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Frank A. Metzgar Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 379

Scope and Contents

The Frank A. Metzgar Papers consists of papers from Frank, as well as his parents Andrew and Dorothy, and his son Roy. Frank’s papers include his baptismal certificate, report cards and high school papers, as well as his high school diploma, and high school yearbook. Also included are his college workbooks from Dakota Business College, some targets from target practice, artwork, hunting and fishing licenses, a mortgage deed, correspondence from a relative, and some magazine clippings of trains. Andrew and Dorothy’s papers consist of their wedding book, anniversary book, greeting cards, and condolence acknowledgment cards. Roy’s papers consist of a graduation announcement.

Dates

  • 1907-1971

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

Frank Andrew Metzgar was born on April 20, 1907 in Fessenden, N.D. to Andrew and Dorothy Metzgar. Frank graduated from Fessenden High School in 1923 and later attended Dakota Business College until around 1930. Frank married Evelyn Regina Hager on February 14, 1936. They had one son, Roy George Metzgar, born 1938. Frank worked for the Farmers Insurance Group in Fargo as a claims manager for 33 years until his retirement in 1977. In 1984 Frank moved to Seattle, Washington. He died April 19, 1987.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (0.5 linear feet.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Frank A. Metzgar Papers consists of papers from Frank, as well as his parents Andrew and Dorothy, and his son Roy. Frank’s papers include his baptismal certificate, report cards and high school papers, as well as his high school diploma, and high school yearbook. Also included are his college workbooks from Dakota Business College, some targets from target practice, artwork, hunting and fishing licenses, a mortgage deed, correspondence from a relative, and some magazine clippings of trains. Andrew and Dorothy’s papers consist of their wedding book, anniversary book, greeting cards, and condolence acknowledgment cards. Roy’s papers consist of a graduation announcement.

Provenance

Donated by Roy G. Metzgar in 2013 (Acc. 2013-056irs).

Separation Record

The 1920 Diploma was moved to Mss 1598, folder ED.D56. The Artwork (c. 1920) was moved to Mss 1598, folder AR.S537.

Property rights

The NDSU Archives owns the property rights to this collection.
Title
Finding Aid to the Frank A. Metzgar Papers
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