Irene Mares Boyd Papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: OGLMC-621

Scope and Contents

The Irene Mares Boyd Papers consists of an undated, twelve page, handwritten essay entitled "Educational Growth", the diploma Mares received at the first UND commencement ceremony in 1889, and her 1894 teacher's license.

Dates

created: 1889, 1894, undated
Other: Date acquired: 09/13/1976

Creator

Boyd, Irene (Mares) (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

"Mrs. Irene Mares Boyd, last survivor of the class of 1889, died November 1, at the age of 91, in Jamestown, N.D., where she had been living with her daughter, Mrs. Carl Johnson. Mrs. Boyd returned to the University in 1948 for the graduation of her grandniece, Barbara Ann Smith, and in 1951 for the graduation of her grandson, Boyd Johnson. She spoke at alumni gatherings both times." Source: University of North Dakota Alumni Review, November 1954

Note written by

Full Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Member of the first graduating class at the University of North Dakota in 1889

Source of Acquisition

Boyd Johnson (grandson of Irene Mares Boyd), UND Marketing Department

Method of Acquisition

Donation; 81-728

Accruals and Additions

Additions were received from Dr. Gail Ingwalson, UND Department of Teaching and Learning in 2014 (2017-3348) and from the UND Alumni Association in June 2021 (2021-3443).