Liv Bjorlie Papers

Collection

Identifier: OGLMC-314

Scope and Contents

The Liv Bjorlie Papers, 1956-1974, consist entirely of materials relating to Bjorlie's political interests and career. This includes material from both the national and state levels of the Democratic Party. Advertising materials for various campaigns, newspaper clippings, and correspondence are among the types of materials included. The primary arrangement of the collection is alphabetical by subject.

Dates

created: 1956-1974
Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1975

Creator

Bjorlie, Liv (Person)

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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Liv Bjorlie was born December 30, 1932, to Frederick T. and Anna (Samuelson) Lundeby near Tolna, Nelson County, North Dakota. After attending Valley City State Teachers College from 1950 to 1951, Bjorlie taught school. She married Elmer Peder Bjorlie on April 4, 1952. The couple had five children, Peter, Anna, John, Paul, and Laura. She returned to Valley City State College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in 1972. In 1964, Bjorlie became the nation's youngest Democratic National Committeewoman at age 31. She has served the Democratic Party in several additional capacities: President, North Dakota Democratic-NPL Women; Treasurer. Midwest Democratic Conference; President, Barnes County Democratic Women; Barnes County Campaign Manager, 1960; member, National Democratic Youth Advisory Council; and one of ten members of the 1968 Democratic Convention Site Committee. Bjorlie was also active in the American Association of University Women, the National Youth Advisory Council, the Peace Corps, Farmers Union, and the International Platform Association.

Note written by

Full Extent

2.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

1932-; Active member of the Democratic-Nonpartisan League. In 1964, she became the nation’s youngest Democratic National Committeewoman at the age of 31.