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Historical Sketches of the Stoa Family Records
Collection
Identifier: SC 1154
Abstract
Collection of three sketches written by his sons and second wife, Ida, concerning the Stoa family in Norway, immigrating to America, and life in America. Sketches are entitled: "Elling J. Stoa (1855-1921), an introduction to a brief write-up of a Traill County (North Dakota) pioneer, Elling J. Stoa and his family," (3 leaves) compiled by Theodore E. Stoa; "Incidents from pioneer days, Stoa Clan," (20 leaves) by J.E. Stoa; "Contributions to the family history," (12 leaves) by Mother [Ida Karine...
Dates:
1961
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John J. Hannaher Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 531
Abstract
Typed transcription of interview with Steve Hubbard concerning the 1893 Fargo fire, the buildings in the fire area, life in Fargo circa 1900, and Hannaher's work in the printing business.
Dates:
1970
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John L. Walcher Collection of Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 241
Abstract
Typed summary of interview (11 leaves) with Leonard Sackett concerning the Adams Farm (also known as Fairview Farm) and Elk Valley Farm. Includes mention of his father, John Walcher, a German immigrant, who hauled freight in Minnesota, moved to Sargent County, N.D. in 1885 to farm, later moving to Sauk Center, Minn. to manage a hotel, son John L. working at Elk Valley Farm, plowing with mules, being struck by lightning, Deering grain binders, carpentering at Adams Farm, W.P. and Mrs. Adams,...
Dates:
1954, 1968
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Luther Wyckoff Family Records
Collection
Identifier: SC 1366
Abstract
Notes from an interview done in 1938 with her father, James, concerning his father, Luther Wyckoff, and his family moving to Cass County, N.D. from Taylors Falls, Minn. Includes mention of horse-drawn wagon travel, mosquitoes, threshing for the Dalrymples, prairie fires, Luther and James running a stage line between Stillwater and Taylors Falls, Minn, Luther's near drowning, selling their homemade horse-radish, Luther being elected Cass County Assessor, his dental practice, and the death of...
Dates:
[1965?].
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Norvin Ovrom Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 573
Abstract
Typed summary of interview (10 leaves) with Leonard Sackett concerning the period his family lived at Clifford, N.D. Includes mention of his father, Waldemar, a Norwegian immigrant who worked as a store clerk in Wisconsin, later managed a general store owned by Anton Kraabel in Clifford, N.D., store robberies and fires in Clifford, Waldemar's own store and post office, his drugstore business, early businessmen in Clifford, installing early telephone lines in Clifford, N.D., description of...
Dates:
1955.
Found in:
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Oscar Forness Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2054
Abstract
The Oscar Forness Photograph Collection originally consisted of eight albums that contained detailed images of Fargo-Moorhead through the medium of photography. The albums were purchased by the donor at a Fargo antique store and then presented to the Institute. The photographer attempted to capture as many storefronts and streets as appeared during the 1960s and early 1970s.
Dates:
1960s-1970s
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Wallace G. Rice Collection of Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 837
Abstract
Interview with Wallace G. Rice concerning his father, Joseph F. Rice, who was a funeral director in Fargo, and the 1893 Fargo fire.
Dates:
1905, 1955-1956.
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Women's Literary Club of Carrington Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 182
Abstract
The club was organized by a group of pioneer women in Carrington, N.D. as a study club with regular courses in literature and history.
Dates:
1897-1925, 1954.
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