Vernice Aldrich Papers, 1902-1959
Collection Overview
Title: Vernice Aldrich Papers, 1902-1959
Predominant Dates:1923-1947
ID: OGLMC0027
Primary Creator: Aldrich, Vernice (1901-1959)
Extent: 2.5 Linear Feet
Subjects: Agriculture, University of North Dakota - Alumni, University of North Dakota - Wesley College, Women's History - Women's Organizations
Languages: English
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The Vernice Aldrich Papers consist of correspondence, financial records, programs, pamphlets, minutes, reports, articles, manuscripts, periodicals, newspaper clippings, and photographs, primarily 1923-1947. The contents are arranged chronologically.
Correspondence pertains mainly to the North Dakota Wheat Growers Association, Wesley College, and the Psi Gamma Chapter of Chi Omega. In addition, there are folders for the Army Air Force program at UND, and agricultural bulletins and reports. Personal papers include photographs and Christmas cards. There are also articles, manuscripts, and poetry by Aldrich about North Dakota history, agriculture, and cooperatives.
Other contents include assorted brochures, booklets, and newspaper articles. Additionally, several folders pertain to UND and Wesley College include materials on Panhellenic, the Philymnian Club, and the University Club. Presidential campaign and inauguration materials include pamphlets and flyers on the campaigns of Frank O. Lowden and Herbert Hoover, and press releases issued by Vernice, who covered the 1929 Washington DC inauguration. Lastly, a ledger book for the Aldrich Elevator Company (Kempton, ND) contains stock certificates and records (1902-1903).
Collection Historical Note
Subject/Index Terms
Agriculture
University of North Dakota - Alumni
University of North Dakota - Wesley College
Women's History - Women's Organizations
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 acquisition records are unavailable.
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Vernice Aldrich Papers. OGLMC 27, 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 January 2014.
Box and Folder Listing
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- Box 1
- Folder 1: General Correspondence, July 1923-June 1927
- Mostly pertains to North Dakota Wheat Growers Association including issues of The Co-operator: Better Grain Marketing (Minneapolis, MN); February and April 1926.
- Folder 2: General Correspondence, June 1927-March 1930
- Includes materials from the 11th Annual Meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation, December 6-11, 1929, and minutes from the Northwest Grain Association meeting, Grand Forks, March 20, 1930.
- Folder 3: General Correspondence, March-December 1930
- Includes article written by Vernice, “The Co-operative Farmer and the Federal Farm Board” and a transcript of the Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the North Dakota Wheat Growers Association, pertaining to “Investigates [sic] and Answers [to] Charges Made by F. W. Copeland and Associates” (Grand Forks, N.D., October 18-20, 1927).
- Folder 4: General Correspondence, January 1931-January 1935
- Includes correspondence pertaining to Wesley College.
- Folder 5: General Correspondence, February 1935-March 1938
- Includes correspondence pertaining to Wesley College.
- Folder 6: General Correspondence, April 1938-March 1940
- Includes correspondence pertaining to Wesley College.
- Folder 7: General Correspondence, March 1940-November 1941
- Includes correspondence pertaining to Wesley College.
- Folder 8: General Correspondence, November 1941-April 1947
- Includes correspondence pertaining to Wesley College.
- Folder 9: Chi Omega Correspondence, 1922-1932
- Includes correspondence for Psi Gamma Chapter of Chi Omega and the national organization, and Sigma Alpha Iota Yearbook, 1924-1926 (Ann Arbor Press).
- Folder 10: Chi Omega Correspondence, 1933-1937
- Folder 11: Chi Omega Correspondence, 1938-1939
- Folder 12: Chi Omega Correspondence, 1940-1945
- Folder 13: Chi Omega - financial records, bills, receipts, budgets, and plans, 1922-1945
- Some contents transferred to University Publications in September 1981.
- Folder 14: Chi Omega – bylaws, meetings, minutes, exams, alumni list
- Some contents transferred to University Publications in September 1981. Includes Chi Omega examinations (1932 and 1938) and “Bylaws of the Gamma Psi House Association of the Chi Omega Fraternity.”
- Folder 15: Army Air Force Program at UND – Geography Correspondence, 1942-1946
- Folder 16: Army Air Force Program at UND – Syllabi and Geography, 1942-1946
- Folder 17: Undated Correspondence
- Folder 18: Administrative Committee Minutes, September 1981
- Transferred to University Publications.
- Folder 19: Agricultural Bulletins and Reports, 1921-1945
- Mostly Department of Commerce publications (1928). Also includes newspaper clippings from Wheat Grower (Grand Forks, N.D.), and copies of Pooling for Profits (North Dakota Wheat Growers Association, July 1928) and Merchandise!: You, too, can solve your Marketing Problem by Commodity Cooperative Marketing(North Dakota – Montana Wheat Growers Association, September 15, 1929).
- Folder 20: Agricultural Bulletins and Reports, 1920-1935
- Includes Aaron Sapiro, Cooperative Marketing (1920) and “Notes on Governor Frank O. Lowden’s Speech at Crookston, Feb. 10, 1926.”
- Folder 1: General Correspondence, July 1923-June 1927
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