Ben G. Gustafson Papers, 1924-1982

Ben G. Gustafson Papers

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Collection Overview

Title: Ben G. Gustafson Papers, 1924-1982

ID: OGLMC485

Primary Creator: Gustafson, Ben G. (1903-1982)

Extent: 20.0 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 00/00/1978. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: University of North Dakota - Faculty

Languages: English

Abstract

1903-1982; UND Department of Chemistry and Division of Continuing Education, 1940-1969

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Ben G. Gustafson Papers date from 1924 to 1982 and cover the span of Gustafson's life from when he was a student at Jamestown College to his activities following his retirement. The materials include papers, notes and statistical computations from courses in which he was a both a student and instructor. Also included is material related to the organizations Gustafson was involved with, such as the North Dakota Academy of Science, the National Retired Teachers Association, the American Association of Retired Persons, the National University Extension Association, and the National Association of State Universities and Land Grand Colleges. Political correspondence with North Dakota politicians Mark Andrews, Quentin Burdick, Arthur Link, and Milton Young, as well as miscellaneous personal files, are also included.

Collection Historical Note

Ben G. Gustafson was born on September 8, 1903, in Foxholm, North Dakota. He graduated from Turtle Lake High School in June 1920, and then continued his education at Jamestown College, Jamestown, North Dakota, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1926. He served as the Superintendent of Schools in several North Dakota communities: Cleveland (1926-28), Steele (1928-30), and Linton (1930-38). In 1938, Gustafson began his college teaching career at the State School of Forestry at Bottineau, North Dakota. Two years later he transferred to the University of North Dakota, where he taught chemistry. From 1957 to 1964, he served as Director of the General Extension Division on Continuing Education. During this time period Gustafson was active in establishing branch centers of the University of Williston and Ellendale, North Dakota. In 1969, he resigned as Dean of the Division of Continuing Education and remained active in community and state affairs. After his resignation, he served as Coordinator of Research and Development for the Division of Continuing Education and held positions in senior citizens organizations, the American Association of Retired Persons, the Governor's Committee on Aging, North Dakota Council on Extension, North Dakota Economic Development Commission, North Dakota Council on Human Resources, and as a State Senator from Grand Forks. Ben G. Gustafson married Ruth Louise Corell on July 18, 1928, and they had two children. He died on November 9, 1982, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. In May 1980, the refurnished Phi Delta Theta building on the University of North Dakota campus was dedicated in honor of Gustafson.

Subject/Index Terms

University of North Dakota - Faculty

Administrative Information

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Accruals: Additional material was donated by Ben Gustafson on April 13, 1981 (Acc. 82-976) and Mrs. Ben Gustafson on June 8, 1983 (Acc. 83-1083).

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Source: Ben Gustafson, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Acquisition Method: Donation: Acc. 78-515 and Acc. 78-552

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Ben G. Gustafson Papers. OGLMC 485, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid migrated to Archon in November 2014.

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Box 6

Folder 1: Higher Education: 1972 - 1974
Folder 2: Title I, Higher Education Act of 1965, correspondence: November 10, 1967 - August 16, 1974
Folder 3: Title I, Higher Education Act of 1965: 1969 -1974
Folder 4: Title I, Higher Education Act of 1965, North Dakota Advisory Committee: 1968 - 1974
Folder 5: Title I, Higher Education Act of 1965, North Dakota Project Report Form: 1974
Folder 6: Title I, Higher Education Act of 1965
Folder 7: Title I, Higher Education Act of 1965, miscellaneous
Folder 8: Gerontology: June 3, 1971 - March 25, 1975
Folder 9: Institute for Gerontological Studies
Folder 10: Management Course for Administrators of Licensed Nursing Homes
Folder 11: Nursing Homes, correspondence: March 30, 1969 - October 3, 1973
Folder 12: Nursing Homes - returned questionnaires
Folder 13: Occupational Safety and Health, correspondence: March 21, 1972 - October 19, 1973
Folder 14: Small Business Management Short Course: 1968 - 1973
Folder 15: Better Business Management Seminars, correspondence: March 6 - November 30, 1972
Folder 16: Seminar - Cities 3000 Population and Under: 1970
Folder 17: State Technical Services Act of 1975
Folder 18: UND-Williston Center, correspondence: November 14, 1956 - March 6, 1974
Folder 19: UND Founder's Day: 1971, 1972
Folder 20: UND miscellaneous
Folder 21: North Dakota Consumer Council
Folder 22: North Dakota Economic Conference - Education and Research Chairman

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