Papers, 1926-1941.

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Papers, 1926-1941.

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The Julia Ellingson Griffis Papers include correspondence from Julia Griffis to Oscar and Emma Ellingson, her brother and sister-in-law, in Reynolds, ND. In her letters she discusses life in California during the depression. She also mentions the Olympics held in Long Beach in 1932. In her letters from 1937 to 1941, she writes about World War II. A brief history of Julia's life and an eulogy are also included in this collection.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library

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University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library

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Orin G. Libby Manuscript Collection (Chester Fritz Library)

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Griffis, Julia Ellingson.

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Julia Ellingson Griffis was born on October 20, 1882, in Reynolds, ND. She was the first white child born in the city of Reynolds. She had three brothers and two sisters. She attended high school in Reynolds, ND, and then worked in the mill. Julia moved to California in 1923 and worked as a nurse in the homes of elderly women. She lived in Long Beach, CA, until 1936 when she moved to Hollywood for one year. She lived the rest of her life in Lynwood, CA, until her death on March 31, 1941. ...