Daughters of Dakota Pioneers, Fargo Chapter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 3036
Scope and Contents
The Chapter’s History Series consists of the club’s constitution and By-Laws, and meeting minutes.
The Program Series consists of stories and historical information on Daughters of Dakota Pioneers, including topics on radios, traveler journeys
The Member Information Series consists of membership cards and memorial cards from past members.
The Yearbook Series consists of the Daughters of Dakota Pioneers Fargo Chapter’s yearbooks, with information on member names, committees, and addresses.
The Financial Series consists of monthly financial reports.
The Newspaper Series consists of club members’ recognition in the organization, their programs with Bonanzaville, and obituaries.
Dates
- 1950-2003
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyrights to this collection is held by the Institute.
History
The Daughters of Dakota Pioneers, of Fargo Chapter’s purpose is to preserve and maintain the history of North Dakota, and to promote public interest in the resources and activities of the state. Members of the club must be a descendent of a woman who married and settled in North Dakota before the admission of the state to the union in 1889. The chapter is affiliated with the North Dakota Federation of Women’s Club. Members donated money to charities such as the Salvation Army, Nokomis, YWCA, and the New Life Center. One of their main projects was keeping Bonanzaville open by donating money, by donating money to keep the historical site open, and helped extensively in repairs at Bonanzaville, making the care of the place their pet project.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (0.5 linear feet)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Daughters of Dakota Pioneers, of Fargo Chapter’s purpose is to preserve and maintain the history of North Dakota, and to promote public interest in the resources and activities of the state. Members of the club must be a descendent of a woman who married and settled in North Dakota before the admission of the state to the union in 1889. The chapter is affiliated with the North Dakota Federation of Women’s Club. Members donated money to charities such as the Salvation Army, Nokomis, YWCA, and the New Life Center. One of their main projects was keeping Bonanzaville open by donating money, by donating money to keep the historical site open, and helped extensively in repairs at Bonanzaville, making the care of the place their pet project.
Provenance
Donated by Daughters of Dakota Pioneers in 2005 (Acc.2760).
Property rights
The Institute for Regional Studies owns the property rights to this collection.
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Daughters of Dakota Pioneers, Fargo Chapter Records
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu