Ben G. Gustafson Papers, 1924-1982
Collection Overview
Title: Ben G. Gustafson Papers, 1924-1982
ID: OGLMC485
Primary Creator: Gustafson, Ben G. (1903-1982)
Extent: 20.0 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 00/00/1978. More info below under Accruals.
Subjects: University of North Dakota - Faculty
Languages: English
Abstract
1903-1982; UND Department of Chemistry and Division of Continuing Education, 1940-1969
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Ben G. Gustafson Papers date from 1924 to 1982 and cover the span of Gustafson's life from when he was a student at Jamestown College to his activities following his retirement. The materials include papers, notes and statistical computations from courses in which he was a both a student and instructor. Also included is material related to the organizations Gustafson was involved with, such as the North Dakota Academy of Science, the National Retired Teachers Association, the American Association of Retired Persons, the National University Extension Association, and the National Association of State Universities and Land Grand Colleges. Political correspondence with North Dakota politicians Mark Andrews, Quentin Burdick, Arthur Link, and Milton Young, as well as miscellaneous personal files, are also included.
Collection Historical Note
Ben G. Gustafson was born on September 8, 1903, in Foxholm, North Dakota. He graduated from Turtle Lake High School in June 1920, and then continued his education at Jamestown College, Jamestown, North Dakota, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1926. He served as the Superintendent of Schools in several North Dakota communities: Cleveland (1926-28), Steele (1928-30), and Linton (1930-38). In 1938, Gustafson began his college teaching career at the State School of Forestry at Bottineau, North Dakota. Two years later he transferred to the University of North Dakota, where he taught chemistry. From 1957 to 1964, he served as Director of the General Extension Division on Continuing Education. During this time period Gustafson was active in establishing branch centers of the University of Williston and Ellendale, North Dakota. In 1969, he resigned as Dean of the Division of Continuing Education and remained active in community and state affairs. After his resignation, he served as Coordinator of Research and Development for the Division of Continuing Education and held positions in senior citizens organizations, the American Association of Retired Persons, the Governor's Committee on Aging, North Dakota Council on Extension, North Dakota Economic Development Commission, North Dakota Council on Human Resources, and as a State Senator from Grand Forks. Ben G. Gustafson married Ruth Louise Corell on July 18, 1928, and they had two children. He died on November 9, 1982, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. In May 1980, the refurnished Phi Delta Theta building on the University of North Dakota campus was dedicated in honor of Gustafson.
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Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Accruals: Additional material was donated by Ben Gustafson on April 13, 1981 (Acc. 82-976) and Mrs. Ben Gustafson on June 8, 1983 (Acc. 83-1083).
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source: Ben Gustafson, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Acquisition Method: Donation: Acc. 78-515 and Acc. 78-552
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Ben G. Gustafson Papers. OGLMC 485, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid migrated to Archon in November 2014.
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- Folder 1: Harvest for Hunger: October 13 - November 19, 1976
- Folder 2: University of North Dakota : February 1976 - August 1, 1981
- Folder 3: UND Lecture: 1980
- Folder 4: November 10, 1980 UND Lecture: September - November 10, 1980
- Folder 5: UND - Williston: July 25, 1978 - June 7, 1982
- Folder 6: Dr. George Starcher correspondence: June 17, 1956
- Folder 7: Thomas Clifford correspondence: August 30, 1971 - June 25, 1974
- Folder 8: Jamestown College : Summer 1972 - June 1975
- Folder 9: Jamestown College : July 6 - July 11, 1975
- Folder 10: Jamestown College : September 8, 1978 - May 16, 1981
- Folder 11: Notes on Samuel Colt
- Folder 12: Notes on American Heroes of Legend and Lore
- Folder 13: Paper on English Coulee: August 21, 1975 - July 7, 1976
- Folder 14: Case and Counsel: September 1974 - June 1976
- Folder 15: Williston Quarterly Aging Committee Meetings: January 6 - September 30, 1977
- Folder 16: Grand Forks Mayor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped: February 25 - May 13, 1982
- Folder 17: Traffic Accident Report: February 27, 1981
- Folder 18: North Dakota 100: April 5, 1976 - June 27, 1977
- Folder 19: Rev. Ken Larson correspondence: May 14 - May 25, 1981
- Folder 20: Department of Accounts and Purchases: March 1, 1976
- Folder 21: Bureau of Governmental Affairs: March 5, 1972 - February 1976
- Folder 22: Correspondence from Tax Commissioner's Office: September 8, 1975 - February 2, 1976
- Folder 23: Allen Olson correspondence: October 9, 1975
- Folder 24: Invitations: August 11 - October 1975
- Folder 25: Personal correspondence: September 10, 1962 - April 1982
- Folder 1: Harvest for Hunger: October 13 - November 19, 1976
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