Abstract Iowa native whose family settled near Rugby, North Dakota in 1899. Eileen Tuff kept diaries of her life on the farm, spanning from 1920 to 1947. Her diaries give us a detailed description of life on a farm in North Dakota during the first half of the twentieth century. They show how independent the family was, especially in terms of growing their own food.

Abstract The Rich Valley Homemakers Club records document the activities of this club established at Esmond, N.D., to include program booklets, correspondence, secretary's record books, major project record books, and subject files.