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Fargo (N.D.) -- Church history.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Aloisius J. Muench Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC 1122
Abstract Printed speech, Lent pastorals (1938, 1944-1945, 1947-1948, 1952-1954), newspaper clippings, 1943 speech entitled "The good way of life," clippings concerning his investiture as cardinal and a booklet in English and Latin, from his funeral, which includes his obituary and eulogy.
Dates: 1944-1960, 1969.

Catholic Diocese of Fargo Historical Survey Sheets

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 258
Abstract The Catholic Diocese Historical Survey Sheets Collection consists of old photocopies of a questionnaire sent to priests across the state by Bishop John Shanley in July 1908. The four-page form asked a series of questions with space for the priest to respond. A sampling of the questions includes: "The History of your place before it had a church" "Record the visits of the earliest missionaries to your place or district" "Were there any noteworthy laymen? Give their names" "When was the first...
Dates: 1908

George J. Mehok Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 213
Abstract Priest who served the parishes in Fargo, Hope, Aneta and Wahpeton, North Dakota until his retirement in 1987.
Dates: 1922-1994

Orestes Brownson Study Club No. 3 (Fargo, N.D.) Records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 25
Abstract Study group founded in Fargo, N.D. in 1923 by the women of three Catholic parishes so they could study subjects pertaining to Catholic beliefs and intelligently discuss topics from a Catholic viewpoint. Its records include meeting minutes, program booklets, and several subject files, including historical materials on Orestes Brownson, famed preacher, journalist, and philosopher.
Dates: 1933-1984.

Oscar H. Elmer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 245
Abstract Rev. Elmer became the first pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Moorhead when it was organized in 1872. He was also instrumental in organizing churches at Fargo, Grand Forks, Casselton, Wheatland, Tower City, and Mapleton.
Dates: 1869-1901.

Robert W. Hovda Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1054
Abstract During World War II, Father Hovda was a conscientious objector serving in the Civilian Public Service Camp.
Dates: 1936-1959.