Moorhead (Minn.) -- Photographs.
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
A Century Together Papers Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo Mss 1970
Overview
The A Century Together Papers photograph collection was deposited as part of the research files generated in the writing and publishing of the Fargo-Moorhead centennial history book. The collection consists of the images used in the production of the centennial history book, together with the copy negatives.
Dates:
1870s-1975.
Arneson Family Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2042-Photo Folio 76
Scope and Contents
The Arneson Family Photograph Collection contains a rich variety of images of the Fargo area as well as some images from Moorhead, and other areas in North Dakota and Minnesota. Some were accumulated by the W. J. Lane Co. and later by Harry R. Arneson, Jr., as well as personally accumulated by the Arneson family. The photographs have been organized into two series: Fargo, and Topical. The original glass negatives have been linked to photographic copies that are interfiled in the appropriate...
Dates:
1880s-1950s
David Anderson Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2023
Abstract
David Anderson was an accomplished photographer and his abilities are reflected in the quality of
the images in the collection. There is a broad range of topics and geographic areas represented in
the collection. Fargo is perhaps represented the most, especially as they relate to businesses in the
city. It seems he photographed many grand openings or newly opened businesses. Other notable
photographs include documenting the funeral of aviator Carl Ben Eielson at Hatton, N.D. the visit
of...
Dates:
1920s-1940s
Fargo (N.D.) Homes Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2007
Scope and Contents
The Fargo Homes Photograph Collection provides a rich record for the built history of Fargo, N.D. Through these photographs and negatives the researcher gains a sense of popular architectural design in this community, and how it evolved from the 1910s to 1950s. The collection is arranged in two series: Negatives Series and Photographic Prints Series.
The Negatives Series is arranged numerically under the order originally created by the W. J. Lane Co.. The numbering scheme follows a...
Dates:
1910s-1960s
Harry Jennings Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo Folio 78-Photo 2078
Abstract
Jennings's photographic work consists primarily of social scenes, nature, personages and events that were taken for potential publication in the Fargo Forum newspaper. Among the more well-known persons represented are Mark Andrews, Jack Benny, William Guy, Robert Kennedy, William Langer, Arthur Link, Richard Nixon, Olav King of Norway and Bobby Vee. Some of the largest subject headings include accidents, automobiles, barns, Bonanzaville USA, children, farming, Forum Publishing Company, North...
Dates:
1950s-1979
Moorhead, Minnesota Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo Folio 73
Scope and Contents
The Moorhead Photograph Collection from a Fargo Forum collection, containing photographs of Moorhead in the early 1900s. There are aerial views of the area as well as a picture of a parade and the interior of a store. Two flood scenes are pictured. The majority of the collection is a series of unique social scenes likely taken by R. Grant Price. Many include young adults, some of whom are identified.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1870 - 1950
Oscar Forness Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2054
Abstract
The Oscar Forness Photograph Collection originally consisted of eight albums that contained detailed images of Fargo-Moorhead through the medium of photography. The albums were purchased by the donor at a Fargo antique store and then presented to the Institute. The photographer attempted to capture as many storefronts and streets as appeared during the 1960s and early 1970s.
Dates:
1960s-1970s
Thorvald Ostbye Family Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo Mss 325
Abstract
The photograph collection consists of photographs of the Ostbye family, Norway, friends and acquaintances, Moorhead, Minn., and some unidentified
portraits. The time period ranges from the 1880s to pre-World War II.
Dates:
1880s-1940s.
W.J. Lane Company Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: Photo 2069
Abstract
The W. J. Lane Company photograph collection gives an insight into the broad involvement of William J. Lane in the community of Fargo, N.D. and the State of North Dakota. William J. Lane was not only involved in real estate, but he was involved in politics, and many groups and organizations in the city.
Dates:
1890 - 1966