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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.
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Nels N. Land Diary
Collection
Identifier: SC 605
Abstract
Relates, in very good detail, the daily activities of Mr. Land who moved from Davenport, N.D. to homestead in Bottineau County near Mohall, N.D. with Halvor Haugan and his sons, Martin and Louis Haugan. They traveled by railroad car to Minot and then by wagon to their claims. There is an entry for every day detailing such activities as hauling their possessions and lumber from Minot, constructing the shacks, breaking the sod, and the weather, including a June snowstorm.
Dates:
1901 May 25-July 12.
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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.
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Oscar B. Barrett Collection of Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 1001
Abstract
Diary (1863) relating to Barrett's experiences with 1st Wisconsin Cavalry during the Civil War; transcript of diary by Niva Miller Henson; and biographical sketch by his son, Ben Barrett, and others.
Dates:
1863-1980.
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Ovidia Black Diary
Collection
Identifier: SC 803
Abstract
Photocopy of notebook that includes diary entries of Mrs. Black during 1932-1933 documenting events in her life during the time period. It also occasionally includes sayings and quotes.
Dates:
1932-1933.
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Perry Burton Diary
Collection
Identifier: SC 42
Abstract
This pocket diary documents the period Mr. Burton possibly was working on the Pete Smith farm near Larimore, N.D. and Arvilla, N.D. The diary for the entire year is quite complete, detailing his daily activities. For part of the year, there is a listing of his expenditures as well.
Dates:
1885.
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S. A. Olsness Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 220-Mss 1596.9
Abstract
North Dakota's Insurance Commissioner from 1916 to 1934 when he was defeated by the supporters of William Langer.
Dates:
1883-1954.
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Thorvald Ostbye Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 325
Abstract
Norwegian immigrant who started a contracting business and became a successful Fargo contractor. Responsible for building the Carnegie Library (Putnam Hall) and its addition on the North Dakota Agricultural College (now North Dakota State University).
Dates:
1884-1947.
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Willard Arnold Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 538
Abstract
Typed reminiscence and diary of Portland, N.D. pioneer farming family.
Dates:
1868, 1923, 1941.
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