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Anton Orvik Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC 264
Abstract Born at Norman County, Minn. Wed Clara Gilbertson in 1908. Worked as foreman at Robineau Farms, Kelso, N.D., Clark Dalrymple and A.R. Dalrymple farms. Began farming for himself in 1927, moved to Halstad, Minn. in 1934.
Dates: 1954-1957

LaMoure County Corn-Hog Control Association Letter

 Item
Identifier: SC 1046
Overview Typed original copy of letter, to Mr. Black, chief of the Corn-Hog Section, U.S. Department of Agricultural Adjustment Administration, Washington, D.C., signed by Milton R. Young, who was president of the association, and L.M. Bond. Letter protests allotment to LaMoure County for reduction of hog numbers, alleges improper recording of hog numbers. Includes typed carbon copy of letter from North Dakota Corn-Hog Board of Review, signed by Ben Kienhotz, chairman, William Guy and Harry G. Anderson.
Dates: June 25, 1934

Northern Purebred Swine Breeders Association Records

 Collection
Identifier: SC 898
Overview This collection contains the certification of incorporation, the articles of incorporation, by-laws, some meeting minutes, and tax information for the IRS.
Dates: Majority of material found within 1982-1983

Peter Zink Biography

 Collection
Identifier: SC 475
Abstract Original handwritten biographical sketch (24 leaves) of Peter Zink's life in Foster County, N.D. Includes mention of his brothers, Oscar and Wendlin, his children, his efforts to obtain a small loan, starting the Bank of Melville, hunting wild geese, George Palmer building a house as a wedding gift for Peter Zink, Jr., Peter Zink's short course in hog farming at North Dakota Agricultural College, and his suicide after experiencing memory loss. Also includes a typed copy (7 leaves) and a brief...
Dates: 1960.

West Fargo Union Stockyards Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Photo 2036
Abstract The West Fargo Union Stockyards Photograph Collection gives a fairly comprehensive overview of the operation of the stockyards. The collection has been arranged alphabetically by topic. The topics varying from aerial views of the stockyard to stockyard workers.
Dates: 1940s-1970s.