Walter B. Rae Interview, 1955

Collection

Identifier: SC 499

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Typed summary of interview (4 leaves) concerning his uncles William H., Thomas, and Robert Rae and John F., Walter B.'s father, who emigrated from Canada. They first settled at Christine, N.D., later moved to the Dilworth, Minn. area. Includes mention of G.S. Barnes, the Barnes farm, his tree planting, Tom Rae's divorce and remarriage, and Walter B.'s bout with influenza. Includes separate typed addendum.

Dates

1955.

Creator

Rae, Walter B. (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

Walter Bruce Rae was born September 19, 1894 in Sargent County, N.D. His family moved to Clay County, Minnesota in 1899, and in 1909 moved north of Dilworth, Minn. He was left partially paralyzed after recovering from influenza in 1918. He was employed by city of Dilworth, Minn. as town clerk and waterworks superintendent. He married Helena Rae in 1960, and they moved to Shelton, Washington. He died in Seattle on June 8, 1965.

Extent

3 Items (3 items.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Born 1894 in Sargent County, N.D. Family moved to Clay County, Minn. in 1899 and in 1909 moved north of Dilworth, Minn. Left partially paralyzed after recovering from influenza in 1918. He was employed by city of Dilworth, Minn. as town clerk and waterworks superintendent.