Collection, 1941, 1950, 1954, 1965.

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Collection, 1941, 1950, 1954, 1965.

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Correspondence, typed summary of interview (12 leaves) with Leonard Sackett concerning her father, George Elliot, and life in early Jamestown. Includes mention of George Elliott coming to N.D. in 1879, the family's arrival in 1880, getting a contract to build railroad grade, buying a farm near Spiritwood, N.D., blizzards, the homesickness of Sadie's mother, description of their home, her father's attempts at gardening, digging a well, entertaining visitors, their move to Jamestown, N.D. where Sadie attended Jamestown College, her teaching career in Jamestown and Fargo, N.D.

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North Dakota State University Library

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North Dakota State University Library

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Jamestown College

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Walker, Sadie, 1865-1965

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Born in Chester County, Penn., daughter of George Elliott. The family moved to Spiritwood, N.D. in 1880. She was one of the first students at Jamestown College and among the first in its teacher training classes. She taught in Jamestown, and Fargo, N.D., later became elementary principal in Fargo. She retired in 1941. From the description of Collection, 1941, 1950, 1954, 1965. (North Dakota State University Library). WorldCat record id: 30378737 ...

Sackett, Leonard, 1901-1971

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Elliott, George P., 1918-1980

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American novelist and college professor; d. 1980. From the description of Papers, 1957-1979. (Washington University in St. Louis). WorldCat record id: 28419442 American author. From the description of Papers. 1957-1979. (Washington University in St. Louis). WorldCat record id: 12905669 ...