Special Collections Finding Aids

Abstract A diverse collection of images taken by Mr. Olson, that spans from the 1950s to the 1980s and its images include such topics as the Fargo tornado in 1957, Native Americans, and the Vietnam War. Most were taken by Cal Olson while photographic journalist for the Fargo Forum. These negatives give a good reflection of life in Fargo, Moorhead and the Red River Valley, featuring newsworthy events of the era.

Abstract Programs from various concerts, operas, and music festivals in Fargo-Moorhead including Fargo Music Festival (1905), Fargo Symphony Orchestra, Fargo Boy Scout Band, Fargo Opera House, Norrona Singing Society, Fargo Concert Association, Concordia College, church, school and Norwegian groups, advertisements, and an obituary for Mrs. Nesheim. Includes flier for Rudd-Nesheim Photo Finishing Company, Fargo-Moorhead.

Abstract Programs from the 1939 visit of Crown Prince Ola v and Crown Princess Martha of Norway to Fargo, N.D. and Moorhead, Minn. Programs and a schedule for the 1982 visit of King Olav.

Abstract Newspaper clippings dealing with his career and P.D.Q. Bach. Includes an explanation of the fictional composer, P.D.Q. Bach, reviews of his 1979 concert at Concordia College Memorial Auditorium, Moorhead, Minn., a concert program from a 1961 concert at Central High School, Fargo, N.D. Also includes a flier for a 1970 concert held at Concordia College Memorial Stadium and other clippings.