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Allen Osmundson Papers

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Identifier: Mss 250
Abstract McVille, North Dakota native who had an interest in local history and his Norwegian Lutheran heritage.
Dates: 1924-2001.

Barnes County, N.D. Aerial Photograph Collection

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Identifier: Photo 2096
Abstract The Barnes County, N.D. Aerial Photograph Collection consists of 190 high altitude, 9x9 inches, photographic prints, covering approximately 401 square miles of land in east central North Dakota. The majority of the images are located in Barnes County with approximately 353 square miles; however there are 9 square miles in the southeast corner of Griggs County, 21 square miles in the southwest corner of Steele County, and 18 square miles in the northwest corner of Ransom County also represented.
Dates: 1952

Carl and Betsy Carlson Papers

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Identifier: SC 801
Abstract Typed genealogy of the Carl and Betsy Carlson family.
Dates: 1978

Gerald P. Nye Papers

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Identifier: SC 366
Abstract Correspondence, term paper by Mark Steven Anderson, speeches, newspaper clippings, and articles, relating to Nye and his career as editor of Griggs County Sentinel-Courier and activities in the U.S. Senate.
Dates: 1935-1973

Griggs County Sentinel-Courier Broadside Collection

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Identifier: Mss 1569
Scope and Contents The Griggs County Sentinel-Courier Broadside Collection consists of 104 broadsides that help to document many public events held in Griggs County, N.D. during roughly the first half of the 1950s. A small number are for events outside Griggs County. These posters help to inform us about events such as agriculture, community events, dances, grocery store advertisements, plays and many other types of community social events, religious events, sporting events and auction sales. Each item within the...
Dates: 1950s

Iver Udgaard Papers

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Identifier: Mss 349
Abstract The Iver Udgaard Papers contain business papers concerning Mr. Udgaard’s business affairs, as well as the affairs of the First National Bank of Cooperstown. This collection also contains several papers and items relating to Mr. Udgaard’s life history and Masonic activities. The papers have been organized into four series: Biographical materials, Business correspondence, Business papers, and North Dakota.
Dates: 1903-1931

James F. Hazard Interview

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Identifier: SC 1470
Abstract Typed summary of interview with Hiram Drache concerning the Cooper Ranch with some mention of livestock and farm operations, the Cooper family, and Charles Houghton, Hazard's father-in-law.
Dates: 1967

Miller Family Histories

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Identifier: SC 767
Abstract Documents the ancestors and descendants of Norwegian immigrants Hans Møller Pedersen Sølbrå and Ragnhild Kundsdatter. They were born and lived in Gudbrandsdal, Norway, immmigrating to Fillmore County, Minnesota in 1869. In 1886 they and their children moved to Griggs County, N.D. First document, "The Hans P. Miller Family History" (12 leaves), contains biographical sketches of Hans Miller's ancestors back to Søren Hansen Lemmich, and about Hans' children. The second work, "The Hans P. Miller...
Dates: 2001

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.

Myrtle Porterville Photograph Collection

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Identifier: Photo Mss 296-Photo Folio 15-Photo Oversize Folder 11
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: 1880 - 1959