Business and Industry

Abraham Abrahamson Papers

Collection — Box 1and2

Identifier: OGLMC-1572

Scope and Contents

The Abraham Abrahamson Papers contain business records and ledger books of the Abrahamson family from the inception of the Grand Forks Grocery Company. In addition, there are personal journals and notebooks from Abrahamson and from other family members.

Dates: created: 1883-1917; Other: Date acquired: 08/02/2010

Found in: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

A.L. Hanson Papers

Collection

Identifier: OGLMC-1244

Abstract

1854-1938; Involved in banks and real estate in Hillsboro, North Dakota

Dates: created: 1878-1937, 1964, 1965, 1993, 2005; Other: Date acquired: 07/31/1991

Found in: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

A.S. Kleppe Papers

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: OGLMC-1512

Abstract

Ledger book for Kleppe’s watch repair business in Traill and Williams counties, North Dakota

Dates: created: 1885-2006; Other: Majority of material found in 1894-1913; Other: Date acquired: 11/14/2006

Found in: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Bank Directories, 9th Reserve District

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: OGLMC-1007

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of two bank directories for the 9^th Reserve District, covering the years 1919-1920, and 1928. The 9^th Reserve District consists of Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota, in addition to parts of Wisconsin and Michigan. The directory lists the name, address, and officers for each bank in the district. Financial information regarding each bank is also included.

Dates: created: 1919-1920, 1928; Other: Date acquired: 01/00/1985

Found in: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Baukol-Noonan Lignite, Inc. Records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: OGLMC-584

Abstract

One of the largest mining companies in North Dakota; founded in Noonan in 1928

Dates: created: 1931-1971; Other: Date acquired: 10/02/1980

Found in: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Charles A. Kavanaugh Papers

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: OGLMC-0067

Scope and Contents

The Charles A. Kavanaugh Papers consist of two folders. The first contains correspondence dealing largely with business and financial matters. The second folder contains, including tax receipts and notices, mortgage documents, and bills.

Dates: created: 1903-1922; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1952

Found in: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Chester Fritz Papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: OGLMC-410

Abstract

Contains correspondence, photographs, artifacts, scrapbooks, video tapes, audio tapes, and manuscripts related to the life and times of Chester Fritz, including his business dealings and travels in China and other parts of Asia.

Dates: created: 1899-1985; Other: Date acquired: 05/25/1977

Found in: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections