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 12
- Folder 1: AIM (Action for Independent Maturity): May 14, 1973 - November 1975
- Folder 2: AIM: 1977 - 1979
- Folder 3: Legislation relating to Human Resources: 1979
- Folder 4: Aging Services Policy and Procedure Manual: 1981
- Folder 5: Fiscal Year 1978: June 28, 1977 - 1978
- Folder 6: Center for Human Development: March 7 - September 19, 1978
- Folder 7: North Dakota Green Thumb Program: August 19, 1970 - May 1, 1981
- Folder 8: Project Idea: August 5, 1977 - June 14, 1979
- Folder 9: Conference on Family Medicine and Rural Health: August 17 - September 27, 1982
- Folder 10: SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): June 2, 1981 - September 24, 1982
- Folder 11: Legal Assistance of North Dakota : November 16, 1978 - December 2, 1980
- Folder 12: Grand Forks Mayor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped: October 27, 1981 - February 11, 1982
- Folder 13: North Dakota Employment and Training Council: April 30 - May 4, 1981
- Folder 14: 1972 State Senate Campaign: July 6 - November 13, 1972
- Folder 15: 1974 State Senate Campaign: July - December 28, 1974
- Folder 16: Democratic NPL: October 27, 1975 - September 11, 1981
- Folder 17: North Dakota American Revolution Bicentennial Commission: April 20, 1976
- Folder 18: Health Insurance, Long Term Care Facilities: November 6, 1979 - January 16, 1980
- Folder 19: North Dakota Retailer: November 24, 1975 - January 16, 1976
- Folder 20: North Dakota Health Care Association: July 21, 1981
- Folder 21: General Extension Division: June 11, 1962 - 1967
- Folder 22: Division of Continuing Education: March 1957 - July 11, 1974
- Folder 23: The Worry Clinic: May 4, 1971
- Folder 24: Ad Hoc Committee for Finance of Outreach Program: April 14 - May 29, 1980
- Folder 25: National University Extension Association: May 8, 1968 - July 16, 1975
- Folder 26: National University Continuing Education Association: February 28 - April 15, 1981
- Folder 27: Department of Public Instruction: September 25, 1975 - 1976
- Folder 28: Education Commission of States: November 1971 - February 1976
- Folder 29: U.S. Department of Health Education and Welfare: March - November 1, 1977
- Folder 30: Boeing Midmanagement Material: September 2 - November 14, 1969
- Folder 31: North Dakota Academy of Science: April 20, 1979 - October 1, 1981
- Folder 1: AIM (Action for Independent Maturity): May 14, 1973 - November 1975
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