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The Onlooker

 Collection
Identifier: OGLMC-631

Scope and Contents

The Onlooker collection dates from 1975 until 1978 and has been divided into three series: Series 1: Issues Series 2: Research Materials Series 3: Photographs

Dates

  • created: 1975-1978
  • Other: Date acquired: 05/22/1981

Creator

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 Onlooker was a news magazine published by Mike Jacobs and Suezette Bieri. The magazine ran from 1975 until 1978 and examined issues which impacted North Dakota, including strip mining, state politics, coal development and gasification, pipelines, the energy crisis, Garrison Diversion, and air pollution. Publication of The Onlooke ended in 1978, when it's sole full time staff member, Mike Jacobs, accepted a position as Bismarck Bureau Chief for The Grand Forks Herald.

Note written by

Full Extent

9.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

1975-1978; publication focused on North Dakota politics and current events

Source of Acquisition

Mike Jacobs, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Method of Acquisition

Donation; 81-767

Related Publications

Onlooker Index. Compiled by Aileen Buck (Special Collections Stacks AN2.O54 Index)

Title
Archon Finding Aid Title
Description rules
Other Unmapped
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Chester Fritz Library
3051 University Ave Stop 9000
Grand Forks ND 58202-9000 US
701-777-4625