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Leon Wheeler Reminiscences
Collection
Identifier: SC 1787
Abstract
Copy of his typed reminiscence concerning the coal mine he developed with Norbert Thull in Climax Township, Williams County, N.D. Includes detailed description of digging the mine shaft, the mine's interior, an accident involving Norbert Thull and black powder, and some near accidents involving other men and the horse that pulled the coal cars.
Dates:
Majority of material found within [196-?].
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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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Martha E. Green Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 55
Abstract
Photocopy of pioneer life reminiscences by Martha E. Green; includes mention of wheat harvest, fuel sources, 1888 blizzard.
Dates:
Majority of material found within [19--].
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Mary Ann Barnes Williams Collection of Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 131
Abstract
Correspondence and reminiscences, relating to General George Custer, the Battle of the Little Big Horn, forts Buford, Mandan, and Abraham Lincoln, Sakakawea, frontier life, and North Dakota history; and newspaper articles concerning Williams.
Dates:
1931-1971.
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Matthew Forney Steele Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 128
Abstract
His admiration of the generals who led the South during the Civil War prompted him to pursue a military career.
Dates:
1899-1907, 1920-1952.
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Memories of Charles E. Bristol Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 1406
Abstract
Apparently original handwritten reminiscence (17 leaves) by Mr. Bristol of his parents, F.A. and Ida M. (Sweet) Bristol, who moved to Fargo in 1881 from Chicago and began a harness shop which later became Bristol and Sweet. Other topics include the winters, location of businesses, their several homes, milk cow, and his job delivering the Argus newspaper. There are also two typed copies done much later of the reminiscence, both of which are missing the last page. Mr. Bristol is listed as living...
Dates:
1890, 1965.
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Moum Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 966
Abstract
Reminiscence entitled "Pioneer experiences," (4 leaves) by Annie Moum, his sister which mentions their mother, Olea Josepha Peterson, a Norwegian immigrant coming to Fargo, N.D. in 1879 and early life on their homestead near Buffalo, N.D. Includes mention of Olea's hope chest, wild flowers and those she brought to the homestead, food supply, neighbors, watering the oxen. Letter briefly mentions the Hamilton Eckert family who lived in the area and the land rental contract between his father...
Dates:
1890, 1958.
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Nelson A. Mason and Matthew Forney Steele Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 83
Abstract
Unpublished written histories, including "Chief Sitting Bull's Latter Days," by Nelson A. Mason and "The Death of Sitting Bull, a Reminiscence," by M.F. Steele; legal agreement between Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show concerning his appearance in 1885; newspaper clippings; and other papers.
Dates:
1885-1960.
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Nikolai H. Berg Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 880
Overview
This collection contains articles relating to Berg’s pioneering farming in North Dakota, articles written by Nicolai about early days in North Dakota, and a genealogical types report of the Berg family.
Dates:
1934-1935.
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Nina Lyons Bean Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 661
Abstract
Letters; reminiscences concerning her parents Patrick J. and Abbie Lyons, her father's political career, an Irish wake in Bismarck, N.D., her education at St. Johns Academy in Jamestown, her two marriages, her family, and two newspaper clippings.
Dates:
1887, 1950-1957.
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