Manuscripts by Subject - Family / Local History - #10958 - Box 46A

Box 46A

Group of young boys with a priest inside a church (set 1 has 84 negatives)
Unidentified group of young women on the steps of a building
Group of young boys with a priest inside a church
Unidentified group of men and women outside
Group of young boys with a priest inside a church
Two unidentified men, one with a Walgreen jacket, indoors
Unidentified speaker addressing an audience in HWE auditorium
Women standing next to a medieval-style tent and a cut-out of a knight
Unidentified women holding a handful of wheat next to “Vantine’s Paint & Glass” on Main Street, Williston, N.D.
Unidentified group of men and women standing outside
Unidentified group of women around a table awaiting a meal
Close up on chaffs of wheat around the corner from “Vantine’s Paint & Glass” on Main Street, Williston, N.D.
Unidentified group of women with two young boys gathered out on the front lawn of a house
Unidentified group of people square dancing in a parlor
Exterior of houses on the 1300 block of ___ Street
Unidentified man sitting behind a desk covered with an assortment of papers, newspaper articles and advertisements
A block of houses on an unidentified street
Two women working behind a desk in American State Bank, October 1954, Williston, N.D.
Unidentified church choir singing out of a book of Russian Music; the image is stored separately from the rest of the folder due to vinegar syndrome
Unidentified church choir; the image is stored separately from the rest of the folder due to vinegar syndrome
Unidentified men observing an accident on a rural road
Close-up of a wrecked car from an accident on a rural road
Unidentified group of women gathered in front of Williston High School
Unidentified school band in a gymnasium
School band in a gymnasium
School band in a gymnasium
Group of women gathered in front of Williston High School
Unidentified marching band assembled for practice
Marching band assembled for practice
Unidentified marching band playing down a street with houses in the back
Unidentified group of marching band musicians having a drink under a shelter at a park
Group of marching band musicians having a drink under a shelter at a park
Group of marching band musicians having a drink under a shelter at a park
Group of marching band musicians having a drink under a shelter at a park
Marching band playing down a street
Group of marching band musicians having a drink under a shelter at a park
Unidentified women displaying a patterned cape with a hood
Unidentified group of boys playing on a jungle gym in a park
Unidentified man playing a fiddle next to an award that says “4th Annual Old Fiddlers Contest, Third 1956 Place, M.O.C. 21, Sidney, Mont.”
Man playing a fiddle next to an award that says “4th Annual Old Fiddlers Contest, Third 1956 Place, M.O.C. 21, Sidney, Mont.”
Unidentified Scout troops and band marching down Main Street, Williston, N.D. Many local businesses and the spectators are visible.
A group of women from the Rotary Club, identified as (from left to right, top to bottom): unknown, Mae, unknown, Darlene, Gert (presumably short for Gertrude), Clarissa, Miriam Past Artist (?), unknown, and Ruth, gathered around a table looking at a platter
Road construction on the corner of Main and 11th St in Williston, N.D.
Unidentified group of women looking at a newspaper next to a poster indicating “National Business Women’s Week” on October 5-11, 1958
Group of women looking at a newspaper next to a poster indication “National Business Women’s Week” on October 5-11, 1958
Man wearing a letterman and baseball cap holding a baseball bat in a park
Unidentified golfer holding position after a swing with a caddy looking on
Two unidentified women playing on one team of doubles tennis on a turf court in a park
Golfer holding position after a swing with a caddy looking on
Golfer holding position after a swing with a caddy looking on
Unidentified female golfer holding a ball on the green
Two unidentified women painting a Western-themed background
Unidentified group putting on a Nativity play on stage
Unidentified man and women (presumably playing Mary and Joseph) alone in front of the cradle during a Nativity play in a theater
Unidentified group portrait of children in a gymnasium
House #509 at night with Christmas lights on display
Unidentified organization having a celebratory luncheon in a church
Unidentified house (#10__) at night with Christmas displays out by the front door
Unidentified group of children on stage presenting to an adult audience
Unidentified group of men and women sitting in a room at 8:25
Window display for a women’s clothing advertising a Mother’s Day sale
Window display for a women’s clothing advertising a Mother’s Day sale
A window display for a women’s clothing advertising a Mother’s Day sale
Intersection in front of Standard Clothing on Main Street, Williston, N.D.
