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Marie Torbenson Papers

Collection Overview

Title: Marie Torbenson Papers

ID: OGLMC/599

Creator: Torbenson, Marie (1880-1966)

Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 07/09/1980

Languages: English [eng]

Abstract

1880-1966; Ransom County, North Dakota, pioneer

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Marie Torbenson Papers consist of a photocopy of Marie Torbenson’s undated, eleven page manuscript entitled The First Ten Years of Pioneer Life in Moore Township. Torbenson discusses the adventures, joys and hardships of pioneer life in Ransom County from 1880 to 1890. Also included are several newspaper clippings which provide genealogical information on the Syverson and Torbenson families.

Administrative Information

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

Acquisition Source: Mildred Torbenson, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Acquisition Method: Donation; 81-695

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Marie Torbenson Papers. OGLMC 599. 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 2013.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 1

Folder 1: Marie Torbenson The First Ten Years of Pioneer Life in Moore Township, undated

Folder 2: Photocopied selection from Ninetieth Anniversary of Fillmore Lutheran Church, Enderlin, North Dakota, October 12, 1975; Photocopied selection from July 30, 1937 issue of the Fargo Forum, announcing the 58th Wedding Anniversary of Thore and Karina Syverson

Folder 3: Obituaries for John Torbenson (1914), Thore Syverson (1941) and Karina Syverson (1949). “The Torbenson Family” from Enderlin, North Dakota, 1891-1966 Diamond Jubilee, 1966.

Folder 4: Photographs

OGLMC 599-1: Oscar and Marie Torbenson, 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 27, 1957

OGLMC 599-2: Wheat field in Moore Township, Ransom County, undated

OGLMC 599-3: Fillmore Lutheran Church, Moore Township (rural Enderlin, North Dakota), undated