Charles Cooley Papers, 1883-1885
Collection Overview
Title: Charles Cooley Papers, 1883-1885
ID: OGLMC1714
Primary Creator: Cooley, Charles M. (1856-1927)
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 08/06/2023
Subjects: Dakota Territory, Davison County, South Dakota
Languages: English
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Collection Historical Note
"Judge Cooley was born in Decorah, Iowa, on December 18, 1856. He graduated from the Literary Department of the University of Michigan in June 1878. During his vacations and after graduation, he studied law in his father's office, and was admitted to the Bar in the state of Iowa in 1879. In March 1882, he moved to a farm in Davison County, Dakota Territory. He served as County Superintendent of the schools of Davison County in 1885 and 1886. On July 5, 1900 he moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota. On January 9, 1913 he was appointed Judge of the First Judicial District, by Governor Louis B. Hanna. Judge Cooley served in that capacity until his death on September 12, 1927."
Source: https://www.ndcourts.gov/charles-m-cooley
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source: Madeline C. Sutherland-Meier, Austin, Texas
Acquisition Method: Donation; 2023-3487
Related Materials: OGLMC 1693: Ethel Halcrow Cooley Papers
Preferred Citation: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Processing Information: Processed by Emma D. Kalk, Brianna J. Presler, and Jack Sims, History 240 students, in October 2023.
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1],
[All]