North Dakota -- History, Local.
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:
Fort Ransom, N.D., Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 50
Abstract
Historical sketches, pageant programs, and newspaper clippings, relating to Fort Ransom (in existence 1867-1872) and the community of Fort Ransom (founded 1880 on site of the old fort), both in Ransom County, N.D.
Dates:
1923-1970
George Hilstad Collection of Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 269-Tape 11
Abstract
Correspondence, typewritten summaries of interviews, taped interviews with Hilstad and Roy Bunn, relating to the Blanchard, Belle Prairie, and Grandin bonanza farms in Traill and Cass counties, N.D.; abstract of platting of Traill Centre; statistical information concerning Mayville, N.D., churches; articles, several written by Hilstad's wife, Mary (Dunlevy) Hilstad, chiefly concerning Traill County history; letters written by Torsten Torstenson Kopseng to Norwegian relatives, describing his...
Dates:
1863-1970
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
Homer A. Northrop Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 86
Abstract
Civil War correspondence to Northrop's family (1864-1865); diary (1864) relating to his service with 149th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment near Atlanta, Ga.; land patents; history of Baldwin Township, Barnes County, N.D.; newspaper clippings; and miscellany. No papers dated 1866-1889 and 1903-1959.
Dates:
1862-1967
Know Your North Dakota Records
Collection
Identifier: Mss 45
Abstract
Collection of articles written by a variety of authors featuring North Dakota historical events, people and subjects and intended for publication in state weekly newspapers.
Dates:
1958-1971.
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.
Maude F. Dunwell Collection of Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 164
Abstract
Correspondence; scrapbook containing clippings and typewritten copy of Dunwell's Early History of Spiritwood and Vicinity; obituaries of her parents, William and Mary Agnes Farley; and series relating to Spiritwood Lake by Margaret Johnson (Mrs. Edward Johnson).
Dates:
1932-1954.
Myrtle Porterville Collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss 296
Abstract
Griggs County, N.D. native and resident whose avocation was collecting the history of Griggs County, amassing an amazing collection on the county's history and the people who lived there. The collection is a major genealogical resource for Griggs County.
Dates:
1861-1960.
North Dakota Extension Homemakers Council Records
Collection
Identifier: Mss 275
Abstract
Organized in 1942 to assist individual homemakers' clubs at the local level. Circa 1992 the council changed its name to North Dakota Association for Family and Community Education. It assists individual homemakers' clubs at the state and county level. The Homemakers' Council sought to ease the homemakers' lives as well as improve their standard of living and aid in financial planning. Many issues discussed at annual meetings included controversial community and human interest issues such as the...
Dates:
1918-1995.
North Dakota Local History Collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss 130
Abstract
An ecletic collection of documents related to North Dakota communities and counties.
Dates:
ca. 1880-ca. 1980.