Showing Collections: 1 - 10 of 133
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
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.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Iver Udgaard Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 349
Abstract
The Iver Udgaard Papers contain business papers concerning Mr. Udgaard’s business affairs, as well as the affairs of the First National Bank of Cooperstown. This collection also contains several papers and items relating to Mr. Udgaard’s life history and Masonic activities. The papers have been organized into four series: Biographical materials, Business correspondence, Business papers, and North Dakota.
Dates:
1903-1931
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Andrew Jensen Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 77
Abstract
Invitation, fiftieth wedding anniversary booklet, and newspaper articles. Articles include obituaries of various family members, wedding announcements, historical piece on Ingeborg Jensen, and two articles on son Thomas D. and life in Alaska.
Dates:
1926-1960
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Andrew Jespersen Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 502
Abstract
Letter, typed interview summary (9 leaves) and copy with notations concerning the Park Farm, steam engines, death of his brother-in-law from a steam engine explosion, digging wells for water, military and Indian artifacts found on his land, tree planting, father Peter Jespersen. Also includes obituary of Jespersen.
Dates:
1954; 1959
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Arne and Josephine Gronbeck Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 873
Abstract
Typed summary of interview (4 leaves) with corrections concerning his work on the Helendale Farm. Includes some mention of J.B. Powers, his son Allie, and Gronbeck's wife Josephine Vangsness Gronbeck who worked as nursemaid and cook on the Helendale Farm.
Dates:
1957
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Autobiography of William G. Starck
Item
Identifier: SC 592
Abstract
Photocopy of typescript autobiography that documents the lives of his German immigrant parents, Theodore and Wilhelmina Starck, who lived and farmed in Missouri and Nebraska and Starck's homesteading in Oliver County, N.D. in 1902. Includes mention of his parents trying to farm in Nebraska, their return to Missouri and coming back to Nebraska, his own experiences handling horses, the hospitality of German Russians in N.D., threshing, and a rooster used as an alarm clock.
Dates:
1949.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Bert M. Salisbury Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 64
Abstract
Correspondence (1935-1936), reminiscences relating to Salisbury's career and local politics, speeches, contracts, and expense account records. Includes information pertaining to the Benson County Holiday Association and his activities as secretary and also to the North Dakota Farm Holiday Association.
Dates:
1935-1953.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Bessie E. McKenzie Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 658
Abstract
Typed summary of interview with Leonard Sackett about her father John Elliott who was foreman at the Rand and Brown Farm, managing various businesses, and family history material. He settled in Traill County, N.D.
Dates:
1956
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
Filtered By
- Subject: Farmers -- North Dakota. X
Filter Results
Additional filters:
