Special Collections Finding Aids

Abstract Letter serving notice of his appointment as trustee of North Dakota Agricultural College, undated campaign letter for a Fargo City Commission race, a letter of transmittal, and obituary.

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.

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 David Anderson was an accomplished photographer and his abilities are reflected in the quality of the images in the collection. There is a broad range of topics and geographic areas represented in the collection. Fargo is perhaps represented the most, especially as they relate to businesses in the city. It seems he photographed many grand openings or newly opened businesses. Other notable photographs include documenting the funeral of aviator Carl Ben Eielson at Hatton, N.D. the visit of...

Abstract Long time blacksmith at North Dakota Agricultural College (now NDSU) and poet.

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 Typed summary of interview (1 leaf) with Leonard Sackett concerning his father, Richard Pannebaker, who moved from Indiana in 1881 to Oriska, N.D., then to Mapleton, N.D., his job as foreman for Mapleton Farming Co., elevator manager at Mapleton and Tower City, N.D., later employed by Amenia and Sharon Land Company. Includes brief mention of the Matt Dill farm which was purchased in 1905 by Miller-Chaffee-Reed Company; John Pannebaker worked there briefly. Also includes newspaper clippings.

Abstract Programs from the 1939 visit of Crown Prince Ola v and Crown Princess Martha of Norway to Fargo, N.D. and Moorhead, Minn. Programs and a schedule for the 1982 visit of King Olav.

Abstract Photographic prints by Leone M. (Sands) Johnson and acquired by her while attending the North Dakota Agricultural College (1925-1926) and teaching at Velva, N.D. (1926-1927).