Title: Laura Green Papers, 1870-1969

ID: OGLMC1234

Primary Creator: Green, Laura (1876-1969)

Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 09/06/1991. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Grand Forks, Women's History

Languages: English

Laura Green was born September 24, 1876. Her father, George Aker, and his wife came to Dakota Territory by covered wagon. They built a cabin in 1870 in what is now the Riverside Park area of Grand Forks, North Dakota. They are believed to be the first white family to settle in Grand Forks.

Laura Green graduated from Grand Forks High School in 1893. In 1898 she married Robert Green, a prominent contractor in Grand Forks. She was an active charter member of the Congregational Church, now known as the Federated Church. She worked in the office of the Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce when it was first organized. She served as secretary of the Public Welfare Association for many years, worked with the original Community House and was on the board of the YMCA for 7-8 years. She was also especially active in Red Cross work and also active in the Masonic Lodge, the Community Chest Organization for about 11 years. Laura Green died November 22, 1969.

Materials found in the collection served as the source of biographical information.

Grand Forks
Women's History

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Accruals: Additional material was donated by Kirk and Jean Hallahan, Mentor, Minnesota, in November 2020.

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Source: Wyman Sheppard (nephew of Laura Green)and his wife Alice

Acquisition Method: Donation; 91-1770

Preferred Citation: 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 April 2014.