Collection: William G. Ahles Collection | Special Collections Finding Aids

Scope and Content

Typed summary of interview (7 leaves) with Leonard Sackett concerning his working on the Reid farm, his father John Ahles who operated a brewery at St. Vincent, John Gillespie who was manager of the Reid farm, and Walter Hill; and newspaper clippings.

Dates

1935, 1955.

Creator

Ahles, W. G., 1884- (Person)

Access

The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the NDSU Archives.

Copyrights

Copyrights to this collection is held by the NDSU Archives.

Biography

William George Ahles was born December 16, 1884 in St. Vincent, Minnesota to John and Louisa (Yunker) Ahles. Farmed for 29 years, and then owned a general store in St. Vincent, for 20 years. On November 21, 1917, he married Christie Ann McDonald, and together they had three children. He died on February 12, 1972.

Extent

3 Items (3 items.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Interview of St. Vincent, Minn. farmer and merchant, W. G. Ahles concerning his working on the Reid farm, his father John Ahles who operated a brewery at St. Vincent, John Gillespie who was manager of the Reid farm, and Walter Hill; and newspaper clippings.