Records, 1883-1957.

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Records, 1883-1957.

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The McCanna Farming Company Collection is arranged in three series - Farming, Banking, and Family. Correspondence and financial records have been interfiled within each series as appropriate.

9 linear ft. (11 boxes)

University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7596911

University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library

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Orin G. Libby Photographic Collection (Chester Fritz Library)

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McCanna Farming Company.

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Orin G. Libby Manuscript Collection (Chester Fritz Library)

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McCanna Farming Company (McCanna, N.D.)

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In 1881, brothers David and Simon McCanna established the McCanna Farming Company in Elm Grove Township, Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Simon remained in Grand Forks County and, in 1883, founded the town of McCanna. In 1885, Simon married Katherine O'Gorman. Eight children were born, many of whom died in infancy. The remaining children were Charles D., Edwin T. and Reuben. Within a few years, the McCanna Farming Company grew into a diverse business. The farm raised pure-bred Aberdeen Angus ca...