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Cal Olson Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2098
Abstract
A diverse collection of images taken by Mr. Olson, that spans from the 1950s to the 1980s and its images include such topics as the Fargo tornado in 1957, Native Americans, and the Vietnam War. Most were taken by Cal Olson while photographic journalist for the Fargo Forum. These negatives give a good reflection of life in Fargo, Moorhead and the Red River Valley, featuring newsworthy events of the era.
Dates:
1950s-1980s
Found in:
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Harry Jennings Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo Folio 78-Photo 2078
Abstract
Jennings's photographic work consists primarily of social scenes, nature, personages and events that were taken for potential publication in the Fargo Forum newspaper. Among the more well-known persons represented are Mark Andrews, Jack Benny, William Guy, Robert Kennedy, William Langer, Arthur Link, Richard Nixon, Olav King of Norway and Bobby Vee. Some of the largest subject headings include accidents, automobiles, barns, Bonanzaville USA, children, farming, Forum Publishing Company, North...
Dates:
1950s-1979
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Louis W. Bohn Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 1712
Abstract
Letter to Minnie Nielsen, State Superintendent of Schools with typed copy of his poem, The Optimist dealing with the battle between the farmer and the weather.
Dates:
1924.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Matthew Forney Steele Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 128
Abstract
His admiration of the generals who led the South during the Civil War prompted him to pursue a military career.
Dates:
1899-1907, 1920-1952.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Myrtle Porterville Collection
Collection
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.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Ole A. Wisness Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 318
Abstract
The Ole A. Wisness Papers consists primarily of five ledgers that served two purposes, firstly for class notes taken by Carl Livdahl in the early 20th century, and later used as diaries by Carl‟s step-father Ole Wisness, spanning from 1910 to 1926. In addition there is a ledger documenting a book lending library apparently begun and maintained by Nils and Torgun Livdahl that spans from 1883 to 1906. Both the diaries and book lending ledger provide insight into the life of a Norwegian American...
Dates:
1883-1926.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Peter Milne Collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss 3057
Overview
This collection contains a ledger that deals with farm business for Milne as well as several journals that he wrote in from 1892 through 1930. The folder in the collection has the finding aid, a biographical sketch, a brief biography from FindAGrave, correspondence between Milne and Leonard Sackett, and brief outline of what is in the journals.
Dates:
1892-1956.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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