OGLMC. Orin G. Libby Manuscript Collection

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The Harrison A. Bronson Papers consist of the typescript The Story of the North Dakota State Owned Flour Mill and Terminal Elevator, completed in 1947. Bronson, former Chief Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court, served as legal counsel for the State Mill for twelve years. Including figures and other additional items, the typescript is about 200 pages. Mistakes in page numbering are apparent, including the omission of page 61.

The Kindergarten Club Records consist of a 1906 copy of The Kindergarten Book, which details the rituals of the group and lists its members. Also included is a letter of gift from Harold D. Shaft in 1971, whose father was a member.

The Bjerke Family Papers contain letters in Norwegian, with English translations, between family members. The collection also contains two index books. The books contain information sheets for each family member. Information on the sheets includes names of spouses and children, and dates of birth, marriage, and death. Books are arranged chronologically by family for the descendants of Erick and Berthe Bjerke.

The John F. Douglas Papers consist of a typed, 43 page manuscript entitled A Biographical Sketch of John Francis Douglas and Neva B. Douglas. The manuscript chronicles their lives and experiences, including life in North Dakota and at the University of North Dakota.

The Era Bell Thompson Papers include a poem she wrote in high school, articles from the Dakota Student, and a transcript of an interview from 1978. Note that a large Era Bell Thompson collection (99 linear feet) is located at the Chicago Public Library in the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature.

The Mary Leake Papers consists of materials related to Leake's career as a teacher and to her volunteerism. The collection includes certificates, photographs, programs, letters, obituaries, and a University of North Dakota cap and gown.

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The Folden J. Stumpf Jr. Diaries document his daily activities from 1879 until 1889. The diaries from 1880 through 1889 are small, measuring approximately 3" x 6". The diary for 1879 remained in the possession of Robert Paterson, the son of Verna Paterson, the donor of the collection. Verna, the daughter of Folden J. Stumpf Jr., created typescripts of the diaries.