Correspondence.
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 93 Collections and/or Records:
Lobben Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 18
Abstract
The Lobben sisters were three Fargo residents who all taught in the Fargo school systems. Clara Lobben was the first principal at Ben Franklin School.
Dates:
1923-1962.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Lobben Family Papers
Louis W. Bohn Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 1712
Abstract
Letter to Minnie Nielsen, State Superintendent of Schools with typed copy of his poem, The Optimist dealing with the battle between the farmer and the weather.
Dates:
1924.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Louis W. Bohn Papers
Margarethe E. Heisser Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 1000
Abstract
Photocopies of her obituary, copies of several letters between Bertha Palmer, North Dakota Dept. of Public Instruction, Bismarck, N.D. and Ida C. Young, Fargo, N.D. concerning Miss Heisser and her portraits, a biographical sketch, correspondence regarding biographical material on Miss Heisser, and a partially typed, partially handwritten, incomplete biography of Miss Heisser.
Dates:
1908, 1923.
Maria E. Larrabee Letters
Collection
Identifier: SC 551
Abstract
Typed copy of letter dated June 18, 1906 which is Mrs. Larrabee's response to George J. Backen's invitation to attend Old Settlers Reunion, has brief mention of their life in Foster County, including the births of two sons, mail delivery between Jamestown, N.D. and Fort Totten. Handwritten letter, dated Nov. 11, 1960, from Ralph Miller, Fargo, to Leonard Sackett which mentions the Old Settlers Association, their picnics, and a Captain Warren.
Dates:
1906, 1960.
Matthew Forney Steele Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 128
Abstract
His admiration of the generals who led the South during the Civil War prompted him to pursue a military career.
Dates:
1899-1907, 1920-1952.
Maxwell M. Upson Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 1275
Abstract
Some genealogical information on the Upson family and a letter, dated Nov. 19, 1962, which gives some brief background on E.M. Upson, a member of first North Dakota Agricultural College Board of Trustees. Also includes newspaper clippings.
Dates:
1958-1962.
Moum Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 966
Abstract
Reminiscence entitled "Pioneer experiences," (4 leaves) by Annie Moum, his sister which mentions their mother, Olea Josepha Peterson, a Norwegian immigrant coming to Fargo, N.D. in 1879 and early life on their homestead near Buffalo, N.D. Includes mention of Olea's hope chest, wild flowers and those she brought to the homestead, food supply, neighbors, watering the oxen. Letter briefly mentions the Hamilton Eckert family who lived in the area and the land rental contract between his father...
Dates:
1890, 1958.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Moum Family Collection
National League of American Pen Women, Fargo Branch Records
Collection
Identifier: Mss 180
Abstract
The Fargo Branch was formed in 1938 and formally organized in 1942. Its records consist of local bylaws, correspondence, Art Projects, and Subject files, including documenting the Fargo Branch's project to compile a list of North Dakota artists and craftsmen.
Dates:
1938-1960.
Nelson and Clara Finney Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 548
Abstract
Letter and typed summary of interview (5 leaves) with Mr. and Mrs. Finney concerning the Reid Farm; contains some family history and mention of the Kelso Farm and Hill Farm.
Dates:
1955-1956.
Nina Hermanna Morgan Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 574
Abstract
Letters, some family history material, information about her father, Peter Herbrandson and his life in North Dakota, a book jacket from her book "Prairie star," "Young wings" (1955), the Junior Literary Guild magazine, a brief typed description of Peter Herbrandson's land holdings, and newspaper clippings.
Dates:
1955-1956.