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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