Gertrude Ostby horse Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: Mss 3064
Scope and Contents
This scrapbook was put together by Gertie and it includes clippings about horses and horse events such as horse racing. It also includes photographs that were printed in either a newspaper or magazine. Lastly it includes programs from horse shows.
Dates
- Majority of material found within ca. 1930-1939
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Copyrights
Copyrights to this collection is held by the Institute.
Biographical / Historical
Aminda Gertrude “Gertie” Ostby was born January 1, 1886 in Norway to Gelines and Carrie Ostby. They immigrated to the United States around 1888 and settled near Argusville where her father farmed. She lived most of her life in the area. She worked as a maid in the Donaldson Hotel for a time as well in food service at North Dakota Agricultural College. She was also the assistant matron for Ceres Hall during World War I. She passed away in August 1986. At the time of her death she was survived by her sister Clara Nymon.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (One folder with the finding aid and biographical information relating to Gertie Otsby)
Language of Materials
English
Overview
A scrapbook made by Gertie Otsby to document horse events. The scrapbook includes clippings, photographs from newspapers, and programs from horse events.
Provenance
Donated by Kristi Kaiser on October 28, 2019 (Acc. 2019-137irs).
Property Rights
The Institute for Regional Studies owns the property rights to this collection.
- Title
- Finding aid to the Gertrude Ostby horse scrapbook
- Description rules
- Appm
- 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