Frank G. Wilkins Papers

Collection — Container: Photos

Identifier: OGLMC-1068

Scope and Contents

The Frank G. Wilkins Papers consists of Bismarck property tax receipts, dated 1909 to 1921. Also included are four folders of correspondence regarding real estate surrounding the Capitol Hill Addition in Bismarck and other business related affairs. The collection also contains miscellaneous materials including checks, a railroad townsite agreement, and a document appointing Nehemiah G. Ordway as overseer of Wilkins' interest in the area of Yankton, South Dakota, dated 1882. The Frank G. Wilkins Papers were found in the attic of the Francis G. Wilkins home in Lower Warner, New Hampshire.

Dates

created: 1882-1984
Other: Date acquired: 06/17/1986

Creator

Wilkins, Frank G. (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

Frank Wilkins followed Nehemiah G. Ordway from New Hampshire to the Dakotas where Ordway served as the last governor of the Dakota Territory from 1880-1884. Wilkins served as Ordway's secretary during this time.

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