Title: Samuel Torgerson Papers, 1895-1952
ID: OGLMC/012
Creator: Torgerson, Samuel (1856-1947)
Extent: 2.25 Linear Feet
Languages: English [eng]
1856-1947; Banker and frequent letter writer from Mayville and Grand Forks, North Dakota
The Samuel Torgerson Papers consist primarily of incoming personal correspondence of Torgerson, 1895-1939. Letters from prominent North Dakotans include J.F.T. O’Connor, Gerald P. Nye, Olger B. Burtness, John Moses, John Burke, and Asle J. Gronna. The correspondence documents Torgerson’s personal, business, religious, social and political interests. The correspondence is arranged chronologically.
A subject index to the Samuel Torgerson correspondence was created and is arranged alphabetically. The list also includes names of people with whom Torgerson corresponded frequently, or who were prominent political figures. All the correspondence with these individuals is listed under the person's name. Significant subjects covered in these letters will also appear under the relevant subject headings. Under each subject heading are entries consisting of the date, a content note, and the box and folder location of the correspondence.
Besides the correspondence, a biographical sketch of Samuel Torgerson is included. The sketch was written in 1952 by Marion Richards, the daughter of Samuel Torgerson. Two folders of Torgerson’s speeches and writings are also included.
Access Restrictions:
Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source:
Marion Richards, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Acquisition Method:
The acquisition records are unavailable.
Preferred Citation:
(Description of Item). Samuel Torgerson Papers. OGLMC 12, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections. Chester Fritz Library. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revision History:
Finding aid added to Archon in February 2013.
