Clara Schumacher Wold Papers, 1878-1983

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Clara Schumacher Wold Papers include genealogical notes regarding Clara and her family. Also included is correspondence to and from Clara, newspaper clippings, a memorial book for her mother, a napkin signed by people at her 18th birthday, and items pertaining to Immanuel Lutheran Church and other surrounding churches. The papers are arranged with information pertaining to Clara Wold placed first. Genealogical notes and correspondence of friends and family follow arranged alphabetically. Next are general genealogical notes, correspondence, birth announcements, and information pertaining to Lutheran churches in McIntosh, Minnesota and Courtenay, North Dakota. Lastly, there are miscellaneous items such as a 1920 edition of the McIntosh Times, a handkerchief, and a program from a mother-daughter banquet.

Some family members documented in the collection include:

Charles Schumacher married Emilie Dorthea Bischoff on December 31, 1884. They met in Chicago after both of their families immigrated from Germany. After they married, they moved to Courtenay, N.D. and began farming. They had nine children, six boys and three girls, including Clara. Charles ran unsuccessfully for sheriff of Stutsman County in 1908. He was known for his stern and temperamental behavior. Emilie was known across Stutsman County for her wonderful cooking. In 1926, Charles filed for a divorce after 41 years of marriage; Emilie countersued on grounds of cruel and inhumane treatment and won. In 1927, Charles remarried, but passed away one month later on June 28, 1927. After the divorce, Emilie moved to McIntosh to live with Clara and Ingvald. Emilie spent her summers visiting her other children until her death on March 20, 1953.

Ingvald Tidemand (I.T.) Wold was born March 30, 1887 on his parent's farm near Winger, Minnesota, to Clara and Tiedemond Wold. Ingvald came to Stutsman County looking for work as a hired man and was hired by Charles Schumacher. He moved back to Winger, where he rented his parents' farm, before coming back to North Dakota to marry Clara. After they were married, Ingvald opened up his own jewelry repair shop in McIntosh which was kept open until his death on March 1, 1972.

Alton Charles Wold was born March 3, 1915 to Clara and I.T. Wold. He was educated in McIntosh, before entering the United States Army during World War II. On February 14, 1942 Alton married Eileen Beverly Van Hoff. They had three children: Charles Alton, Beverly Eileen and Curtis Edward.

Mildred Emelyn (Wold) Yergens was born May 30, 1917 to Clara and I.T. Wold in Fosston, Minnesota. She was educated in McIntosh, and after graduation she moved to the west coast where she was employed by The Douglas Aircraft Company. Upon her return to McIntosh in the late 1940s, she married Stewart Yergens who was also from the McIntosh area. They were married October 10, 1948 and had two children: Milton Stewart and Clarice Jeanine.

Ludwig and Wilhelmine Schumacher: Clara's grandparents on her father's side of family. Ludwig was born about 1830 in Germany. He emigrated to the United States, along with his brother, in the 1850s. He married Wilhelmine Opperman during the late 1850s or early 1860s. Ludwig died of smallpox March 19, 1872 in Chicago, Illinois. Following his death, Wilhelmine remarried for a short time, before leaving her second husband. She eventually moved to Jamestown, North Dakota, and died there December 10, 1910.

Edward and Elizabeth Schumacher: Clara's brother and sister-in-law. Edward and Elizabeth, were married January 6, 1914. They lived and farmed near Jamestown until Edward was injured in an automobile accident. Edward and Elizabeth then moved into the Central Dakota Nursing Home in Jamestown where they lived until their deaths.

H.C. Schumacher was involved in the oil industry and was the state organizer for A.C. Townley's lecture tour in South Dakota in 1923.

Tiedemond Wold: Ingvald Tidemand's father. Tiedemond settled in Winger, Minnesota after emigrating from Norway.

Beverly Eileen Wold: Daughter of Alton and Eileen Wold. Clara Schumacher Wold’s granddaughter.

Clarice Yergens: Daughter of Stewart and Mildred (Wold) Yergens. Clara Schumacher Wold’s granddaughter.

Tonette Sivertson: Ingvald's sister. Tonette was born on January 1, 1894 in Winger to Tiedemond and Clara Wold. She moved to Bottineau to teach at the Loon Lake School. On December 22, 1914 she married Lewis Sivertson in Bottineau. They had four children: Thelma, Lloyd, Lars, and Merril. Lewis passed away April 9, 1970 in Bottineau, followed by Tonette on June 21, 1977.

Oscar E. Flaten: Ingvald's cousin

Bill C. Weichman: Clara's best friend's uncle

Holzer Family: Friends of Clara and I.T. Wold

W. Theodore Janzow: Priest in McIntosh

Eric Wold: Probably Ingvald's grandfather

Administrative Information

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

Acquisition Source: Sandy Slater, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Acquisition Method: Donation - the collection was purchased at auction; 99-2264

Separated Materials: A framed and signed birthday napkin from Clara Wold’s 18th birthday party, December 4, 1911, is on the shelf adjacent to the collection.

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Clara Schumacher Wold Papers. OGLMC 1420. 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 December 2013.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 1

Folder 1: Genealogical notes regarding Clara Wold: undated

Folder 2: Listing of signatures on Clara Schumacher's 18th Birthday Napkin: December 4, 1911

Folder 3: Correspondence of Clara Schumacher Wold: 1918,1930,1942,1980,undated

Folder 4: Clara Wold's day books: 1943-45, 1961

Folder 5: Correspondence regarding Ingvald and Clara Wolds' wills: 1961, 1968

Folder 6: Christmas letters to Clara Wold: 1974-1983

Folder 7: Letters from Clara Wold's nieces and nephews: 1983, undated

Folder 8: Greeting Cards to Clara Wold: undated

Folder 9: Post Cards to Clara Wold: undated

Folder 10: Poems by Clara and Florence Schumacher: undated

Folder 11: Genealogical note regarding O. E. Flaten: 1922

Folder 12: Genealogical note regarding Herbert : undated

Folder 13: Correspondence regarding Holzer family: 1962, 1977

Folder 14: Genealogical notes regarding Reverend W. Theodore Janzow: undated

Folder 15: Newspaper clippings regarding Charles Schumacher running for sheriff: 1908

Folder 16: Correspondence and genealogical notes regarding Charles Schumacher: 1910, undated

Folder 17: Genealogical note regarding Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schumacher: 1974

Folder 18: Correspondence and genealogical notes regarding Emilie Schumacher: 1930-1953

Folder 19: Memorial record for Emilie Schumacher: March 23, 1953

Folder 20: Loose items from Memorial record for Emilie Schumacher: March 23, 1953

Folder 21: Schumacher family records: undated

Folder 22: Address by A. C. Townley: 1923

Folder 23: Correspondence from H. C. Schumacher: 1929-31

Folder 24: Genealogical notes regarding Ludwig and Wilhelmine Schumacher: undated

Folder 25: Genealogical note regarding Tonette Sivertson: July 2, 1977

Folder 26: Correspondence regarding Bill C. Wiechman: 1978

Folder 27: Genealogical notes and Attendance Certificate regarding Alton Wold: 1923, undated

Folder 28: Genealogical notes regarding Beverly Eileen Wold: 1947

Folder 29: Eric Wold's general store books: 1878, 1879, undated

Folder 30: Norwegian Essays (probably Eric Wold): undated

Folder 31: Math book in Norwegian (probably Eric Wold): undated

Folder 32: Correspondence to Eric Wold: April 1912

Folder 33: Correspondence and genealogical notes regarding I. T. Wold: 1887, undated

Folder 34: Letter to Tiedemond Wold from his mother: April 13, 1887

Folder 35: Correspondence and genealogical notes regarding Clarice Yergens: 1966, 1983

Folder 36: General genealogical notes: undated

Folder 37: Family history and genealogy notebooks: undated

Folder 38: Family reunion and family history book information: 1978-79

Folder 39: Birth announcements: 1945-50, 1979

Folder 40: General Correspondence: 1947, 1953, 1959, 1971, 1978-81, 1983, undated

