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Fred Fiechtner Autobiography
Collection
Identifier: SC 875
Abstract
Photocopy of handwritten autobiographical sketch of his life which includes genealogical information on his German ancestors, the Fiechtners and the Gebhardts, from Odessa, Russia and Backnang, Württemburg, Germany. Also included are some photocopies of his father's writings in English and German.
Dates:
1974
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George and Martha Halvorson Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 697
Abstract
Typed summary of interview with Leonard Sackett concerning J.B. Power, Helendale Farm, Mrs. Halvorson's employment as a temporary cook at Helendale Farm, and her father, Ole Germanson, Norwegian immigrant from Telemark, Norway.
Dates:
1954
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Grace Moe Kroepel Reminiscence
Collection
Identifier: SC 553
Abstract
Photocopy of nine-page typed reminiscence regarding her childhood years living on a farm, organized around the seasons of the year. Parents were Conrad and Mary Moe.
Dates:
Undated
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James F. Hazard Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 1470
Abstract
Typed summary of interview with Hiram Drache concerning the Cooper Ranch with some mention of livestock and farm operations, the Cooper family, and Charles Houghton, Hazard's father-in-law.
Dates:
1967
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Jens Leum Collection of Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 193
Abstract
Correspondence with family members in Norway relating to daily life; letters from Gustav Amlund of the Normanden (Norwegian American newspaper) and S.A. Olsness; genealogical information on Leum family; land deed (1881) to Charles Moen; and clippings.
Dates:
1905-1954
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Johanna Tvedt Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 1913
Abstract
Typed summary of interview concerning her trip to America and pioneer life in Nebraska and North Dakota. Includes mention of the poor shipboard conditions, her arrival at Kearney, Neb., her visits to Spalding, Neb. where her two brothers lived, working for her sister to repay her ticket, moving to N.D., farm life, sending their four children to school in Larimore, N.D., blind pigs in Larimore, and moonshine.
Dates:
1971
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John Zurcher Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 1923
Abstract
Typed summary of an interview with Bill G. Reid concerning Zurcher's mother and sisters who emigrated with him from Switzerland in 1892 to Jackson, Minn. and his life in McHenry County, N.D. Includes mention of his mother's remarriage, losing the farm at Jackson, Minn., settling at Ulen, Minn., traveling to McHenry County, N.D. and back to Ulen, building his farmstead, poisoning gophers, his involvement in McHenry County government, bridge repairs, Nonpartisan League, election to the N.D....
Dates:
1972
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Joseph R. Askew Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 493
Scope and Contents
The Joseph R. Askew Photograph Collection includes five photographs taken of Askew and life on his farm near Casselton, North Dakota. All family members are seen variously in these photographs, and a family friend Alex McKinnon. All the photographs portray farm life in rural Cass County in the early 20th century. The collection is organized into a single series by the year they were perceived or known to be taken. Two of the photographs were taken by Casselton photographer, George Tise. For the...
Dates:
1917 - 1939
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Jules Lebrun Records
Collection
Identifier: Mss 201
Abstract
Jules Lebrun, a farmer near Langdon, North Dakota, kept incredibly detailed farm account journals and diaries from 1930 to 1969 without any gaps. The journals document all farm and home income and expenses, whil the diaries record the daily activities of the Lebrun family.
Dates:
1930-1975.
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Letter to Caroline and Michael Morgan
Collection
Identifier: SC 732
Abstract
Christmas letter written by Otava Koukol to friends, Caroline and Mike Morgan. In additional to current family events she reminisces about Jennie Kolstad who recently died, regarding their friendship during the 1930's depression at Glover, N.D.
Dates:
1968 Dec. 13.
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Institute for Regional Studies
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