OGLMC. Orin G. Libby Manuscript Collection

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.

Please contact Special Collections for detailed information regarding this collection.

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.

1920-2002; prominent singer and entertainer, originally from Jamestown, North Dakota

The William G. Bek Papers consist of biographical materials, correspondence, and miscellaneous writings. The majority of the correspondence deals with administrative matters at the University of North Dakota.

The Alfred W. Lawson Papers consist of a three page bibliography of publications concerning Lawson and his pioneering efforts in the field of aviation.  Entries on the bibliography date from 1914 until 1942.

Fraternity at UND, 1922-

The Edwin F. Ladd Papers contain publications, newspaper clippings, and the text of speeches regarding chemistry, politics, and pure food laws.