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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- Folder 1: Governor's Council on Human Resources: 1968 - May 7, 1974
- Folder 2: Governor's Council on Human Resources: May 17 - August 26, 1974
- Folder 3: Governor's Council on Human Resources: 1975, February 1976, March 25, 1977
- Folder 4: Governor's Council on Human Resources: March 28, 1970 - April 28, 1981
- Folder 5: White House Conference on Aging 1971: March 16, 1970 - October 29, 1971
- Folder 6: White House Conference on Aging 1971: November 1971 - February 16, 1972
- Folder 7: White House Conference on Aging 1981: February - November 1980
- Folder 8: White House Conference on Aging 1981: March - August 1981
- Folder 9: The Institute for Gerontological Studies: 1973
- Folder 10: The Institute for Gerontological Studies: 1973 - 1974
- Folder 11: The Institute for Gerontological Studies: 1976 - 1979
- Folder 12: Miscellaneous matter on Aging; State Government: 1976 - 1981
- Folder 13: North Dakota Retired Teachers Association: 1971 - 1981
- Folder 14: UND General Extension Administrators of Homes for the Aging and Nursing Homes: 1968 - 1972
- Folder 15: Silver Haired Legislature: June 1980
- Folder 16: Grand Forks Senior Citizens Association: 1971 - 1981
- Folder 17: Division of Continuing Education: 1962 - 1977
- Folder 18: Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare Regional Conference: 1961 - 1972; Federal miscellaneous: 1976 - 1977
- Folder 19: Correspondence, miscellaneous: 1968 - 1981
- Folder 20: Personal - Christmas letters, Federated Church , Jamestown College , Grand Forks Symphony: 1973 - 1976
- Folder 1: Governor's Council on Human Resources: 1968 - May 7, 1974
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