Ben G. Gustafson Papers, 1924-1982
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.
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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 9
- Folder 1: NRTA/AARP (National Retired Teachers Association/American Association of Retired Persons): June 16, 1976 - October 13, 1978
- Folder 2: AARP Chapter Quarterly Reports: January - July 31, 1978
- Folder 3: NRTA/AARP: January 30 - September 5, 1978
- Folder 4: NRTA/AARP: September 11, 1978 - October 23, 1980
- Folder 5: AARP Slide Show Materials: July 1978 - October 15, 1979
- Folder 6: NRTA/AARP: February 23, 1981 - March 22, 1982
- Folder 7: NRTA/AARP Supervisory Forms: July 26 - August 6, 1979
- Folder 8: NRTA/AARP Chapter by-laws and new chapter materials: 1973 - 1981
- Folder 9: NRTA/AARP Appointments: September 14, 1976 - July 15, 1981
- Folder 10: AARP Around America : December 1, 1978 - June 11, 1981
- Folder 11: NRTA/AARP Joint Legislative Committee: October - November 26, 1974
- Folder 12: NRTA/AARP North Dakota Legislative Lobby Forms: December 15, 1974
- Folder 13: NRTA/AARP Membership information: November 8, 1978 - December 23, 1980
- Folder 14: AARP Materials Available: March 1, 1979 - April 10, 1981
- Folder 15: AARP Membership Guides
- Folder 16: NRTA/AARP Driver Improvement Program: Fall 1978 - 1980
- Folder 17: NRTA/AARP Local, State, Federal Legislative Action: June 3, 1977 - 1979
- Folder 18: NRTA Joint State Legislative Committee: December 20, 1976 - December 10, 1978
- Folder 19: NRTA Joint State Legislative Committee: January 19, 1979 - April 21, 1980
- Folder 20: AARP Leadership Training: January 25, 1978 - 1979
- Folder 21: AARP Incorporation Certificate - Dickinson Chapter: February 17, 1976
- Folder 22: NRTA/AARP Andrus Foundation: September 30, 1975 - March 17, 1980
- Folder 23: Federal Legislation Outlook: October 29, 1980
- Folder 24: NRTA/AARP Legislative News: Alabama - Georgia
- Folder 25: NRTA/AARP Legislative News: Hawaii - Iowa
- Folder 26: NRTA/AARP Legislative News: Louisiana - Oregon
- Folder 27: NRTA/AARP Legislative News: Rhode Island - Wisconsin
- Folder 28: Health Insurance notes: March 30, 1979 - 1980
- Folder 29: North Dakota Retired Teachers Association: December 28, 1970 - January 9, 1981
- Folder 30: NRTA/AARP newsletters: 1974 - 1978
- Folder 31: Rosetta Webb correspondence: January 12, 1978 - November 9, 1981
- Folder 32: Dr. William Hassler correspondence: September 12, 1977 - November 30, 1978
- Folder 33: Oliver Hvinden correspondence: January 15, 1978 - September 1981
- Folder 34: Boris Steinman correspondence: January 24, 1978 - April 28, 1982
- Folder 1: NRTA/AARP (National Retired Teachers Association/American Association of Retired Persons): June 16, 1976 - October 13, 1978
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