Kenneth R. Colter Papers

Collection

Identifier: OGLMC-996

Scope and Contents

The Kenneth R. Colter Papers have been divided into two series: Series 1: Scrapbooks Series 2: Photographs

Dates

created: 1940-1981
Other: Date acquired: 12/04/1984

Creator

Colter, Kenneth (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

"Kenneth R. Colter, 74, Grafton, died Wednesday, Dec. 1 at St. Luke's Hospital in Fargo. Mr. Colter wrote many histories for the Walsh County Heritage books, and had also written the History and Heritage column on the editorial pages of The Record for the past two years. He was born Jan. 10, 1908, in Farmington Township, Walsh County, the son of William and Eva (Kingsbury) Colter. He attended school in Auburn and graduated from Grafton High School. In 1957 he moved into Grafton where he had resided ever since. Mr. Colter was an accomplished pianist and composer and gave piano instructions to many Grafton children. He is survived by one nice, Mrs. Ronnie (Jane) Nowacky, Thief River Falls, Minn.: one great-niece and one great-nephew." Source: The Record, Grafton, North Dakota, 4 December 1982

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