Title: Kenneth R. Colter Papers, 1940-1981

ID: OGLMC996

Primary Creator: Colter, Kenneth (1908-1982)

Extent: 8.0 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 12/04/1984

Subjects: Grafton, North Dakota, Grand Forks, Walsh County, North Dakota

Languages: English

The Kenneth R. Colter Papers have been divided into two series:

Series 1:  Scrapbooks

Series 2: Photographs

"Kenneth R. Colter, 74, Grafton, died Wednesday, Dec. 1 at St. Luke's Hospital in Fargo.  Mr. Colter wrote many histories for the Walsh County Heritage books, and had also written the History and Heritage column on the editorial pages of The Record for the past two years.  He was born Jan. 10, 1908, in Farmington Township, Walsh County, the son of William and Eva (Kingsbury) Colter.  He attended school in Auburn and graduated from Grafton High School.  In 1957 he moved into Grafton where he had resided ever since.  Mr. Colter was an accomplished pianist and composer and gave piano instructions to many Grafton children.  He is survived by one nice, Mrs. Ronnie (Jane) Nowacky, Thief River Falls, Minn.: one great-niece and one great-nephew."

Source:  The Record, Grafton, North Dakota, 4 December 1982

Grafton, North Dakota
Grand Forks
Walsh County, North Dakota

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

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

Acquisition Source: Jane C. Nowacki, Grafton, North Dakota

Acquisition Method: Donation; Acc.84-1339

Related Publications: Walsh heritage: a story of Walsh County and its pioneers.  4 volumes.  Grafton: Walsh County Historical Society, 1976.

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Kenneth R. Colter Papers.  OGLMC 996, Box #, Folder #.  Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid migrated to Archon in March 2014.