Special Collections Finding Aids

Abstract Iowa native who received his law degree through correspondence courses and served as city attorney of Enderlin, ND for 40 years as well as being active with the Enderlin Independent, the local paper, and serving as a state senator.

Abstract Jewish immigrant from the Ukraine who became one of Fargo's most successful lawyers and most active community and Jewish leaders in the state. This collection provides a good example of a lawyer's case work.

Abstract Retired editor of the Fargo Forum who wrote numerous essays on North Dakota's political figures in preparation for the state centennial.

Abstract States Attorney (1915-1922) and Judge (1923-1948) of Ransom County, N.D.

Abstract Correspondence, including letters (1931) to Sam Shevchenko of Buxton, from relatives in the Ukraine describing the famine there; copies of speeches; pamphlets; scrapbook, containing several letters from L.B. Hanna and William Langer; photos of Sorlie's family home in Norway; and material relating to National Nonpartisan League, his general store and farm in Buxton, and other topics.

Abstract Collecton of newspaper clippings, Christmas Cards, correspondence, speeches, and pamphlets related to William Langer, Morton County States Attorney (1914-1916) North Dakota Attorney General (1916-1920), North Dakota Governor (1933-1934, 1937-1938) and U.S. senator (1941-1959).