Two unidentified children meeting Santa Claus at a department store’s toy section
Unidentified group of children gathered in a room around Santa Claus, who is next to a Christmas tree
Unidentified medical association meeting in an unknown location
Unidentified crowd waiting inside a store
Two men discussing something with two young men in a classroom
Unidentified group of women, all wearing the same flower corsage, gathered in a living room
Group of women, all wearing the same corsage, gathered in a living room
A toy Mobo bronco riding horse with wheels resting on a shelf
Unidentified gathering of men, women, and children in a living room
Unidentified group of men sitting at a table
Aerial view of a farmstead and the farmland beyond
Deceased bloated cows laying in a field
Unidentified women standing in a park across from Williston High School, Williston, N.D.
Unidentified organization having a luncheon in an unknown location
Finishing construction on building
Unidentified woman holding a large key with a bow on it in amongst a crown in front of Woolworth’s on Main Street, Williston, N.D.
A collection of sheep huddled together on a ranch
Double image - a women with a medal against a brick wall, and an assembly of people gathered in a gymnasium
Unidentified group celebrating Father’s Day inside a restaurant
Unidentified barbershop quartet singing
Houses down a street with many trees in the yards, in winter (Set 2 has 114 negatives)
Unidentified group of Rotary club members attending a party
Group of Rotary club members dancing at a party
Unidentified couple celebrating a with a cake in a living room
Unidentified group of men and women gathered for a meal in a hall
Group of men and women being addressed by a speaker while gathered for a meal in a hall
Man pointing out something to a woman who is sitting at a table
Unidentified couple playing and singing songs together at a piano
Two unidentified young children sitting on a couch
Unidentified group of women bring a box of toys to a child in bed
Unidentified couple sitting in front of a anniversary cake
Couple sitting in front of a cake that reads “Happy Anniversary”
Couple sitting in front of a cake that reads “Happy Anniversary”
Couple sitting in front of a cake that reads “Happy Anniversary”
Group portrait of men and women inside with tables around them
Man pointing out something to a woman who is sitting at a table
Unidentified group portrait outside in a park
Unidentified man sitting behind a desk covered with an assortment of papers, newspaper articles and advertisements
Aerial view of a grain elevator, railroad tracks and railroad depot
Unidentified man sitting at a desk in front of two typewriters and a map of the United States
Unidentified group of women baking buns and muffins
Unidentified group of men and women gathered in a gymnasium
Unidentified group of men and women gathered in a gymnasium
Portrait of an unidentified man
Group of men and women gathered in a gymnasium
Farmhouse under repair
Unidentified woman sitting at a table with pencils and brushes with three unidentified men sitting and waiting behind her
Unidentified elected official having a portrait taken in his office
Unidentified group at a picnic in a park
Unidentified group portrait of men, women and children in a park
Older couple standing with a anniversary or wedding cake
Unidentified crowd of men, most wearing cowboy hats, and two women sitting in a set of stands watching an event, possibly a cattle auction
Crowd of men and women at a set of stands watching an event
Unidentified group portrait of men, women, and children outside
Portrait of an unidentified woman in front of some trees
Unidentified elderly couple with a young child on a sofa
Elderly couple with a young child on a sofa
Elderly couple with a young child on a sofa
Portrait of a woman in front of some trees
Portrait of an unidentified woman in a living room
Portrait of an unidentified man outside near a water tower
Portrait of an unidentified woman in front of some bushes
Unidentified elderly man sitting next to a desk covered with an assortment of miniatures
Portrait of an unidentified boy holding a rooster
Portrait of a man outside with houses in the background
A window display for a women’s clothing advertising a new Spring line
Unidentified couple standing in front of a cake that has “25” written on it, suggesting it is the couple’s Silver Anniversary
Unidentified company of actors posing on an island-themed stage for a cast photo
Unidentified group portrait of men, women, and children outside
Unidentified elderly man working on an engraving in his living room
Unidentified couple standing in front of a table finely decorated and covered in desserts
Unidentified group sitting at a luncheon in a building across from Ekblad Electric
Older woman sitting, holding an open photo album in her lap
An unidentified woman sitting behind a desk in 1955 at the American State Bank, Williston, N.D.
Unidentified group of men gathered in an unfinished building
Group of men gathered in an unfinished building
Crowd of men sitting in stands watching an event, maybe a cattle auction
Unidentified boy recovering after losing the lower part of his right arm in Williston Hospital, Williston, N.D.
