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Andrew J. O'Shea Papers

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Identifier: Mss 330
Abstract The O’Shea papers are centered on the Agassiz school roof construction controversy. There is very, very little in these papers of the life of Andrew J. O’Shea outside of this problem. There were a number of newspaper articles about the school controversy, as well as a number of little flyers or handbills which O’Shea apparently had printed up for handing out to the public.
Dates: 1905, 1914-1917

Citizens for Better School Planning Records

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Identifier: Mss 192
Abstract A community group formed to protest the proposed location of a new high school in Fargo.
Dates: 1961-1971

History of Schools at Fort Yates, North Dakota

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Identifier: SC 910
Abstract Typed carbon copy of manuscript concerning the schools at Fort Yates, N.D. from 1877 through the 1940s. Includes two parts, the first entitled "History of education at Fort Yates, North Dakota" (6 leaves) which describes the Indian boarding school, also known as the Fort Yates Industrial School, which opened in 1877, later administrated by the Sisters of St. Benedict, finally by the local school district. It was closed briefly from 1934 to 1936, and began admitting white students in the 1940s....
Dates: 1940

John Zurcher Interview

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Identifier: SC 1923
Abstract Typed summary of an interview with Bill G. Reid concerning Zurcher's mother and sisters who emigrated with him from Switzerland in 1892 to Jackson, Minn. and his life in McHenry County, N.D. Includes mention of his mother's remarriage, losing the farm at Jackson, Minn., settling at Ulen, Minn., traveling to McHenry County, N.D. and back to Ulen, building his farmstead, poisoning gophers, his involvement in McHenry County government, bridge repairs, Nonpartisan League, election to the N.D....
Dates: 1972

North Dakota Architectural Records Collection

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Identifier: Oversize 18
Abstract The North Dakota Architectural Records Collection includes a diverse collection of blueprints and other drawings for buildings from across the state and by a variety of architects, both in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota.
Dates: 19--

North Dakota Rural Community Centers Photograph Collection

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Identifier: Photo 2040
Scope and Contents The photographs depict a wide variety of rural community, recreational and meeting centers located throughout the state. Other facilities include churches, tree groves, lakes, parks, picnic grounds & groves and schools. The photographs have been organized by type of facility and then subdivided by county, city and specific geographic location. This organization was developed by the archives staff.
Dates: Majority of material found within 1920 - 1929

S. Marius Houkom Papers

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Identifier: Mss 48
Abstract Long-time Fargo architect, known particularly for the numerous churches he designed.
Dates: 1915-1977.

Sociological Survey of Colfax Township, Richland County, N.D. Photograph Collection

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Identifier: Photo 2108
Abstract The Sociological Survey of Colfax Township, Richland County, N.D. Photograph Collection, by Donald G. Hay, consists of 125 11 x 7cm gelatin silver prints taken during 1927 depicting the town of Colfax and Colfax Township located in Richland County, N.D. A majority of the collection consists of external views of farmhouses and other buildings within Colfax Township and its general vicinity along with a few of its residents. Other photographs in the collection depict the towns of Abercrombie,...
Dates: 1927