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Otto Simonson Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 345
Abstract
The Otto Simonson Papers spans from 1930 to 1964. These are letters that Otto wrote to his son, Roy Simonson, over the span of thirty four years. These letters document the different happenings that were going on at the family farm at Agate, N.D. as well as special events. Included in this collection are memoirs that Roy had his father write in the early 1950s.
Dates:
1930-1964.
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Eva Nelson Memoirs
Collection
Identifier: Mss 218
Abstract
After teaching for thirty years in North Dakota, Eva Nelson wrote her memoirs, starting with her earliest recollections and continue in great detail until 1940. From 1940 to the late 1950s, she provides highlights of her activities rather than the detailed description of everyday life found in the first narratives. In the last three chapters of her narrative, Eva gives a synopsis of her life from the mid-1950s to the early 1990s. She used her diaries, surviving letters, and her memory to create...
Dates:
1914-1998
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Andrew H. Laughlin Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 172
Abstract
Correspondence, diary (1917) of Laughlin's son, Leigh Laughlin, train passes, and clippings, chiefly relating to daily activities and local events.
Dates:
1894-1954
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Anna Serum Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 645
Abstract
Typed summary of two interviews with Leonard Sackett. First interview (2 leaves) with Anna Serum mentions the death of her father, working for Rachel Holstrom, and some of the men employed at Grandin Farm. Second interview (1 leaf) with Amelia (Melting) Oien, Anna's sister, a cook for threshing crews at Grandin Farm No. 1, includes mention of her wages, her husband, Clark Oien, and their purchase of farmland near Halstad, Minn. Also includes commentary (2 leaves) on a photograph of Anna Serum,...
Dates:
1955-1956
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Besta : A Story of North Dakota Pioneers
Collection
Identifier: SC 583
Abstract
Photocopy of an article published serially in the Grand Forks herald. It contains the life of Karen (Erickson) Bakke, who settled in the Goose River Valley, Traill County, N.D. in 1871 with her Norwegian immigrant parents, Ole and Christiana Erickson. Includes mention of her early life in Wisconsin, moving to Mayville, N.D., living at Ft. Abraham Lincoln with her sister Emily, General Custer and his troops at Ft. Abraham Lincoln, meeting her husband, Ole Bakke, their wedding preparations,...
Dates:
1950-1951
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Blanchard Farm Records
Collection
Identifier: SC 455
Abstract
Letter of David McCulloch to Datus Smith, correspondence of Mrs. E. H. Smith of Linton, N.D. to Leonard Sackett, and her reminiscences about life on the bonanza farm, and her father David McCulloch who was its farm superintendent.
Dates:
1902, 1954
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Charles W. Fine Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 65
Abstract
Correspondence, reports, moratorium resolutions, and clippings, relating to Fine's career and his activities in North Dakota Farm Holiday Association and North Dakota Farmers Union; together with transcription (21 p.) of interview with Fine's wife, Tina (Otteson) Fine, concerning life on their farm.
Dates:
1924-1960
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Eunice Radcliffe Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 623
Abstract
Typed summary of interview (8 leaves) done in 1955 with Eunice (Smyth) Radcliffe and her daughter, Helen (Radcliffe) Johnson, relating to the James Smyth family, the Radcliffe family, their move to a farm near Fargo, Tom Radcliffe (brother to Daniel), Helendale Farm, Daniel's job at Helendale Farm, the Power family's hospitality, Elizabeth N. (Mrs. Alley) Power, William Power's drinking problem, Anna Anderson, employed as a cook at Helendale, Iver Hagen and his custom threshing. Also includes...
Dates:
1955-1961
Found in:
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Edward Bjornholt Diary
Collection
Identifier: SC 104
Abstract
Photocopies of the original diary of Edward Bjornholt together with an English translation. Diary begins with his departure for America in April 1903, coming to Montevideo, Minnesota where he worked for an Erik Molstad. The entries are usually short, telling what he did each day or where he was. The diary continues with his move to McLean County near the Emmet, N.D. post office. The entries document his establishing a homestead farm, interaction with neighbors, social events. Names of others...
Dates:
1903-1907
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Einar A. Hagen Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 858
Abstract
Typed summary of interview concerning his pioneer father, Tobias Hagen, a Norwegian immigrant from Hadeland, Norway, Allie Power, and working on the Helendale Farm. Newspaper clipping about his sawmill included.
Dates:
1956-1957
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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- Holstrom, A. G. (Aaron G.), 1869-1947. 3
- Herman, Frank John, 1888- 2
- Holstrom, Rachel. 2
- North Dakota Extension Homemakers Council. Oral History Project. 2
- Power, J. A. (James A.), d. 1924. 2
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- Radcliffe, Thomas W., 1855-1939. 2
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- Fine, Charles W., 1882-1956. 1
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