North Dakota -- Social life and customs.
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Casselton, N.D., Community Surveys
Collection
Identifier: Mss 264
Scope and Contents
Questionnaires (1924) and survey team reports compiled on Casselton, N.D., a Cass County community, in connection with the Institute of Social and Religious Research's series entitled American village studies; together with follow-up studies (1929, 1936) by Donald G. Hay of North Dakota Agricultural College. Includes detailed statistical and descriptive information relating to the population, social groups, agricultural conditions, banking, health, library, civic and social life, churches, and...
Dates:
1924-1936
Critchfield Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 210
Abstract
North Dakota family that spent time in Iowa and Germany and wrote numerous letters to each other.
Dates:
1937-1994
Crosby, North Dakota Survey
Collection
Identifier: Mss 73
Abstract
Survey completed by Althea Varnum Reed as a project at North Dakota Agricultural College, including questionnaires, maps, clippings (1 v.), and photos. Subjects include history, pioneer experiences, schools, farming, athletics, exhibits, music, social functions, and organizations.
Dates:
1928-1971
Folklore Collection of Dr. Timothy J. Kloberdanz and his NDSU Students
Collection
Identifier: Mss 146
Scope and Contents
The Folklore Collection of Dr. Timothy J. Kloberdanz and His NDSU Students represents over thirty years of NDSU students collecting and documenting specific examples of oral, customary, and material-based folkways as part of the academic course ‗Folklore and Culture‘ (Anthropology 196, Anthropology 212, later Anthropology 208) taught by Dr. Timothy J. Kloberdanz. This collection of well over 10,000 items recognizes and celebrates the rich folk heritage of North Dakota and the entire Northern...
Dates:
1977-2010
Grafton, N.D. Community Surveys
Collection
Identifier: Mss 266
Abstract
Questionnaire reports (1924) compiled on Grafton, N.D., community in Walsh County, in connection with the Institute of Social and Religious Research's series entitled American village studies; together with follow-up studies (1930, 1936) by Lynn Smith and J.A. McCrae, of University of North Dakota. Includes detailed statistical and descriptive information relating to the population, social groups, agriculture, banking, health, library, civic and social life, churches, and schools.
Dates:
1924-1936
Irene (Bender) Schauer Collection
Collection
Identifier: GRHC 025
Summary
A collection of photographs ranging from family portraits to snapshots and newspaper clippings, mainly from the Ashley Tribune “Down Memory Lane” published during the 1970s.
Dates:
1883 - 1984
Oakes, N.D., Community Surveys
Collection
Identifier: Mss 265
Abstract
Questionnaire reports (1924) compiled on Oakes, N.D., community in Dickey County, in connection with the Institute of Social and Religious Research's series entitled American village studies; together with follow-up studies (1930, 1936) by Lynn Smith and J.A. McCrae, University of North Dakota. Includes detailed statistical and descriptive information relating to the population, social groups, agriculture, banking, health, library, civic and social life, churches, and schools.
Dates:
1924-1936.
Ole A. Wisness Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 318
Abstract
The Ole A. Wisness Papers consists primarily of five ledgers that served two purposes, firstly for class notes taken by Carl Livdahl in the early 20th century, and later used as diaries by Carl‟s step-father Ole Wisness, spanning from 1910 to 1926. In addition there is a ledger documenting a book lending library apparently begun and maintained by Nils and Torgun Livdahl that spans from 1883 to 1906. Both the diaries and book lending ledger provide insight into the life of a Norwegian American...
Dates:
1883-1926.
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Ole A. Wisness Papers
Pauline Neher Diede Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 173
Abstract
The Pauline Neher Diede papers include documents relating to Diede's writing career. Primary among these are clippings of her columns and articles in The Hebron Herald dealing primarily with North Dakota pioneer life and her Germans from Russia heritage. There are also journalistic awards and reviews of her books.
Dates:
1970-1995.
Richard Critchfield Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 206
Abstract
Second donation of Critchfield's papers. It includes many of his published articles as well as drafts for many of his other books including Villagers.
Dates:
1954-1994.