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Mary Leake Papers

 Collection
Identifier: OGLMC-1392

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

  • created: 1903-1939
  • Other: Date acquired: 06/22/1999

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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

Biographical or Historical Information

Mary Leake was born March 2, 1878 in Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1880, Leake and her parents moved to Fairfield Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. She attended the University of North Dakota and graduated from the Normal School in 1904. Leake taught at various North Dakota schools such as Petersburg, Niagara, Williston, and at Wilder School in Grand Forks from 1920 to 1949. Mary Leake died June 13, 1955, at the age of 77 and is buried in the cemetery in Emerado.

Note written by

Full Extent

2.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Source of Acquisition

Lloyd and Merle Leake

Method of Acquisition

Donation, 99-2332

Accruals and Additions

Additional materials from Jim and Sharon Rask of Grand Forks, North Dakota, in 2004 (2004-2690) and from Sharon Rask in 2015 (2015-3281).

Processing Information

Collection reprocessed and entered into Archon by Daniel Sauerwein, Special Collections student assistant, in August 2015.

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Archon Finding Aid Title
Description rules
Other Unmapped
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Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Chester Fritz Library
3051 University Ave Stop 9000
Grand Forks ND 58202-9000 US
701-777-4625