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| Title | Arthur Sorlie funeral services, North Dakota State Capitol, Bismarck, N.D. |
| Date of Original | 1928-08-30 |
| Creator | Reid, Russell, 1900-1967
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| Creator Role | Photographer |
| Description | Many flower arrangements are visible in the House Chamber of the North Dakota State Capitol building during the funeral of Governor Arthur Sorlie, who died in office. The flag draped casket is visible at center. An honor guard stands watch while people sit in the house member seats to watch the service. |
| Ordering Information | http://history.nd.gov/archives/whatphotos.html |
| General Subject | Politics & Government
People
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| Subject (LCTGM) | Funeral rites & ceremonies
Lying in state
Capitols
Coffins
Flags
Flowers
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| Personal Name | Sorlie, Arthur, 1874-1928
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| Organization Name | North Dakota. Governor (1925-1928 : Sorlie)
North Dakota State Capitol (Bismarck, N.D.)
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| Location | Bismarck (N.D.)
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| Address | Bismarck (N.D.) - Boulevard Avenue E.
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| Decade | 1920-1929
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| Item Number | 00200-5x7-0104 |
| Format of Original | Photographic prints
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| Notes | Title created by staff. |
| Biography/History | Arthur Sorlie was a conservative businessman who defeated R.A. Nestos in the 1924 race for governor. Sorlie was backed by the Nonpartisan League, but did not have the confidence of all of the League's membership. Sorlie died in office in 1928. |
| External Resource | http://www.history.nd.gov/exhibits/governors/governors14.html |
| Repository Institution | State Historical Society of North Dakota
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| Repository Collection | Russell Reid Photograph Collection 00200
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| Credit Line | State Historical Society of North Dakota (00200-5x7-0104) |
| Rights Management | Copyright transferred to the State Historical Society of North Dakota. |
| Digital ID | sh002005x70104 |
