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Charles H. Hobart Papers

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Identifier: Mss 227
Abstract Consists of typscript copies of five letters written by Hobart to his nephews in which he reminiscences about his pioneer years in North Dakota, beginning in 1881 when he came to visit Fargo and his wife's brother Burleigh F. Spalding. He then purchased farm land near Cummings, N.D. where he brought his wife the next year from New Hampshire. Reminiscences are very detailed in describing his life, the hardships of pioneer life, breaking land, building farm buildings, farming, and family.
Dates: 1930-1934

H. Elaine Lindgren Research Papers

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Identifier: Mss 292-Tapes 537-563-Oversize Collection 4
Abstract Research papers of NDSU Sociology professor H. Elaine Lindgren related primarily to her books Land in Her Own Name: Women as Homesteaders in North Dakota, "Coal, Cuba, and Courage: The Adventuresome Spirit of Annie C. Lind," Work Makes Life Sweet, Or Does It?, and The Rural Mystique. The Land in Her Own Name files contain extensive research and documents related to women homesteaders in North Dakota.
Dates: 1977-2003

Pauline Neher Diede Papers

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Identifier: Mss 173
Abstract The Pauline Neher Diede papers include documents relating to Diede's writing career. Primary among these are clippings of her columns and articles in The Hebron Herald dealing primarily with North Dakota pioneer life and her Germans from Russia heritage. There are also journalistic awards and reviews of her books.
Dates: 1970-1995.

Oscar H. Elmer Papers

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Identifier: Mss 245
Abstract Rev. Elmer became the first pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Moorhead when it was organized in 1872. He was also instrumental in organizing churches at Fargo, Grand Forks, Casselton, Wheatland, Tower City, and Mapleton.
Dates: 1869-1901.

Andrew H. Laughlin Family Papers

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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

Andrew Jensen Family Papers

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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

Andrew Jespersen Interview

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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

Andrew Nelson Interview

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Identifier: SC 53
Abstract Typed summary of interview (3 leaves) concerning his attempts at farming and his years as manager of the Howe Farm. Includes description of the buildings on the farm, the horses, and the field work. Also includes newspaper clippings.
Dates: 1953-1957

Andrew R. Mourer Papers

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Identifier: SC 509
Abstract Typed summary of detailed interview (4 leaves) with Leonard Sackett concerning his father, Andrew R. Mourer, Sr., who came to Hankinson, N.D. area in 1878 and was the first to own a steam engine in Hankinson. Includes an explanation of how a horse-powered separator works, behavioral differences between horses and mules, treatment of mules at Keystone Farm, artesian water and its effect on new residents, physical effects of field work on hired men, and a pencil sketch of a horse drawn separator.
Dates: 1954

Anton Orvik Collection

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Identifier: SC 264
Abstract Born at Norman County, Minn. Wed Clara Gilbertson in 1908. Worked as foreman at Robineau Farms, Kelso, N.D., Clark Dalrymple and A.R. Dalrymple farms. Began farming for himself in 1927, moved to Halstad, Minn. in 1934.
Dates: 1954-1957

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