- Names
- Sackett, Leonard, 1901-1971. 42
- Power, J. B. (James Buel), 1833-1912. 7
- Amenia and Sharon Land Company. 6
- North Dakota Farmers Union. 5
- Dalrymple, A. R. (Alton R.) 4
- Hanna, Louis B. (Louis Benjamin), 1861-1948. 4
- North Dakota Agricultural College. 4
- Chaffee, E. W. (Eben Whitney), 1824-1892. 3
- Dalrymple Farms (N.D.) 3
- Dalrymple family. 3
- Dwight Farm and Land Company (Dwight, N.D.) 3
- Hunter, William C. (William Columbus), 1882-1973. 3
- Miller, John, 1843-1908. 3
- Miller, Ralph L., b. 1884. 3
- North Dakota Farm Holiday Association. 3
- Smith, Datus C., 1853-1932. 3
- Adams, William P., 1863-1937. 2
- American Society of Equity. North Dakota Union. 2
- Carrington & Casey Land Company. 2
- Chaffee family. 2
- Chaffee, Carrie T. (Carrie Toogood), 1864-1931. 2
- Chaffee, Herbert F. (Herbert Fuller), 1864-1912. 2
- Dalrymple, Oliver, d. 1908. 2
- Dalrymple, Silas A. 2
- Hanson, John H., 1863-1957. 2
- Hanson, Joseph, b. 1870. 2
- Herman, Frank John, 1888- 2
- Herman, Frank. 2
- Independent Voters Association (N.D.) 2
- Kennedy, James, 1857-1926. 2
- Langer, William, 1886-1959. 2
- Miller-Chaffee-Reed Company. 2
- National Nonpartisan League. 2
- Nelson, Theodore Gilbert, 1880-1961. 2
- North Dakota Nonpartisan League. 2
- North Dakota. Legislative Assembly. House of Representatives 2
- Nye, Gerald P. (Gerald Prentice), 1892-1971. 2
- Olsness, S. A. (Sveinung Anundsen), 1866-1954. 2
- Olson, Ole H., 1872-1954. 2
- Pannebaker, John H., 1889-1957. 2
- Power, J. A. (James A.), d. 1924. 2
- Red River Valley Old Settlers Association. 2
- Reed, J. H. (John Horace), 1846-1925. 2
- Reed, Robert B., 1874-1960. 2
- Talbott, C. C. (Charles C.), 1876-1937. 2
- Talbott, Glen J. (Glen Jefferson), 1900-1976. 2
- Vinje, C. O. (Carl), 1861-1931. 2
- Aasland, Alfred, 1884-1970. 1
- Aasland, Ole L., 1850-1929. 1
- Adams and Frees Co. (Lisbon, N.D.) 1
- Adams, John Quincy, 1824-1899. 1
- Addison School District No. 39 (Cass County, N.D.) 1
- Almlie, Engebredt, 1847-1914. 1
- Almlie, Oliver, 1878-1961. 1
- Amenia Elevator Company (Amenia, N.D.) 1
- American Red Cross. Fargo Chapter (Fargo, N.D.) 1
- American Society of Equity. 1
- Amidon, Charles Curtis, 1895-1918. 1
- Amlund, Gustav. 1
- Anderson, Elizabeth Preston, 1861-1954. 1
- Anderson, Emma. 1
- Anderson, Lars, 1878-1965. 1
- Anderson, Olaf, b. 1886 1
- Ankerfelt family. 1
- Ankerfelt, Emil Carl, 1882- 1
- Arntson family. 1
- Arntson, Nikolai, 1845-1908. 1
- Bagg, Frederick A. (Frederick Austin), 1858-1950. 1
- Bartron, James, 1834-1916. 1
- Bartron, Sarah Hulett, 1842-1918. 1
- Benson County (N.D.). Auditor. 1
- Benson County Holiday Association (Benson County, N.D.) 1
- Berg family. 1
- Berg, Nikolai H., 1856-1945. 1
- Blanchard, Gustav, 1828-1900. 1
- Bohnsack family. 1
- Bohnsack, Charles, 1859-1957 1
- Borderud family. 1
- Borderud, Peder A., 1818-1890 1
- Borderud, Peder A., 1818-1890. 1
- Brunsdale, George Elmer, 1890-1970. 1
- Bryn, Ole A., 1865-1954. 1
- Brynjulson, George, 1858-1956. 1
- Bunn, Roy, 1883-1968. 1
- Burdick, Usher L. (Usher Lloyd), 1879-1960. 1
- Burke, John, 1859-1937. 1
- Burns family. 1
- Burns, John, 1868-1956. 1
- Burns, Sylvia, b. 1896. 1
- Buttz, Charles Wilson, 1838-1913. 1
- Caddigan, C. W. 1
- Cavanaugh, Gladys. 1
- Chaffee Grain Co. 1
- Chaffee, H. L. (Herbert Laurance), 1892- 1
- Chaffee-Miller Land Company. 1
- Chaffee-Miller Milling Company (Casselton, N.D.) 1
- Christiansen, John, 1862-1954. 1
- Christianson, Anne Louise. 1
- Clark, Mary. 1
- Cooper, P. E. 1 ∧ less
∨ more