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John A. Thornquist Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC 470

Scope and Contents

Typed summary of interview concerning his friendship with A.G. Holstrom, whom he met in 1896 or 1897 and to whom he introduced Rachel Holmes who later married Holstrom, his visits to Grandin Farms as tailor to A.R. Dalrymple, hunting with A.G. Holstrom, a loan to Holstrom which was not repaid, and Thornquist's partner, G.A. Sarles.

Dates

  • 1954

Creator

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 in Sweden, he arrived in the U.S. in 1890. Set up his own tailoring shop in Saint Paul, Minn., in 1900. Retired to Florida in 1955.

Extent

1 Items (1 item (4 leaves))

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Typed summary of interview concerning his friendship with A.G. Holstrom, whom he met in 1896 or 1897 and to whom he introduced Rachel Holmes who later married Holstrom, his visits to Grandin Farms as tailor to A.R. Dalrymple, hunting with A.G. Holstrom, a loan to Holstrom which was not repaid, and Thornquist's partner, G.A. Sarles.

Provenance

Donated by John A. Thornquist in 1954 (Acc.470).

Property rights

The NDSU Archives owns the property rights to this collection.
Title
Finding Aid to the John A. Thornquist Papers
Description rules
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Script of description
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Repository Details

Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository

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