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James Turner Papers, 1959-1965

Collection Overview

Title: James Turner Papers, 1959-1965

Predominant Dates:undated

ID: OGLMC/1038

Creator: Turner, James Eustache (1875-1971)

Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 00/00/1985

Languages: English [eng]

Abstract

1875-1971

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The James Turner Papers consist of biographical materials and poetry. The majority of the collection is undated.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Source: Grand Forks County Historical Society

Acquisition Method: Donation; 85-1412

Preferred Citation: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid input to Archon in September 2024.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 1Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Biographical InformationAdd to your cart.
Folder 2: Miscellaneous autobiographical notes, typed by James Turner (5 pages)Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Nine paged, typed memoirs by James Turner regarding field trail experiences in North DakotaAdd to your cart.
Folder 4: "Acacia Lodge No. 4: Grand Forks, North Dakota", 1965Add to your cart.
Six page document regarding the history of the lodge; written by James E. Turner, Paul B. Griffith. John McIver, Dan S. Letnes, Felix J. Vondracek, and Henry J. Tomasek.
Folder 5: PoetryAdd to your cart.
Item 1: "To James E. Turner on the occasion of his retirement from the position of Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds of the Grand Forks Public School." by Walter M. Loomer. 1959Add to your cart.
Item 2: Untitled. Handwritten by James TurnerAdd to your cart.
Item 3: "Sympathy," "Friendship," Untitled, and "In Central Corridor"Add to your cart.
Two poems on each side of one piece of paper. Typed, presumably by James Turner