Grand Forks
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 45 Collections and/or Records:
Ragna Pederson Toren Papers
Collection — 1 Folder
Identifier: OGLMC-1643
Abstract
Family material related to the Pederson family which emigrated from Norway and established residency in Grand Forks, North Dakota, during the 1890s.
Dates:
created: 1888-1987; Other: Date acquired: 10/20/2015
States Theatre Records
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: OGLMC-1740
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of promotional photographs mailed to the States Theater in East Grand Forks, as well as the Orpheum Theater in Grand Forks, by travelling performers. The majority of the photographs are undated, while several of them are signed.
From "A Meeting of the Reds: East Grand Forks, 1887-1987"
“The States Theater and Ballroom, which later became East Grand Forks’ best known family night spot, was opened in 1921 by D.J. MacDonald. MacDonald, a...
Dates:
created: 1920-1957; Other: Majority of material found in undated; Other: Date acquired: 01/10/2025
Walker Theatre Company Records
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: OGLMC-509
Scope and Contents
The Walker Theatre Company Records consist of a contract between the company and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) regarding the set-up at the Metropolitan Theatre in Grand Forks during the 1912-13 theatrical season.
Dates:
Other: Date acquired: 07/02/1973
Walter A. Canniff Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OGLMC-627
Abstract
1888-1967; life-long resident of Grand Forks who worked for the US Post Office, in addition to being a volunteer firefighter
Dates:
created: 1876-1961; Other: Date acquired: 05/06/1981
William Julison Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OGLMC-1169
Abstract
1916-1988; Grand Forks business owner who chronicled city athletics
Dates:
created: 1908-1988; Other: Majority of material found in 1930-1988; Other: Date acquired: 06/23/1988