Mrs. J. E. Engstad Papers, 1941, 1972, undated
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Title: Mrs. J. E. Engstad Papers, 1941, 1972, undated
ID: OGLMC376
Primary Creator: Engstad, Mathilda C. (1868-1943)
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet
Subjects: Grand Forks, Women's History
Abstract
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Collection Historical Note
Mrs. J. E. (Mathilda C.) Engstad was born July 27, 1868, in Manistee, Michigan. She married John E. Engstad on September 27, 1887, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was one of the first physicians in the community and spearheaded a movement which led to the founding of the first hospital in Grand Forks, St. Luke's, in 1891. He was also one of the founders of the North Dakota Medical Society (later renamed the North Dakota Medical Association), organized in 1887. Mathilda was active in the community, especially with the Pioneer Club, Franklin Club and Thursday Music Club. The Engstads had two daughters: Valborg, who died in 1907, and Dagna Elsie.
Dr. J. E. Engstad died in 1937, while Mrs. Engstad died August 14, 1943 in Grand Forks.
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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 Method: Donation; the original acquisition records are unavailable.
Related Materials: Franklin Club Records, OGLMC 322
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Mrs. J.E. Engstad Papers. OGLMC 376, 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 December 2013.
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