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Compiled by Lotte Bailey

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Collections
  1. 10092 A.F. Dietz and Sons. Records, 1896-1948. 3.75 ft. Dealers in grain, farm implements, and hardware. Records include articles of incorporation, by-laws, minutes, and financial records. Inventory list available. NUCMC MS65-760 OCLC 17732746. Farm equipment--North Dakota; Hardware stores--North Dakota.
  2. 20888 Aandahl, Luella. Guest book, 1945-1949. 1 v. Guests included the wives of the legislators invited for a Valentine tea at the Governor's mansion. Aandahl, Fred G.; Women--North Dakota; Political and social events in North Dakota; Wives of North Dakota Legislators; North Dakota Politics; Former Governor's Mansion; Bismarck (N.D); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  3. 20857 Aandahl, Soren J. Architectural drawings, 1910. 1 v. Drawings and color photograph of the farmhouse in Barnes County owned by the former North Dakota governor's family. Aandahl, Fred G.; Barnes County--North Dakota.
  4. 10358 Adams, Charles Powell. Papers, 1865-1866. [microform]. Papers consist of appointments, correspondence, orders, and a petition. Papers relate to Adams' appointment as commander of Fort Abercrombie, a court martial, and history of Fort Abercrombie. Lt. Colonel. Originals at Minnesota Historical Society. OCLC 17661280. Fort Abercrombie (D.T.); Richland County--North Dakota.
  5. 80001 Adams, Myron H. Land Patent, 1904. 3 items. Includes receipts. Portion of collection is oversize. Land grants.
  6. 20904 Alexander Family History. Autobiography, 1981. 1 v. The volume is a history of the Alexander family of Williams County in North Dakota. An autobiography of Joseph W. Alexander, containing many accounts of his life and the life of his family on a ranch near Epping (N.D.) at various times between 1907 and 1937. This 203 page volume is numbered Book One and includes sketches of his family members and aspects of their lives and provides accounts of family life as they moved back and forth between North Dakota, Ohio, and Washington. He includes vivid accounts of northwestern North Dakota during the depression years of the 1930's. Attention is given to the details of ordinary living in North Dakota at that time. Alexander, William R.; Autobiography--North Dakota; Epping (N.D.); Williams County--North Dakota.
  7. 80002 Amerado Petroleum Corporation. Check, June 22, 1951. 1 item. Check documents purchase of the first commercially produced oil and gas in North Dakota. Check was issued to the Bank of North Dakota. Photocopy. Bank of North Dakota; Checks; Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  8. 10095 American Association of University Women (Bismarck, N.D.) Chapter. Records, 1944. .25 ft. Records consist of questionnaires and correspondence concerning a survey of artists in North Dakota. OCLC 17661291. Artists in North Dakota; Women--Societies and clubs--North Dakota.
  9. 10561 American Association of University Women Bismarck-Mandan (ND) Chapter. Records, 1930-1980. 2 ft. The records contain by-laws, minutes, correspondence, histories, reports, program booklets, newsletters, and scrapbooks. Inventory list available. SEE Mss 10095. Women--North Dakota; Associations--North Dakota; Bismarck, (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota; Morton County--North Dakota.
  10. 10339 American Legion Auxiliary, Department of North Dakota. Historical Record, 1934-1935. .5 ft. and [microform]. Consists of biographical sketches and photographs of North Dakota women who served as nurses in WWI. OCLC 17661301. World War, 1914-1918--North Dakota; Nurses--North Dakota; Veterans--North Dakota.
  11. 10041 American Legion Auxiliary, Lloyd Spetz Unit No. 1. Records, 1919-1967. 8 ft. Records consist of scrapbooks, histories of the unit, and a card file identifying children of North Dakota veterans (cradle roll). OCLC 17661306. Veterans--North Dakota; Women--Societies and clubs--North Dakota Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  12. 10408 American Legion Department of North Dakota. Records, 1944-1984. .25 ft. Records consist of convention programs. OCLC 17661298. Veterans--North Dakota; Fargo (N.D.); Cass County--North Dakota.
  13. 10304 American Liberal. Records, 1926. 1 v. [microform]. Records consist of an account book and a financial report. Newspaper publishing--North Dakota. Williston (N.D.); Williams County--North Dakota.
  14. 10445 American Lutheran Church. Eastern North Dakota District. Records, 1917-1984. 23.75 ft. Records consist of annual convention minutes; district council minutes; executive committee minutes; correspondence; memoranda; reports; notes; subject files; convention files; committee files; congregation study files; congregation files; annual reports; letters of call; Bishop's pastoral letters; printed material; administrative records of the Lutheran Free Church, including minutes, correspondence, subject files, and minutes of the Fargo Circuit Meeting. Records document administration of the Eastern North Dakota District Office, study and formulation of congregational boundaries, merger of the American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Free Church in 1962, pastoral assignments, annual conventions, and involvement with various social and religious issues. OCLC 17732816. Lutheran Church--North Dakota; Lutheran Free Church; Fargo (N.D.); Cass County--North Dakota.
  15. 10285 American Lutheran Church. Western North Dakota District. Records, 1938-1982. 1.5 ft. Records consist of annual reports and convention proceedings, miscellaneous files, district council minutes, executive committee minutes, reports, and newsletters. Inventory list available. OCLC 18085574. Lutheran Church--North Dakota.
  16. 20498 American Red Cross in North Dakota. Collection, ca. 1924-1947. 2 items. Collection consists of activity reports of the Red Cross in North Dakota. OCLC 17661314. Red Cross. U.S. American National Red Cross; Disaster relief--North Dakota.
  17. 80043 Ancient Arabic Order, Imperial Council, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Membership Certificates, [n.d.] 1 item. Issued to Carl E. Hovland. Oversize. Freemasons--North Dakota; Certificates.
  18. 10073 Anders, Frank Lafayette. (1877-1939). Papers, 1877-1939. 1 ft., [microform]. Papers consist of copies of letters concerning Anders' military service in the Philippine Insurrection; a transcript of court martial proceedings against George Custer, ration returns, notes concerning the history of Fort Abraham Lincoln, a typescript entitled "Critical Notes on the Line of March of Troops Serving in the Department of Dakota in the Campaign Against the Sioux, 1876" and transcripts of the Reno Court of Inquiry, ca. 1879, concerning the Battle of Little Big Horn. OCLC 17661319. Sioux Expedition, 1876; Fort Abraham Lincoln (N.D.); Custer, George A., 1839-1876; Reno Court of Inquiry; Philippine Insurrection, 1899-1901; Little Big Horn, Battle of the, 1876; Dakota Indians--Wars, 1862-1865.
  19. 10684 Anderson, A.L. (Andy). (1917-1999). Audiotape collection, ca. 1962-1972. .25 ft. The audiotape collection includes radio interviews by Anderson with Governor William Guy, President Lyndon B. Johnson, US Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy, and businessman Robert McCarney. There is also a recent oral history with Andy Anderson about his life and the changes in the radio broadcasting business. Politics in North Dakota; Radio broadcasting--North Dakota; Radio interviews--North Dakota; Oral history--North Dakota; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  20. 10359 Anderson, Clarence. (1898- ). Collection, ca. 1961 [microform]. Collection consists of typescript histories of the upper Red River Valley, Traill County, Hillsboro, and Caledonia detailing exploration, settlement, military history, businesses, and local archeology. Collection includes lists and biographical sketches of early settlers, poetry, and personal reminiscences. Much of the information in the collection was published in a History of Traill County, 1976. Traill County Register of Deeds. OCLC 17661330. Caledonia (N.D.); North Dakota--Traill County; Hillsboro (N.D.); Frontier and pioneer life--North Dakota; Red River Valley (N.D.) Hillsboro (N.D.); Traill County--North Dakota.
  21. 10108 Anderson, Elizabeth Preston. (1861-1954). Papers, 1898-1941. .25 ft., and [microform]. Papers consist of a scrapbook on the North Dakota WCTU, essays concerning temperance lobbying activities, and an autobiography. President of the North Dakota Women's Christian Temperance Union, 1893-1932. OCLC 17661325. Temperance societies--North Dakota; North Dakota Women's Christian Temperance Union; Women's Christian Temperance Union; Women--Societies and clubs--North Dakota.
  22. 20285 Anderson, George K. Manuscript, 1916. 1 item. Consists of a train order issued by the Great Northern Railway Company ordering employees to stop work for five minutes to honor the memory of James J. Hill. Engineer for Great Northern Railway. OCLC 17661334. Great Northern Railway Company; Hill, James J.; Railroads--Employees--North Dakota.
  23. 20740 Anderson, John. Collection, 1883-1917. 30 items. The collection includes records of incorporation of the Cuba (N.D.) Mercantile Company of which Mr. Anderson, of Minneapolis (MN), was one of the directors. Also included are several letters of correspondence. Businesses--North Dakota; Homestead certificates; Cuba, (N.D.); Barnes County--North Dakota.
  24. 10547 Anderson, Kathie (Ryckman). (1950- ). Manuscript, 1989. .25 ft. This draft manuscript copy is entitled "Dakota: The Literary Heritage of the Northern Prairie State" from which excerpts were published in North Dakota History. Inventory list available. OCLC 24426095. Women and literature--North Dakota; Dakota: The Literary Heritage of the Northern Prairie State; Emmons County--North Dakota.
  25. 10667 Anderson, Margot O. Papers, ca. 1900-1950. .5 ft. and oversize. The papers consist of her diaries, Montana teachers' contracts, and an autograph book in Norwegian language. Norwegian language--North Dakota; Women as teachers--North Dakota; Montana.
  26. 10614 Anderson, Minnie E. Postcard scrapbook collection, [n.d.] 1 v. The collection is a wonderful resource for research of early town images and includes postcard pictures of early communities in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. The North Dakota sites are Bartlett , Bathgate, Bisbee, Bismarck, Cando, Crary, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Dunseith, Enderlin, Fargo, Fishlake, Grafton, Grand Forks, Hansboro, Jamestown, Lansford, Larimore, Leeds, Medora, Milton, Minot, Perth, Rolla, St. John, Turtle Lake Mountains, Valley City, White Earth, and Williston. Locations in South Dakota include Flandreau and Vermillion, and in Minnesota the cities are Crookston, Duluth, Fairbault, Fairmont, Minneapolis, New Ulm, Pipestone, St. Paul, and Winona. The album is in fragile condition. Barnes County--North Dakota; Benson County--North Dakota; Billings County--North Dakota; Bottineau County--North Dakota; Burleigh County--North Dakota; Cass County--North Dakota; Cavalier County--North Dakota; Grand Forks County--North Dakota; Mountrail County--North Dakota; Pembina County--North Dakota; Ramsey County--North Dakota; Ransom County--North Dakota; Rolette County--North Dakota; Stark County--North Dakota; Stutsman County--North Dakota; Towner County--North Dakota; Walsh County--North Dakota; Ward County--North Dakota; Williams County--North Dakota; Postcard photographs--North Dakota; Minnesota; South Dakota.
  27. 10276 Anderson, Wade, Barsness, and Walter, Architects and Planners. Records, 1979. 1.5 ft. Records consist of architectural drawings, correspondence, plans, specifications, and notes concerning the planning and construction of the North Dakota Heritage Center. OCLC 17661339. North Dakota Heritage Center; North Dakota. State Historical Society; Architectural firms--North Dakota; Architectural records--North Dakota.
  28. 20933 Angliss, Frederick C. (1861-1927). Letters, 1914, 1926. 2 items. Letters of appreciation from Governor L.B. Hanna to Angliss, a fellow Republican, member of the North Dakota National Guard, and Dickinson (N.D.) businessman. A biographical sketch of Angliss is available. Hanna, Louis B. US Congressman, 1909-1913--North Dakota; Governor, 1913-1916--North Dakota; Republican party--North Dakota; Dickinson (N.D.); Stark County--North Dakota.
  29. 20546 Arbuckel, Helen. Account Book, 1887-1910. 1 vol. Consists of an account book for a threshing crew. Threshing--North Dakota; Women--North Dakota; Farms--North Dakota.
  30. 20723 Arnegard, Cameron. Manuscript, 1987. 1 item [microform]. The manuscript gives the history of Arnegard, (N.D.). OCLC 17998325. Arnegard (N.D.); McKenzie County--North Dakota.
  31. 80094 Arnold, George B. Attorney's Certificate, March 21, 1883. 1 item. Certificate authorizes Arnold to practice in the district courts of Dakota Territory. Court records--North Dakota; Certificates; Lawyers--North Dakota.
  32. 10009 Arnold, Henry Vernon. Papers, 1850-1902. 62 items. Papers consist of letters from Charles Cavileer, Charles E. Lee, R.M. Probstfield, and others concerning the history of the Grand Forks area, manuscript of "Grand Forks of Long Ago", three account books, receipts for lumber and taxes, land patents, programs, menus, postal covers, and other ephemera. Publisher from Larimore (N.D.). OCLC 17661353. Cavileer, Charles; Lee, Charles E.; Probstfield, R.M.; Grand Forks (N.D.); Grand Forks County--North Dakota.
  33. 20676 Arnold, Willard E. Manuscript, 1923. 1 item. Carbon copy typescript of reminiscences of homesteading, farming, personalities, dances, winter hazards, and encounters with Indians near Portland (N.D.),1860s-1870s. OCLC 17661357. Frontier and pioneer life--North Dakota; Dance parties; Portland (N.D.); Farms--North Dakota; Winter storms--North Dakota; Land settlement--North Dakota; Portland (N.D.); Traill County--North Dakota.
  34. 20586 Aronson, Dora. Papers, 1913-1937. 11 items, Papers consist of a photocopy of the Reform Advocate, 1913, containing a "History of the Jewish Community in Fargo," by B.N. Lesk, photocopies of newspaper clippings, programs, and a letter relating to the Aronson family and the Fargo Jewish Community. OCLC 17661366. Jews--North Dakota; Reform Advocate, Fargo (N.D.); Women--North Dakota; Cass County--North Dakota.
  35. 20315 Artibise, Alan F.J. Manuscript, 1974. 1 item. Consists of a typescript entitled "The Origins and Incorporation of Winnipeg." OCLC 17661370. Winnipeg (MB); Canada.
  36. 10402 Ashley (ND) Baptist Church. Membership Register, 1896-1976. [microform]. Includes church minutes, 1954-1976. OCLC 17661377. Baptists--North Dakota; Sacramental records; Ashley (N.D.); Mcintosh County--North Dakota.
  37. 10401 Ashley (ND) First Baptist Church. Records, 1954-1977. [microform]. Records consist of a membership record, church minutes, constitution, and by-laws. OCLC 17661381. Baptists--North Dakota; Sacramental records; Ashley (N.D.); McIntosh County--North Dakota.
  38. 20119 Atherton, Guy. Papers, ca. 1950s. 4 items. Papers consist of reminiscences concerning Atherton's experiences in the U.S. Army at Fort Buford during the 1890s, and leaflets concerning the Conservation Militant organization. OCLC 17661385. Fort Buford (N.D.); Conservation Militant Organization--North Dakota; Williams County--North Dakota.
  39. 20642 Atkinson, James Benton. Diary, 1864. 1 item. Consists of a photocopy of a transcript of Atkinson's diary recording events of the 1864 Sully Expedition. OCLC 17661388. Sully Expedition, 1864; Dakota Indians--Wars, 1862-1865.
  40. 20016 Atkinson - O'Fallon Expedition. Records, ca. 1825. 4 items. Records consist of copies of the expedition journal documenting efforts to negotiate treaties with Indians and letters from General Henry Atkinson to General T.S. Jesup concerning methods of navigation on the Missouri River. Includes notes by Russell Reid and Clell Gannon. OCLC 17661412. Jesup, T.S.; Reid, Russell; Gannon, Clell; Missouri River; Indians--Treaties.
  41. 10296 August H. Wahl, Dealer in General Merchandise. Records, 1896-1897. 1 vol. Records consist of a day book and receipts. OCLC 18089682. General stores--North Dakota.
  42. 20394 Austin, Alvin E. Manuscript, 1971. 1 item. Consists of reminiscences of North Dakota newspaper publishers entitled "Some Interludes in the History of North Dakota Newspapers." The publishers include Henry Sullivan, Renville County Farmer; Cal Andrist, Divide County Journal; Eldon Lum, Richland County Farmer-Globe; Hugh Farrington, Harvey Herald; Rilie Morgan, Walsh County Record; A.J. Gilje, Foster County Independent; Earl Rundle, Hettinger County Herald; Orion Cole, Hatton Free Press. OCLC 20394. Sullivan, Henry; Renville County Farmer; Andrist, Cal; Divide County Journal; Newspaper publishing--North Dakota; Lum, Eldon; Richland County Farmer-Globe; Farrington, Hugh; Harvey Herald; Morgan, Rilie; Walsh County Record; Gilje, A.J.; Foster County Independent; Rundle, Earl; Hettinger County Herald; Cole, Orion; Hatton Free Press.
  43. 10727 Austin Logan General Merchandise. Ledgers, 1909-1917. 3 v. and [microform]. The volumes record in particular the financial accounts of the store. The business was later known as A. Logan and Son. Each volume has an index listing the names of customers. Biographical information available. Logan, Austin; General Merchandise--North Dakota; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  44. 10562 B'nai Israel Synagogue (Grand Forks, N.D.). Records, 1905-1925. .25 ft./124 pages. A photocopy of the congregational minutes in Yiddish language which appear to be those of Congregation of the Children of Israel, the original Jewish synagogue organized in 1891. The first service was in 1892. B'nai Israel Synagogue was built in 1937. OCLC 24352756. Original records at the University of North Dakota. Bergeman, Ben Zion; Dakota Jewish History Project; Jewish community--North Dakota; Synagogues--North Dakota; Social settlements--North Dakota; Grand Forks (N.D.); Grand Forks County--North Dakota.
  45. 10221 Babcock, Harold E. Papers, 1950-1952. .25 ft. Papers consist of notes on Babcock's M.A. thesis concerning the historical geography of the Devils Lake region, and an article on steam boating on the Missouri River. OCLC 17661442. Devils Lake (N.D.); Steamboats--North Dakota; Missouri River; Ramsey County--North Dakota.
  46. 20237 Bad Temper. Letter, July 3, 1885. 1 item. Letter was written by the captain of the 11th Infantry, Fort Abraham Lincoln. The letter identifies Bad Temper as an Indian Scout and asks whites to assist Bad Temper in his search for lost ponies in the vicinity of Fort Yates. Letter was transferred to Red Fish at Bad Temper's death in 1889. Indian Scout for the U.S. Army. OCLC 17661452. Fort Abraham Lincoln (N.D.); Indian scouts; Red Fish.
  47. 10762 Badger, William. Papers, 1865-1889. .5 ft. The papers are divided into military records and correspondence. The military records include forms, requisitions, receipt rolls, clothing return forms, and correspondence that relates to political rivalries in New Hampshire. Other forms concern Badger's position as quartermaster of the Army's 6th Infantry stationed at Standing Rock and Fort Rice, Dakota Territory, and three letters from his son William C. Badger and the association with the son's activities in a meat packing and selling business. Soldier and businessman--Dakota Territory; Badger, William C.; US Army--supplies and stores; Businesses--Dakota Territory; Forts--Dakota Territory.
  48. 20850 Baer, John M. (1886-1970). Speech, 1920. 5 copies. A speech on flood control for the Red River Valley given to the US House of Representatives by the Honorable John M. Baer, Republican elected July 10, 1917, in a special election to fill the unexpired term of Henry Helgesen. Re-elected in 1918 and defeated in 1920. Red River Valley, flood control--North Dakota; US Congressman; Milton (N.D.); Cavalier County--North Dakota; Beach (N.D.); Golden Valley--North Dakota.
  49. 20441 Bailey, Maud. Manuscript, 1902. 1 item. Consists of a chemistry notebook detailing introductory chemistry experiments at Bismarck High School. OCLC 17661457. Bismarck (N.D.) High School; Women--North Dakota; Education, Secondary--North Dakota; Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  50. 10062 Baker, Isaac Post. (1855-1938). Papers, 1872-1924. 150 ft. Papers consist of the personal papers of Isaac Baker, ca. 1895-1901; and the records of many businesses owned or controlled by Baker, including the Fort Benton Transportation Company, ca. 1880-1905; the Benton Packet Company, ca. 1906-1925; the Bismarck Elevator Company, ca. 1888-1908; the Bismarck Elevator and Investment Company, ca. 1904-1926; the Cannon Ball Sheep and Cattle Company, ca. 1899-1908; the Deapolis Lumber and Elevator Company, ca. 1908-1913; the Expansion Lumber and Mercantile Company, ca. 1906-1914; the Bismarck National Bank, ca. 1879-1908; the Bismarck Realty Company,1889-1923; the J.W. Raymond and Company, ca. 1878-1882; the Northwest Public Service Corporation, ca. 1892-1916; the Wolf Point Store and the Poplar River Trader's Post, ca. 1882-1886; the Washburn Elevator Company, n.d.; the Stanton Elevator Company, n.d.; the Mannhaven Elevator Company, n.d.; and the Montana Elevator Company, [n.d.] Principal correspondents include Thomas C. Power, John Charles, Porter J. McCumber, H.C. Hansbrough, Asle J. Gronna, and Alexander McKenzie. Business man, banker, mayor of Bismarck, North Dakota, 1890-1891. Inventory list available. OCLC 17661460. Bismarck (N.D.) Realty Company; J.W. Raymond and Company; Northwest Public Service Corporation (N.D.); Wolf Point Store (N.D.); Poplar River Trader's Post (N.D.); Trading posts--North Dakota; Washburn (N.D.) Elevator Company; Stanton (N.D.) Elevator Company; Mannhaven (N.D.) Elevator Company; Montana Elevator Company (N.D.); Powers, Thomas C.; Charles, John; McCumber, Porter J., 1858-1933; Hansbrough, Henry C., 1848-1933; Gronna, Asle J., 1858-1922; McKenzie, Alexander; Fort Benton Transportation Company (N.D.); Benton Packet Company (N.D.); Bismarck (N.D.) Elevator Company; Bismarck (N.D.) Elevator and Investment Company; Cannonball Cattle Company (N.D.); Cattle--Marketing--North Dakota; Deapolis Lumber and Elevator Company (N.D.); Expansion Lumber and Mercantile Company (N.D.); Lumber trade--North Dakota; Bismarck (N.D.) National Bank; Steamboat lines--North Dakota; Banks and banking--North Dakota; Grain elevators--North Dakota; Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  51. 20114 Baker, Terry. (1933- ). Papers, 1967. 55 items. Papers consist of letters from Baker to Ruth Cordner, Bismarck (N.D.) concerning the distribution of clothing to children in Chu Lai, South Vietnam; photographs of Vietnamese children; printed material; and a map. Major, United States Marine Corps. OCLC 17661462. Cordner, Ruth; Women--North Dakota; Educator--North Dakota; Vietnam Conflict, 1961-1975--North Dakota.
  52. 20879 Bakken, John. Stamp collection, 1962, 1989. 5 items. The family stamp collection, consists of one sketch of two images of the Bakken homestead issued by the US Postal Service, and reprints from the events of the Bakken reunion. Aune, Donald; North Dakota Homesteads; Philatelic Collection; Adams (N.D.); Walsh County--North Dakota.
  53. 10256 Ballou, Sidney. Papers, 1905-1926. .25 ft. Papers consist of correspondence, deeds, agreements, and receipts concerning the sale of real estate in Mandan (N.D.). OCLC 17661466. Real estate business--North Dakota; Land companies--North Dakota; Mandan (N.D.); Morton County--North Dakota.
  54. 20275 Baner, Johan G.R. Papers, 1915-1919. 6 items. Papers consist of letters, newspaper clippings, and poetry by Baner. OCLC 17661552. Poetry--Collections--North Dakota.
  55. 20591 Bangs, James E. Papers, 1873-1876. 3 items. Papers consist of a letter and diaries kept by Bangs while the Commission was in North Dakota and Montana. Secretary to Archibald Campbell, Commissioner, U.S. Northern Boundary Commission. OCLC 17661556. International boundaries; United States Northern Boundary Commission.
  56. 10249 Banner House. Hotel Guest Registers, 1894-1907. 4 vol. OCLC 17661558. Hotels, taverns, etc.--North Dakota; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  57. 20055 Barber, Amberst. Manuscript, ca. 1919. 1 item. Reminiscences of the rebuilding of Fort Rice and a buffalo hunt. Soldier, 50th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry. SEE Mss 10655. OCLC 18429759. Fort Rice (N.D.); Buffalo hunting--North Dakota; Hunting--North Dakota.
  58. 20246 Barber, Ed. Papers, 1855-1859. 7 items. Papers consist of copies of letters and documents concerning the post office, the establishment of trading posts, and the purchase of supplies. Postmaster at Breckenridge (MN). OCLC 17661569. Trading posts--Minnesota; United States. Post Office Department; Frontier and pioneer life--Breckenridge (MN).
  59. 20228 Barber, Frank W. Papers, 1879-1891. 18 items. Papers consist of a wedding certificate, receipts, and photographs. OCLC 18429280. Weddings--North Dakota; Certificates; Wedding certificates; Fargo (N.D.); Cass County--North Dakota.
  60. 20178 Barnard, Alonzo. Letter, December 25, 1889. 1 item. Photostat copy of a letter from Barnard to J.P. Schell a missionary from Bathgate (N.D.), asking Schell to lend one of his books to the Smithsonian Institution. OCLC 17661582. Schell, J.P.; Pembina County--North Dakota.
  61. 20391 Barner, Delia. Manuscript, 1952. 1 item. Consists of a short history of McKenzie Township entitled "An Abstract of McKenzie, McKenzie Township and the Early Settlers, and Other Items of Interest in the Making of the History of Our Community," by Mrs. Delia Barner, Mrs. Idella Sperry, Mrs. Rose Watson, Mr. and Mrs. P. Bliss, and Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Wildfang. OCLC 17661593. McKenzie Township (N.D.); Frontier and pioneer life--North Dakota; Women--North Dakota; Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  62. 10409 Barner, John Alonzo. (1893-1977). Collection, 1950s. 1 ft. Consists of research notes, letters, transcripts, and card files on the history of Fairmount and Richland County (N.D.). OCLC 18430404. Fairmount (N.D.); Richland County--North Dakota.
  63. 80055 Barnes County (ND) Public Schools. Diplomas, 1908; 1912. 2 items. Oversize. Diplomas; Barnes County--North Dakota.
  64. 10257 Barnes County Cooperative Creamery. Records, 1933-1972. 1.25 ft. Records consist of audits, annual reports, insurance policies, and printed materials. OCLC 17661596. Creameries--North Dakota; Cooperative marketing of farm produce--North Dakota; Dairies--Cooperative marketing--North Dakota; Valley City (N.D.); Barnes County--North Dakota.
  65. 10331 Barnes County Russian Cactus Committee. Scrapbook, ca. 1895. 1 vol. Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings concerning eradication of the Russian cactus in North Dakota. OCLC 17661618. Weed control--North Dakota; Russian cactus eradication.
  66. 20136 Barr, John Christie. Papers, 1877-1880. 20 items. Papers consist of letters from J.A. Boskowitz and H.S. Parkin concerning shipment of buffalo robes, financial records, and merchandise manifests. Missouri River steamboat captain and agent. OCLC 17661625. Boskowitz, J.A.; Parkin, H.S.; Steamboat lines--North Dakota; Buffalo robes; Bismarck (D.T.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  67. 20504 Barrett, Edward H. Papers, ca. 1875-1920. 3 items. Papers consist of lists of early Bismarck city officials (ca. 1875-1894), and a brief history of Bismarck, North Dakota. OCLC 17661630. Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  68. 10757 Barrett, Edward H. Personal Book, 1877, 2 v. and [microform]. The collection consists of two volumes of copies or transcriptions of proceedings of the Bismarck (N.D.) townsite commissioners' meetings from November 13, 1876 to February 21,1877, and a register of townsite claims and their disposition for the same dates. Barrett, the city clerk, made the copies in 1891 from the original proceedings on file in the city clerk's office. Biographical information available. Historical information of the Bismarck (N.D.) Townsite Commission available. Mss 20504 and Record Series 40906. Dietrich, Joseph; Emmons, J.A.; Falconer, William; Fisher, Asa; Flannery, G.B.; Gennin [sic] J.B; Griffin, L.N.; Hare, Joseph; Hill, James J.; Lounsberry, C.A.; McKenzie, Alexander; Marratta, D.W.; Marshall, J.H; Peoples, George; Porter, H.R.; Raymond, J.W.; Robidou, Mary; Seidenbush, Rupert (Bishop); Slaughter, B.F.; Slaughter, L. W.; Stoyell, J.A.; Sweet, G.W.; Yegan, J.; LS&PS Company; McLean & Macnider; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  69. 20277 Barry, D.F. Papers, 1932. 4 items. Papers consist of a letter from Barry to Maynard Stephens, Stanton (N.D.) concerning Frank Fiske and photographs of Sitting Bull and Chief Gall and copies of Barry's stationery and business cards. Photographer. Superior (WI). OCLC 17661634. Fiske, Frank Bennett, 1883-1952; Sitting Bull; Gall; Stephens, Maynard; Photographs--North Dakota.
  70. 10738 Barry, Elmer E. Family Collection, 1880-1910. 1 ft. The collection includes albums, newspaper clippings, and publications. Biographical information available. Museum Division Transfer. Manvel (D.T.); Grand Forks (D.T.)Grand Forks County--Dakota Territory; Pembina County Museum, Pembina (N.D.); Pembina County--North Dakota.
  71. 20229 Barton, Frank. Manuscript, ca. 1950. 1 item. Consists of a poem about Sakakawea entitled "Daughter of the Blue Skies." OCLC 17661639. Sakakawea; Poetry--Collections--North Dakota.
  72. 20494 Bauer, Edmund. Manuscript, 1953. 1 item. Consists of a brief history of Zion Lutheran Church. OCLC 17661645. Lutheran Church--North Dakota; Zion Lutheran Church; New Salem (N.D.); Morton County--North Dakota.
  73. 20188 Beach, Henricka. Papers, 1948-1953. 23 items. Papers consist of letters concerning Beach's experiences as a missionary in the Near East. Actuary, Provident Life Insurance Company, and missionary in the Near East. OCLC 17661647. Missionaries; Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  74. 10013 Bean, John Victor. (1843-1919). Papers, 1868-1919. .25 ft. Papers consist of a biography, orders, and correspondence concerning Missouri River navigation; wagon trains; army life and the construction of buildings at Fort Stevenson; warfare between the Sioux, Mandan, Arikara, and Gros Ventres (Hidatsa); hunting; and Indian policy. Physician. Fort Stevenson, Dakota Territory, 1868-1870. OCLC 17661657. Missouri River; Fort Stevenson (N.D.); Sioux Indians; Mandan Indians; Arikara Indians; Gros Ventres (Hidatsa) Indians. McLean County--North Dakota.
  75. 20204 Bear, Benjamin. Papers, 1864; 1869. 5 items. Papers consist of copies of letters from Bear to his wife in Eyota, Minnesota, concerning the establishment of Fort Rice, gold prospecting, Indians, and weather conditions. SEE Mss 10655. OCLC 17661659. Fort Rice (N.D.); Gold mines and mining; Indians of North America--North Dakota; Fort Rice (D.T.); Morton County--North Dakota.
  76. 20137 Bears Arm, Martin. Pictograph, [n.d.] 2 items. Photograph of a pictograph of Like-a-Fishhook Village, ca. 1834-1886. Includes a key to the features. OCLC 17661664. Like-a-Fishhook Village; Picture writing, Indian.
  77. 80003 Beauchamp, Joseph. Land patent, April 9, 1881. 1 item. Land grants.
  78. 20382 Beede, Aaron McGaffey. Letters, 1915. 5 items. Letters written to Paul L. Kluender concerning the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Lutheran minister. OCLC 17798783. Little Big Horn, Battle of the, 1876; Kluender, Paul L.
  79. 20897 Bell Geophysics. Maps and report, 1963-1978. .05 ft. 9 oversize and a report. The collection includes surveys, geologic maps of several counties and plats of Stanton (N.D.), the Missouri River, Fort Clark, and a hygrograph of the Missouri River dated 1959-1978. Cass County--North Dakota; Cavalier County--North Dakota; Grand Forks County--North Dakota; Mercer County--North Dakota; Pembina County--North Dakota; Ransom County--North Dakota; Richland County--North Dakota; Sargent County--North Dakota; Steele County--North Dakota; Traill County--North Dakota; Walsh County--North Dakota.
  80. 10596 Bender, Audrey B. Notebook, 1927. 1 v. The notebook includes sketches and assignments of field and camp notes for a biology class at Valley City Normal School. Valley City Normal School--North Dakota; Valley City (N.D.); Barnes County--North Dakota.
  81. 20922 Bender, Clifford. Loan receipts, 1957. 2 items. Student loans--North Dakota; University of North Dakota--Grand Forks (N.D.); Grand Forks County--North Dakota.
  82. 10570 Benedict (ND) Farmers Elevator Company. Records, ca. 1945-1989. 2 ft. The records consist of articles of incorporation, by-laws, minutes, financial records, annual statements, financial agreements, ledgers, revolving fund credit, certificates of stock, company forms, and memorabilia. Agriculture--North Dakota; Grain elevators--North Dakota; Benedict, (N.D.); McLean County--North Dakota.
  83. 20002 Bennett, C.A. Diary, 1865. 1 item. Transcript of a diary concerning the Sully Expedition from Fort Rice to Devils Lake. Soldier. OCLC 17661918. Sully Expedition, 1865.
  84. 20207 Bennett, E.W. Collection, 1929-1939. 5 items. Collection consists of a typescript entitled "How the Northern Pacific Groped Its Way West" by James Cotter (describes the experiences of the Northern Pacific Railway survey party from Bismarck to the Yellowstone River, 1872) and printed material relating to the Northern Pacific Railway Veterans' Association. Cotter served as Secretary-Treasurer, Veterans' Association of the Northern Pacific Railway. OCLC 17661922. Northern Pacific Railroad Company; Railroads--Employees; Veterans' Association of the Northern Pacific Railway; Cotter, James.
  85. 20171 Bennett, Granville G. Letter, September 29, 1877. 1 item. Letter from Bennett to John L. Pennington, Governor of Dakota Territory, deals with court affairs and the high incidence of crime in the Sheridan area. US Circuit Judge. OCLC 17661925. Pennington, John L.; Crime and criminals--North Dakota.
  86. 20162 Bennett, Richard L. Letter, June 5, 1939. 1 item. Letter from Bennett to Governor John Moses relating Bennett's experiences as a member of the last Territorial Legislature. Member of the Dakota Territory Legislative Assembly, 1889. OCLC 17661929. Moses, John, 1885-1945; Dakota Territory. Legislative Assembly.
  87. 10574 Benson, Arnold H. Collection, 1901-1980. .75 ft. and oversize. The collection consists of financial records, a pre-1889 photograph of White Ghost, Fort Thompson (D.T.), brand books, maps, forms and copies of the laws of the North Dakota Game and Fish Dept., newspaper clippings, oaths and bonds from Nelson County, WWI sheet music, WWII Navy war photographs, maps of North Dakota, and ephemera. Inventory list available. Museum Division Transfer. World War, 1914-1918--North Dakota; World War, 1939-1945--North Dakota; North Dakota Game and Fish; Nelson County--North Dakota.
  88. 20247 Berg, George E. (1883-1960). Papers, 1886; 1889. 7 items. Papers consist of receipts from the Lenham Elevator Company, Cooperstown (D.T.), an account with Syvertson, Fosholdt, and Company, Courtenay (N.D.), and a business card. Stutsman County Treasurer, 1941-1945; 1953-1957. OCLC 17661937. Lenham Elevator Company--North Dakota; Syvertson, Fosholdt, and Company--North Dakota; Grain elevators--North Dakota; Stutsman County--North Dakota; Griggs County--North Dakota.
  89. 10748 Berger, Fred E. and Mildred A. Papers, 1940s-1980s. 1 ft. The papers include diaries and copies of the diaries, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, photographs, published booklets, audio/visual cassettes, and memorabilia. SEE G-287. Arneson, Clarence; Berger, Karen M. (Carrie Strinden); Berger, Lorraine E.; Family archives--North Dakota; McHenry County--North Dakota; Arneson and Loder International Harvester Dealership; Cooperstown, (N.D.); Griggs County--North Dakota.
  90. 10709 Berger, Karen M. (Carrie Strinden). (1875-1973). Journals, 1928-1962. 5 v. Four journals are copies of Carrie's original journals. The fifth volume contains the edited excerpts by granddaughter Lorraine L. Berger. Photographs retained. Biographical information available. Women--North Dakota; Berger, Fred E.; Berger, Lorraine E.; As the day, so shall thy strength be; Family Archives--North Dakota; Ransom County--North Dakota.
  91. 10749 Berger, Lorraine E. Papers, 1950s-1997. 2 ft. The papers consist of the artist's exhibit papers, slides, booklets, and audiovisual material. See G-287. Berger, Fred E.; Berger, Karen M. (Carrie Strinden); Berger, Mildred A. (Arneson); Women educators--North Dakota; Women artists--North Dakota; Valley State Teachers College, Valley City (N.D.); Barnes County--North Dakota; Cass County--North Dakota.
  92. 10403 Berlin (ND) Baptist Church. Cemetery Records, 1931-1961. [microform]. Records include letters and a plat book. OCLC 17661940. Cemeteries--North Dakota; Baptists--North Dakota; Berlin (N.D.).
  93. 20863 Berlin (ND) Farmers Union Elevator. Collection, 1941-1975. 8 items. The collection includes the first common stock certificate issued, licenses, and a poster warning against barberry problems. Transfers to museum, photograph, and publication collections. Berlin Farmers Elevator 50th : Celebrating 50 Years of Service to the Berlin Community; Agriculture--North Dakota; Berlin (N.D.); LaMoure County--North Dakota.
  94. 10661 Bern, C.E. (1866-1953). and Olive. (1875-1951). Papers, 1900-1985. 10 ft. and oversize. The family papers include the school papers of the three children Enid, Efford, and Ivan, memorabilia, photographs, and publications. The family homesteaded near Bentley (N.D.) in Hettinger County. Biographical information available. Inventory list available. SEE Mss 20301. Bern, Enid; Bern, Efford; Bern, Ivan; Women--North Dakota; Educator--North Dakota; Author--North Dakota; Family archives--North Dakota; Frontier and pioneer life--North Dakota; Fires--North Dakota; Ranch life--North Dakota; Bentley (N.D.); Hettinger County--North Dakota.
  95. 20301 Bern, Enid. (1898-1993). Manuscript, 1973. 1 item. Consists of a photocopy of a typescript entitled "Our Hettinger County Heritage." Describes early Hettinger County settlers, ranching, prairie fires, newspapers, schools, place names, and government organization. Includes personal reminiscences of several area residents. SEE Mss 10661. OCLC 17661946. Women--North Dakota; North Dakota--Hettinger County; Frontier and pioneer life--North Dakota; Fires--North Dakota; Ranch life--North Dakota.
  96. 20616 Bernard, Henry L. and Esther Busch. Manuscript, 1981. 3 items. Manuscripts describe Henry L. and Esther Bernard's youth in Grafton, Oakwood, Grand Forks, Valley City, and New Berlin, ca. 1905-1937. Collection includes reminiscences of Christmas celebrations in North Dakota. OCLC 17661949. Youth--North Dakota; Women--North Dakota; Christmas--North Dakota; Children's experiences--North Dakota; Walsh County--North Dakota; Grand Forks County--North Dakota; Barnes County--North Dakota.
  97. 10487 Berrier, Hilaire du (Berry, Harold). Papers, 1935-1986. .75 ft. Papers consist of letters to du Berriers' sister Helen Spielman, Mandan (N.D.); notes, drawings, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, post cards, telegrams, family history, ephemera, photographs, publications, and copies of his monthly newsletter, du Berrier Report, on international diplomatic and political topics. Collection documents much of du Berrier's career, recording his activities during the Italo-Ethiopian War, Spanish Civil War, as a pilot for the Chinese government during World War II, and a diplomat in Southeast Asia, China, and Korea. Soldier of fortune and diplomat from Monte Carlo, Monaco originally from Flasher (N.D.). OCLC 17732798. Italo-Ethiopian War; Spanish Civil War; World War, 1939-1945; Vietnam Conflict, 1961-1975; Diplomats; Spielman, Helen; Morton County--North Dakota.
  98. 20655 Berry, Damia Peck. Letter, 1956. 1 item. Letter contains reminiscences of homesteading near Yorktown, Dakota Territory in the 1880s. OCLC 17661952. Frontier and pioneer life--North Dakota; Yorktown (D.T.); Land settlement--North Dakota; Dickey County--Dakota Territory.
  99. 20564 Berry, Theres. Manuscript, 1965. 1 item. Consists of a photocopy of a Dickinson State College history paper entitled "Dickinson Firefighters." Paper describes the organization of Dickinson fire companies and the history of firefighting from the 1880s to the 1960s. OCLC 17661961. Fire departments--North Dakota; Dickinson State College; Dickinson (N.D.); North Dakota--Stark County.
  100. 20713 Best, Jasper O. 1976, 1 item. [microform]. The letter is to Best from Arthur A. Link. Best is from Montana. Homesteading-North Dakota; Engeberg, Steve; Ward County-North Dakota.
  101. 20473 Best, Josiah Janney. Manuscript, 1889-ca. 1976 1 item. Consists of a typescript by Josiah Janney Best, titled "Letters from Dakota; or Life and Scenes Among the Indians (Fort Berthold Agency, 1889-1890)," edited by Stuart E. Brown, published in North Dakota History (State Historical Society of North Dakota), Winter 1976, vol. 43, no. 1. The manuscript details health and sanitary conditions and Best's activities as a physician at Fort Berthold, and provides information on the Indians at the Agency. Physician. Originally published in the Winchester Times, (VA). OCLC 17661968. Fort Berthold (N.D.); Mandan Indians; Arikara Indians; Hidatsa Indians; Brown, Stuart E.; Physicians--North Dakota.
  102. 80092 Best, William N. Collection, 1881-1882. 5 items. Consists of deeds and a land patent. Oversize. Land grants; Deeds.
  103. 10638 Beta Sigma Phi (Bismarck, N.D.) Chapter XI. Records, 1936-1991. .75 ft. The records include meeting minutes 1954-1961, Gamma Master charter and minutes, financial records, correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, scrapbook, brochures, memorabilia, program book, ritual book, and several Beta Sigma Phi magazines. Women--North Dakota; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  104. 10279 Bethel United Methodist Church. Records, 1935-1982. .5 ft. Records consist of minutes, receipt and disbursement books, scrapbook, guest books, Sunday school record, and photographs. OCLC 17661976. Methodist Church--North Dakota.
  105. 20135 Better Farming Association of North Dakota. Annual Report, 1912. 1 item. Report provides roster of members and officers, financial report, and information concerning agricultural conditions in North Dakota, and plans for current and future educational programs for farmers. OCLC 17661981. Agricultural societies; Farms--North Dakota.
  106. 20223 Betts, William F. Papers, 1902-1920. 20 items. Papers consist of correspondence, deeds, tax receipts, and mortgage notes relating to taxation and farm loans. OCLC 17661985. Farms--North Dakota; Hillsboro (N.D.); North Dakota--Traill County.
  107. 10473 Beulah (ND) Chamber of Commerce. Records, 1960-1984. 1 ft. Records consist of minutes, correspondence, newsletters, financial statements, rosters, promotional materials, memos, and reports. Inventory list available. OCLC 17661988. Business clubs; Great Plains Coal Gasification Project; Economic development projects--North Dakota; Beulah (N.D.); Mercer County--North Dakota.
  108. 80031 Bickle, Annie M. Teacher's Certificate, September 26, 1884. 1 item. Consists of a Pennsylvania teacher's certificate. Certificates; Teacher's certificate.
  109. 20483 Big Elk. Manuscript, 1815. 1 item. Consists of a transcript of a speech by Big Elk delivered at the Portage de Sioux Council. Omaha Indian Chief. OCLC 17661997. Portage de Sioux Council; Omaha Indians.
  110. 10195 Bill, Fred A. (1850-1936). Papers, 1927-1937. .25 ft. Papers consist of a manuscript of the memoirs of Walter J.S. Traill, and correspondence concerning Bill's efforts to publish the book. Bill, a steamboatman and steamboat historian, lived in Minneapolis (MN). OCLC 17662001. Traill, Walter J.S.
  111. 20737 Billings, F.M. and Cora. Papers, 1917-1934, and [n.d.] 4 items. The papers include deeds of real estate, OES membership receipt, and advertisement for L.D. Shaughnessy. OCLC 24426256. Transfers to museum and photograph collections. Miller; Marjorie (Billings); Rulon, Corene (Billings); Lakota (N.D.); Nelson County--North Dakota.
  112. 20403 Bingenheimer, George H. Collection, 1865; 1870-1876. 7 items. Collection consists of documents and letters relating to negotiation of a treaty between Indians at the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation and the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, a war party near Fort Rice and Indian attacks against Fort Abraham Lincoln, Sitting Bull, and other Indian activities. SEE Mss10655. Agent at Standing Rock Indian Agency, Dakota Territory. OCLC 17662008. Fort Berthold Indian Reservation (N.D.); Standing Rock Indian Reservation (N.D.); Fort Rice (N.D.); Fort Abraham Lincoln (N.D.); Sitting Bull; Custer, George A., 1839-1876. Mandan (N.D.); Morton County--North Dakota.
  113. 10251 Bingenheimer Mercantile Company. Records, 1905-1972. .5 ft. Records consist of minutes of stockholders' meetings and the board of directors, letters, contracts, by-laws, articles of incorporation, annual reports, general ledger, and stock registers and certificates. OCLC 17662011. Department stores--North Dakota; Stores, Retail--North Dakota; Mandan (N.D.); Morton County--North Dakota.
  114. 20201 Bingenheimer, Willard G. Papers, 1940-1942. 8 items. Papers consist of a notebook and other documents relating to Bingenheimer's training at the Ordnance Service Course on the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, French post cards, and two pilot's licenses. Lieutenant, 19th Ordnance Company, U. S. Army. OCLC 17662014. World War, 1939-1945--North Dakota; Aeronautics--North Dakota.
  115. 10216 Bird, George F. Papers, 1972. .5 ft. Papers include a manuscript of the book, notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings. OCLC 17662017. Bismarck (N.D.); Taylor, Edwin J. Co-authored History of the City of Bismarck, North Dakota: The First Hundred Years. 1872-1972. Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  116. 10074 Bishop, Louis B. Papers, ca. 1902-1920. .25 ft. Papers consist of notes, maps, and photographs concerning birds in the Turtle Mountain-Devils Lake region and a manuscript entitled "Birds of the Turtle Mountain-Devils Lake Region." OCLC 17662022. Turtle Mountains (N.D.); Devils Lake (N.D.); Birds--North Dakota; Ornithology--North Dakota; Ramsey County--North Dakota; Rolette County--North Dakota.
  117. 10289 Bismarck (ND) Area Chamber of Commerce. Records, 1906-1986. 64 ft. Records consist of minutes, scrapbooks, photographs, audits, subject files, committee files, annual meeting files, by-laws, bulletins, news releases, annual reports, rosters, Bismarck Centennial files, Miss ND Pageant files, correspondence, memoranda, reports, notes, articles of incorporation, promotional material, memorabilia, and printed materials. Records relate to administration, conventions, programs and projects, community development, and legislation concerning business and municipalities. Inventory list available. OCLC 17662025. Miss North Dakota Pageant; Pageants--North Dakota; Festivals--North Dakota; Octoberfest; Folkfest; Photographs--North Dakota; Economic development projects--North Dakota--Bismarck; Beauty contests--North Dakota; Civic improvement--North Dakota; Business clubs; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  118. 20836 Bismarck (ND) Board of City Commissioners. Newsletter, 1949. 1 item. The newsletter is entitled "Local Government News: Taxes." Taxes and local government--North Dakota; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  119. 10060 Bismarck (ND) Civic Improvement League. Records, 1908-1918, .25 ft. Records consist of minutes, constitution and by-laws, articles of incorporation, correspondence concerning the acquisition and landscaping of Custer park; and the constitution and by-laws of the Bismarck (N.D.) Federation of Women's Societies. Women--Societies and clubs--North Dakota; Custer Park (Bismarck N.D.); Bismarck Federation of Women's Societies; Civic improvement--North Dakota; Bismarck Federation of Women's Societies; Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  120. 20478 Bismarck (ND) Committee of the Fatherless Children of France. Rosters, 1919. 2 items. Consists of rosters of persons participating in the organization. OCLC 17662051. World War, 1914-1918--North Dakota; Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  121. 10319 Bismarck (ND) Filter Center. Collection, 1951-1956. .25 ft. Collection consists of printed material, photographs, and newspaper clippings concerning aircraft spotting activities of the Bismarck Filter Center. OCLC 17662064. Civil defense--Warning systems--North Dakota; Aircraft spotting; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  122. 10652 Bismarck (ND) Grocery Company. Records, 1909-1920. 6 v. The records consist of journals, invoices, order register, and check stub book. Businesses--North Dakota; Dumeland, H. J.; Patterson, E. L.; Patterson, H.A.; Patterson, Lester; Orr, Robert; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  123. 10660. Bismarck (ND) High School. Publications, ca. 1900-1994. [microform]. Title changes of the high school paper include Capatalia, The Pep, The Bismarck Pep, The Bismarck High Herald, The Bismarck Herald, The Bismarck Hi-Herald. Secondary Education publications--North Dakota; Bismarck Junior College; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  124. 20597 Bismarck (ND) High School. Radio Scripts, ca. 1937. 13 items. The radio scripts are dramatic radio reenactments of significant events in North Dakota history, including the 1889 Constitutional Convention, fur trade, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Sully Expedition, Battle of the Little Big Horn, Marquis de Mores, Theodore Roosevelt, discovery of gold and ranching, Custer's expedition to the Black Hills, and steamboating on the Missouri River. The reenactments were produced by students and broadcast over KFYR Radio Bismarck (N.D.). OCLC 17662077. Education--Secondary--North Dakota; Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Constitutional Convention (1889); Custer, George, 1839-1876; United States--History--Lewis and Clark Expedition; Little Big Horn, Battle of the, 1876; Mores, Antoine Amedee Marie Vincent Manca de Vallombrosa, Marquis de, 1858-1896; Black Hills (SD); KFYR radio; Missouri River; Steamboats--North Dakota; Gold mines and mining--North Dakota; Ranch life--North Dakota; Fur trade--North Dakota; Sully Expedition; Radio broadcasts--North Dakota; Theater and youth--North Dakota; Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  125. 10287 Bismarck (ND) League of Women Voters. Records, 1958-1981. 5 ft. Records consist of minutes, correspondence, subject files, reports, constitution, photographs, bulletins, convention materials, scrapbooks, notes, memoranda, budgets, newsletters, voter's guides, and printed materials. Records relate to administration, conventions, fund raising, public relations, constitutional revision, politics, civil rights, legislation, and women's issues. OCLC 17662091. Women--Societies and clubs--North Dakota; Politics participation--North Dakota; Constitutional Convention (1971-1972); Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  126. 10719 Bismarck (ND) Mayors. Records on the employment of the disabled, 1963-1995. 1 ft. The records include by-laws relating to the employment of the disabled, minutes, roll call lists, mayors' committee newspaper clippings, photos, and memorabilia. Inventory list available. Mayors--Bismarck, (N.D.); Employment of the disabled--North Dakota; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  127. 10281 Bismarck (ND) Ministerial Association. Records, 1972-1982. .75 ft. Records consist of minutes, letters, rosters, schedules, and printed materials relating to religious education, ecumenism, legislation and politics, and prison and hospital ministries. OCLC 17662121. Ecumenical movement--North Dakota; Religious education--North Dakota; Chaplains, Hospital--North Dakota; Prisons--Missions and charities--North Dakota; Bismarck (N. D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  128. 10687 Bismarck (ND) Study Club. Records, 1926-1996. .25 ft. A woman's club devoted to the study of current events. The records include the minutes, membership roll, and a program. Historical information available. Women's associations--North Dakota; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  129. 10080 Bismarck (ND) Women's Community Council. Records, 1923-1982. 1.5 ft. Records consist of the revised constitution, minutes, treasurer's reports, correspondence, membership rolls, a list of women's organizations, and research materials relating to the Bismarck "home rule" issue, including correspondence, city government rosters, questionnaires, reports, and printed materials. NUCMC MS65-751 OCLC 17662133. Women--Societies and clubs--North Dakota; Bismarck "home rule" issue; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  130. 20196 Bismarck and Burleigh County Pioneer Association. Records, 1873-1874. 1 item. Records consist of a minute book and a list of charter members. OCLC 17662038. Historical societies--North Dakota; Frontier and pioneer life--North Dakota; Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  131. 20511 Bismarck Art Association. Records, 1949-1959. 26 items. Records consist of directories, programs, constitution, invitations, and letters concerning exhibits and the Clell Gannon Art Fund. OCLC 17662031. Gannon, Clell; Art associations; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  132. 20542 Bismarck Bird Club. Records, 1955; 1960; 1964. 5 items. Records consist of newsletters and bird counts. OCLC 17662036. Birds--North Dakota; Ornithology--North Dakota; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  133. 20347 Bismarck Food Co-op. Records, 1974-1976. 50 items. Records consist of reports, correspondence, newsletters, price lists, charter, and by-laws. OCLC 17662069. Cooperative societies--North Dakota; Bismarck, (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  134. 20297 Bismarck High School Alumni. Roster, 1924. 1 item. Consists of a list of all graduates from 1887 to 1924. OCLC 17662083. Education, Secondary--North Dakota; Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  135. 20516 Bismarck Hospital. Records, 1954-1955. 10 items. Records consist of by-laws, executive committee minutes, financial reports, articles of incorporation and a letter. OCLC 17762088. Hospitals--North Dakota; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  136. 80087 Bismarck National Bank. Checks, 1882-1883. 4 items. Checks; Banks and banking--North Dakota; Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  137. 20138 Bismarck, Otto, Furst von. (1815-1898). Papers, 1884, 1883. 6 items and oversize. Papers consist of a letter to Governor Nehemiah Ordway expressing interest in the development of Bismarck (D.T.), several facsimiles of the letter, a translation, and a telegram from the German Foreign Office. Chancellor of the German Empire. OCLC 17662127. Ordway, Nehemiah; Ordway, George; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  138. 20376 Bismarck Water Company. Minutes, 1886-1893. 1 item. The minutes of the Board of Directors relate to administration of the Company and planning and construction of the water works. OCLC 17662130. Waterworks--North Dakota; Bismarck (D.T.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  139. 10461 Bismarck-Mandan (ND) Cable Television Citizens Advisory Committee. Records, 1984. .5 ft. Records consist of minutes, correspondence, memoranda, rosters, schedules, notes, proposals, regulations, and research materials relating to controversy surrounding granting of a cable television franchise by the Bismarck City Commission and research and formulation of recommendations by the Advisory Committee. OCLC 17662094. Television stations--North Dakota; Bismarck. City Commission; Cable television Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota; Mandan (N.D.); Morton County--North Dakota.
  140. 10254 Bismarck-Mandan (ND) Executives Club. Records, 1942-1957. .75 ft. Records consist of minutes, correspondence, programs, membership rosters, financial reports, and dues records. OCLC 17662103. Business clubs; Burleigh County--North Dakota; Morton County--North Dakota.
  141. 10238 Bismarck-Mandan (ND) Friends of Public Television. Records, 1978-1980. .25 ft. Records consist of correspondence, petitions, constitution and by-laws, and newspaper clippings relating to promotion of public television. OCLC 17662108. Educational broadcasting--North Dakota; Mandan (N.D.); Public television--North Dakota; Burleigh County--North Dakota; Morton County--North Dakota.
  142. 20613 Bismarck-Mandan Community Theatre. Records, 1957. 2 items. Records consist of a letter, roster of production personnel, and a financial statement for the production of "Summer and Smoke." OCLC 17662096. Theater--North Dakota; "Summer and Smoke"; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota; Morton County--North Dakota.
  143. 20647 Bismarck-Mandan Library Circle. Programs, 1950-1952; 1961. 4 items. OCLC 17662114. Women--Societies and clubs--North Dakota; Library association--North Dakota; Mandan (N.D.); Morton County--North Dakota; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  144. 20934 Bjerklin, Frances E. Collection, 1950-1951. .05 ft. The collection consists of correspondence, a report, certificates, and publication pertaining to North Dakota Girls State. Transfer from museum collection. Youth organizations--North Dakota; North Dakota Flickertales; American Legion Auxiliary; University of North Dakota; Greater North Dakota Association, Dynamic North Dakota; Oakes (N.D.); Dickey County--North Dakota.
  145. 20856 Bjorke, Martin. Papers, 1905-1937. 8 items and oversize. The papers include school certificates, school report cards, and an eighth grade diploma, a photograph of Bjorke, and humorous post cards he collected while working in Alaska. Family Archives--North Dakota; Page (N.D.); Cass County--North Dakota; Wilton (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  146. 20280 Black, R.D. Letter, 1919. 1 item. Copy of a letter from Black to H.B. Bachman concerning the success of the 116th Engineers Band and the North Dakota 2nd Regiment Band during WWI. Colonel. U.S. Army. OCLC 17662137. Bachman, H.B.; World War, 1914-1918--North Dakota; North Dakota. National Guard. Second Infantry Regiment Band.
  147. 10767 Blackorby, Edward C. Manuscript, 1998. .5ft. The collection includes word processed manuscript of a biography of Usher L. Burdick, attorney, judge, legislator, lieutenant governor, member of US House of Representatives, historian, and author. It is based on research from the documentary collections of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The manuscript includes an introduction and 19 chapters with marginal notes and endnotes. The Prairie Populist: Life Story of Usher L. Burdick.; State Historical Society of North Dakota; Burdick, Usher L.; Politics--North Dakota; McKenzie, Alexander; Populist Party--North Dakota; Nonpartisan League--North Dakota; Williston (N.D.); Williams County--North Dakota.
  148. 10141 Blackstone Club (Bismarck, N.D.). Records, ca. 1930-1960. 9 ft. Restaurant and night club. Records consist of correspondence and financial records. Access restricted due to condition of collection. OCLC 17662140. Night clubs--North Dakota; Bismarck (N.D.); Restaurants, lunch rooms, etc.--North Dakota; Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  149. 10566 Blasidell (ND) Statehood Centennial Reunion. Records, 1922 & 1989. .75 ft. The records consist of correspondence, historical background information, newspaper clippings, a packet sent to out-of-state alumni, brochures, postcards, photographs, audiocassette, and videocassette all relating to the statehood centennial celebration musical and the all class reunion. Inventory list available. OCLC 25215800. Centennial celebration--Blaisdell, (N.D.); All class reunion--Blaisdell, (N.D); North Dakota Centennial Commission; Mountrail County--North Dakota.
  150. 20623 Bliss, Harald N. Manuscript, 1962. 1 item. Consists of a carbon-copy typescript of a report on summer resident bird distributions in North Dakota. OCLC 17662143. Birds--North Dakota; Ornithology--North Dakota.
  151. 10492 Bliss, Jay W. (1885- 1966). Scrapbook Collection, 1936-1952. 4 ft. Scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, letters, programs, and ephemera relating to Bliss' career and Minot city government. OCLC 17662150. City managers--North Dakota; Minot (N.D.); Ward County--North Dakota.
  152. 20075 Bliss, Paul Southworth. (1889-1940). Papers, 1935. 6 items. Papers consist of specifications for rammed-earth farm buildings, and photographs and an address delivered at the dedication of Bliss' rammed-earth buildings in Adams County (N.D.) on December 1, 1935. State Director of Intake and Certification of the Works Progress Administration in North Dakota. OCLC 17662153. Rammed-earth buildings; Farm buildings--North Dakota; Adams County--North Dakota.
  153. 10564 Block, Irma A. Papers, ca. 1933-1957. 128 items and oversize. The collection consists of military photos taken by Miss Block while she served as an army nurse in Hawaii prior to bombing of and during WWII at Pearl Harbor, photos, correspondence, a prayer book, newspaper clippings, ephemera. Museum division transfer. OCLC 24426470. World War, 1939-1945--North Dakota; Women in the military--North Dakota; Bismarck, (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  154. 10360 Bloomfield Lutheran Church. Records, 1900-1960. [microform]. Records consist of a baptism register, confirmation register, marriage register, burial register, record of communicants, and membership record. OCLC 17662161. Lutheran Church--North Dakota; Sacramental records; Upham (N.D.); McHenry County--North Dakota.
  155. 10499 Bloomquist, C. Ross. (1907-1987). Collection, ca. 1960-1970. 3 ft. Contains research notes, histories, maps, and card files related to Carrington (ND) and Foster County (ND). SEE Mss 20224. OCLC 17662166. Local history--North Dakota; Carrington (N.D.); Foster County-North Dakota.
  156. 20224 Bloomquist, C. Ross. (1907-1987). Manuscript, 1914-1921 and [n.d.] 4 items. Copies of Bloomquist's reminiscences of his elementary school education in Foster County (N.D.) ca. 1914-1921, a history of Foster County (ND), and photocopies of newspaper articles and other publications associated with Carrington (ND) and Foster County (ND). OCLC 17662166. SEE Mss 10499. Education, Elementary-North Dakota; Carrington (N.D.); Foster County-North Dakota.
  157. 20497 Blue Shield, Martin. Manuscript, 1888. 1 item. Consists of an autograph of Martin Blue Shield and A.G. Hunt. OCLC 17662170.Autographs--North Dakota; Hunt, A.G.; Devils Lake (D.T.); Ramsey County--North Dakota.
  158. 20849 Bly, Robert. Broadside, 1993. 1 oversize item. The autographed broadside is titled "Poem for the revival of the Democratic Party." Politics--Red River Valley; Poet--Minnesota.
  159. 20929 Bodmer Copperplate Engraving. 1839. 2 items. The engravings are the original and a facsimile of "Dance of the Mandan Woman."
  160. 20365 Boe, Anders A. Papers, 1863-1894. 16 items. Papers consist of letters and receipts. OCLC 17662174. Norwegians--North Dakota; Larimore (N.D.); Grand Forks County--North Dakota.
  161. 20679 Boge, L.M. Letters, 1876. 3 items. Consists of two letters from Boge of Bramstadt, Germany to John Kunrath, Minneapolis (MN). Collection includes an envelope. OCLC 17662179. Kunrath, John; Germans--North Dakota.
  162. 10711 Boler, John W. and Constance (Blackstead). Collection, 1936-1994. 9 v. The collection consists of scrapbooks containing correspondence, permits, by-laws, incorporation certificates, affiliation agreements, board minutes, federal and state legislative material, reports, speeches, press releases, scripts, pamphlets, brochures, marketing publications, photographs, memorabilia, publications relating to broadcasting outlets owned by Mr. Boler, and his other business and political activities. North Dakota radio and television stations include KCJB radio, Minot (N.D.); KFGO radio, Fargo (N.D.); KSJB radio, Jamestown (N.D.); KXGO-TV, Fargo (N.D.); KXJB-TV, Fargo (N.D.); KXMB-TV, Bismarck (N.D.); and KXMC-TV, Minot (N.D.). Minnesota stations include Channel 26, Grand Rapids (MN) and WTCN, St. Paul (MN). South Dakota stations include KXAB-TV, Aberdeen (SD). Other broadcasting stations are KIOA, Des Moines (IA) and WSJB, Virgin Islands. An obituary available. Inventory list available. Radio broadcaster--North Dakota; Television pioneer--North Dakota; Low power television stations; Retail businesses--North Dakota; Ford, Gerald; North Dakota politics; Goldwater, Barry E.; Humphrey, Hubert H.; Reagan, Ronald; Rockefeller, Nelson E.; National Plowing Day Contest--North Dakota; Minot (N.D.); Ward County--North Dakota; Valley City (N.D.); Barnes County--North Dakota; Fargo (N.D.); Cass County--North Dakota.
  163. 10031 Boley, Sarah. (1831-1923). Papers. 1877-1883; 1897-1918. .5 ft. Papers consist of three diaries containing entries concerning the weather, daily life, politics, and agricultural conditions in Morton County (N.D.). Frontier and pioneer life--North Dakota; Women in politics--North Dakota; Mandan (N.D.); Morton County--North Dakota.
  164. 10024 Boller, Henry A. (1836-1902). Papers, 1853-1951. .75 ft. and [microform]. Papers consist of letters from Boller to his relatives in Philadelphia, describing in detail his trip to Fort Atkinson, his life there, and the Indians; correspondence with Elliott Couers, Washington Matthews, George Catlin, and others concerning a revised edition of his book Among the Indians (1868); notes for the revised edition, copyright papers, notebook of Hidatsa linguistic material, newspaper clippings concerning Boller's book, and a diary. Clerk, Fort Atkinson Trading Post. The diary (1853-1858) is also on microfilm. Inventory list available. NUCMC MS65-752 OCLC 17662192 . Fur trade--North Dakota; Fort Atkinson (Iowa); Couers, Elliott; Catlin, George; Mathews, Washington; Hidatsa Indians; McLean County--North Dakota.
  165. 20704 Bolmeier, W.A. Account Book, 1914-1916. 1 vol. Records accounts for painting grain elevators in the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Iowa. OCLC 17662196. Grain elevators.
  166. 20308 Bonar, Mary Hetty. Diary, 1885. 1 item. Transcript of a diary concerning Bonar's experiences as a cook for a cattle drive from Minnesota to the Little Missouri Badlands. OCLC 17772510. Ranch Life--North Dakota; Women--North Dakota; Cattle drives.
  167. 20129 Borner, Florence. (1888-1962). Manuscript, ca. 1930s. 4 items. Consists of a collection of poetry. OCLC 17662206. Poetry--Collections--North Dakota; Women--North Dakota; Baldwin (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  168. 20457 Bosworth, E.N. Manuscript, April 1, 1937. 1 item. Consists of a history of the Equity Union Creameries, Incorporated, Aberdeen, South Dakota. OCLC 176662216. Equity Union Creameries, Inc.; Creameries--South Dakota; Cooperative marketing of farm produce--South Dakota; Raleigh (N.D.); Grant County--North Dakota.
  169. 20671 Bottineau, Pierre. Manuscript, 1879. 1 item. Consists of a photocopy of a petition from Minnesota citizens to Congress requesting the aged Bottineau be granted a federal pension in recognition of years of service as a scout. OCLC 17662219. Scouts; Military reconnaissance.
  170. 20327 Boulton, Charles A. Manuscript, 1974. 1 item. Consists of project proposals to designate the home of Charles A. Boulton (Boulton Manor) and the Assessippi Townsite as historic sites by the Historic Sites Advisory Board of Manitoba. The proposals include historical sketches and descriptions of the sites. OCLC 17662222. Assessippi Townsite (MB); Canada.
  171. 20496 Bowbells (ND) High School. Roster, 1913-1923. 1 item. Consists of a list of graduates. OCLC 17662228. Education, Secondary--North Dakota; Burke County--North Dakota.
  172. 20512 Bowen, John A. Account Book, 1837-1872. 1 vol. OCLC 17662231. Financial records.
  173. 10759 Bowsemont (ND) History Collection. 1998. .5 ft. The collection consists of a daily journal, correspondence, interviews, photo album of the buildings, press releases, photographs, newspaper articles, and a copy of the completed history. A Community History. Humann, Julie; Isern, Tom; Pembina County Extension Records, 1919-1937; North Dakota State University; Oral history--North Dakota; Bloomquist, Winifred Halcrow; Christenson, Lloyd; McKay, Jim; Pembina (N.D.) County Commissioners; Flood of 1997--North Dakota; Bowesmont (N.D.); Pembina County--North Dakota.
  174. 20077 Boyd, James. (1863-1953). Papers, ca. 1940. 2 items. Papers consist of a copy of Boyd's military record and a history of the Bank of North Dakota. OCLC 17662243. Bank of North Dakota; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  175. 20580 Brackett, Horace N. Diary, October-November, 1893. 1 item. Diary contains an account of a hunting trip at the William Wade ranch in Grant County. Bracket lived in North Arlington (MA). OCLC 17662249. Wade, William; Hunting--North Dakota; Grant County--North Dakota.
  176. 20661 Brackett's Battalion and Fifth Iowa Cavalry. Minutes, 1915. 2 items. Consists of copies of minutes of meetings concerning establishment of a monument on the site of the Battle of Killdeer Mountain. OCLC 17662254. Killdeer Mountain, Battle of, 1865; Sully Expedition, 1865; Dakota Indians--Wars, 1862-1865.
  177. 10214 Bradt, John H. Papers, 1868-1926. .25 ft. Papers consist of diaries and letters relating I.O.O.F. activities, receipts, and legal documents. OCLC 17662262. International Order of Odd Fellows established in Bismarck, ca. 1880; Bismarck (D.T.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  178. 10649 Brainard, Arthur B. Papers, 1882, 1910-1940. 1 ft. The papers consist of photographs, newspaper clippings, memorabilia, pamphlets, and publications belonging to Mr. Brainard's business, Boy Scout troops, and community activities in Ramsey County. The largest portion of the collection contains photographs of the C. P. Brainard home and hardware store, Fort Totten and Devils Lake, Native Americans (Sioux), Devils Lake Boy Scout troops (1910 and 1920), a Boy Scouts photo of "Great Grandpa Purdy Brainard", WWI July 4th parade in Devils Lake, Devils Lake Fire Department, 1944 photos--christening "Victory", a 1911 Certs Aeroplane, and a motorcycle with a sidecar. The publication titles include Creel's Topographic Map of Ramsey County (D.T.), a pamphlet Merchandising Suggestions for the Hardware Trade, two issues of Motorcycling Magazine, November 28, 1912, and June 5, 1913; an AOUW Bulletin, January, 1937; and the Devils Lake Diamond Jubilee Edition (sections 1-16). Memorabilia include a Devils Lake Boy Concert Band program from 1923, a calendar from the business of C. P. Brainard, stationery from Arthur Brainard, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, business letterhead from 1936, and Devils Lake Junior Band letterhead. Maps, Ramsey County--Dakota Territory; Devils Lake (N.D.) Fort Totten (N.D.); World War, 1939-1945--North Dakota; Hardware businesses--North Dakota; Harley Davidson Motorcycles; Boy Scouts of America--North Dakota; Brainard, C.P.; Brainard, Purdy; Brainard Band--North Dakota; Ramsey County--Dakota Territory; Ramsey County--North Dakota.
  179. 20001 Brandenburg, John. Papers, 1944-1945. 3 items. Papers consist of copies of letters and reminiscences concerning Brandenburg's experiences as a navigator with the Eighth Air Force in England during World War II. Physician. OCLC 17662273. World War, 1939-1945--North Dakota; United States. Army Air Corps.
  180. 20868 Braun, Edmund E. and Matthew P. Wright. Collection, 1905-1986. 35 images. The collection includes the photographs of various family members, picture postcards, and color postcards from North Dakota locations. Biographical information available. Museum division transfer. Edmund E. Braun, Surgeon--Fort Abercrombe (D.T.); Fort Abercrombie (D.T.); Braun, Eugena; Wright, Eugene M.; Family photographs--North Dakota.
  181. 10628 Brennan, Angela. Papers, ca. 1909-1983. 4.5 ft. The papers include working notes and index cards of the area interviewees and the oral history audiotapes. SEE Mss 10593. F.E. Stoll and Hughes; Jamestown (N.D.); Montpelier (N.D.); Spiritwood (N.D.); Ypsilanti (N.D.); LaMoure (N.D.); Stutsman County--North Dakota; Barnes County--North Dakota; LaMoure County--North Dakota.
  182. 20408 Brennan, George Alphunsus. (1871-1897). Papers, 1894. 5 items. Papers consist of a high school physics notebook, 3 photographs, and a copy of the Bathgate Public School, Vol. 1, No. 1. OCLC 17662278. Education, Secondary--North Dakota; School records; Pembina County--North Dakota.
  183. 20139 Brenned, Ernest W. Letter, July 30, 1876. 1 item. Transcript of a letter from Brenned to Mrs. Banks of Fort Totten, Dakota Territory, concerning the Battle of the Little Big Horn. OCLC 17662305. Little Big Horn, Battle of the, 1876.
  184. 20643 Brew, Dan. Letters, 1918. 4 items. Letters to Brew relate to the death and burial of his brother, Mathew Brew, the first North Dakota soldier killed in World War I. The letters are from Mathew Brew's commanding officer and the company chaplain. Collection includes mailing envelopes. OCLC 17662310. World War, 1914-1918--North Dakota; Brew, Mathew.
  185. 20835 Bridston, J. B. Letter, 1948. 1 item. State senator's description of the importance of the four mill levy plan in a mimeographed letter to UND alumni. University of North Dakota Alumni; Grand Forks (N.D.); Grand Forks County--North Dakota.
  186. 20914 Briggs, Frank A. Scrapbook, 1898. 1 v. The Frank A. Briggs Memorial Scrapbook contains death notices and obituaries from various newspapers in North Dakota and the United States. Several of the obituaries contain very detailed biographies. These are numerous, as the governor died in office on August 10, 1898. There are also copies of the eulogies delivered by various state officials and friends at the state capitol. The scrapbook contains a description of Briggs' nomination for governor in 1896, and a few copies of campaign speeches made for him. His inaugural ceremony is detailed, including the notices of his daughter's death. She died in Minneapolis (MN) while he was taking the oath of office. Clippings of the Republican convention in 1894 when Briggs was nominated for State Auditor are followed by newspaper clippings about that campaign. Letters of recommendation about Brigg's ability as a printer, a picture of the Briggs cemetery monument, presumably in Howard Lake (MN) where the governor was buried, social notes concerning Mrs. Briggs' life in Bismarck (N.D.) after the governor's death, and a marriage announcement of the 1905 remarriage of Mrs. Briggs complete the contents of the scrapbook. Governor, 1896-1898--North Dakota; Politics--North Dakota; State officials--North Dakota; Bismarck, (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  187. 10604 Brinckerhoff, E.F. Scrapbooks, ca. 1948-1958. 5 v. The scrapbooks include the newspaper clippings of the 1948-1949 winter storm, a reprint of an article of the story of "Fort Berthold," written by Charles L. Hall, letters, magazine articles, newspaper clippings regarding Indian churches, undated newspaper clippings regarding Indian reservation affairs, a variety of newspaper clippings relating to Indian affairs on and off the reservations, and publications from the American Missionary Association. One photograph of old Fort Berthold was transferred to the photograph collection. McLean County Independent, January 7, 1937-May 26, 1937; Minot Daily News; Hall, Charles L.; McLean County--North Dakota; Fort Berthold (N.D.); North American Indians--Three Affiliated Tribes; American Missionary Association; Ward County--North Dakota.
  188. 20083 Brinsmade Farmers Elevator Company. Records, 1905-1913. 1 vol. Consists of articles of incorporation, constitution and by-laws, minutes of stockholders' meetings, and a register of issued stock. OCLC 17662315. Grain elevators--North Dakota Brinsmade (N.D.); Benson County--North Dakota.
  189. 20269 Bristol and Sweet Company. Account Book, 1888-1891. 1 vol. Dealers in saddlery and hardware. OCLC 17662331. Saddlery--North Dakota; Fargo (N.D.); Cass County--North Dakota.
  190. 10708 Brock and Proebstring Mercantile. (Wheatland, N.D.). Journal, 1889-1890. 1 v. The journal consists of financial business transactions for area businesses and residents. Wheatland (N.D.); Cass County--North Dakota.
  191. 20600 Brolin, Alice S. Scrapbook, 1974. 2 items. Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings relating to a book burning at Drake, North Dakota, by the local school board. Collection includes a copy of Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. OCLC 17662324. Women--North Dakota; Book burning--North Dakota; Vonnegut, Kurt; Drake (N.D.); McHenry County--North Dakota.
  192. 20316 Brown, Lillian Shumway. Manuscript, [n.d.] 1 item. Consists of a typescript of reminiscences of settlement near Grafton in 1881. OCLC 17662335. Frontier and pioneer life--North Dakota; Women--North Dakota Grafton, North Dakota. Walsh County--North Dakota.
  193. 20619 Brown, Lizzie May. Manuscript, ca. 1958. 1 item. Consists of typescript biographies of Presbyterian ministers John Allan Brown and Andrew Christy Brown. The biographies describe their pastoral activities in North Dakota, ca. 1881-1910. OCLC 17662342. Presbyterian Church--North Dakota; Women--North Dakota; Brown, John Allan; Brown, Andrew Christy; Missionaries--North Dakota.
  194. 20003 Bruch, Harlen Page. (1844-1928). Letter, April 14, 1914. 1 item. Transcript of a letter from Bruch to his family containing an account of the Sully Expedition of 1864 and of his service in the South during the Civil War. Soldier, Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. OCLC 17662356. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Sully Expedition, 1864.
  195. 10503 Bruegger Mercantile Company. Records, 1903-1984. 1 ft. Consists of corporation records containing minutes of stockholders' meetings, by-laws, and capital stock records; deeds; stocks; letters; and a ledger. OCLC 17662361. Stores, retail--North Dakota; General stores--North Dakota; Williston (N.D.); Williams County--North Dakota.
  196. 10132 Bryant Family. Papers, 1885-1931. 5.5 ft. Collection consists of the papers of George A. Bryant (1850-1923), businessman and treasurer of Foster School District No. 2, Logan County; and his son O. Frank Bryant (1873-1940), attorney, businessman, and publisher of the Napoleon Homestead. Includes correspondence, printed material, financial records of the school district, notes, and legal papers relating to real estate business. OCLC 17662366. Education, Secondary--North Dakota; Real estate business--North Dakota; Bryant, O. Frank; Bryant, George A.; Napoleon Homestead; Newspaper publishing--North Dakota; Foster School District 2 records; Napoleon (N.D.); Logan County--North Dakota.
  197. 10424 Buck, Fred E. Papers, 1904-1956. .25 ft. Papers consist of letters and post cards from friends and relatives in Minnesota, Idaho, and Oregon concerning farming, family affairs, marketing crops, and weather conditions. OCLC 17662368. Farms--North Dakota Farmer; Hazelton (N.D.); Emmons County--North Dakota.
  198. 20459 Budlong, Lester G. Manuscript, January 2, 1916. 1 item. Consists of a typescript paper from a Harvard University economics course, "The Relations Between Immigration and Railroad Development in North Dakota." OCLC 17662375. Emigration and immigration--North Dakota; Railroads--North Dakota.
  199. 20429 Budlong, Minnie C. Manuscript, ca. 1913. 1 item. Consists of a list of North Dakota state legislation relating to women. OCLC 17662381. Women--North Dakota; Politics and women--North Dakota.
  200. 20440 Buechler, Joseph M. Papers, 1958. 9 items. Papers consist of letters, drawings, photographs and exhibits promoting the designation of Orrin, North Dakota as the official geographical center of North America. OCLC 17662387. Orrin (N.D.); Geographical Center of North America; Pierce County--North Dakota.
  201. 10606 Bunting Family (Burke County, N.D.). Scrapbook Collection, 1941-1945. 2 items. The scrapbooks pertain to the servicemen in WW II and include newspaper clippings about Burke County service people. World War, 1939-1945--North Dakota; Burke County--North Dakota.
  202. 10756 Burdick, Eugene A. Papers, 1902-1957. 1.25 ft. and oversize. The collection consists of the class notes taken by Judge Burdick while in law school at the University of Minnesota. The notebooks, dated from 1931-1935, are all handwritten and each volume includes inserts of additional notes, final exam instructions, pamphlets on law subjects, and other handwritten notes on law. The collection also includes a typescript, certificates from organizations and associations, and two family photographs. Biographical information available. Inventory list available. Lawyer, author, and judge--North Dakota; Williston (N.D.); Williams County--North Dakota.
  203. 10612 Burdick, Quentin N. (1908-1992). Film collection, 1959-1989. 6 ft. The film collection consists of reels of 16mm news film footage from the various campaign trips around North Dakota and two black and white photographs complete with pen sets of the Senator with President Johnson and congressmen during a bill signing ceremony at the White House. Biographical information available. Inventory list available. Segment level control. Negative film. Johnson, Lyndon Baines; Washington (D.C.); Munich (N.D.); Williston (N.D.); Fargo (N.D.); Cavalier County--North Dakota; Williams County--North Dakota; Cass County--North Dakota.
  204. 10070 Burdick, Usher Lloyd. (1879-1960). Papers, 1870-1958, 11 .5 ft. and oversize. Papers consist of manuscript copies of articles written by Burdick, entitled "The Last Battle of the Sioux Nation," and "The Murder Trial of Antoinne De Vallombrosa, Marquis de Mores," a bibliographical sketch of John Leach, notes and drawings concerning the Battle of the Little Big Horn, speeches, newsletters, correspondence, newspaper clippings, articles, scrapbooks "Your Congressman Comments," and copies of House bills introduced by Burdick. Lt. Governor of North Dakota, 1911-1912 and US House of Representatives, 1935-1945. Biographical information available. Inventory list available. OCLC 17662392. Little Big Horn, Battle of the (1876); Leach, John; Sioux Indians; Mores, Antoine Amedee Marie Vincent Manca de Vallombrosa, Marquis de, 1858-1896; Your Congressman Comments.
  205. 20573 Burgess, Lina. Papers, 1877; 1881 4 items Papers consist of letters from Burgess to her parents in Missouri concerning homesteading and an Independence Day celebration in Moorhead (MN). OCLC 17662396. Frontier and pioneer life--North Dakota; Independence Day celebrations--Minnesota; Moorhead (MN); Women--Minnesota.
  206. 10175 Burke, John. (1859-1937). Papers, 1911-1921. .25 ft. Papers consist of letters from President Woodrow Wilson, invitations to various official functions, programs, and menus. Governor of North Dakota, 1907-1912 and Treasurer of the United States, 1913-1921, Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court, 1925-1937. OCLC 17662401. Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924; Menus--North Dakota.
  207. 10168 Burleigh County (ND) Pioneers Association. Records, 1932-1971. .25 ft. and 2 v. Records consist of a minute book, rosters of charter members, resolutions, photographs, programs, histories, songs, financial records, and newspaper clippings received from J. B. Belk on November 27, 1944, and scrapbooks about the association's pioneer members. OCLC 17662409. Historical societies--North Dakota; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  208. 20042 Burleigh County Courthouse Dedication. Collection, 1930. 2 items. Collection consists of copies of prayers offered at the dedication ceremony on October 9, 1930. OCLC 17662404. Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  209. 20785 Burleigh, Walter A. Engraving, [n.d.] 1 item. The image is of the attorney, president of the Territorial Council, speculator, and businessman. Burleigh County is named for the pioneer. Businessman--North Dakota; Pioneer--Dakota Territory; Camp Hancock, Bismarck (D.T.); Burleigh County--Dakota Territory.
  210. 10010 Burnham, John Winthrop. (1829-1912). Papers, 1865-1902. .25 ft. Papers consist of reminiscences of the Civil War; papers relating to service with colored troops, a diary concerning the Sibley Expedition of 1863, a biography, a Burnham family genealogy, commissions, a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, and an agreement to build a store in Greenville (MN). Minnesota Legislature, 1859-1860; soldier, Co. C, 10th Regiment, Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and the 125th US Army Infantry, 1862-1867; and Dakota Territory Legislator. NUCMC MS65-755 OCLC 17662413. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Sibley Expedition, 1863.
  211. 10136 Burnstad, Chris P. (1870-1950). Papers, 1904-1952. .25 ft. Papers consist of correspondence, receipts, printed material, and bank statements relating to the operations of Burnstad's ranch. Rancher, 1896-1921, and road contractor, 1921-1929. OCLC 17662418. Ranch life--North Dakota. Logan County--North Dakota.
  212. 10204 Burr, Alexander C. (1901-1977). Papers, ca. 1930-1970. 15 ft. and oversize. Papers consist of correspondence, printed material, and subject files relating to professional activities. Dean of faculty and vice-president of Jamestown (N.D.) College, organizer and first president of the North Dakota Society of Professional Engineers, research director of the North Dakota Research Foundation, and an elder in the Presbyterian Church, Jamestown (N.D.). Bibliographic information available. Inventory list available. OCLC 17662422. Jamestown (N.D.) College; North Dakota Research Foundation; North Dakota Society of Professional Engineers; Presbyterian Church--North Dakota; Family Archives; Burr, Alexander G.; Burr, Alexander (Reverend); Burr, Annie Duncan; Burr, Catherine Mary; Burr, Elsie D.; Burr, Flora C.; McCreery, Roberta C.; Wells, M. Margaretta; Stutsman County--North Dakota.
  213. 10121 Burr, Alexander G. (1871-1951). Papers, 1879-1950. 17.5 ft. and oversize. Papers consist of correspondence, reminiscences, speeches, newspaper clippings, transcripts of a diary, photographs, printed material, and literary manuscripts relating to activities as a Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court, the YMCA, and the International Peace Garden, biographies of Burr and Judge John M. Cochrane, a transcript of a catalog of students and course offerings of the Arvilla Classical Academy, Grand Forks (1892), reminiscences, correspondence, transcripts of testimony and other court documents relating to the Langer Trial, (1934), and autographs. Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court, 1926-1949; Chief Justice, 1933-1935; 1941-1943. Bibliography available. Inventory list available. OCLC 17662459. Young Mens' Christian Association--North Dakota; Langer, William, 1886-1959; North Dakota. Supreme Court; International Peace Garden; Cochrane, John M.; Arvilla Classical Academy; Autographs; Family archives; Burr, Alexander C.; Burr, Alexander (Reverend); Burr, Annie Duncan; Burr, Catherine Mary; Burr, Elsie D.; Burr, Flora C.; McCreery, Roberta C.; Wells, M. Margaretta.
  214. 10673 Burr, Alexander (Reverend) (1830-1897). Papers, ca. 1860-1900. 4 ft. The papers include the Reverend Burr's biographical material, correspondence, financial and real estate papers, academic works, sermons and theological material, publications, photographs, and memorabilia. Biographical information available. Inventory list available. Presbyterian minister--North Dakota; Burr, Alexander C.; Burr, Alexander G.; Burr, Annie Duncan; Burr, Catherine Mary; Burr, Elsie D.; Burr, Flora C.; McCreery, Roberta C.; Wells, M. Margaretta; Family archives--North Dakota.
  215. 10675 Burr, Annie Duncan. (1869-1938). Papers, ca. 1900-1937. .25 ft. The papers consist of photographs, postcard albums, certificates, and newspaper clippings. Biographical information available. Inventory list available. Burr, Alexander C.; Burr, Alexander G.; Burr, Alexander (Reverend); Burr, Catherine Mary; Burr, Elsie D.; Burr, Flora C.; McCreery, Roberta C.; Wells, M. Margaretta; Family archives--North Dakota; Bottineau (N.D.); Bottineau County--North Dakota; Walsh County--North Dakota; Bismarck (N.D.); Burleigh County--North Dakota.
  216. 10677 Burr, Catherine Mary. (1874-1940). Papers, ca. 1931-1940. .5 ft. The papers include legal, financial records, photographs, and newspaper clippings. Biographical information available. Inventory list available. Burr, Alexander C.; Burr, Alexander G.; Burr, Alexander (Reverend); Burr, Annie Duncan; Burr, Elsie D.; Burr, Flora C.; McCreery, Roberta C.; Wells, M. Margaretta; Women in business--North Dakota; Family archives--North Dakota; Bottineau (N.D.); Bottineau County--North Dakota.
  217. 10678 Burr, Elsie D. (1876-1954). Papers, ca. 1900-1930. 20 items. The papers consist of photos, certificates, and newspaper clippings. Biographical information available. Inventory list available. Burr, Alexander C.; Burr, Alexander G.; Burr, Alexander (Reverend); Burr, Annie Duncan; Burr, Catherine Mary; Burr, Flora C.; McCreery, Roberta C.; Wells, M. Margaretta; Women--North Dakota; Family archives--North Dakota. Bottineau (N.D.); Bottineau County--North Dakota.
  218. 10674 Burr, Flora C. (1872-1956). Papers, ca. 1900-1940. .25 ft. The papers include correspondence, a poster, certificates, photographs, and sheet music, some written by Flora. Biographical information available. Inventory list available. Burr, Alexander C.; Burr, Alexander G.; Burr, Alexander (Reverend); Burr, Annie Duncan; Burr, Catherine Mary; Burr, Elsie D.; McCreery, Roberta C.; Wells, M. Margaretta; Family archives--North Dakota; Women--North Dakota; Poet and song writer--North Dakota; Bottineau (N.D.); Bottineau County--North Dakota; Jamestown (N.D.); Stutsman County--North Dakota.
  219. 20505 Burton, Helen. Manuscript, 1905-1909. 1 item. Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, photographs, and notes relating to Burton's high school class. OCLC 17662469. Women--North Dakota; Education