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Byron N. Stone Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC 1486
Abstract Typed copy of reminiscence entitled "Reminiscences of Byron N. Stone, Sr.," (21 leaves) on his parents, Aurelius and Sarah Ann (Shepherd) Stone. Reminiscence includes mention of his grandfather, John M. Shepherd, a Wisconsin pioneer, making lye, making maple sugar, moving to N.D. with his brother, Frederick, prairie fires, blizzards and winter travel, deaths from the winter weather, selecting the LaMoure county seat, his livery stable, owning and managing a hotel, managing the Downing Farm...
Dates: 1930-1967

Carl E. Elofson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1165
Abstract A Minnesota native who received his medical degree from the University of Kansas and served three terms as Cass County Coroner from 1933 to 1939.
Dates: 1933-1941

John Zurcher Interview

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Identifier: SC 1923
Abstract Typed summary of an interview with Bill G. Reid concerning Zurcher's mother and sisters who emigrated with him from Switzerland in 1892 to Jackson, Minn. and his life in McHenry County, N.D. Includes mention of his mother's remarriage, losing the farm at Jackson, Minn., settling at Ulen, Minn., traveling to McHenry County, N.D. and back to Ulen, building his farmstead, poisoning gophers, his involvement in McHenry County government, bridge repairs, Nonpartisan League, election to the N.D....
Dates: 1972

Know Your North Dakota Records

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Identifier: Mss 45
Abstract Collection of articles written by a variety of authors featuring North Dakota historical events, people and subjects and intended for publication in state weekly newspapers.
Dates: 1958-1971.

Myrtle Porterville Collection

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Identifier: Mss 296
Abstract Griggs County, N.D. native and resident whose avocation was collecting the history of Griggs County, amassing an amazing collection on the county's history and the people who lived there. The collection is a major genealogical resource for Griggs County.
Dates: 1861-1960.

The Early History of Mohall, North Dakota

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Identifier: SC 598
Abstract Photocopy of her typed history of Mohall, N.D. founded in 1901 by M.O. Hall, in Renville County. The four chapters are: 1. "Physiography of the Mouse River Loop, North Dakota," 2. "The founding of Mohall," 3. "The coming of the railroad," and 4. "The reorganization of Renville County." The history generally covers through 1903 except the county reorganization which goes to 1910. Chapters include a description of the area, and mention blizzards, floods and the effect on travel from Minot, N.D.,...
Dates: [1923?]

Traill County, N.D., County Seat Court Case Transcripts

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Identifier: Mss 77
Abstract The Traill County County Seat Case includes the testimony of the court case.
Dates: 1884.