Founders Day

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: UA-131

Scope and Contents

Addresses, programs, and related materials for the annual Founders Day commemoration at the University of North Dakota. The materials are arranged first by subject and then chronologically.

Dates

created: 1904-Present
Other: Date acquired: 06/24/2014

Creator

University of North Dakota (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

The tradition of Founders Day at the University of North Dakota (UND) began in 1904, twenty one years after UND was founded. The first observance was marked by an intra-campus debate for the Gansl Medal, orations by students, musical performances, addresses by President Merrifield and invited guests, and a girls' basketball game. The official date of February 27 was selected because this was the date in 1883 when the bill to establish UND was signed by Governor Ordway of Dakota Territory. Through the years, the ceremonies to mark Founders Day have changed. In recent years, the event has been celebrated with a dinner, awards for faculty and departments, and recognition of retirees.

Note written by

Full Extent

0.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Source of Acquisition

Dawn Botsford, University and Public Affairs

Method of Acquisition

Donation

Accruals and Additions

Regular additions to the collection are expected. Other materials have been added to the collection from University Publications in Special Collections.