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Leslie N. Putnam Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC 591

Scope and Contents

Typed summary of first interview (3 leaves) with Leonard Sackett concerning the Putnam family and their lumberyard business. Mentions Ralph L. Miller, business partner of T.N. Putnam; Leslie Putnam's struggle to retain the farm; T.N.'s career in lumber business; his election as Foster County Treasurer and both houses of N.D. legislature. Second interview (1 leaf) with Leonard Sackett mentions L.B. Hanna's purchase in 1932 of the Carrington and Casey ranch, includes references to Hanna's involvement with the lumber business, his lumber purchases from Putnam-Miller Co., L.B and his son, Robert Hanna, raising Angus cattle.

Dates

  • 1954.

Creator

Access

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Copyrights

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Biography

Born at Carrington, N.D., son of T.N. (Thomas N.) and Clara Belle (Rood) Putnam. Graduated from University of Minnesota, worked with his father in the lumber business and their farm. Sold the lumber business in 1933, retained as manager of the firm until 1937. Quit farming in 1933. Buried at Carrington, N.D.

Extent

2 Items (2 items.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Typed summary of first interview (3 leaves) with Leonard Sackett concerning the Putnam family and their lumberyard business. Mentions Ralph L. Miller, business partner of T.N. Putnam; Leslie Putnam's struggle to retain the farm; T.N.'s career in lumber business; his election as Foster County Treasurer and both houses of N.D. legislature. Second interview (1 leaf) with Leonard Sackett mentions L.B. Hanna's purchase in 1932 of the Carrington and Casey ranch, includes references to Hanna's involvement with the lumber business, his lumber purchases from Putnam-Miller Co., L.B and his son, Robert Hanna, raising Angus cattle.

Provenance

Donated by Unknown (Acc. 591).

Property rights

The Institute for Regional Studies owns the property rights to this collection.
Title
Finding Aid to the Leslie N. Putnam Collection
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Repository Details

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