Reynold "Ray" Steffenhagen (1920-2008) of Lake City, Minnesota discusses working in the family business of Sugar Loaf Dairy, Guernsey cows, pasteurizing and bottling milk, working for the Lake City Post Office, and being drafted into the army during World War II.
Lawrence Arnesen interviews Henry Asmus on commercial fishing in the first half of the 20th century on Lake of the Woods with a focus on Long Point and Rocky Point. Later they discuss steamboats which traveled on Lake of the Woods and Rainy River.
Margaret Brasgalla is interviewed by Florence Ferrier about her life in Wabanica, Minnesota. She discusses her experience of the 1910 Fire as a child, her family life, and various jobs she held throughout her life.
Oral history of John O'Neil interviewed by Tom Imes. John talks about living in Spooner and Baudette, Minnesota in the first half of the 20th century. His interview focuses on the 1910 and 1931 fires and various jobs John held.
Roy Axtell is interviewed by Tom Imes and Alice McLain about his life in the forest area of Lake of the Woods, specifically Bankton. He describes when his father homesteaded, the Resettlement Administration, and logging.
McLain, Alice (1913 - 2004); McCourt, Mabel (1907 - 1993)
Date Created:
1977-03-11
Description:
Oral history of Mabel McCourt and Alice McLain, interviewed by Tom Imes. Alice and Mabel, sisters who grew up in and near Williams, Minnesota in the early 20th century, homesteading with their family, diseases and medicine, and life particularly in the 1920s and 1930s.
There are two interviews on this tape. The first is of Ingvald Jensen and his wife and the second is of Percy Williams, both interviewed by Tom Imes. The Jensen's interview focuses on their lives in Wabanica, Minnesota and across the river in Rainy River, Canada. Percy's interview focuses on his life in the early years of Baudette, Minnesota.
Oral history of Elnora "Nora" McGuire, interviewed by Tom Imes. Nora's interview focuses on growing up and living at Long Point and Zippel Bay and commercial fishing.
Mary Malloy Wilder interviews John Gillie about his life in Williams, Minnesota during the 20th century, his career as a mechanic, his business with his brother, businesses in Williams, and recreation.
Oral history of Ole Olson interviewed by Florence Ferrier. Ole's wife Alice is also part of the interview but the majority of the interview focuses on Ole's life. Ole talks about his life being born in Sweden and moving to Lake of the Woods County with a focus on the areas of Peppermint Creek and Carp. Ole discusses farming, various jobs he held around the county, and his family.
Henry Grettum, a farmer near Detroit Lakes, recalls his early years of coming to Ulen, MN from Goodhue County in Minnesota. Mr. Grettum tells of his farm life at Ulen and Detroit Lakes and as farm manager north of Moorhead. He tells of his community activities. Mr. Grettum was 93 years old at the time of the interview. His ancestors are Norwegian.
The first volume of Randolph M. Probstfield’s personal journals, which he wrote in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in the 186? when he lived in Georgetown, Minnesota, and worked as a Hudson’s Bay Company Agent. Probstfield mixed his accounting records with information on daily events. The first few pages of this volume contain undated ledger accounts of trade at the Georgetown post. The 1875 date first occurs when Probstfield inserted information on the daily activities of the family farm near Moorhead, Minnesota. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life.
The second volume of Randolph M. Probstfield’s personal journals, which he wrote in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in 1873, after he had settled at his farm in Oakport Township on the Red River. Probstfield mixed his accounting records with information on daily events. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life.
The third volume of Randolph M. Probstfield’s personal journals, which he wrote in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in 1878, after he had settled at his farm in Oakport Township on the Red River. Probstfield mixed his accounting records with information on daily events. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life.
The seventh volume of Randolph M. Probstfield's personal journals, which he wrote in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in 1873, after he had settled at his farm in Oakport Township on the Red River. Probstfield mixed his accounting records with information on daily events. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life. This diary spans July 21, 1882 to September 9, 1884.
