Margaret Skinner Papers, 1937-1982

Margaret Skinner Papers

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Abstract

Scope and Contents

Administrative Information

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Box 1

Box 2

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Collection Overview

Title: Margaret Skinner Papers, 1937-1982

ID: OGLMC1534

Primary Creator: Skinner, Margaret (1919-)

Extent: 1.25 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 06/06/2008

Subjects: University of North Dakota - Alumni, University of North Dakota - Student Life, Women's History

Languages: English

Abstract

1919-; UND Class of 1942

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Margaret Skinner Papers, 1937-1982, consist mainly of scrapbooks from a former University of North Dakota student.

The first scrapbook, red in color, contains various programs, advertisements, pictures and newspaper clippings for events such as the Artist Series, the Carney Song Contest, the Flickertail Follies, her involvement in the Women’s Athletic Association, the visit by Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha of Norway in June, 1939, the Girl Reserves, the Winter Carnival, “High School Week”, and the Delta Zeta sorority. Loose items inside the scrapbook include assorted newspaper articles, Metropolitan Theatre programs, and a program from a senior recital at which she ushered.

The second scrapbook is a smaller blue one. This book mainly contains items from Skinner’s middle years at the University of North Dakota. Included are many newspaper articles and photographs documenting different activities and events at the Delta Zeta sorority including Norwegian Crown Prince Olav’s visit. Some loose materials in this book are clippings about friend’s weddings, invitations to dances, and articles related to World War II.

The last scrapbook has no cover. This scrapbook contains things from Skinner's senior year and later. Included are graduation letters and cards, as well as programs, advertisements, and articles about the Women’s Athletic Association end of the year banquet, the Artist Series, Delta Zeta sorority, and a band performance. Also included are numerous wedding invitations and articles. The photograph album does not contain many photographs. Included are pictures of people dressed for a performance of Adam and Eve. There are also pictures of Skinner with friends from Grafton and with family members. Loose items in this album are a program for the Girls Service Christmas ceremonial and a list of songs and lyrics for the ceremonial.

Collection Historical Note

Margaret (Richardson) Skinner was born May 25, 1919, to Harlan and Fannie Richardson in Vermillion, South Dakota. Skinner came to the University of North Dakota in 1938. When she first arrived on campus Skinner stayed with her aunt, Alice Richardson, an assistant professor of commercial education. Skinner attended many plays and concerts during her time at the university, and she was a member of the Women’s Athletic Association and the Girl Reserves. She joined the Delta Zeta sorority in 1940 and was an active member for the rest of her collegiate life. She graduated in 1942 with a B.S. in education and a B.D. in teaching. She married Richard Skinner on August 29, 1943, in Grand Forks. Richard and Margaret had five children: four boys and one girl. Richard died August 6, 2004.

Subject/Index Terms

University of North Dakota - Alumni
University of North Dakota - Student Life
Women's History

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 Source: Margaret Skinner, Bemidji, Minnesota

Acquisition Method: Donation; 2008-2934

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Margaret Skinner Papers. OGLMC 1534, Box #, Folder #. 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 June 2014.

Box and Folder Listing

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Box 1

Item 1: Large red scrapbook (1937-1941)
Item 2: Scrapbook with no cover (1942-1945)

Box 2

Folder 1: Loose items from the large red scrapbook (1937-1941)

Folder 2: Small blue scrapbook (1940-1942)

Folder 3: Loose items from the small blue scrapbook (1940-1942)

Folder 4: Photo Album (1941)

Folder 5: Loose items from the photo album (1941)

Folder 6: Loose Photographs

Photograph 1: Crown Prince Olaf of Norway in the Delta Zeta Sorority House (probably 1939, though photograph is labeled as from 1941) L to R: Beth Larson, Marie Twedt, Virginia Benedict, Gayle Mullis, Kay Lawrence, Margaret Richardson, Crown Prince Olaf, Princess Martha, Elaine Kjerstad, Grace Alphson
Photograph 2: Delta Zeta girls (1940 or 1941) Front row, L to R: all unidentified Middle row, L to R: Anna Peterson (?), unidentified, Virginia Benedict, unidentified, unidentified, Marie Twedt, unidentified, Elynor Chalmers, Grace Alphson Back row, L to R: unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, Beth Larson, Margaret Richardson, Marietta Babcock
Photograph 3: Delta Zeta dance (undated) Third from left, back row - Margaret Richardson Fourth from left, back row - Richard Skinner
Photograph 4: Delta Zeta dance (1943) Ninth from left, back row - Richard Skinner Tenth from left, back row - Margaret Richardson
Photograph 5: Wedding Picture (undated): possibly Margaret Richardson and Richard Skinner
Photograph 6: Alumni Days 1982 (Class of 1942 with spouses) On couch, L to R: Beverly (Schnecker) Severson, LeNore (Ulvedal) Caldis, Lois (Nystrom) Engler, Margaret A. (Richardson) Skinner, Beverly (Heen) Bjella Standing, L to R: Gordon Caldis, Lila Fay Shultz, Frederick Schultz, Clifford D. Olesen, Bill Charlesworth, Kendall C. Fox, Robert Teague, Sigvald Aase, Ordean G. Ness

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