Special Collections Finding Aids

Abstract A collection complied by the Institute staff from various sources to honor the former medical doctor turned music instructor at the North Dakota Agricultural College.

Abstract Survey completed by Althea Varnum Reed as a project at North Dakota Agricultural College, including questionnaires, maps, clippings (1 v.), and photos. Subjects include history, pioneer experiences, schools, farming, athletics, exhibits, music, social functions, and organizations.

Abstract Halland, a Norwegian immigrant, was the North Dakota Superintendent of Instruction from 1896 to 1900 and a North Dakota State University history professor from 1902 to 1910.

Abstract Waldron was a North Dakota Agricultural College wheat breeder. The collection includes several letters, articles by and about Waldron, list of his publications, newspaper clippings, speeches, pedigree of North Dakota No. 1 Wheat, and copies of some of his articles.

Abstract Typed excerpts and notes taken from the L.R. Waldron's diaries and annual reports documenting research at North Dakota Agricultural College and his personal life. The computer indexes are divided into seven areas: Crops, plant breeding, milling and baking studies, cooperative relations, scholarly activities, business enterprises, and personal items. There is also a listing of notes taken from Bill G. Reid's chapter on Waldron in, five for the land and its people, and a copy of a letter to son...

Abstract The collection documents a farm family that settled in Cass County near Fargo and consists of a wide variety of family documents.