Farmers -- North Dakota.
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 116 Collections and/or Records:
Aden S. Pratt Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 1043
Overview
Photocopy of letter by Mr. Pratt to relatives in Michigan concerning the winter of 1897 and pioneer life in North Dakota and brief Pratt family history.
Dates:
1897; 1983
Albert Anderson Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2167
Overview
This collection holds only one photograph, pulled from the Small Collection 2167. The photo shows a threshing crew working on Grandin Farm No. 1, in 1920.
Dates:
1920
Amos V. Ewen Collection of Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 174
Abstract
Letter (5 leaves) written by Mr. Ewen concering his parents Daniel C. and Josephine Ewen, their education and that of Mr. Ewen's children; some family history and Ewen's obituary is included. Mr. Ewen's father worked for Datus Smith on the Cloverleaf Farm.
Dates:
1954-1955
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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