henry Phelps, 1867-1955. (Person)

Access

The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the NDSU Archives.

Copyrights

Copyrights to this collection are held by the NDSU Archives.

Biography

Born at East Smithfield, Penn., son of J. Don and Victoria Phelps Tracy. The family moved to Amenia, N.D. in 1881. He wed Helen Partridge who died in 1909; he married Hilda Thorsen. They settled in Emmons County, N.D. He began writing for newspapers, under the name 'Hal Tracy,' after retiring from ranching in 1945. Died at Linton, N.D.