Brynhild Haugland Papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: OGLMC-492

Scope and Contents

The Brynhild Haugland Papers consist of programs, photographs and a transcript of the Haugland testimonial dinner on June 7, 1971. Also included are newspaper clippings from 1939-1975, regarding political events in the life of Haugland.

Dates

created: 1939-1975
Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1978

Conditions Governing Access

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

Biographical or Historical Information

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Brynhild Haugland was born on July 28, 1905 to Nels and Sigurda (Ringoen) Haugland in Minot, North Dakota. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Minot State College in 1956. She was a teacher from 1924-25, before embarking on an active career in Republican politics. She was a North Dakota State Representative from 1939-1983, serving in eighteen regular and two special sessions of the legislature. She was also part of the Ward County Zoning Commission, Board of Directors International Peace Garden and vice-president, Farmers Union, National Retired Teachers Association, as well as many other organizations. Haugland received many honors and awards, such as Minot's Woman of the Year (1956, 1971), Minot State College Alumni Golden Award for Outstanding Service (1968), North Dakota Outstanding "Women in Law" (1973), State Bar Association "Liberty Bell Award" (1983), and Public Health Association of North Dakota "Merit Award" for Outstanding Service to Public Health (1983). Brynhild Haugland died on August 9, 1998 in Minot.

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