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Clement A. Lounsberry Papers

 Collection
Identifier: OGLMC-734

Scope and Contents

The Col. Clement A. Lounsberry Papers consist of promotional material for his 1919 book Early History of North Dakota, a program from the 1953 North Dakota Press Association Convention, and an article from the Grand Forks Herald regarding the 1964 birth of Lounsberry's great-great grandchild.

Dates

  • Creation: 1919-1964

Biographical Sketch

Clement Augustus Lounsberry (1843-1926) founded the Bismarck Tribune in July 1873. Lounsberry is remembered for breaking the news of Custer's defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn on June 25, 1876.

Full Extent

.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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