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Cal Olson Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2098
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.
Dates:
1950s-1980s
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Carrie Busby Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2016
Scope and Contents
The Carrie Busby Collection was received from Mrs. H.L. Walster of Fargo in 1963. Carrie had worked for Mrs. Walster while she lived in Fargo. Apparently Miss Busby left these photographs and papers at the Walster home. The personal papers have been organized as Manuscript 288.
The photograph collection includes photographs from Carrie’s life, most of which she took herself. There are only a few from her childhood, more of family and friends, some from vacations, but mainly they document her...
Dates:
1900s-1930s
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Harry Jennings Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo Folio 78-Photo 2078
Abstract
Jennings's photographic work consists primarily of social scenes, nature, personages and events that were taken for potential publication in the Fargo Forum newspaper. Among the more well-known persons represented are Mark Andrews, Jack Benny, William Guy, Robert Kennedy, William Langer, Arthur Link, Richard Nixon, Olav King of Norway and Bobby Vee. Some of the largest subject headings include accidents, automobiles, barns, Bonanzaville USA, children, farming, Forum Publishing Company, North...
Dates:
1950s-1979
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Iver Udgaard Photographic Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2112
Scope and Contents
The Iver Udgaard Photograph Collection consists of portraits of acquaintances of Mr. Udgaard and unknown persons, several exterior shots, and activities that took place at various schools. They span from the 1890s to the 1950s, with most of the images dating from approximately 1900. The images that are identified were taken in various small towns in North Dakota. Some of the photographers represented in this collection are C.L. Judd, G.D. Francis, Aaron Nelson, and H.J. Hanson, and most of the...
Dates:
1890s-1950s
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies