Fargo (N.D.) -- Photographs.
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 40 Collections and/or Records:
Olaf Sand Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2095
Abstract
The Olaf Sand photograph collection consists mainly of portraiture, including of Dr. Sand, Dr. Sand with family or friends, portraits of people in Dr. Sand’s family, and two images of Dr. Sand in medical rooms. There are six images of Dr. Sand’s birth town in Norway. Also included is a postcard with a Native American picture on front. These photographs were accessioned with Dr. Olaf Sand’s papers in 1956. The papers have been processed separately as Manuscript 570.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1920 - 1952
Oscar Forness Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2054
Abstract
The Oscar Forness Photograph Collection originally consisted of eight albums that contained detailed images of Fargo-Moorhead through the medium of photography. The albums were purchased by the donor at a Fargo antique store and then presented to the Institute. The photographer attempted to capture as many storefronts and streets as appeared during the 1960s and early 1970s.
Dates:
1960s-1970s
Richard Critchfield Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2055
Abstract
The photographic prints detail Richard Critchfield’s career as journalist and author. The prints mainly cover Critchfield’s coverage and study of village life in the Third World.
Dates:
1910s-1994
Ronald Olin Fargo, N.D. Postcard Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2001
Abstract
The Ronald Olin Postcard Collection comprises over 1,200 postcards documenting Fargo, N.D. The postcards in the collection date mainly from the early to mid-twentieth century, although there are also postcards from throughout the later part of the twentieth century. They hey-day of postcards was from 1907 to 1915. Most of the cards in the collection were commercially produced and represent well-known Fargo buildings, monuments, and views. A small number of the cards, though, document town life,...
Dates:
[190- - 200-]
Roy P. Johnson Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2013
Abstract
The Roy P. Johnson Photograph Collection is an eclectic collection of original and copy photographic prints gathered by Mr. Johnson in connection with his historical research and articles published in the Fargo Forum newspaper. They were accessioned with his papers that were donated by Forum Communications in 1983 and have been processed as Manuscript 147. The photographs have been organized into three series: General images, People, and Early Fargo newspapers.
Dates:
1860s-1950s.
Thorvald Ostbye Family Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo Mss 325
Abstract
The photograph collection consists of photographs of the Ostbye family, Norway, friends and acquaintances, Moorhead, Minn., and some unidentified
portraits. The time period ranges from the 1880s to pre-World War II.
Dates:
1880s-1940s.
William Stern Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo Folio 96
Abstract
The William Stern Photograph Collection consists of items located at the time of donation at Dakota Bank and Trust and given to the Institute prior to the bank’s merger with another bank. The images have been organized into three series: Dakota National Bank, Presidential portraits, and General portraits. Most have no specific identification on the back and many taken by Dan Olsen, Fargo photographer.
Dates:
1940s-1971.
W.J. Lane Company Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2069
Abstract
The W. J. Lane Company photograph collection gives an insight into the broad involvement of William J. Lane in the community of Fargo, N.D. and the State of North Dakota. William J. Lane was not only involved in real estate, but he was involved in politics, and many groups and organizations in the city.
Dates:
1890 - 1966
YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2092
Abstract
The YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties Photograph Collection provides a visual history of one of
Fargo’s oldest existing community organization. The photographs reflect the organizations
mission to nurture the potential of children, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social
responsibility.
Dates:
1900s-2000s
Young Women’s Christian Association of Fargo-Moorhead photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 487-Slides 954-1013
Overview
Contains prints and slides to the activities and buildings associated with the Y.W.C.A. of Fargo-Moorhead.
Dates:
1930-1982