Biographies.
Subject
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Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:
Margaret Macnider Johnson Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 185
Abstract
Correspondence; biographical notes and information relating to Taylor Crum, lawyer and politician, of Spiritwood Lake and later Fargo, N.D., and Johnson's parents, William Macnider and Dr. Cynthia (Pingree) Macnider; and historical sketches concerning Brimer Township, Barnes County, and Arrowwood Lake. Correspondents include Minnie Craig.
Dates:
1914-1954.
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Unpublished written histories, including "Chief Sitting Bull's Latter Days," by Nelson A. Mason and "The Death of Sitting Bull, a Reminiscence," by M.F. Steele; legal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.
Northwest Farm Managers Association Records
Collection
Identifier: Mss 122
Abstract
The Association was organized in 1909 to serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas and farm practices. The collection consists of the the executive committee meeting minutes (1925-1980, incomplete); extensive correspondence; files for its annual winter meetings, field days and tours; annual reports (1958-1967); membership directories, biographical files on Cap E. Miller, its executve secretary (1926-1951), Ole Olson, Pioneer of the Year nominees, and other members; various financial reports;...
Dates:
1917-1984.
Oscar B. Barrett Collection of Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 1001
Abstract
Diary (1863) relating to Barrett's experiences with 1st Wisconsin Cavalry during the Civil War; transcript of diary by Niva Miller Henson; and biographical sketch by his son, Ben Barrett, and others.
Dates:
1863-1980.
Peter Zink Biography
Collection
Identifier: SC 475
Abstract
Original handwritten biographical sketch (24 leaves) of Peter Zink's life in Foster County, N.D. Includes mention of his brothers, Oscar and Wendlin, his children, his efforts to obtain a small loan, starting the Bank of Melville, hunting wild geese, George Palmer building a house as a wedding gift for Peter Zink, Jr., Peter Zink's short course in hog farming at North Dakota Agricultural College, and his suicide after experiencing memory loss. Also includes a typed copy (7 leaves) and a brief...
Dates:
1960.
Found in:
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Peter Zink Biography
Ruth L. Haug Collection of Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 277
Abstract
Letter from Mrs. Haug; typed and handwritten copies of "Early experiences in the Mouse River Loop," by Mrs. Haug, concerning her homesteading and teaching experiences; "A history of the Congregational Church of Deering"; "A short history of the N.C. Abbott and O.C. Haug families," pamphlet entitled "Farm lands in the Mouse River Loop, North Dakota" from Hovland-Walstad Company, Lansford, N.D., and obituaries.
Dates:
1914-1962.
Samuel Hovland Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 656
Abstract
Typewritten summary of interview with Hovland's daughter and her husband, Lena (Hovland) and Martin Martinson, chiefly relating to Hovland's early employment as cook and the Grandin Farms by whom he was employed; legal documents; certificates, including seaman's certificate; biographical sketch; deeds; and clippings. Persons represented include Hovland's son, Elvin Hovland, and members of the Dalrymple family.
Dates:
1868-1956.
Sandel Naftalin Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 92
Abstract
Correspondence, interview with Naftalin, and biographical summary and clippings, chiefly relating to his son, Arthur Naftalin, mayor of Minneapolis, Minn. (1961-1969).
Dates:
1953-1967.
Thomas and Frank McKenzie Family Collection
Collection — Folder SC 539: [30109016565650]
Identifier: SC 539
Abstract
Collection of materials relating to Frank and Thomas McKenzie who were settlers in the Wild Rice, North Dakota area.
Dates:
1936-1954.
William F. Krueger Biography
Item
Identifier: SC 737
Overview
This collection consists of a typed biography from 1928 of William Krueger.
Dates:
1928.