Christine Corse Pollock Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 9
Scope and Contents
The Christine Corse Pollock Family Papers consist of two series: correspondence and subject files. The Correspondence Series consists of only five letters written to Mrs. Pollock while she was in school in Racine, Wisconsin in 1871-1872.
The Subject Files Series contain numerous compositions written by Mrs. Pollock while in Racine High School and some monthly reports from the school (1869-1873). From Fargo College, there is a 1906 annual, Shocks '06, and a 1909 calendar. There is a 1915 Fargo High School annual, two copies of The Cynosure, (December, 1901 and January, 1902), and a 1903 Fargo High School Commencement program. Also included is daughter Mina Pollock's 1901 Physics Record book and some 7th grade schoolwork of son (Judge) John S. Pollock (1900). There are two speeches or articles by Mrs. Pollock entitled “Women's Rights as a Citizen", and "Chinese and Japanese in the United States." The numerous clippings and biographies are on the Pollock family. (See also, ' A Memoir of the Robert Middleton Pollock Family by P. Hewison Pollock, 1968, in Institute book collection.)
Dates
- 1869-1915
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Copyrights
Copyrights to this collection are not held by the Institute for Regional Studies.
Biography
Christine Corse was born in Racine, Wisconsin on February 14, 1854 where she grew up. On December 31, 1881 she married Robert M. Pollock at Racine. They moved to Casselton, N.D. In 1897 the family moved to Fargo, N.D. They had seven children, Evelyn (adopted), Christine Mina, James, John C. (later Judge), Curtis, Robert B., and Philip Hewison Pollock.
Mrs. Pollock was active with the W.C.T.U. and was editor of its publication White Ribbon Bulletin, (1904-1928). At Casselton she joined the temperance groups and aided in writing a prohibition clause into the North Dakota state constitution in 1889. She served in many Presbyterian Church groups including the Mission Society, Ladies Aid, Dorcas and Presbyterial Society. She was on the School Board (1914, 1918-1928), the Directorate of the Florence Crittenden Home and served as its board president from 1913 to 1915 and from 1931 to 1932. She also was president of the Fortnightly Club, and active in women's suffrage.
Her husband Robert Middleton Pollock was born December 16, 1854 to James and Eveline Halstead Pollock in Racine County, Wisconsin. Leaving school after two years for financial reasons, he taught for three years, during that time he also studied law. He then entered the law office of Judge Elbert Hand of Racine and 1879 was admitted to the bar in Wisconsin, leaving there in 1880 for Dakota Territory. He stopped briefly in Fargo, but partly because of the many saloons, he went on to the end of the railroad at Casselton, where he settled and from the first day had a thriving law practice, lasting seventeen years. In 1891 he formed a law partnership with H.G. Scott which in 1897 was transferred to Fargo.
Mr. Pollock died October 19, 1920, and Mrs. Pollock died October 29, 1937. Both are buried in the Casselton Cemetery.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Christine Corse Pollock Family Papers include letters written to Mrs. Pollock while she was in school in Racine, Wisconsin in 1871-1872. There are also numerous compositions written by Mrs. Pollock while in Racine High School. Also included is daughter Mina Pollock's 1901 Physics Record book and some 7th grade schoolwork of son (Judge) John S. Pollock (1900). There are two speeches or articles by Mrs. Pollock entitled “Women's Rights as a Citizen", and "Chinese and Japanese in the United States.
Provenance
Donated by Christine Mina Pollock, 1956 (Acc. 774).
Separation Record
The following items have been removed from the Christine Corse Pollock Family Papers and sent to the sections indicated.
Photographs (Institute photograph collection 51.105)
13 Robert M. Pollock, Charles W. Pollock, John Grogan and Clara Emerson of Fargo College, Homely Men's Club of Fargo College, First Presbyterian Church, Various friends - Maxon Lough, David Jones, Mrs. F.A. Carlisle, Ann Schuyler and Edwin Clapp. Books (Library book collection, consult catalog for the call number and location)
Glimpses of Jamestown and Stutsman County, by Mrs. W.F. Cushing, 1915.
13 Robert M. Pollock, Charles W. Pollock, John Grogan and Clara Emerson of Fargo College, Homely Men's Club of Fargo College, First Presbyterian Church, Various friends - Maxon Lough, David Jones, Mrs. F.A. Carlisle, Ann Schuyler and Edwin Clapp. Books (Library book collection, consult catalog for the call number and location)
Glimpses of Jamestown and Stutsman County, by Mrs. W.F. Cushing, 1915.
Property rights
The Institute for Regional Studies owns the property rights to this collection.
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- Finding Aid to the Christine Corse Pollock Papers
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Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
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Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
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3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu