North Dakota Economic Conference: February 1964

This program was sponsored jointly by the National Federation of Women's Clubs and the Sears-Roebuck Foundation. In North Dakota, the program was also co-sponsored by the North Dakota Economic Development Commission. In Manvel, community betterment efforts were spearheaded by the Manvel Woman's Club. The club won the state grand prize award as well as a national award in 1962, followed by a second national award in 1966. The club participated in over 54 community betterment projects, including the operation of a free summer school and day care for the children of migrant workers, the establishment of a mental health center for the mentally retarded in Grand Forks, the construction of a skating and hockey rink, and the creation of a city park. Dagne Olsen spearheaded these efforts and was recognized with the Governor's Leadership Award in 1960 and 1964. This sub-series contains correspondence, conference proceedings, awards, newspaper clippings, and publications.