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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

Glenn Akin Interview

 Collection
Identifier: SC 624
Abstract Typed summary of interview (9 leaves) with Leonard Sackett, and annotated carbon copy, concerning Mr. Akin and his father, William R. Akin, who worked on the Weible Farm at Larimore and Hunter, N.D., the Darling Farm near Fargo and the Kennedy Farm in Cass County, N.D.
Dates: 1956

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

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

Herman M. Eisenlohr Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 23
Abstract Iowa native who became a Larimore, ND veterinarian and operated a livery stable and kept very detailed records regarding his business.
Dates: 1912-1935

J. B. Streeter Collection of Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC 127
Abstract Correspondence, chiefly with S.D. Downes, of Francestown, N.H., concerning Downes's loans and land in the Larimore area; brochures relating to Streeter's real estate, insurance, and farm loan agency, J.B. Streeter, Jr. Company, in Larimore; and newspaper clippings.
Dates: 1884-1947 (bulk 1884-1900)

Johanna Tvedt Interview

 Collection
Identifier: SC 1913
Abstract Typed summary of interview concerning her trip to America and pioneer life in Nebraska and North Dakota. Includes mention of the poor shipboard conditions, her arrival at Kearney, Neb., her visits to Spalding, Neb. where her two brothers lived, working for her sister to repay her ticket, moving to N.D., farm life, sending their four children to school in Larimore, N.D., blind pigs in Larimore, and moonshine.
Dates: 1971

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.

Reminiscences of the Early Eighties in Dakota

 Collection
Identifier: SC 718
Abstract Typed reminiscences concerning her parents, Daniel and Cynthia Folger, who moved to Niagara, N.D. from Lockport, N.Y. Includes mention of native flowers and wildlife, early crops, blizzards, her father's trips to Larimore, N.D. for supplies, the death of Chris Severson, a neighbor, a picnic on July 4, 1882 at Bachelor's Grove, 1883 New Year's Eve party, the first school teacher, Cella Rossiter, and the 1885 wheat harvest. Note: this writing may be one of fiction.
Dates: 1900.

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?].