E.J. Lander Papers

Collection

Identifier: OGLMC-003

Scope and Contents

The E. J. Lander Papers consist of correspondence from 1890 to 1950, newspaper clippings from 1924 to 1952, and miscellaneous materials. Most of the collection, however, are his personal diaries from 1924 to 1952.

Dates

created: 1890-1952
Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1953

Creator

Lander, Edward J. (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

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Edward J. Lander came to Grand Forks in 1883 and shortly after his arrival founded E. J. Lander & Co. This business dealt with land investments, mortgage loans, and property management. Lander also had large stock holdings in the Grand Forks Transportation Company, the Western Investment Company, and the Shaw Poster Advertising Company. He was a founder of the Grand Forks Building & Loan Association as well as the Grand Forks Commercial Club, the forerunner of the Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce. Lander was very active in civic affairs, including the Metropolitan Opera House, the Oratorio Society, the Fair association, the Red River Valley Immigration Bureau, the Pioneer Club, and the Kiwanis. He was an avid gardener who grew prize-winning flowers. Edward J. Lander married Jessie King Krause in 1894. The couple had one son, Miles, who married Mariam Yoder in 1948. Miles and Mariam had two sons, Edward and Robert. Upon Robert’s death on 23 December 2015, the E.J. Lander Papers became available for public inspection.

Note written by

Full Extent

2.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

1860-1953; prominent Grand Forks business and civic leader

Method of Acquisition

Donation; additional documents were received in 1984 (84-1316) and 1985 (85-1386). The collection was closed until after the deaths of both Edward K. Lander (12 June 1989) and Robert G. Lander (23 December 2015).