Papers, 1907-1946 (bulk 1907-1942)

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Papers, 1907-1946 (bulk 1907-1942)

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The Anna Isabel Francis Papers consist of a photocopied diary; the original was loaned for duplication by Florence Burke Dawson of Grand Forks. The diaries date from 1907 to 1942 and contain daily entries regarding family activities, farming, religion, travel and weather conditions, and other local and national events. The diaries provide a picture of farm life in the first half of the twentieth century. Obituaries for Anna Isabel Francis Burke and John M. Burke, as well as photocopied photographs of the family, are included as part of the last installment of the diary.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7098095

University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library

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Burke, Anne Isabel Francis.

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Anna Isabel Francis was born September 8, 1869 in Chatham, Ontario. She moved to Bathgate, North Dakota, in 1887, where she found local recognition as a piano teacher. She married John M. Burke of Cavalier on November 23, 1892, after which they resided on his homestead in Pembina County. They had six children: Kelly, Walter, Edna, Florence, Arthur and Robert. Anna Burke was active in church and community affairs in Cavalier. Anna Isabel Francis Burke died on April 3, 1942, while John M. Burke di...

Orin G. Libby Manuscript Collection (Chester Fritz Library)

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Burke, John M., 1866-1946

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Burke family.

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