Ralph D. Ward
Papers, 1875-1960
1.2 linear feet

Ralph Ward and his father-in-law, R. N. Stevens, established the Graham's Island Ranch near Devils Lake in 1916.  He was also involved with Edward Power in the Power and Ward Livery, Feed and Sale Stable at Plaza, ND from 1909 to 1916.

Besides being active in farming, Ward was a Republican delegate to the National Convention at Cleveland in 1924, and chairman of the Progressive Republicans in 1916.  He also served as a director of the First State Bank in Bowbells, ND and as a vice president of the First National Bank at Garrison, ND.
 

Agriculture, Bonanza and Land Development
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Posted: 5/23/00