Burt Finney Papers, 1925-1959

Burt Finney Papers

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Collection Overview

Title: Burt Finney Papers, 1925-1959

ID: OGLMC1256

Primary Creator: Finney, Burt (1880-1959)

Extent: 1.0 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 07/00/1992

Subjects: Bismarck, North Dakota, Health and Medicine, Military History - World War II (WW2)

Languages: English

Abstract

Pharmacist in Bismarck, North Dakota; World War II veteran

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Burt Finney Papers consist mainly of correspondence from Burt to his daughter, Mary Louise (Box 1, Folder 5 - Box 2, Folder 12). The letters, 1925-1958, discuss topics such as: birthdays, trips, politics, weather, parental concerns regarding Mary's grades, jobs, and social life, as well as World War II, Burt's social life, and entertainment.

In addition to the letters, the collection contains an eleven-chapter book related to Finney's correspondence compiled by Mary Louise (Box 1, Folder 1-2). Also included are character sketches and odds and ends from the book As I Remember It, written by Burt Finney, in addition to the finished book itself (Box 1, Folders 3-4).

Collection Historical Note

Burt Finney was born April 11, 1880, to Charles and Ellen Finney on a homestead in Cass County. At age 14, he became an apprentice to the local pharmacist. He moved to Bismarck seven years later, where he established his own pharmacy. He lived in Bismarck for the rest of his life. On January 17, 1917, he married Mary J. Stevens of Bismarck. His first and only child, Mary Louise Finney, was born July 30, 1919. Throughout his life, Burt was involved in many clubs and organizations and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Burt enjoyed hunting, fishing, music, theatre, and ballet. He died August 13, 1959.

Subject/Index Terms

Bismarck, North Dakota
Health and Medicine
Military History - World War II (WW2)

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: Mary Louise Finney, Bismarck, North Dakota

Acquisition Method: Donation; 92-1834

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Burt Finney Papers. OGLMC 1256, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections. Chester Fritz Library. University of North Dakota.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in November 2013.

Box and Folder Listing

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Box 1

Folder 1: As It Was Written: Letters from a Father to His Daughter, Chapters 1-5
Folder 2: As It Was Written: Letters from a Father to His Daughter, Chapters 6-11
Folder 3: Miscellaneous Bits and Pieces, Character sketches, reminiscences, and odds and ends of As I Remember It
Folder 4: As I Remember It, by Burt Finney
Folder 5: Letters to Mary Louise; First letter to Minnewaukan, ND; 12th birthday, first SWIRL trip, Chicago World's Fair, first air mail from Bismarck, 1925-1935
Folder 6: Letters to Mary Louise; Aboard the SWIRL, Juliette Low International Camp, 1936-1937
Folder 7: Letters to Mary Louise; Huskies, Wilkie Campaign, Big Blizzard, 1940
Folder 8: Letters to Mary Louise; College Grades and May Festival at University of Michigan, 1941
Folder 9: Letters to Mary Louise; (Chicago) Mary Louise Finney's first job, trials, tribulations, and parental support, 1942
Folder 10: Letters to Mary Louise; (Seattle) War, Mary Louise Finney's first job, 1943
Folder 11: Letters to Mary Louise; (Seattle) War, Illness, 1944
Folder 12: Letters to Mary Louise; Politics, D-Day, new job prospects, 1945
Folder 13: Letters to Mary Louise; Drugstore Deal, Pop's 66th birthday, 1946
Folder 14: Letters to Mary Louise; Letters from Florida and book review, 1947
Folder 15: Letters to Mary Louise; Pop's 68th birthday and letters to Redwing, MN job, 1948

Box 2

Folder 1: Letters to Mary Louise; Letters from Florida, 1950
Folder 2: Letters to Mary Louise; 34th wedding anniversary, parents' trip to Utah
Folder 3: Letters to Mary Louise; (Europe) News from home, 1952
Folder 4: Letters to Mary Louise; (New York City), January 1953-June 1953
Folder 5: Letters to Mary Louise; (New York City), July 1953-December 1953
Folder 6: Letters to Mary Louise; (New York City), January 1954-May 1954
Folder 7: Letters to Mary Louise; (New York City), May 1954-November 1954
Folder 8: Letters to Mary Louise; (Kansas City) A retiree's "social life", 1955
Folder 9: Letters to Mary Louise; (Kansas City), 1956
Folder 10: Letters to Mary Louise; (Kansas City), 1957
Folder 11: Letters to Mary Louise; (Kansas City), 1958
Folder 12: Letters to Mary Louise; (Kansas City), 1958

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