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1. Journal of Randolph M. Probstfield, circa 1860 - 1878, Moorhead, Minnesota

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Creator:
Probstfield, Randolph Michael, 1832 - 1911
Date Created:
1860 - 1878
Description:
First volume of Randolph M. Probstfield’s personal journals, which he wrote in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in the 186? when he lived in Georgetown, Minnesota, and worked as a Hudson’s Bay Company Agent. Probstfield mixed his accounting records with information on daily events. The first few pages of this volume contain undated ledger accounts of trade at the Georgetown post. The 1875 date first occurs when Probstfield inserted information on the daily activities of the family farm near Moorhead, Minnesota. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

2. Journal of Randolph M. Probstfield, July 1882 - September 1884, Moorhead, Minnesota

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Creator:
Probstfield, Randolph Michael, 1832-1911
Date Created:
1882 - 1884
Description:
Seventh volume of Randolph M. Probstfield's personal journals, which he wrote in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in 1873, after he had settled at his farm in Oakport Township on the Red River. Probstfield mixed his accounting records with information on daily events. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life. This diary spans July 21, 1882 to September 9, 1884.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

3. Journal of Randolph M. Probstfield, June 1881- July 1882, Moorhead, Minnesota

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Creator:
Probstfield, Randolph Michael, 1832-1911
Date Created:
1881 - 1882
Description:
Sixth volume of Randolph M. Probstfield's personal journals, which he wrote in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in 1873, after he had settled at his farm in Oakport Township on the Red River. Probstfield mixed his accounting records with information on daily events. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life. This diary spans June 11, 1881 to July 20, 1882.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

4. Journal of Randolph M. Probstfield, 1873-1876, Moorhead, Minnesota

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Creator:
Probstfield, Randolph Michael, 1832 - 1911
Date Created:
1873 - 1876
Description:
Second volume of Randolph M. Probstfield’s personal journals, which he wrote in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in 1873, after he had settled at his farm in Oakport Township on the Red River. Probstfield mixed his accounting records with information on daily events. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

5. Journal of Randolph M. Probstfield, 1878-1879, Moorhead, Minnesota

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Creator:
Probstfield, Randolph Michael, 1832 - 1911
Date Created:
1878
Description:
Third volume of Randolph M. Probstfield’s personal journals, which he wrote in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in 1878, after he had settled at his farm in Oakport Township on the Red River. Probstfield mixed his accounting records with information on daily events. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

6. Journal of Randolph M. Probstfield, 1878, Moorhead, Minnesota

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Creator:
Probstfield, Randolph Michael, 1832-1911
Date Created:
1878
Description:
Fifth volume of Randolph M. Probstfield's personal journals, which he wrote in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in 1873, after he had settled at his farm in Oakport Township on the Red River. Probstfield mixed his accounting records with information on daily events. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life. This diary spans January 1, 1878 to December 30, 1878.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

7. Journal of Randolph M. Probstfield, September 1880 - January 1881, Moorhead, Minnesota

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Creator:
Probstfield, Randolph Michael, 1832-1911
Date Created:
1880 - 1881
Description:
Fourth volume of Randolph M. Probstfield's personal journals, which he wrote in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in 1873, after he had settled at his farm in Oakport Township on the Red River. Probstfield mixed his accounting records with information on daily events. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

8. Journal of Randolph M. Probstfield, September 1884 - September 1886, Moorhead, Minnesota

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Creator:
Probstfield, Randolph Michael, 1832-1911
Date Created:
1884 - 1886
Description:
Eighth volume of Randolph M. Probstfield's personal journals, which he wrote in a ledger book. Probstfield began writing this volume in 1873, after he had settled at his farm in Oakport Township on the Red River. Probstfield mixed his accounting records with information on daily events. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life. This diary spans September 10, 1884 to September 6, 1886.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries

9. Morgan May Journal, 1861-1871, May Township, Minnesota

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Creator:
May, Morgan
Date Created:
1861 - 1871
Description:
Morgan May's handwritten farm journal from February 9, 1861, through April 14, 1871. Morgan May, a farmer from England, was the first settler in the part of Washington County, Minnesota, now known as May Township. His journal provides a detailed record of the day-to-day operation of a large commerical farm including entries about the weather, crops, livestock, farm hands, implement and household purchases, barn construction, wages, travel and visitors as well as personal comments.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Diaries
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