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M. Beatrice Johnstone Papers, 1890, 1939-1959

Collection Overview

Title: M. Beatrice Johnstone Papers, 1890, 1939-1959

ID: OGLMC/679

Creator: Johnstone, M. Beatrice (1870-1959)

Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 11/00/1981

Languages: English [eng]

Abstract

1870-1959; Director of UND Correspondence Division, and UND Extension Division

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The M. Beatrice Johnstone Papers contain items that were originally part of the UND Biographical file. These consist of biographical information, newspaper clippings, correspondence, programs from the dedication of Johnstone Hall, her 1886 teaching certificate, speeches and articles, and photographs.

Administrative Information

Accruals: Additions were received in 1990 and 1994.

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

Acquisition Method: The items were originally part of the North Dakota Biographical File (81-838)

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). M. Beatrice Johnstone Papers. OGLMC 679, 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 1

Folder 1: Biographical information, newspaper clippings, correspondence, programs, certificates, speeches and articles

Folder 2: "Thirty Thousand call her Sweetheart," by Ernest L. Grinnell

Folder 3: Photographs

679-2: M. Beatrice Johnstone, 1890s

679-3: M. Beatrice Johnstone, 1941

679-4: Presentation of Commission for M. Beatrice Johnstone as Honorary Cadet Colonel, UND Military Ball, December 8, 1939

679-5: M. Beatrice Johnstone, age 88, and sister Carrie, age 94, outside house at 215 N 7th St, Grand Forks, 1957

679-6: Johnstone family (left to right) - Edna, age 85, Bea, age 89, Carrie, age 95, and Bert, age 81, 1959

679-7: Dedication of Johnstone Hall, UND, 1951 (Beatrice second from left)

679-8: M. Beatrice Johnstone in graduation robe for honorary degree, 1951

Oversize Folder 1: 15 x 19" photograph of M. Beatrice Johnstone, 1941 (679-1)