HIST 489 (Fall 2007)

My profile has my main biography, but there are a few more things to know about me. I just got married in June and am enjoying this new chapter in my life. My dream job is a Children's Librarian, preferably in an elementary school, but a public library would be fine with me as well. I plan on moving next June to Philadelphia, PA where I will be attending graduate school. I have yet to apply of course, but my husband will be attending graduate school to pursue his Masters of Divinity, school I guess Philadelphia better be ready for a couple of 'North Dakotans'.
Prospectus for Paper


In 1952 the Old Settlers Memorial Monument was erected in Belmont Park, Traill County ND. This was established by the Old Settlers Memorial Monument Association of Traill County. The monument was constructed and put up to remember the early founders and settlers of Traill County, North Dakota. My main focus of study will be the early settlers of Traill County and what they now mean to the current residents of Traill county. I plan on using the local newspapers, such as the Hillsboro Banner and the Traill County Tribune, as well as consulting the Traill County Historical society, and exploring the collection of first hand accounts the Institute of Regional Studies has from early Traill County Settlers. My hypothesis thus far is: The Old Settlers Memorial Association of Traill County established the Old Settlers Memorial to recognize and remember the early settlers and founders of Traill County, North Dakota. Since its unveiling in 1952, it has long become a forgotten monument but is an important part of the collective history of Traill County.
Required Links

• Research Log for Betsy Ferwerda

• Bibliography for Betsy Ferwerda

• Book Review by YourName

Additional Links

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Abstract of Paper

One of the last assignments of the term will be to compose an abstract of the paper you have written.