John Moses Papers, 1900-1945

Collection Overview

Abstract

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Administrative Information

Box and Folder Listing

Series 1: Correspondence

About two-thirds of this series is in Norwegian and is between Moses and his relatives in Norway. The remaining correspondence centers upon his life in St. Paul from 1905-1911, as well as his university days from 1912-1915. The bulk of the university correspondence centers around three University coeds, Jessie Grassick, Alice Hunter, and Edna Rasmussen. From 1916- 1929 the correspondence gradually shifts to letters dealing with Moses' law practice, although there are many letters from his family in Norway and other people whose friendship he developed while at the University. Among the correspondents are B.J. Loss, a personal friend of Moses', who was in the tree nursery business. These letters discuss the common political issues of the day. There is also the correspondence of Ferdinand Froeschle and Percy Hansen, two friends who were in the Armed Forces. The series dates from 1900 through 1944.

Box 1

Folder 1: Personal Correspondence: 1900-1903

Folder 2: Personal Correspondence: 1904-1905

Folder 3: Personal Correspondence: 1906

Folder 4: Personal Correspondence: 1907

Folder 5: Personal Correspondence: 1908

Folder 6: Personal Correspondence: 1909

Folder 7: Personal Correspondence: 1910

Folder 8: Personal Correspondence: January - July 1911

Folder 9: Personal Correspondence: August - December 1911

Folder 10: Personal Correspondence: 1912

Folder 11: Personal Correspondence: 1913

Folder 12: Personal Correspondence: 1914

Folder 13: Personal Correspondence: 1915

Folder 14: Personal Correspondence: 1916

Folder 15: Personal Correspondence: 1917

Folder 16: Personal Correspondence: 1918-1920

Folder 17: Personal Correspondence: 1921-1922

Folder 18: Personal Correspondence: 1923

Folder 19: Personal Correspondence: 1924-1925

Folder 20: Personal Correspondence: 1926-1929

Folder 21: Personal Correspondence: 1943

Box 2

Folder 1: Personal Correspondence: 1943

Folder 2: Correspondence: Percy Hansen, 1942-44

Folder 3: Correspondence: B. J. Loss, 1910-1914

Folder 4: Correspondence: B. J. Loss, 1936-1938

Folder 5: Correspondence: B. J. Loss, 1939-1942

Folder 6: Correspondence: Sigma Nu, 1935-1941

Folder 7: Correspondence: UND Law Alumni, 1939-1941

Folder 8: Correspondence: North Dakota Bar Association, 1937-1940

Folder 9: Correspondence: Biographical, 1940-1944

Series 2: Financial

This series contains general financial information, as well as some tax returns. Also included is a folder detailing Moses' holdings in the Beulah Amusement Company.

Box 2

Folder 10: Personal and Business File: 1934-1939

Folder 11: Beulah Amusement Company: 1936-1941

Folder 12: Income Tax Returns and Miscellaneous Reports: 1938

Series 3: Masonic Activities

Moses was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and this series outlines his activity within the group, from 1939-1944. He was the Grand Master of North Dakota from 1941-1942.

Box 2

Folder 13: Correspondence with W. L. Stockwell: 1939-1941

Folder 14: Correspondence with W. L. Stockwell: 1942-1944

Folder 15: Correspondence with W. J. Hutchinson: 1940-1944

Folder 16: General Correspondence: 1940-1941

Folder 17: General Correspondence: 1942-1944

Folder 18: Meridian Lodge Trusteeship: 1938-1943

Folder 19: Invitations and Dates: 1941

Box 3

Folder 1: Invitations and Dates: 1942

Folder 2: Dispensations and Requests: 1941-1942

Folder 3: Publications: 1940-1944

Folder 4: Miscellaneous Programs and Clippings: 1940-1944

Folder 5: Masonic Service Association: January 1, 1941 - April 30, 1942.

Folder 6: Masonic Service Association: May 1, 1942 - July 31, 1942.

Folder 7: Grand Masters Addresses and Reports: 1940-1944

Folder 8: Speeches: 1941-1942.

Folder 9: Decorations and Honors: 1940-1944

Series 4: Political Materials

This series dates from 1936-1945. It consists of press releases, campaign financial information, Democratic party materials, correspondence, and subject files.

Box 3

Folder 10: Campaign Press Releases: 1936

Folder 11: Campaign Expenses: 1938

Folder 12: Langer Bond Deal: 1939-1940

Folder 13: General File: 1939-1941

Folder 14: General File: 1942

Folder 15: General File: 1942

Folder 16: Democratic Campaign: 1942

Box 4

Folder 1: Correspondence: Congratulations: 1942 Election

Folder 2: Victory Garden Program: 1942-1944

Folder 3: Trips to Washington and Texas: 1943

Folder 4: Water Conservation Commission, Trucker Reports: 1943

Folder 5: Democratic National Convention: 1944

Folder 6: Missouri River Development: 1944

Folder 7: Correspondence: Congratulations: 1944

Folder 8: Miscellaneous: 1944

Folder 9: Correspondence: General, 1940-1945

Series 5: Speeches and Addresses

This series dates from 1934-1944, and contains general campaign speeches, addresses to the State Legislature, and his speeches as governor. The series is arranged chronologically, save for the last three folders, which consist of radio addresses, source material for his speeches, and copies of the remarks of other persons.

Box 4

Folder 10: Speeches: 1934-1936

Folder 11: Speeches: 1937

Folder 12: Speaking Engagements: 1937-1938

Folder 13: Speeches: 1938

Folder 14: Speeches: 1938 (cont.)

Folder 15: Speeches to 26th and 27th Legislative Assembly: 1939

Folder 16: Speeches: 1939

Box 5

Folder 1: Speeches: 1939 (cont.)

Folder 2: Speeches: 1940

Folder 3: Speeches: 1940 (cont.)

Folder 4: Speeches: 1940 (cont.)

Folder 5: Speeches: 1940 (cont.)

Folder 6: Speeches: 1940 (cont.)

Folder 7: Speeches: 1941

Folder 8: Speeches: 1942

Folder 9: Speeches: 1942 (cont.)

Folder 10: Speeches: 1943-1944

Folder 11: Radio Addresses KFYR and KSTP

Folder 12: Material for Addresses: 1934-1943

Box 6

Folder 1: Addresses of Others

Series 6: Miscellaneous

This series contains information regarding Moses' fishing trips, as well as day books, scrapbooks and newspaper clippings. Moses' copy of the United States Senate Manual is also included.

Box 6

Folder 2: Fishing Trips:1941-1943

Item 1: Day Books (7)

Item 2: Scrapbooks (2)

Item 3: Miscellaneous Newspaper Clippings

Item 4: Moses' United States Senate Manual