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Charles S. Farnsworth Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 616
Abstract Career military man who saw action in conflicts with Native Americans, the Spanish-American War, and World War I.
Dates: 1888-1955.

Elk Valley Farm Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC 242
Abstract Correspondence relating to Elk Valley Farm, a bonanza farm founded by N.G. Larimore (ca. 1881), owned by Elk Valley Farming Co., near Larimore, Grand Forks County, N.D.; history relating to William Crerar who worked on the farm; clippings; and other material. Correspondents include Larimore's daughter, Cora (Larimore) Trippet.
Dates: 1929-1955

Hans E. Hanson Papers

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Identifier: SC 224
Abstract Correspondence, reminiscences relating to Hanson's settlement in Hegton Township and early life in the Larimore, N.D., area, land patents, appointment certificate as postmaster (1879), and clippings.
Dates: 1879-1967

Henry V. Arnold Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC 355
Abstract Correspondence (1903-1934, 1946-1955) between Arnold and his nieces, biographical sketch, list of publications, and clippings. Includes information relating to the history of Larimore and nearby Bachelors Grove, Grand Forks County, N.D.
Dates: 1903-1955

"North Dakota Towns of Extinction" by John Hensrud

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Identifier: SC 816
Abstract Paper concerns various North Dakota towns which have disappeared including Acton, Hanks, Mardell, Ojata, Omemee, Ruso, Sims, Wermer, and Winona, with suggestions as to why they disappeared.
Dates: 1978.

Peder H. Nelson Articles

 Collection
Identifier: SC 620
Abstract Several historical articles, in Norwegian, about Norwegian Americans in N.D. and clippings in English about Nelson, his work, and awards he has earned.
Dates: 1972-1981.

Perry Burton Diary

 Collection
Identifier: SC 42
Abstract This pocket diary documents the period Mr. Burton possibly was working on the Pete Smith farm near Larimore, N.D. and Arvilla, N.D. The diary for the entire year is quite complete, detailing his daily activities. For part of the year, there is a listing of his expenditures as well.
Dates: 1885.

Saga of a Prairie Teacher

 Collection
Identifier: SC 227
Abstract Galley proof of her book, Saga of a prairie teacher, which includes mention of her family, life in Minnesota, her father's drinking, moving to North Dakota, the death of a sister and a brother, her teaching experiences in Grand Forks County rural schools and in Williston, N.D. public school, attending college at Mayville and Valley City, N.D., her operation and convalescence in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and traveling after her retirement from teaching.
Dates: [1950?].

William R. Page Papers

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Identifier: Mss 241
Abstract Page served as a Grand Forks County agricultural extension agent. He deposited his diaries with the Institute. The diaries document his work as a county agent and his family life.
Dates: 1937-1991.