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Burt Finney Papers, 1925-1959

Collection Overview

Title: Burt Finney Papers, 1925-1959

ID: OGLMC/1256

Creator: Finney, Burt (1880-1959)

Extent: 1.0 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 07/00/1992

Languages: English [eng]

Abstract

Pharmacist in Bismarck, North Dakota; World War II veteran

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Burt Finney Papers consist mainly of correspondence from Burt to his daughter, Mary Louise (Box 1, Folder 5 - Box 2, Folder 12). The letters, 1925-1958, discuss topics such as: birthdays, trips, politics, weather, parental concerns regarding Mary's grades, jobs, and social life, as well as World War II, Burt's social life, and entertainment.

In addition to the letters, the collection contains an eleven-chapter book related to Finney's correspondence compiled by Mary Louise (Box 1, Folder 1-2). Also included are character sketches and odds and ends from the book As I Remember It, written by Burt Finney, in addition to the finished book itself (Box 1, Folders 3-4).

Administrative Information

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

Acquisition Source: Mary Louise Finney, Bismarck, North Dakota

Acquisition Method: Donation; 92-1834

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Burt Finney Papers. OGLMC 1256, 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 November 2013.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 1Add to your cart.
Folder 1: As It Was Written: Letters from a Father to His Daughter, Chapters 1-5Add to your cart.
Folder 2: As It Was Written: Letters from a Father to His Daughter, Chapters 6-11Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Miscellaneous Bits and Pieces, Character sketches, reminiscences, and odds and ends of As I Remember ItAdd to your cart.
Folder 4: As I Remember It, by Burt FinneyAdd to your cart.
Folder 5: Letters to Mary Louise; First letter to Minnewaukan, ND; 12th birthday, first SWIRL trip, Chicago World's Fair, first air mail from Bismarck, 1925-1935Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Letters to Mary Louise; Aboard the SWIRL, Juliette Low International Camp, 1936-1937Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Letters to Mary Louise; Huskies, Wilkie Campaign, Big Blizzard, 1940Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Letters to Mary Louise; College Grades and May Festival at University of Michigan, 1941Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Letters to Mary Louise; (Chicago) Mary Louise Finney's first job, trials, tribulations, and parental support, 1942Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Letters to Mary Louise; (Seattle) War, Mary Louise Finney's first job, 1943Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Letters to Mary Louise; (Seattle) War, Illness, 1944Add to your cart.
Folder 12: Letters to Mary Louise; Politics, D-Day, new job prospects, 1945Add to your cart.
Folder 13: Letters to Mary Louise; Drugstore Deal, Pop's 66th birthday, 1946Add to your cart.
Folder 14: Letters to Mary Louise; Letters from Florida and book review, 1947Add to your cart.
Folder 15: Letters to Mary Louise; Pop's 68th birthday and letters to Redwing, MN job, 1948Add to your cart.
Box 2Add to your cart.
Folder 1: Letters to Mary Louise; Letters from Florida, 1950Add to your cart.
Folder 2: Letters to Mary Louise; 34th wedding anniversary, parents' trip to UtahAdd to your cart.
Folder 3: Letters to Mary Louise; (Europe) News from home, 1952Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Letters to Mary Louise; (New York City), January 1953-June 1953Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Letters to Mary Louise; (New York City), July 1953-December 1953Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Letters to Mary Louise; (New York City), January 1954-May 1954Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Letters to Mary Louise; (New York City), May 1954-November 1954Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Letters to Mary Louise; (Kansas City) A retiree's "social life", 1955Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Letters to Mary Louise; (Kansas City), 1956Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Letters to Mary Louise; (Kansas City), 1957Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Letters to Mary Louise; (Kansas City), 1958Add to your cart.
Folder 12: Letters to Mary Louise; (Kansas City), 1958Add to your cart.