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John Moses Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC 365

Scope and Contents

Address (1944) in Fargo at a naturalization ceremony, 1939 inaugural program, biographical sketch by Harold S. Pond, pamphlets, and newspaper clippings.

Dates

  • 1939-1945, 1967

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 at Strand, Norway, immigrated to the United States in 1905. Graduated University of North Dakota Law School, practiced law until he was first elected governor in 1938. North Dakota governor (19391944) and U.S. senator (1945). First Democrat elected by popular vote to represent North Dakota in Congress and served three terms as governor. The family name is from a Scotch ancestor who immigrated to Norway.

Extent

14 Items (14 items)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Address (1944) in Fargo at a naturalization ceremony, 1939 inaugural program, biographical sketch by Harold S. Pond, pamphlets, and newspaper clippings.

Provenance

Donated by Selmer Melhouse.

Property rights

The NDSU Archives owns the property rights to this collection.
Title
Finding Aid to the John Moses Papers
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Repository Details

Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository

Contact:
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States