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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
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies