Red River Valley (Minn. and N.D.-Man.) -- History.
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Arlys E. Thun Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 894
Abstract
Typed copies of her article "The Red River Valley of the North," and her poem "The world of the Vikings." Articles includes very brief mention of her maternal grandparents coming to Marshall County, Minn., describes the geological history of the Red River Valley, the settling of Fort Garry, Red River carts, immigrants coming to the Red River Valley to work on bonanza farms and establish their own homesteads.
Dates:
1970
Benjamin F. Mackall Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 472
Abstract
Correspondence; interviews with Mackall's son and daughter-in-law, Henry C. and Margaret (Robertson) Mackall, of Minneapolis, Minn., relating to Mackall, the family business, B.F. Mackall Inc., and John L. Grandin, owner of Grandin Farms and family friend, of Warren, Pa., area (original home of Mrs. Mackall); scrapbook compiled by Marjorie Cruikshank, containing information concerning the estate of Jay Cooke, dredging on the Red River, and Red River Valley history; and newspaper clippings.
Dates:
1953-1955
Erling N. Rolfsrud Papers, 1939-1993
Collection
Identifier: Mss 194
Abstract
North Dakota native and prolific writer, especially of historical topics. This collection documents his entire career as an author and educator.
Dates:
1939-1993
Erling N. Rolfsrud Papers, 1948-1968
Collection
Identifier: Mss 64
Abstract
North Dakota native and prolific writer, especially of historical topics. This collection documents his early literary works.
Dates:
1948-1968
Masonic Grand Lodge of North Dakota Historical Collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss 1942
Abstract
The Masonic Grand Lodge of North Dakota Historical Collection contains historical clippings and information acquired by the Grand Lodge Library over many years prior to its donation to NDSU Archives.
Dates:
ca. 1880-ca. 1960.
Thortvedt Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 332
Overview
Small Collection pertaining to Red River Valley pioneer, Olav Thortvedt and his family.
Dates:
1941-1955
Vera Kelsey Papers
Collection
Identifier: Manuscript 11
Abstract
An accomplished journalist and author, Vera Kelsey's papers document her writing career through the manuscripts and research notes for her last four books, British Columbia Rides a Star, Red River Runs North!, Tomorrow is for You, and Young Men So Daring. For British Columbia Rides a Star it includes her travel notes from four trips around British Columbia.
Dates:
1944-1958.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Vera Kelsey Papers