Collection: Anne O’Brien Papers | Special Collections Finding Aids

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of typed transcription of Anne O'Brien's reminiscences of settling in Leroy and Olga, N.D. area in 1879. This item was originally printed in the Cavalier County democrat. It mentions their move to North Dakota, moving from Olga to Langdon, N.D., includes names of various early pioneer families in the Olga, N.D. area, mentions the murder of a woman pioneer, brief mention of Michael serving as Langdon sheriff and his death.

Dates

1917

Creator

O'Brien, Anne, 1857-1923. (Person)

Access

The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.

Copyrights

Copyrights to this collection is held by the Institute.

Biography

Born Anne Halloran, wed Michael D. O'Brien at Belleville, Ontario in 1879 and moved to North Dakota. In 1883, they moved to a farm west of Olga, N.D., moved to Langdon, N.D. in 1886. He served two terms as sheriff of Langdon and they managed a hotel in Langdon. Michael died in 1895, survived by Anne, their three daughters and two sons.

Extent

1 Items (1 item (2 leaves).)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Photocopy of typed transcription of Anne O'Brien's reminiscences of settling in Leroy and Olga, N.D. area in 1879. This item was originally printed in the Cavalier County democrat. It mentions their move to North Dakota, moving from Olga to Langdon, N.D., includes names of various early pioneer families in the Olga, N.D. area, and mentions the murder of a woman pioneer, brief mention of Michael serving as Langdon sheriff and his death.