Abstract Article "Heart River project," by A.J. Dexter (5 p.), reprinted for Morton County news, and Heart River news (1946 issue) by the Heart River Development Committee.

Abstract Photocopy of historical sketch by Norman McKendry, a grandson, recounting pioneer events and people of the Sims and Mandan, N.D. area. Includes some family information on Jarvis and Rebecca Estrop who settled in this area.

Abstract Original typescript of an article titled "New Salem finds the answer" (11 leaves) which concerns the development of a dairy cow, specially bred for the Great Plains and an article from the Fargo Forum, "Farmers made famous by proper methods of dairying." (1 leaf) This article concerns the New Salem Holstein Breeding Circuit which began in 1910 with an idea from professor John H. Shepperd, North Dakota Agricultural College. Includes mention of the breeding program and other cooperative members'...

Abstract Programs of third annual tour (1923) and fourth annual tour (1924) and picnic. Each brochure contains a brief history of the circuit, the 1924 brochure includes a chart of members briefly illustrating their family relationship.

Abstract Paper concerns various North Dakota towns which have disappeared including Acton, Hanks, Mardell, Ojata, Omemee, Ruso, Sims, Wermer, and Winona, with suggestions as to why they disappeared.