Collection Overview
Title: N.G. Larimore Papers, 1835-1985
ID: OGLMC/1082
Creator: Larimore, Newell Green
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 09/01/1986
Languages: English [eng]
Abstract
1835-1913; Pioneer settler near Larimore, North Dakota, and owner of the Elk Valley Farming Company, a large bonanza farm
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The N.G. Larimore Papers contain biographical materials regarding his life, as well as information on the people and business he dealt with. Most notably are documents regarding the Elk Valley Farming Company, the controversy surrounding the African Americans who came to the area in 1882 to work on Larimore's farms, the city of Larimore, and business dealings with O.M. Towner. The collection was created through research by the North Dakota Chautauqua Association, an organization for which Larimore served as president for eight years.
Administrative Information
Accruals:
Additional materials were donated by Bruce Gjovig on December 16, 1986 (87-1491).
Access Restrictions:
Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source:
Bruce Gjovig, UND Center for Innovation & Business Development
Acquisition Method:
Donation: 90-1721
Related Materials:
Elk Valley Farms Records: OGLMC 1526
Wesley College Records: UA 63
Preferred Citation:
(Description of Item). N.G. Larimore Papers. OGLMC 1082, 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 November 2014.
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1
- Folder 1: N.G. Larimore Obituary, November 1913
- Folder 2: Biographical Materials, 1835-1913
- Folder 3: Elk Valley Farming Company
- Folder 4: African-Americans coming to North Dakota, 1882
- Folder 5: City of Larimore
- Folder 6: O.M. Towner (Business Associate)
- Folder 7: Chautauqua, November 1985