Brief Description: The Arley R. Bjella Papers date from 1946 to 1968 and mainly concern the history of the North Dakota Republican Party. Bjella was an active member of the party and was an unsuccessful candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 1950. He was involved in the Republican Organizing Committee, which was successful in eventually separating the Republican Party from the Nonpartisan League. The majority of the collection contains general political files, which typically include correspondence from other party members, as well as newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and publications.
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/297
Created by: Bjella, Arley R. (1916-2001)
Volume: 1.25 Linear Feet
Acquired:
Additional material was donated by Liv Norderhaug, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, in March 2015 (Acc.2015-3303) and September 2024 (2024-3522; via Dr. Melissa Gjellstad, UND Languages Department).
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Subject Index
Politics and Government - Republican Organizing Committee (ROC)
Politics and Government - Republican Party
University of North Dakota - Alumni
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Acquisition Notes:
The original acquisition records are unavailable
PreferredCitation: (Description of Item). Arley R. Bjella Papers. OGLMC 297, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revisions: Finding aid input to Archon in August 2016.