Brief Description: The Charles Cooley Papers consist of a journal written c. 1883-1885. The primary portion of the journal (p. 1-72) chiefly chronicles Cooley’s daily life occurrences as a farmer in Dakota territory (modern day South Dakota). The last pages of the journal (p. 91-107) contain notes pertaining to farming loads, finances, book lists, and medicinal remedy recipes. In addition to the journal, included within the collection are supplemental materials consisting of a check, business card for a law firm with which the author was employed, and some schoolwork which is likely from his time at the University of Michigan. The journal concludes around the time Cooley retires from farming in order to begin his career as the County Superintendent of Davison County schools.
Held at:
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Chester Fritz Library
3051 University Ave Stop 9000
Grand Forks, ND 58202 9000
Phone: 701-777-4625
Fax: 701-777-3319
Email: und.archives [at] library.und.edu
Record Series Number: OGLMC/1714
Created by: Cooley, Charles M. (1856-1927)
Volume: 0.25 Linear Feet
Acquired:
08/06/2023.
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Subject Index
Dakota Territory
Davison County, South Dakota
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Acquisition Notes:
Madeline C. Sutherland-Meier, Austin, Texas Donation; 2023-3487
Related Materials:
OGLMC 1693: Ethel Halcrow Cooley Papers
PreferredCitation: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.