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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.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Hans E. Hanson Papers
Collection
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
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
"North Dakota Towns of Extinction" by John Hensrud
Collection
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.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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?].
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
William R. Page Papers
Collection
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.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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