G. Angus Fraser

G.Angus Fraser was born at Grease City, Pennsylvania, on November 4, 1874, the son of Simon Fraser, and a great-grandson of Simon Fraser, the discoverer of the Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada.  After graduating from high school, Mr. Fraser enlisted in the North Dakota 164th Infantry where he served from 1891 to 1933.  Mr. Fraser saw service in the Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection, and the Mexican border uprising.  In 1917, General Fraser became the Adjutant General of North Dakota, a post which he held until 1933.  During his appointment, he directed the compilation of the roster of North Dakota soldiers, sailors, and marines who served in World War I and the building of Camp Grafton.  From 1931 to 1933, General Fraser also served on the Board of State Capitol Commissioners which directed the construction of the new capitol in Bismarck.

The Fraser Collection consists of various subject files and materials related to General Fraser's tenure on the Board of State Capitol Commissioners.  The collection contains very little pertaining to the General's business career and private life.  The Board of State Capitol Commissioners material consists of Fraser and Board correspondence, minutes of Board meetings, and various subject files, including reports to the Board on various topics related to the construction of the capitol. 

See also photograph collection (Photo 2084)
 

Politics and Government