Interview, 1956.

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Interview, 1956.

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Interview and corrections (13 leaves) with Leonard Sackett concerning his recollections of J.B. Power and Helendale Farm, corrections by Ethelwyn Power. Includes mention of birth and death dates of J.B. Power's children: Charles M., George, Helen, and twins, James A. and Clara, Helen's death at boarding school, J.B.'s brother, William, J.B.'s employment with Northern Pacific Railroad, some history of Helendale Farm, J.B. Power's financial losses, description of farm buildings especially the main house, rebuilding the house after a fire, draining wetlands, Frank and Newman becoming business partners.

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Sackett, Leonard, 1901-1971

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Power, J. B. (James Buel), 1833-1912

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Born at Stockport, N.Y., son of William H. and Catharine A. (Buel) Power. Began working for New York and Erie Railway in 1849, later worked for St. Louis and Pacific Railroad, and Northern Pacific Railway. Wed Helen Amelia Buckhout of Newburgh, N.Y. in 1857. Moved to Waseca County, Minn. in 1857. Purchased 6,000 acres of land near Leonard, N.D. in 1874 and named it Helendale Farm. Appointed to North Dakota Agricultural College Board of Trustees in 1890, served as acting president of North Dakota...

Power, J. A. (James A.), d. 1924.

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Power, Ethelwyn.

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Northern Pacific Railway.

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Power, Charles McIlraith.

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Power, Newman.

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Power, William, active 1810-1830

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Power, Frank B., 1900-

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Born at Fargo, N.D. Son of J.A. (1870-1924) and Elizabeth (Newman) Power, grandson of J.B. Power, owner of Helendale Farm, Richland County, N.D. Graduated 1923 from North Dakota Agricultural College, went to work at Helendale Farm after his father's death in 1924. Worked at Helendale Farm until its sale in 1934, formed a partnership with his brother Newman in a Plentywood, Mont. creamery. From the description of Interview, 1956. (North Dakota State University Library). WorldCat recor...