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Frank G. Wilkins Papers, 1882-1984
Title: Frank G. Wilkins Papers
ID: OGLMC 1068
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet
Abstract
Real estate speculator in the Bismarck area, and secretary to Nehemiah G. Ordway, the last governor of Dakota Territory
Administrative/Biographical History
Frank Wilkins followed Nehemiah G. Ordway from New Hampshire to the Dakotas where Ordway served as the last governor of the Dakota Territory from 1880-1884. Wilkins served as Ordway's secretary during this time.
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Administrative Information
Acquired:
06/17/1986.
Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Note:
Source: Barbara Adam, Minot, North Dakota.
Donation; Acc.86-1461
Donation; Acc.86-1461
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Frank G. Wilkins Papers. OGLMC 1068, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revisions: Finding aid migrated to Archon in May 2014.
Collection Material Type: Personal Papers
Scope and Contents:
The Frank G. Wilkins Papers consists of Bismarck property tax receipts, dated 1909 to 1921. Also included are four folders of correspondence regarding real estate surrounding the Capitol Hill Addition in Bismarck and other business related affairs. The collection also contains miscellaneous materials including checks, a railroad townsite agreement, and a document appointing Nehemiah G. Ordway as overseer of Wilkins' interest in the area of Yankton, South Dakota, dated 1882.
The Frank G. Wilkins Papers were found in the attic of the Francis G. Wilkins home in Lower Warner, New Hampshire.