I. Introduction
A. Lead options - discuss rarity of Spanish-American War monuments in U.S. and fact that one is located in ND
OR- start with dedication of the monument
B. Thesis- The monument found in Kindred, ND to the Spanish-American War was established by a community proud of its service members; however, while the community is still proud of its citizen soldiers, the importance of this particular monument has dwindled with time.

II. Background
A. Historical Monuments and Collective Memory: The dedication of this monument was an occasion that drew over a thousand people including the Governor, a Senator, a college President, and several veterans to the small town of Kindred. Today little is known about it by those living in or near Kindred and even less is known by those living outside of the immediate area.
B. Memory Groups: Kindred community, Veterans

III. Upstream
A. Personal info about Ole Lykken-need service record, any possible immigration info, funeral/cemetary records
B.Spanish-American War and ND involvement in it-need to research

IV. Establishment of the Monument
A. Movement for establishing monument-need info
B. Construction of monument-need info
C. Dedication of Monument-need more info about speeches by Gov. Hanna and Dr. Aasgaard, president of Concordia College

V. Downstream
A. modern observances?
B. local knowledge of monument

VI. Conclusion
A. Confirm Thesis
B. Relate findings to Historical Literature- Halbwachs
C. Explain findings to memory groups