Title: Michael Polovitz Papers, 1988-2001
ID: OGLMC/1481
Creator: Polovitz, Michael (1926-2013)
Extent: 1.25 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 11/22/2004
Languages: English [eng]
The Michael Polovitz Papers, 1988-2003, consist of four scrapbooks prepared by his wife Barb. Contents are mostly articles from the Grand Forks Herald, as well as some from the North Dakota League of Cities Bulletin, The Washington Post, Business America, The New York Times, and Money. These scrapbooks also include programs from events he attended as mayor, thank you notes, pictures, correspondence, and documents pertaining to city projects. Also included is Polovitz’s book, The Mayor’s Alley. This book was written in 1997 and chronicles his accomplishments and setbacks while in office.
A fifth scrapbook pertains to his tenure as a State Senator. It contains articles from the Grand Forks Herald and the Bismarck Tribune regarding Polovitz’s proposed tax break for citizens under thirty years of age. It also has many images of Polovitz and assorted thank you notes.
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source: Michael Polovitz, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Acquisition Method: Donation; 2004- 2721
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Michael Polovitz Papers. OGLMC 1481, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in December 2013.
