Fargo (N.D.) -- Social life and customs.
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Ada Claire Bergan Papers
Item
Identifier: SC 727
Overview
Typescript of reminiscence written by Mrs. Bergan and dated 1982. It includes descendants and ancestors listing. Also includes update compiled by Junior Palmer, son-in-law, on her life.
Dates:
1994.
Critchfield Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 210
Abstract
North Dakota family that spent time in Iowa and Germany and wrote numerous letters to each other.
Dates:
1937-1994
George S. Barnes, Sr. Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 335
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photocopied articles about George Barnes Sr. as well as news paper articles and typed interviews from family members
Dates:
1883-1892, 1950.
Grace V. Watkins Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 233
Abstract
Fargo teacher and musician who was also a prolific writer and member of the National League of American Pen Women. The Grace Watkins papers includes her diaries that cover the years 1921-1928. During this period Miss Watkins graduated from high school, attended Jamestown College and graduate school at the University of Iowa. The entries are largely Miss Watkins’ personal experiences as a high school and college student. Along with her personal experiences readers get a sense of the culture of...
Dates:
1921-1960
John J. Hannaher Interview
Collection
Identifier: SC 531
Abstract
Typed transcription of interview with Steve Hubbard concerning the 1893 Fargo fire, the buildings in the fire area, life in Fargo circa 1900, and Hannaher's work in the printing business.
Dates:
1970
Lewis William Duerner Biography
Collection
Identifier: SC 729
Abstract
Typed photocopy of autobiographical reminiscence by the author regarding his life especially when growing up in Fargo. His parents, Henry C. Duerner and Lydia Wansbrough, both died when he was young. Details the hardships of the author.
Dates:
1981
Thorvald Ostbye Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 325
Abstract
Norwegian immigrant who started a contracting business and became a successful Fargo contractor. Responsible for building the Carnegie Library (Putnam Hall) and its addition on the North Dakota Agricultural College (now North Dakota State University).
Dates:
1884-1947.