Collection, 1956, 1958.

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Collection, 1956, 1958.

Typed summary of interview (3 leaves) with Leonard Sackett concerning his father, Ole Vangsness, a Norwegian immigrant and preacher, and Helendale Farm. Includes mention of George's brother, Louis, and sisters, Mary and Ellen, all working at Helendale Farm, his father Ole, a mail carrier and a preacher, very brief mention of J.B. Power. Also includes George Vangness' obituary.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7283721

North Dakota State University Library

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Sackett, Leonard, 1901-1971

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Vangsness, Ole, d. 1907.

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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...

Vangsness, George C., 1870-1958,

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Born in Vernon County, Wisc., son of Ole K. Vangsness, and Christine Martine Mikkelsdatter. Moved to Kindred, N.D. area with his family in 1879. Wed Anna Watkins. Farmed near Walcott, N.D. From the description of Collection, 1956, 1958. (North Dakota State University Library). WorldCat record id: 30151885 ...