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Arthur E. Elwell Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC 703
Abstract Interview (3 leaves) with Arthur and Lettie Elwell, concerning his father, Joseph Elwell, who managed the James C. Gill farm (1883-1897) near Wheatland, N.D., electrostatic copy of Joseph Elwell's birth certificate (1862), and clippings.
Dates: 1932-1954

Burton Palmer Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC 541
Abstract Typed summary of brief interview (1 leaf) with Leonard Sackett concerning his parents, Frederick and Anna (Johnson) Palmer, who emigrated from Canada, worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad, later homesteaded near Wheatland, N.D. Includes mention of Burton meeting his future wife, Katherine, his farming and different jobs after leaving the farm in 1940.
Dates: 1955

Iver Madson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 507
Abstract Iver Madson was a Danish immigrant and Wheatland, N.D. homesteader. The collection is a manuscript of Madson's recollections, dictated to his daughter, concerning his twelve years at sea, four years in New Zealand, immigration (1871) to America from Denmark, and farming in Minnesota before homesteading in Dakota Territory. Also included are newspaper clippings on the Madson family.
Dates: 1925-1955

John W. Burnham Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 155
Abstract Topics covered include army life (1863-1867), service with Henry Hasting Sibley in North Dakota, the 121st United States Colored Troops, army experiences in the Southwest after the war.
Dates: 1818-1911.

Oscar H. Elmer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 245
Abstract Rev. Elmer became the first pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Moorhead when it was organized in 1872. He was also instrumental in organizing churches at Fargo, Grand Forks, Casselton, Wheatland, Tower City, and Mapleton.
Dates: 1869-1901.

Samuel Andrews Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC 708
Abstract Sixteen letters (1891-1900) by Andrews written to John McMillan at Wheatland concerning him and his family. He apparently left Wheatland due to a conflict there. There are also a number of original poems by Andrews.
Dates: 1891-1900.