Abstract Interview and corrections (13 leaves) with Leonard Sackett concerning his recollections of J.B. Power and Helendale Farm, corrections by Ethelwyn Power. Includes mention of birth and death dates of J.B. Power's children: Charles M., George, Helen, and twins, James A. and Clara, Helen's death at boarding school, J.B.'s brother, William, J.B.'s employment with Northern Pacific Railroad, some history of Helendale Farm, J.B. Power's financial losses, description of farm buildings especially the...

Abstract Power was a Northern Pacific land agent and farmer. The collection contains 14 volumes of indexed correspondence that give valuable information on the inside operation of the railroads and the opening of agricultural lands in North Dakota. The collection also contains material related to Power's farm at Helendale and the early settlement of the Red River Valley.