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John and George Lohr Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC 629

Dates

  • 1917, 1956

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Born at Mergentheim, Wurttemberg, Germany. Brothers emigrated to Ohio. John filed a claim in Dakota Territory. They moved to Tampico, Mont. in 1889, established a cattle ranch and raised alfalfa using irrigation methods. In 1912, both men hired to manage Humboldt Farm, Humboldt, Minn., owned by James J. Hill. George died as result of automobile accident and was buried at Crookston, Minn. In 1917 John bought Hill Farm, Northcote, Minn., later sold it around 1920, moved to Canada where he farmed. Died 1924, buried at Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Extent

6 Items (6 items)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Letters from John J. Lohr and Mrs. Glenn Hagle giving detailed information about the Tampico, Mont. ranch, livestock, negotiations between James J. Hill and the Lohr brothers on Hill's Humboldt farm and a newspaper clipping.
Title
Finding Aid to the John and George Lohr Collection
Description rules
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Script of description
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Repository Details

Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository

Contact:
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