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| Title | George F. Will Dorm Room at Harvard |
| Date of Original | Between 1902 and 1906 |
| Description | The dorm room of George F. Will, Sr. is visible here. A table, three chairs, and two desks can be seen. The room has two windows and various frames, banners, and diplomas hanging on the walls. |
| Ordering Information | http://history.nd.gov/archives/whatphotos.html |
| General Subject | Education
Colleges and universities
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| Subject (LCTGM) | Tables
Windows
Desks
Chairs
Rugs
Diplomas
Picture frames
Banners
Pillows
Dormitories
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| Organization Name | Harvard University (Cambridge, M.A.)
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| Location | Cambridge (M.A.)
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| Decade | 1900-1909
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| Item Number | 10190-81-01-14 |
| Format of Original | Photographic prints
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| Dimensions of Original | 25 x 30.5 cm |
| Notes | Title created by staff.
Photographer unknown. |
| Biography/History | George Francis Will, Sr. was born on November 8, 1884. He was the son of Oscar H. Will, owner of the Oscar H. Will & Company. George graduated from Bismarck High School in 1902 and Harvard in 1906 then took over his father's business in 1917. Throughout his lifetime, George was considered an archaeologist, anthropologist, ethnologist, naturalist, nurseryman, seedsman, and historian. He worked with the Mandan and Arikara tribes to learn about crossbreeds of corn for his seed business. In addition, he was president of the State Historical Society of North Dakota between 1942 and 1955. |
| Bibliographic Reference | Harlow Leslie Walster, George Francis Will: Archaeologist, Anthropologist, Ethnologist, Naturalist, Nurseryman, Seedsman, Historian (Bismarck, ND: Bismarck Tribune, 1956), 3-17. |
| Repository Institution | State Historical Society of North Dakota
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| Repository Collection | Will Family Collection MSS 10190
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| Collection Finding Aid | Consult http://history.nd.gov/archives/manuscripts/inventory/10190.html |
| Credit Line | State Historical Society of North Dakota (10190-81-01-14) |
| Rights Management | Copyright status unknown. |
| Digital ID | sh10190-81-01-14 |
