North Dakota -- Politics and government.
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 79 Collections and/or Records:
North Dakota Citizen's Clean Court Committee Records
Collection
Identifier: Mss 93
Abstract
The North Dakota Citizens Clean Court Committee Records consist of subject files dealing with the work of the committee in opposing the nomination of Andrew Miller as federal judge. These include: memorandum on the organization of the committee; membership list; correspondence; telegrams; biographical material on Miller; depositions; documents regarding Miller’s legal practice; documents on his involvement with Stark County officials; and documents placed before the Subcommittee of the U.S....
Dates:
1921-1922.
North Dakota Historical Collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss 53
Abstract
Eclectic collection of pamphlets, brochures, newspaper clippings, etc. compiled by Institute staff covering a broad range of North Dakota topics.
Dates:
ca. 1880-ca. 1984.
North Fargo Board of Trustees Minutes
Collection
Identifier: Mss 87
Abstract
The Village of North Fargo, North Dakota Board of Trustees Minutes consist of one book of minutes, 1922-1924. The Village of North Fargo was incorporated in 1913. Annexation by the City of Fargo in 1922 led to lawsuits that eventually went to the N.D. Supreme Court in 1925.
Dates:
1922-1924.
Ole H. Olson Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 183
Abstract
Olson was a New Rockford settler and North Dakota governor. The collection contains threshing account books, travel expense, stallion service books, and homestead deeds. The collection also contains material relating to Olson's political career.
Dates:
1887-1952.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Ole H. Olson Papers
Oscar J. Sorlie Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 868
Abstract
Correspondence, including letters (1931) to Sam Shevchenko of Buxton, from relatives in the Ukraine describing the famine there; copies of speeches; pamphlets; scrapbook, containing several letters from L.B. Hanna and William Langer; photos of Sorlie's family home in Norway; and material relating to National Nonpartisan League, his general store and farm in Buxton, and other topics.
Dates:
1919-1941.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Oscar J. Sorlie Papers
Otto Sougstad Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 1049
Abstract
Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings relating to Sougstad's family, local politics and events in Northwood, and his involvement in the Philippines during the Spanish American War; and his obituary.
Dates:
ca. 1890-1948.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Otto Sougstad Papers
Ralph E. Diehl Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 280
Abstract
The Ralph Diehl Papers contain business records from his farm as well as records from the various agricultural organizations he was involved with. The collection contains records from Diehl's involvement in the Republican Party, information pertaining to his campaigns, and records from his terms as a state legislator. There are also papers from various other organizations that Diehl was involved in including civic, political, and religious. These records consist of a variety of records...
Dates:
1936-1993.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Ralph E. Diehl Papers
Ransom County Trust Company Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 764
Abstract
The Ransom County Trust Company Records document the operation of a major North Dakota land company through an extensive collection of its business case files dating from circa 1899 to 1940s relating primarily to business transactions between the corporation and its customers. In addition there is extensive correspondence and business ledgers. The records provide an excellent insight into the economic and agricultural climate of the state during this period.
Dates:
1899-1949.
S. A. Olsness Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 220-Mss 1596.9
Abstract
North Dakota's Insurance Commissioner from 1916 to 1934 when he was defeated by the supporters of William Langer.
Dates:
1883-1954.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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S. A. Olsness Papers
Stephen J. Doyle Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 998
Abstract
Massachusetts native, active in the North Dakota Legislature and served as a U.S. Marshal.
Dates:
1890-1940.