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Anton Orvik Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 264
Abstract
Born at Norman County, Minn. Wed Clara Gilbertson in 1908. Worked as foreman at Robineau Farms, Kelso, N.D., Clark Dalrymple and A.R. Dalrymple farms. Began farming for himself in 1927, moved to Halstad, Minn. in 1934.
Dates:
1954-1957
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Blanchard Farm Records
Collection
Identifier: SC 455
Abstract
Letter of David McCulloch to Datus Smith, correspondence of Mrs. E. H. Smith of Linton, N.D. to Leonard Sackett, and her reminiscences about life on the bonanza farm, and her father David McCulloch who was its farm superintendent.
Dates:
1902, 1954
Found in:
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Charles E. Davis Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 1116
Abstract
Typed transcript of interview with Leonard Sackett concerning the Baldwin Land Company farms in Dickey County, and their management. Owned by George Baldwin, and later, his sons George B. and Charles F. Baldwin.
Dates:
1953
Found in:
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Complete Farm Record Book
Collection
Identifier: SC 110
Abstract
This income tax farm record book is planned for use by farmers as a daily record of all their income and expense items. When summarized on an annual basis, it will provide the required information for use in preparing their federal and state tax return.
Dates:
1955
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Francis John Fay Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 217
Abstract
John Fay, a farmer near York, North Dakota, preserved his farm financial records providing detailed accounting of the family and business income and expenses from approximately 1923 to 1960. There are also records of a threshing partnership, his cattle shipping business at Rugby, North Dakota, and participation in the federal Plains Shelterbelt Project of 1935-1936.
Dates:
1903-1986
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Frank B. Power Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 494
Abstract
Interview and corrections (13 leaves) with Leonard Sackett concerning his recollections of J.B. Power and Helendale Farm, corrections by Ethelwyn Power. Includes mention of birth and death dates of J.B. Power's children: Charles M., George, Helen, and twins, James A. and Clara, Helen's death at boarding school, J.B.'s brother, William, J.B.'s employment with Northern Pacific Railroad, some history of Helendale Farm, J.B. Power's financial losses, description of farm buildings especially the...
Dates:
1956
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
James Henry Carter Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 330
Overview
Contains correspondence discussing a Southeastern North Dakota family.
Dates:
1955.
Found in:
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James W. McNary Records
Collection
Identifier: SC 102
Abstract
Typed summary of interview (1 leaf) with Leonard Sackett concerning Baldwin Farms, his salary, introduction of alfalfa, plowing; typed copy of speech (5 leaves) entitled "What professional farm management stands for," typed copy of a newspaper clipping "Does farming pay," by A.E. Winship (1930) which mentions McNary's setting up a young unnamed Russian farmer in farming, newspaper clipping of Baldwin elevator being moved (1943), sale of the last pieces of land owned by Baldwin Corporation...
Dates:
1930-1953
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Jón Jónsson Diary
Collection
Identifier: SC 834
Abstract
Mimeograph of typed translation of his diary (101 pages) covering 1873-1901. Begins with his farm at Mjoadal, Iceland; each year lists events by month, includes living expenses, income, and references to weather, friends, his correspondence, Literary Society membership, farming, and family members. Also notes how long he has lived in this location, and years of his marriage. Contains 10 page introduction with explanation of Icelandic terms and method of reckoning time, possibly written by...
Dates:
1873-1901
Found in:
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Jules Lebrun Records
Collection
Identifier: Mss 201
Abstract
Jules Lebrun, a farmer near Langdon, North Dakota, kept incredibly detailed farm account journals and diaries from 1930 to 1969 without any gaps. The journals document all farm and home income and expenses, whil the diaries record the daily activities of the Lebrun family.
Dates:
1930-1975.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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