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Mary C. Wilde Papers, 1976-1979

Collection Overview

Title: Mary C. Wilde Papers, 1976-1979

ID: OGLMC/601

Creator: Wilde, Mary (1887-1980)

Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 03/27/1980

Languages: English [eng]

Abstract

1887-1980; Autobiography of life on her parents’ homestead in Emmons County, North Dakota

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Mary C. Wilde Papers consist of a photocopy of a typescript "Memories of Mary C. Wilde, Minnie Mary Wilde," a thirty-one page autobiography written in 1976. Also included are additional handwritten notes for the essay. In her autobiography, Wilde recalls her early life on her parents' homestead in Emmons County as well as some events and experiences that shaped her life, including the Spicer family murder trial, a diphtheria epidemic in 1897, and the flu epidemic of 1918.

Administrative Information

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

Acquisition Source: Catherine E. Morris, Bismarck, North Dakota

Acquisition Method: Donation; Acc. #81-697

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Mary C. Wilde Papers.  OGLMC 601, 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 November 2013.

Box and Folder Listing

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Folder 1: “Memories of Mary C. Wilde," (typescript), 1976Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Additional handwritten notes not included in autobiography, 1977Add to your cart.
Folder 3: "Autobiography Relates Life of Emmons Native," Bismarck Tribune, p. 6., April 24, 1979Add to your cart.