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Pioneer Life

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:

John J. Malberg Diaries

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: OGLMC-1312
Abstract

1827-1903; pioneer resident of Goodhue County, Minnesota

Dates: created: 1869-1903; Other: Date acquired: 05/24/1995

Julia Gage Carpenter Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: OGLMC-520
Abstract

1851-1931; Edgeley, ND, homesteader

Dates: created: 1882-1904; Other: Date acquired: 01/15/1979

J.W. Minthorne Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: OGLMC-133
Scope and Contents

The J.W. Minthorne Papers consist of two typed manuscripts. The first regards early pioneer life in America, while the second deals with American fiscal policy. For more detailed information regarding this material, please contact the Department of Special Collections.

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Katherina Seifert Debus Diaries

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: OGLMC-570
Abstract

1857-1928; Hebron, North Dakota, church organist, minister’s wife

Dates: created: 1890-1914; Other: Date acquired: 05/13/1980

Lillian Bolack Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: OGLMC-1089
Abstract

1906-1995; 28 page essay regarding the pioneer life of Alfred Bolack, Lillian’s father. Alfred Bolack moved to Dakota Territory from Ohio circa 1873

Dates: created: 1858-1931; Other: Date acquired: 01/00/1987

Marie Torbenson Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: OGLMC-599
Abstract

1880-1966; Ransom County, North Dakota, pioneer

Dates: created: 1914 - 1975; Other: Date acquired: 07/09/1980

Marius and Caroline Gjelsnes Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: OGLMC-1233
Abstract

1886 Norwegian immigrants to Reynolds, North Dakota

Dates: created: 1886-1896, 1991; Other: Majority of material found in 1886-1896; Other: Date acquired: 06/30/1991

Mary C. Wilde Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: OGLMC-601
Abstract

1887-1980; Autobiography of life on her parents’ homestead in Emmons County, North Dakota

Dates: created: 1976-1979; Other: Date acquired: 03/27/1980

Mavourneen Todd Anderson Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: OGLMC-1078
Abstract

1904-1989; Curator, Frontier Museum, Williston, North Dakota

Dates: created: 1890-1930; Other: Date acquired: 10/00/1986

Mosher Family Records

 Collection
Identifier: OGLMC-463
Scope and Contents The principal recipient and correspondent is Allette Mosher (1864-1945). Other recipients and correspondents include: Eliza Keyes (1848-1903), mother of Allette; Warren and Viola Pierce, Allette’s sister and brother-in-law, (1856-1870); Inez Mosher (1886-1924), Allette’s daughter; and Gladys Mosher (1932-1933), Allette’s granddaughter. The correspondence deals with the everyday concerns, including farming, health, and the lives of family members in Kansas, New York, North Dakota, and...
Dates: created: 1848-1945; Other: Date acquired: 09/00/1977