John Dynes Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2156
Scope and Contents
This collection contains two photographs. One photograph is of John Dynes, his wife, Emma, and their two children, Fern, and John Elmer (though he is labeled as Elmer on the reverse of the photograph). This photograph is dated about 1915. The other photograph is a portrait of John Dynes that is labeled 1942.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1915, 1942
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
John Dynes was born March 29, 1860 in Orangeville, Canada. He immigrated to North Dakota, specifically Cass county, and started farming near Grandin, North Dakota. John Dynes married Emma Flatt on June 6, 1888 in Grandin, North Dakota. They had two children, Fern Rachel Dynes Edwards and John Elmer Dynes. John farmed in the area as well as running for state legislature in 1911.
John Dynes died on September 6, 1951 in Los Angeles County, California. He is buried in Riverside Cemetery in Fargo, North Dakota. Emma Dynes died February 14, 1953 in Wheaton, Illinois and is buried next to John.
John Dynes died on September 6, 1951 in Los Angeles County, California. He is buried in Riverside Cemetery in Fargo, North Dakota. Emma Dynes died February 14, 1953 in Wheaton, Illinois and is buried next to John.
Extent
2 Items (Two photographic prints.)
Language of Materials
English, Old (ca.450-1100)
Overview
Two photographic prints, one of the entire Dynes family and one of John Dynes in portrait.
Provenance
Donated by Fern Dynes Edwards on June 28, 1955 (Acc. 359)
Property Rights
The NDSU Archives owns the property rights to this collection.
- Title
- Finding Aid to the John Dynes Photograph Collection
- Description rules
- Appm
- Language of description
- English, Old (ca.450-1100)
- Script of description
- Latin
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