Unidentified group of men and women gathered in a room with many posters on the wall behind them advertising Zenith appliances
A shot of a field with a church in the background on the left, and a plume of dust in the background on the right
Aerial view of a unidentified town
Aerial view of a grain elevator and supply depot next to railroad tracks
Aerial view of a grain elevator and supply depot next to railroad tracks
Aerial view of a grain elevator and supply depot next to railroad tracks
Aerial view of a grain elevator and supply depot next to railroad tracks
Unidentified group having a luncheon in unknown location
Group of Rotary club members dancing at a party
Front exterior view of a house, probably with new front windows
Unidentified group of men and children meeting Santa at a public location
Unidentified group sitting around a table gathered in an unknown location
Former governor John E. Davis standing with an unidentified man looking around an unknown location, between 1957 and 1961
Unidentified man moving dirt with a machine in front of a large shed with a large truck parked outside
Two unidentified children riding around on a bicycle in front of a farmhouse and windmill
Two children riding around on a bicycle in front of a farmhouse and windmill
Unidentified man in a wheelchair holding a copy of a “Reader’s Digest” from September, 195_ and a copy of “Grit” from October, ____
Man in a wheelchair writing the name of the publication “Grit” on a chalkboard
Man in a wheelchair holding a copy of a “Reader’s Digest” from September, 195_ and a copy of “Grit from October, ____
Unidentified elderly woman sewing a stocking while sitting on a couch
Elderly woman sewing a stocking while sitting on a couch
Unidentified man holding a hat standing in an open field
Man driving a combine across a field
Unidentified group of men and women gathered behind tables with microphones placed in front of them in an unknown location
An open field in an unknown location
Unidentified group of elderly men and women dancing in a parlor with a jazz band playing off to the side
Very blurry time lapse shot taken of the exterior of “Vantine’s Paint & Glass” on Main Street, Williston, N.D.
Unidentified couple standing in front of a cake that has “50” written on it, suggesting it is the couple’s Golden Anniversary
Couple standing in front of a cake that has “50” written on it, suggesting it is the couple’s Golden Anniversary
Four unidentified men sitting at a table addressing others out of view
Unidentified group of men, women, and children dishing up food at a potluck being held in an outdoor shelter
Unidentified group of men looking at something one of them is pointing at
Unidentified group of men, women, and children having a meal outside
An open field with hay bales spread out across it
An open field with hay bales spread out across it
An open field with hay bales spread out across it
An open field with hay bales spread out across it
An open field with a river running in front
Two pieces of metal resembling construction material sitting on top of plans, a large paper, on a table
Unidentified group portrait of children, probably a school class, gathered with a woman, probably their teacher, in a gymnasium
Three unidentified women gathered in front of a piano singing, one also playing a “Kay” acoustic guitar
Exterior of a house and garage
Exterior of an unfinished house under construction
Exterior of a house and garage
Exterior of a house and garage
Two unidentified men and an unidentified woman holding a baby all sitting on a couch
Unidentified elderly man sitting in a chair
Group portrait of women and children sitting in a family room
Group portrait of women and children sitting posed in a family room
Unidentified man standing before two unidentified young women, presenting one of them with a clock radio
Man standing before two young women, presenting one of them with a clock radio
Two unidentified men and a boy next to a combine
Portrait of a woman
Group of young boys with a priest inside a church
Exterior view of two sides of an unidentified building, probably a church
Exterior of the Evangelical United Brethren Church
Man addressing a crowd at a luncheon (Set 3 has 39 negatives)
Unidentified woman addressing a crowd at a luncheon
Group of men and women sitting as part of a crowd listening to a speaker
Unidentified crowd of men and women all listening to a speaker in an unknown location
Unidentified crowd of men and women eating after having listened to a speaker in an unknown location
Unidentified crowd of men and women eating after having listened to a speaker in an unknown location
Unidentified man holding a purse for an unidentified young lady in veil with another unidentified women with a veil in the background
Unidentified crowd of men and women all listening to a speaker in an unknown location
Unidentified man addressing a crowd at a luncheon
Unidentified crowd of men and women all listening to a speaker
Unidentified crowd of men and women all listening to a speaker
Unidentified crowd of men and women all listening to a speaker
Unidentified woman addressing a crowd at a luncheon
Unidentified crowd of men and women eating after having listened to a speaker in an unknown location
Unidentified group portrait of boys in a gymnasium
3-15-2 Unidentified young girl sitting on a sofa with a baby doll on her lap
Group of young men and women sitting around a table studying
Unidentified women sitting at a school desk talking to three young men
3-17-2 Unidentified woman sitting at her school desk during a class with her
other classmates
Unidentified man working on the construction of a set
