Lillian Bolack Papers, 1858-1931
Collection Overview
Abstract
1906-1995; 28 page essay regarding the pioneer life of Alfred Bolack, Lillian’s father. Alfred Bolack moved to Dakota Territory from Ohio circa 1873
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Lillian Bolack Papers includes an essay written by Bolack entitled "Pushing Back the Frontiers: A Pioneer Family in Rye Township, Grand Forks, North Dakota." The paper is 28 pages long and relates stories of Alfred Bolack's life as a child, husband, and father, along with his five brothers and six sisters, dating back to 1858. Alfred Bolack moved from Ohio to North Dakota around 1873, where he started a farm near what is now Larimore and eventually moved closer to Grand Forks.
Collection Historical Note
Lillian Elizabeth Bolack was born November 15, 1906, to Alfred and Caroline (Ritter) Bolack. Lillian had two sisters and one brother. She attended Rye No. 2 school in Grand Forks County, which was two miles from where the family lived. Lillian graduated from St. James Academy in Grand Forks, and her family regularly attended St. Michael's Church. She lived on the farm with her brother, Alfred. In 1988, she moved to St. Anne's Guest Home. Lillian Bolack died September 11, 1995, at United Hospital in Grand Forks.
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:
Father William Sherman, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Acquisition Method:
Donation; 87-1503
Preferred Citation:
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revision History:
Finding aid migrated to Archon in July 2013.
Box and Folder Listing
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- Folder 1: "Pushing Back the Frontiers: A Pioneer Family in Rye Township, Grand Forks, North Dakota"
