Biographies.
Subject
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Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:
George F. Clark Collection of Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 165
Abstract
Correspondence; notes relating to Clark's wife, Emma Clark; W.P.A. biography (1940) on Clark; genealogical material concerning the Clark family, beginning with William Clark who came to Massachusetts from England in 1659; and clippings, including an issue (May 1934) of WCTU's White Ribbon Bulletin.
Dates:
1924-1954
George Gackle Biography
Item
Identifier: SC 1736
Overview
This collection contains a typed biography about George Gackle, sr. written by Gerald J. Waldera for History 499 class at North Dakota State University during the summer session of 1960.
Dates:
1960.
Henry C. Frojen Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 925
Abstract
Correspondence and newspaper clippings, relating to Glover Farm, bonanza farm in Dickey and La Moure counties, N.D., and the Glover family; and biographical sketch of farm owner, Samuel Glover, originally of Delaware, Ohio. Includes information concerning Glover's introduction of durum wheat to North Dakota and his son, Frederick Glover, who founded Gas Traction Company, manufacturer of gas tractors, in Minneapolis, Minn.
Dates:
1913-1958
Henry V. Arnold Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 355
Abstract
Correspondence (1903-1934, 1946-1955) between Arnold and his nieces, biographical sketch, list of publications, and clippings. Includes information relating to the history of Larimore and nearby Bachelors Grove, Grand Forks County, N.D.
Dates:
1903-1955
History of K.G. Springen
Collection
Identifier: SC 186
Abstract
Typed biographical sketch of Knut Gunder Springen. Includes mention of traveling to N.D. in 1882, settling at Mayville, N.D., his banking interests in Mayville, and Northwood, N.D. and Montana, selling of horses, land, and farm machinery, his appointment as the N.D. representative to the 1914 Abraham Lincoln Presentation Committee.
Dates:
Majority of material found within [195-]
Jeanette G. Kroeze Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 550
Abstract
Typed original copy of "The women musicians of North Dakota, (6 leaves) by Mrs. Kroeze. Paper includes Agnes Bishop Jardine, Alma Mehus Studness, Nora Fauchild Morgan, Helen McBride Strahl, Florence Brastrup, Myrna Sharlow Hitchcock, Peggy Lee, and Fanny Amidon. Newspaper clippings include two interviews of Mrs. Kroeze and her obituary.
Dates:
1955, 1970-1981
Jimmy Mulligan, Fur Trader, and Scout Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 180
Overview
Consists of a typed copy of his biographical story on Jimmy Mulligan's life, Fort Abercrombie and the 1862 Indian conflict. This story is based on what Mr. Mulligan related to Mr. Wiltse in 1900 while working for him. Mr. Mulligan was an Irish immigrant, making his home in Winnipeg, Canada. Includes mention of his trading with Indians, their food, their horses, driving ox teams, a ride to St. Cloud, Minn. for ammunition, investing his money, driving a dog team, another ride to St. Cloud for...
Dates:
1953
John Christiansen Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 423
Abstract
Correspondence; taped interview with Christiansen concerning his settling near New Salem, N.D. (1883), and the pioneer years, with transcription (11 p.) of first side of tape; biographical sketch; pamphlet entitled Wrong Side Up; articles from American Milk Review and The Northwest; and clippings.
Dates:
1921-1952
John Miller Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 84
Abstract
Copies of correspondence, biography by William C. Hunter, and clippings, relating to Miller's career and his various business interests, including Dwight Farm and Amenia and Sharon Land Company.
Dates:
1908-1970
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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John Miller Papers
Lars Henry Larson Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 753
Abstract
Letter from granddaughter, Mrs. Wallace Onsgard, her biographical sketch of Lars Henry Larson, entitled "My heritage," (1 leaf), and interview with Henry C. Larson concerning his father, Lars Henry, working on the Grandin Farm 1879-1880.
Dates:
1956.