George B. Winship Papers, 1882, 1921, 1964
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Brief Description:

The George B. Winship Papers date from 1921 and 1964. Included are two copies of a 45 page typescript titled "Pioneering in North Dakota."  The essay tells about the stage coach station Winship and William Budge erected on the Turtle River fourteen miles north of Grand Forks in 1871. In December 1872, Winship sold his share of the business to Budge, and moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he took up trade as a printer. He returned to Grand Forks in June 1879, when he founded what eventually became the Grand Forks Herald. Winship wrote "Pioneering in North Dakota" in April 1921.

Also included is a Herald article from August 2, 1964, titled "Herald Founder Won One August Battle in 1889 But Lost Another." The article reports on the political intrigue surrounding Winship and his battles with the "old gang" of North Dakota politicians, chiefly Alexander McKenzie and Nehemiah Ordway.

Finally, the collection contains a photocopy of Winship's autobiography. Events described include the Sibley Expedition of 1864, the Riel Rebellion, the Davy Expedition of 1867, and numerous Red River Valley and Grand Forks happenings. The incomplete autobiography is from 1882. The location of the original is unknown.

Held at:
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Chester Fritz Library
3051 University Ave Stop 9000
Grand Forks, ND 58202 9000
Phone: 701-777-4625
Fax: 701-777-3319
Email: und.archives [at] library.und.edu
Record Series Number: OGLMC/739
Created by: Winship, George (1847-1931)
Volume: 0.25 Linear Feet
Acquired: Additional material, in the form of Winship's autobiography, was deposited September 14, 1988 (88-1620). The donor is unknown.
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Subject Index
Grand Forks - Newspapers
Pioneer Life
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Acquisition Notes: The collection was originally part of the North Dakota Biographical File
PreferredCitation: (Description of Item). George B. Winship Papers. OGLMC 739. Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections. Chester Fritz Library. University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revisions: The finding aid was added to Archon in March 2012.