The eleventh volume of Randolph M. Probstfield's personal journals. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life.
The tenth volume of Randolph M. Probstfield's personal journals. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life.
The ninth volume of Randolph M. Probstfield's personal journals. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life.
The sixth volume of Randolph M. Probstfield's personal journals, which he wrote in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in 1873, after he had settled at his farm in Oakport Township on the Red River. Randolph Probstfield mixed his accounting records with information on daily events. These accounts�discuss�weather,�agriculture, visitors, household expenses, and many other details of family life.
The eighth volume of Randolph M. Probstfield's personal journals, which he wrote out in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in 1884, after he had settled at his farm in Oakport Township on the Red River. Probstfield mixed his accounting records with personal information on daily events. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses, and many other details of his family life.
The fourth volume of Randolph M. Probstfield s personal journals, which he wrote in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in 1873, after he had settled at his farm in Oakport Township on the Red River. Probstfield mixed his accounting records with information on daily events. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life.
The fifth volume of Randolph M. Probstfield s personal journals, which he wrote in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in 1873, after he had settled at his farm in Oakport Township on the Red River. Probstfield mixed his accounting records with information on daily events. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life.
Letter from John Richardson of Elgin, Minnesota to Wyman Elliot regarding the Malinda apple. The Malinda apple was the parent of many of the University of Minnesota apple breeds.
Frank and Mary Connelly Vegetable and Fruit stand, Highway 13 and 12th Avenue, Burnsville Minnesota. The family farm was homesteaded by his great grandparents James and Mary Connelly in the 1850s.
Letter from R. W. Thatcher, Dean of the University of Minnesota Department of Agriculture, authorizing the use of space for the Minnesota State Horticultural Society office on the University campus.
Photo ofThe Harris family at John S. Harris Memorial Park in La Crescent, Minnesota. John Harris was an early apple grower and the first president of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society.
Photo of Minnesota horticulturist, gardening expert and radio host Fred Glasoe. He was president of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society 1984-1985.
Science Specialist Judy Klatt with students in courtyard of Maxfield Elementary School, St Paul. Studentts are examining a Spirea japonica Little Princess shrub.
Display of vegetables at the annual show of Minneapolis and St. Paul Market Gardeners Associations held at Northwestern National Bank, Minneapolis November 1930.
Appraisal Report on the Christianson property located in Delaware Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the northwest quarter and west half, southeast quarter and southwest quarter Section 9-128-43 and the NE quarter Section 17-128-43 containing 560 acres more or less. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps and sales data.
Appraisal report on the Bayerkohler property located in Lien Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the southwest quarter, southeast quarter Section 20 and the north half northwest quarter and Government Lot 1 Section 29-128-42. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps and sales data.
Appraisal report on the G.R. Haney property located in Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the west half of Section 1-128-44. The report was prepared for Jon Stafsholt and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps and sales data.
Appraisal report on the Lavern Kellen property located in Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the southeast half and south half, northeast half of Section 6-128-44. The report was prepared for Thomas C. Athens and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps and sales data.
Appraisal report on the Amanda Schmidt property located in Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota, Government Lots 3 and 4 and the south half of the northwest quarter of Section 5-128-44. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history and valuation; maps, photo, and sales data.
Appraisal report on the Noel Kjesbo property located in Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota, Government Lots 1 and 2 and south half, northeast quarter of Section 5-128-44. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history and valuation; maps, and sales data.
Appraisal report on the Oscar C. Olson property located in Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota, south half, northwest quarter, north half, southwest quarter of Section 4-128-44. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps, photos, and sales data.
Appraisal report on the Warren Olson property located in Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota, southwest quarter Section 3-128-44. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps and sales data.
Appraisal report on the Harlan Groenwald property located in Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota, southeast quarter Section 4, northeast quarter Section 9, northwest quarter Section 10-128-44. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps and sales data.