3-18-2 Group portrait of boys in a gymnasium
Unidentified group of young men and women having a dance in a barn
Unidentified woman addressing a crowd at a luncheon
Unidentified crowd of men and women all listening to a speaker
Pair of teams playing baseball on an open field next to a water tower
Unidentified crowd of men and women eating after having listened to a speaker in an unknown location
Unidentified man and two unidentified women addressing a crowd at a luncheon in an unknown location
Unidentified barbershop quartet singing on stage in an unknown location
Double image: one of a group of three unidentified men, one in drag, performing on stage in an unknown location, and the other of a different group of four unidentified men, two in drag, performing on stage in an unknown location
Unidentified group of four men, two dressed up as women, singing with an accompanist on stage in an unknown location
Unidentified man in drag singing with an accompanist on stage in an unknown location
Unidentified group of seven men, five dressed up as women, performing on stage in an unknown location
Three unidentified men, two of whom are shaking hands
Unidentified group portrait of children gathered at a party
A certificate for the honorable discharge of Walter L. DePaul, a Technician Fifth Grade from Company “C” of the 835th Engineer Battalion of the United Stated Army; the discharge was given, on November 10, 1945, at Separation Point, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Portrait of an unidentified man
Portrait of a man
Portrait of an unidentified woman
Portrait of a woman
Unidentified group of children sitting outside in a yard around a birthday cake that says “Kevin” (Set 4 has 71 negatives, and was labeled “Luncheon – 1945” and “Friends Ambulance Unit”)
Unidentified group of baby girls on a sofa
Crowd of men and women gathered in a gymnasium decorated for prom
Unidentified group of young men and women walking across the gymnasium in a promenade watched by a crowd
Unidentified group of men and women gathered in the gymnasium of St. Joseph’s, Williston, N.D.
Unidentified group of young boys with their pastor or teacher in a gymnasium, each holding a “J”
Unidentified group of young men and women dancing in a gymnasium watched by a crowd
Three unidentified young girls sitting on the lawn in front of a large group of people with their dogs, which are wearing dresses
Unidentified group portrait of young women gathered in a Masonic lodge
Group portrait of young women gathered in a Masonic lodge
Groups of unidentified men and women walking through a small shopping arcade set up inside a large hall
Student band from one of ready to perform on stage
Choir performing on a stage in the gymnasium of Williston High School
In front of a group of unidentified women, two unidentified boys and an unidentified girl sitting holding a banner for the “Young Citizens League of America,” of which the ribbons they wear say they attended the Williams County Convention in 1966
Unidentified group of four groomsmen and four bridesmaids, as well as two flower girls, taken at an unknown location
Group of young boys with their pastor/teacher in a gymnasium, each holding a “J”
Unidentified older man in a military outfit receiving a medal and shaking hands with another unidentified man
Unidentified group of young men and women walking across the gymnasium in a promenade in front of a band on stage, two men are playing trumpets and another is playing a guitar
Exterior of a farmhouse , windmill, barn and other outbuildings
Four unidentified men sitting on a bench
Three unidentified young men, two of whom are wearing shirts with the emblem Future Farmers of America, standing near a football field with bleachers in the background
Four unidentified young men aiming rifles inside a firing range each showing a different firing position
Two unidentified men in a barn examining a cow with an unusual scaly growth on its rear left leg
Two men in a barn examining a cow with a scaly growth on its rear left leg
Unidentified group portrait of young men (those named include, from left to right: Richard Van Wechel, ___ ___, Don Rohde, ___ ___, William Shelder, ___ ___), members of “Future Farmers of America” with several trophies, ribbons, and plaques standing with an unidentified man
Unidentified group portrait of young men (only one name tag is clear enough in its entirety to read: Kenneth Haugedal), presumably members of “Future Farmers of America” gathered together
Group portrait of young men, members of “Future Farmers of America” gathered together (only one name tag is clear enough to read: Kenneth Haugedal)
In front of a group of women, two boys and an girl sitting holding a banner for the “Young Citizens League of America,” of which the ribbons they wear say they attended the Williams County Convention in 1966
Unidentified group of young men and women walking across the gymnasium in a promenade watched by a crowd
Student band performing on stage in the WHE auditorium
Unidentified group of young men and women dancing in a gymnasium
Group of young men and women dancing in a gymnasium
Group of young men and women dancing in a gymnasium
Unidentified group of young men and women walking across the gymnasium in a promenade
Group of young men and women dancing in a gymnasium
Group of women gathered around two people dressed up as bunnies
Group of women gathered around two people dressed up as bunnies
Unidentified group portrait of young women standing on the steps outside Williston High School, Williston, N.D.
Group of young women standing on the steps outside Williston High School, Williston, N.D.
A group of young men and women on stage, possibly during a performance of amateur theatrics
Four unidentified men, one of which is signing a document with the other three are smiling behind him
Four men, one of which is signing a document with the other three are smiling behind him
Unidentified young man standing next to a display for a radio transmitter, which presumably he built, holding a First Place ribbon for a contest the transmitter was presumably shown at
Unidentified young boy kneeling next to a display dictating the growth of plants, which presumably he made, which has a First Place ribbon tacked on for a contest the display was presumably shown at
Three unidentified young men sitting on the roof of a “Community __k” with a Victoria grain elevator in the background
Portrait of a congregation standing outside a small unidentified church
Building with a large smokestack, a water tower, and railroad tracks
Building with a large smokestack, a water tower, and railroad tracks
Building with a large smokestack, a water tower, and railroad tracks
Four unidentified young men aiming rifles inside a firing range each showing a different firing position
Four unidentified young men aiming rifles inside a firing range each showing a different firing position
Unidentified group of young women in a parade carrying a banner that reads: “To Make the Best Better” on Main Street, Williston, N.D.
Group of young women in a parade carrying a banner that reads: “New Home Wide-A-Wake 4-H Club” walking down Main Street, Williston, N.D.
Four unidentified young men aiming rifles inside a firing range each showing a different firing position
Unidentified crowd of men and women all listening to a speaker
Unidentified man holding a rifle with a dead moose and a coyote or wolf lying in the bed of his pickup in front of a store around Christmas time
Two unidentified Boy Scouts receiving their Eagle Award from a man who belongs to Boy Scout Troop #365 of Williston, N.D. All three are wearing Boy Scout Uniforms, and one of the scouts has a Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, N.M. badge on his shirt.
Group of men and women gathered in the gymnasium of St. Joseph’s, Williston, N.D.
Group portrait of young women gathered in a Masonic lodge
Portrait of two unidentified women, possibly mother and daughter
Unidentified couple standing in front of a wedding cake
Group of men belonging to the Rotary Club at a luncheon
Group of men belonging to the Rotary Club at a luncheon
Group portrait of men, women, and children outside in a park
Group portrait of men, women, and children outside in a park
Three young girls sitting on the lawn in front of a large group of people with their dogs which are dressed up wearing dresses
Three young girls sitting on the lawn in front of a large group of people with their dogs which are dressed up wearing dresses
Unidentified group of men, women, and children crowding around a stand where Christmas gifts are being sold
Unidentified speaker addressing a crowd at a luncheon
Unidentified group of elderly men and women in front of a curtain
Unidentified group of four groomsmen and four bridesmaids, as well as one flower girl, taken at a Knights of Columbus meeting house
Unidentified young lady, possibly a nurse, examining a thermometer taken from a bedridden elderly lady (Set 5 has 23 negatives)
Unidentified young lady, possibly a nurse, reading a magazine along with a bedridden young boy, a balloon on the bed says Happy Easter
Unidentified group of seven older women, along with one man, celebrating an occasion in the dining room of a house
Group of seven older women, along with one man, celebrating an occasion in the dining room of a house
Unidentified group of young children with an older girl, all sitting on a sofa in a living room
Unidentified group portrait of elderly men and women gathered in a park
Group portrait of elderly men and women gathered in a park
Unidentified group of young boys standing on the seat of a picnic table decorated for a birthday party
Unidentified couple standing in front of a cake that has “25” written on it, suggesting it is the couple’s Silver Anniversary
Three unidentified young girls looking through a selection of school supplies, each one already holds some in their hands
Unidentified group of young girls standing against the side of the house, some wearing dresses and some wearing swimsuits
Group portrait of children all gathered around a birthday cake in a park
Group portrait of children gathered by a birthday cake in a park
Unidentified group looking at cattle in a pen at Harrington Bros. Daily Cash Livestock Market
Unidentified man holding onto a cow at Harrington Bros. Daily Cash Livestock Market
Group looking at cattle in a pen at Harrington Bros. Daily Cash Livestock Market
Unidentified group holding onto a cow at Harrington Bros. Daily Cash Livestock Market
A herd of cattle inside a pen at an unknown location
Two unidentified men looking at bulls in a pen at Harrington Bros. Daily Cash Livestock Market
Six men wearing cowboy hats, two of whom are holding two bulls in a barn at Harrington Bros. Daily Cash Livestock Market
Six men wearing cowboy hats, two of whom are holding two bulls in a barn at Harrington Bros. Daily Cash Livestock Market
Group of young children and older girl, sitting on a sofa in a living room
Couple standing in front of a cake that has “25” written on it, suggesting it is the couple’s Silver Anniversary

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