Folder 41: Religious books of family: undated

Folder 42: Immanuel Lutheran Church (McIntosh, MN): 1937-1976, undated

Folder 43: Immanuel Lutheran Church annual reports: 1945-1960

Folder 44: Immanuel Lutheran Church annual reports: 1963-1975

Folder 45: St. Paul's Lutheran Church: 1979

Folder 46: Financial report of First English Lutheran: 1947

Folder 47: Zion Lutheran Church (Courtenay, N.D.): 1925, 1967

Folder 48: Aid Association for Lutherans: 1970, 1983, undated

Folder 49: Lutheran Hour Rally, Fargo N.D.: June 9, 1946

Folder 50: The McIntosh Times: Thursday, September 16, 1920

Folder 51: Mother-Daughter Banquet: May 1, 1976

Folder 52: Photographs 1-15

Photograph 1420-1: Clara Schumacher Wold, 1909

Photograph 1420-2: Clara Schumacher Wold and friends, undated

Photograph 1420-3: Clara Schumacher with son Alton, undated

Photograph 1420-4: Max Donat, saved Clara from house fire, 1893

Photograph 1420-5: Charles Schumacher, 1908

Photograph 1420-6: Charles Schumacher, undated

Photograph 1420-7: Emilie Bischoff Schumacher, 1880-1882

Photograph 1420-8: Alfred and Harry Schumacher, undated

Photograph 1420-9: Esther, Clara, and Florence Schumacher, 1908

Photograph 1420-10: Wilhelmina Schumacher, undated

Photograph 1420-11: Wilhelmina Schumacher, undated

Photograph 1420-12: Clara Schumacher (cousin of Clara Schumacher Wold), undated

Photograph 1420-13: Clara Schumacher (cousin of Clara Schumacher Wold), undated

Photograph 1420-14: William Schumacher (cousin of Clara Schumacher Wold), undated

Photograph 1420-15: William and Virginia Schumacher, undated

Folder 53: Photographs 16-30

Photograph 1420-16: William and Virginia Schumacher, Arthur and Clara Schumacher, undated

Photograph 1420-17: Ethel Schumacher, undated

Photograph 1420-18: Wilbur Boldt, undated

Photograph 1420-19: Minnie Bischoff Sailer and John Sailor, undated

Photograph 1420-20: Eric and Nicoline Wold, 1887

Photograph 1420-21: Eric and Nicoline Wold, 1887

Photograph 1420-22: Inger Wold Lee and Ole Lee, undated

Photograph 1420-23: Inga Wold Gilbertson, undated

Photograph 1420-24: Gustave Gilbertson, undated

Photograph 1420-25: Emil Gilbertson, undated

Photograph 1420-26: Second home in Courtenay, ca. 1900

Photograph 1420-27: Third home in Courtenay, undated

Photograph 1420-28: Charles Schumacher farm, undated

Photograph 1420-29: Charles Schumacher farm, 1911

Photograph 1420-30: Herbert Schumacher, 1904

Folder 54: Photographs 31-46

Photograph 1420-31: Lucille (Keller) and Albert Senn, February 2, 1948

Photograph 1420-32: Karen Wold Hanson (Ingvald's sister), undated

Photograph 1420-33: Ida Onsgaard, undated

Photograph 1420-34: Bernt Nornessa and Ida Onsgaard, undated

Photograph 1420-35: Lillian Peters, undated

Photograph 1420-36: Marvin Rolf (Confirmation), undated

Photograph 1420-37: Jody (4 years old), 1980

Photograph 1420-38: Gina (9 years old), 1980

Photograph 1420-39: Unidentified, undated school picture

Photograph 1420-40: Unidentified, undated school picture

Photograph 1420-41: Unidentified, undated

Photograph 1420-42: Unidentified, undated

Photograph 1420-43: Unidentified, undated

Photograph 1420-44: Unidentified, undated

Photograph 1420-45: Unidentified, undated

Photograph 1420-46: Unidentified, undated

Folder 55: Negative 1420-47: Charles Schumacher Threshing Rig, 1906

Clara Schumacher Wold Papers, 1878-1983

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Administrative Information

Box and Folder Listing