Special Collections Finding Aids

Scope and Contents The Herbst Department Store Negative Collection documents the operation and activities of one of Fargo’s major department stores for the years 1965 to 1969; most of which are in color. This negative collection is a part of a larger archives of materials related to the Herbst store including store records (Mss 158) and photograph collection (Photo 2043 & Folio 75). Although prints from some of the negatives in this collection may be found in the photograph collection, no attempt has been...

Scope and Contents The Herbst Department Store photograph collection documents quite extensively the history of the department store from its beginning, through expansion, remodeling, and fires until near its closing in 1982. The Herbst family apparently was very conscientious in documenting the business through photography. The collection was first deposited at the Cass County Historical Society but transferred to the Institute. The collection has been arranged topically in one single alphabetical arrangement. A...