Appraisal report on the Oscar C. Olson property located in Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota, south half northeast quarter Government lots 1 and 2 Section 2-128-44 and south half northwest quarter, Government lots 3 and 4 Section 3-128-44 containing 341.65 acres more or less. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history, and valuati
Appraisal report on the Warren Olson property located in Gorton Township, Grant County Minnesota , the S half NE quarter and Government Lots 1 and 2 of Section 3-128-44. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps and sales data.
Appraisal report on the Ole Amundson property located in Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the southeast quarter Section 3-128-44. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps ansd sales data.
Appraisal Report on the Russel Amundson property located in Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the south half, northwest quarter and Government Lot 3 and 4 of Section 2-128-44 containing 176.48 acres more or less. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps and sales data.
Appraisal Report on the Orville Nohre property located in Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the Government Lots 3 and 4 and south half of northwest quarter Section 1-128-44. The report was prepared for Jon Stafsholt and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps, photos, and sales data.
Appraisal Report on the Nelson property located in Delaware Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the west half Section 15, east half northeast quarter Section 16 and the east half southeast quarter Section 9 all in 128-43. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps and sales data.
Appraisal Report on the Donald Nelson property located in Delaware Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the northwest quarter Section 8-128-43. The report was prepared for Jon Stafsholt and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps and sales data.
Plat book of Grant County containing plats of all townships with owner's names, farmers' directory, also maps of the state, the United States and the world also an Outline Map of the county showing locations of townships, villages, roads, schools, churches, cemeteries, and railroads.
Appraisal Report on the Anthony Marks property located in Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the southwest quarter Section 1 and the southeast quarter Section 2-128-44. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps, photos, and sales data.
Appraisal Report on the Christianson property located in Delaware Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the southeast quarter Section 8-128-43. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps and sales data.
Plat book of Grant County containing plats of all townships with owner's names, plats of county villages, also maps of the state, the United States and the world also an Outline Map of the county showing locations of townships, villages, roads, schools, churches, cemeteries and railroads. Also includes patrons directory, reference business directory and miscellaneous information on U.S. Land surveys and civil government.
Evaluation of Loss in Value of Nelson Property Due to Imposition of Cooperative Power Association/United Power Association 800 kilovolt Transmission Line and Easement for property located at west half Section 15, east half, northeast quarter Section 16 and the east half, southeast quarter Section 9 all in 128-43. The report, created by James Nelson, includes evaluation of the effect of the high voltage power line on the property, photo copies of newspaper clippings and photos.
Appraisal Report on the Kjorness property located in Delaware Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the east half Section 15-128-43. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps and sales data.
Appraisal report on the Albert Cornellie property located in Delaware Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the west half of Section 24-128-43. The report was prepared for Jon Stafsholt and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps, photos, and sales data.
Appraisal Report on the Gerald Bates property located in Delaware Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the north half except the south 50 acres of Section 23-128-43. The report was prepared for Jon Stafsholt and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps and sales data.
Appraisal Report on the Elmer Biss property located in Delaware Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the SW quarter Section 14-128-43. The report was prepared for Jon Stafsholt and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps, photos, and sales data.
Appraisal Report on the Robert Swenson property located in Delaware Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the southeast quarter Section 24-128-43. The report was prepared for Jon Stafsholt and inclludes property description, history, and valuation; maps, photos, and sales data.
Appraisal report on the Hugh Block property located in Lien Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the southeast quarter, except 6 acres and east 30 acres of southeast quarter, southwest quarter Section 19-128-42. The report was prepared for Jon Stafsholt and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps, photos, and sales data.
Appraisal Report on the Earl Block property located in Lien Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the Lots 5 and 6 and 20 acres of the east half southwest quarter Section 19 and Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Section 30-128-42 containing 230.16 acres of deeded land plus about 90 acres of accredited land. The report was prepared for Jon Stafsholt and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps, photos, and sales data.
Appraisal report on the Johnson property located in Lien Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the southeast quarter Section 29-128-42. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps and sales data.
