Henry Lemke Papers

Collection — Container: 1 folder

Identifier: OGLMC-1688

Scope and Contents

The Henry Lemke Papers consist of his University of North Dakota Bachelor of Laws diploma, dated 16 June 1904. Also included is his obituary from the Bismarck Tribune and one letter from Rocco Meconi, Henry Lemke's grandson, to Rob Carolin of the UND School of Law.

Dates

created: 1904, 1950, 2019
Other: Majority of material found in 1904
Other: Date acquired: 06/28/2019

Conditions Governing Access

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

Biographical or Historical Information

"Henry E. Lemke, 68, Ramsey County Judge for 11 years and brother of Congressman William Lemke, died in a Devils Lake hospital late Wednesday night. He had been in failing health for more than a year. Funeral services will be conducted in Westminster Presbyterian church at 2pm, Saturday. Lemke was born at Albany,, Minn., February 1, 1881, and came to North Dakota with his family on July 11, 1893. They settled in Cando. Lemke practiced law at Omemee and Dickinson before coming to Devils Lake in 1914. Surviving are Mrs. Lemke, Representative William Lemke, two sisters, and two daughters." Source: Bismarck Tribune, 18 January 1950

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