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COLLECTION SUMMARY

Title:   George and Evelyn Norby Collection, Compiled Data

Dates:            1840-2003

Creator:       George and Evelyn Norby

Physical description:        4 linear feet—4 containers

Collection number: NA 1.3

Language:     Collection material in English.

Repository:   South Dakota State University Archives, Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.

Abstract:     Collection is composed of compiled data about the city of Brookings with a small amount covering Brookings County and South Dakota.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Provenance: The George and Evelyn Norby Collection was donated by David Norby and Diana Norby-Munger in September 2003.

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to research without restriction.

Copyright Status: Copyright 2007 by South Dakota State University and SDSU Archives. Please credit the SDSU Archives if you copy or reproduce material from this finding aid.

It is the responsibility of anyone reproducing material to determine the copyright holders and obtain permission from them if necessary. Archives staff will provide available copyright information on request. Please note that most collections, especially those received before 1997, may not have complete information on file. (Revised 15 SEP 2003)

Preferred citation: [Identification of item]. George & Evelyn Norby Collection, Compiled Data, NA 1.3, South Dakota State University Archives, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S. D.

Processing information: The Compiled data subgroup is composed of data compiled by George & Evelyn Norby and recorded into various databases that was saved onto floppy diskettes. Printouts of the information in these databases were made and kept in reference binders by the Norby’s. It has yet to be determined that printouts were made of all of the information from these databases. This digital material will eventually be migrated onto a searchable database, but is currently available only in PDF form on the archives website and is searchable using Adobe Reader. This collection was processed by Crystal J. Gamradt with revisions on 7 June 2007 [aev].

SELECTED SEARCH TERMS

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the subject guide. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein.

Subjects:

• Brookings (S.D.)

• Brookings (S.D.) Independent School District.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Attorneys.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Avenues.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Buildings.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Business.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Charter.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Churches.

• Brookings (S.D.)—City officials.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Crazy Days.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Directories—Telephone.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Downtown

• Brookings (S.D.)—Elections.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Fire Department.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Government.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Health care.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Historic District.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Homes.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Mayors.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Military.

• Brookings (S.D.)—National Historic Register.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Newspapers.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Obituaries.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Police Department.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Post Office.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Railroad.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Realtors.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Streets.

• Brookings (S.D.)—Telephone.

• Brookings County (S.D.)

• Brookings County (S.D.)—Sheriff.

• Brookings Telephone Company.

• Persons.

• South Dakota State University—Buildings.

• U.S.S. Brookings.

BACKGROUND NOTE

Joseph “George” Norby was born in Paulina, Iowa on February 24, 1924 to Joe and Amy (Shook) Norby.  His first job was as a type - setter for ads at the Ireton Ledger in Iowa.  George worked as well for the Hawarden Independent in Iowa and then later for the Wishek Star in North Dakota.  Before moving to Brookings, SD in 1952 he worked for a time at a commercial printing shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

While in Brookings; George worked at Harold’s Printing and Advertiser and at Hauff Printing.  George began working at the Brookings Register in September 1970.  Here he worked as a pressman, camera man and news compositor until his retirement in February 1986.  He continued to work part time at the Register for another five years. 

On May 29, 1953 George married Evelyn Marie Pederson in Sinai, South Dakota.  They have two children; Diana Norby–Munger and David Norby.

Evelyn Norby was born on August 6, 1932 in Sinai, South Dakota to John and Emma (Thompson) Pederson.  Evelyn graduated from Sinai High School in 1950.  She worked for many years at the Brookings Laundry and as a motel housekeeper from 1955 – 1982.  Evelyn also worked from 1982 – 1986 at the Brookings Register as a custodian. 

Beginning around 1965 when the old Register building was torn down George and Evelyn begin to collect photographs and newspapers, some dating back to 1890.  Their collection began to grow over the years and soon many knew of the collection. 

The Norby’s were active members in many Brookings area organizations and clubs.  George was a member of the Odd Fellows and on the County Museum Board of Directors.  Evelyn was greatly involved with the First Lutheran Church in the First Lutheran Church Women, the Church Library Committee and the quilting group.  She was also a member of the Brookings Genealogical Society.  Evelyn also volunteered at the Agricultural Heritage Museum at South Dakota State University.

Both were involved with the Rebekah Lodge, Brookings Area CB Club, Brookings County Historical Society and members of the First Lutheran Church.

Both were given the “South Dakota Preservationist of the Year” award for 1998.

Evelyn Norby died in Sioux Falls, SD on May 8, 2002.  George Norby died on September 11, 2003 at the age of 79.

SCOPE AND CONTENTS NOTE

The Compiled Data subgroup is composed of data compiled by George and Evelyn Norby and recorded into various databases. Material in this collection consists of data about the city of Brookings with a small amount covering Brookings County and South Dakota.

The following list provides insight into the type of material that can be found in files. This list is not, by any means, a complete listing of all material located in the files, but may assist researchers. It is suggested that researchers also consult the Subject Files (NA 1.4) in order to conduct a thorough study on their topic.

• Apartments and mobile homes—lists housing complexes and agents of rental property

• Appointed officials—directory of officers and boards

• Avenues—lists name and address of businesses and is arranged in files by avenue address and listed by year within each file

• Births/Deaths/Marriages—listings of each by year

• Building permits—lists of permits issued in 2003

• Burial Records-First Lutheran Church—listed by block

• Businesses-A-Z—alphabetical listing of Brookings businesses, included owner name, address and the year located at the address, other names, and type of business

• Charter—charter for the city of Brookings

• Churches—name of church, address, clergy

• City and County Officials—listings of each by office and term

• Day care—list of providers

• Directory—city of Brookings, name, type of business, address, some clippings

• Health Care Providers—for medical doctors, dentists, chiropractors, optical, lists name, specialty and address, some clippings

• Elections—sample ballots, resolutions, canvass sheets, election results, number of registered voters, clippings

• Fire Department—wardens, chiefs, marshals, retired, ordinance, clippings, images

• National Historic Register Nomination—draft of nomination paperwork, images

• Homes—arranged by address, list street address, owners, and other pertinent information, a historic inventory for the home of G.A. Mathews at 423 8^th Street is included

• Mayors-Commissioners—list of names, some clippings

• Obituary index—from 1960-1996

• Police Department—list of police chiefs and officers

• SDSU Buildings—list name of building, when built, cost, change of use, when razed, and other information

• Sheriff’s Department—list marshals, etc.

• South Brookings-Streets, Avenues, Misc.—lists information for addresses located in South Brookings

• Streets— lists name and address of businesses and is arranged in files by street address and listed by year within each file

• Telephone Books—data gathered from telephone directories listing names of individuals and businesses, the address where they were located, and the business type and occupation for some, data for 1936, 1948, 1952-1953, and 1956-1958 are missing

• USS Brookings—history of the ship, clippings on remembrance, and some images (photocopies)

ARRANGEMENT of the RECORDS

Folders are arranged in alphabetical order.

Box 1.

Box 2.

Box 3.

Box 4.

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Updated 22 December 2008 by cjg

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