Grand Forks Scotties Curling Club Records

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: OGLMC-1175

Scope and Contents

The records of Grand Forks Scotties Curling Club consists of one scrapbook dating from 1955-1972, which includes newspaper clippings, photographs, reports of competitions, and annual summaries of activities and membership functions.

Dates

created: 1955-1972
Other: Date acquired: 11/03/1988

Creator

Grand Forks Scotties Curling Club (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

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

Biographical or Historical Information

The Grand Forks Scotties Curling Club was formed in February 1955. Three teams played and practiced regularly throughout the 1955 season, the first full season of play. The club had six rinks and a club membership of 28. In March of 1956, the club organized their first bonspiel in connection with the men's Spring Bonspiel. Mr. B. Satrom donated the Grand Forks Glass and Paint Travelling Trophy to the club to encourage competition. It was not until 1958 that the name "Scotties" was submitted for membership approval. In 1960, a new building for the Curling Club was built at 1125 7th Avenue South. The 1961-1962 season was the first season the Club entered the U.S. Women's Nationals, in which they played into the semi-finals. By 1972 the 17th annual Scotties bonspiel had 32 rinks competing, with participating teams from Canada, Minnesota, Walsh County, Devils Lake and surrounding areas.

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