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Benjamin F. Mackall Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 472
Abstract
Correspondence; interviews with Mackall's son and daughter-in-law, Henry C. and Margaret (Robertson) Mackall, of Minneapolis, Minn., relating to Mackall, the family business, B.F. Mackall Inc., and John L. Grandin, owner of Grandin Farms and family friend, of Warren, Pa., area (original home of Mrs. Mackall); scrapbook compiled by Marjorie Cruikshank, containing information concerning the estate of Jay Cooke, dredging on the Red River, and Red River Valley history; and newspaper clippings.
Dates:
1953-1955
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Bill Rudd Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2022
Abstract
Bill Rudd was an amateur photographer and took many shots during his youth of events and scenes in the Fargo, N.D. area. There are a number of images of Rudd and friends in their canoes enjoying themselves on the Red River. In several images is a victola record player on one of the canoes. There are scenes of skating, swimming and cutting ice on the Red River. There are construction scenes of the downtown dam on the Red River, the footbridge across the river and scenes of the Red River flood of...
Dates:
1920-1950
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Charles Canning Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 893
Abstract
Biographical sketches of Charles Canning (1 leaf each), reminiscence (3 leaves) concerning Oscar Sjordahl and Green, N.D. by son J.H. Canning, a sketch (2 leaves) on the ferry at Hendrum, Minn.-Quincy, N.D. by Sally Canning, and a newspaper clipping.
Dates:
Majority of material found within [19--?]
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Charles E. Grady Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 763
Abstract
Typed summary of interview with Leonard Sackett concerning his pioneer father, Charles Grady, who worked for the Grandins at Quincy, N.D., the steamboat "Grandin" which was used to haul grain, and the first bridge across the Red River between Quincy, N.D. and Hendrum, Minn.
Dates:
1956
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Eliot Richards Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 525
Scope and Contents
Typed summary of an interview (7 leaves) concerning his father, Harry Richards, Fargo coal dealer and later farmer at Perley, Minn. Includes mention of Harry Richards finding his farm, describes its location on the Red River, mentions a landslide near the house, description of how the house was heated, the poultry business located at the Richards Farm, O.C. Olson, General Thomas M. Walker and his death, and Harry Richards' first automobile.
Dates:
1955
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Fargo-Moorhead Heritage and Cultural Bridge Task Force Records
Collection
Identifier: Mss 163-Cassette tapes 331-337
Abstract
Civic group organized to develop plans for a cultural bridge spanning the Red River between Fargo and Moorhead. Although never built, the award winning design was by renown architect Michael Graves.
Dates:
1974-1979
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Fargo Water Treatment Plant Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2061-Neg 5x7P: 170-354-Neg 120mm: 0517-0533
Scope and Contents
The Fargo Water Treatment Plant Photograph Collection consists of images primarily from the period when the plant was first constructed in 1911 and 1912, although they do extend into the 1970s. Most of the images are of construction scenes of the treatment plant from initial construction to later additions; and also of the Fourth Street Dam. Images are also included that depict later additions to the facility as well as additional property, such as vehicles and water towers. The collection also...
Dates:
1911-1970s
Found in:
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Fort Totten Indian Reservation Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 843
Abstract
Letter and report (1869) of Capt. William J. Twining relating to his reconnaissance of the territory from the Red River to the Mouse (also known as Souris) River; historical sketches; and pamphlets and newspaper clippings, concerning Fort Totten, which was established as a military base near Devils Lake in 1867 and abandoned 1890. Includes information pertaining to Fort Totten Indian Reservation.
Dates:
1927-1981
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Frank L. Anders Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 1417
Abstract
Served as Fargo City Engineer, and secretary and construction engineer of the North Dakota State Capitol Commission which oversaw the construction of the state capitol. Also a Medal of Honor recipient.
Dates:
1822-1965
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
H. Elaine Lindgren Papers on the Fargo 12th Avenue North Bridge Controversy
Collection
Identifier: Mss 199
Abstract
North Dakota State University professor of Sociology who spent twelve years studying a grassroots group that opposed the construction of a bridge to be used for commercial purposes through their residential neighborhood.
Dates:
1961-1987
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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