Manuscripts.
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 43 Collections and/or Records:
A Review of Pioneering during the Opening of the Midwest Plains, by L.M. Puffer
Collection
Identifier: SC 1217
Abstract
Typed reminiscence of pioneering days in Dickey County, N.D. of the Puffer family, who came to Port Emma Township, Dickey County, N.D. from Wisconsin in 1883. Mentions Ellendale, N.D., a brother M.H. (Myron Henry), various early Dickey County settlers, digging water wells, sod shanty construction, plowing, gathering buffalo bones, polishing buffalo horns to be used as gifts, and source of the name for Hayti, S.D.
Dates:
Majority of material found within [195-].
Albert A. A. Schmirler Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 634
Abstract
Incomplete typed carbon copy of his article "Two Indian missions in Bishop Muench's diocese," (8 leaves) concerning two Catholic missions in N.D.: Little Flower, located on the Fort Totten Indian Reservation, and St. Ann's, Belcourt, N.D. Includes a description of conditions at the two missions and mentions the poverty of the Indian people, social relations between whites and Indians, and the celebration of St. Ann's Day. Also includes a newspaper article by Rev. Schmirler concerning early...
Dates:
1938-1982.
Anne O’Brien Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 775
Abstract
Photocopy of typed transcription of Anne O'Brien's reminiscences of settling in Leroy and Olga, N.D. area in 1879. This item was originally printed in the Cavalier County democrat. It mentions their move to North Dakota, moving from Olga to Langdon, N.D., includes names of various early pioneer families in the Olga, N.D. area, and mentions the murder of a woman pioneer, brief mention of Michael serving as Langdon sheriff and his death.
Dates:
1917
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Anne O’Brien Papers
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
Christian H. Thue Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 20
Abstract
Postmaster at Horace, N.D. from 1915-1958, succeeded his father, C.H. Thue, who had succeeded his father-in-law. Retired in 1958. Includes a history (3 leaves) of the Horace, N.D. post office entitled "The village postmaster is unsung hero" with mention of his experiences as postmaster, names of the seven previous postmasters, two of whom were relatives, some financial information on the Horace post office, and his civic activities.
Dates:
1958
“Community Survey of Amidon, North Dakota” by Virginia Sands
Collection
Identifier: SC 595
Abstract
Survey done by Virginia Sands as a student project at the North Dakota Agricultural College. Topics covered include history, schools, churches, social organizations, ranches, Indian remains, and spots of interest. Includes some photographs and hand drawn illustrations in the report and brief interviews with Elizabeth and Frank Roberts, and her mother, Margaret Barr Roberts, early Slope County pioneers. Survey done as a student project at the North Dakota Agricultural College. Topics covered...
Dates:
1932
Development of the Herman Diamond Disk Records
Collection
Identifier: SC 560
Abstract
Photocopy of his paper concerning his father, Ardon Herman of Brinsmade, N.D., who invented and developed a disk designed to lessen breakage of disk blades from rocks when tilling fields. It was later manufactured by Summers Manufacturing, Devils Lake, N.D. Includes an explanation of the problem with the old design of disks, the development of a prototype, and its solution using the diamond disk. Includes mention of Ardon Herman's method of building his prototype. Also includes a chart...
Dates:
1986
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
Flegel Family Historical Sketch
Item
Identifier: SC 425
Overview
Historical sketch on the Flegel family, German Russians from Kulm, Russia, and the establishment of Kulm, N.D.
Dates:
Majority of material found within circa 1920s
Frank Wisnewski Family Records
Collection
Identifier: SC 1928
Abstract
Typed family history concerning the Frank and Barbara (Brach) Wisnewski family. History begins about 1871 and ends in 1897. Includes mention of their early life in Pittsburgh, Pa., coming to N.D. in 1882, their sod house, the cold winters, carrying food supplies from Wahpeton, N.D., prairie fires, hauling wood to construct a roof, their children, working for area farmers, working on the railroad as it expanded, poverty in their early years, threshing, trading horses and oxen, adding rooms to...
Dates:
Majority of material found within [197-?].