Dr. Richard Bardon papers

Collection — Box: SC

Identifier: S3095

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains correspondence, 1926-1967; Minnesota Centennial reference materials, 1968; a handwritten catalog of Bardon's personal collection of historic weapons, Indian artifacts, miscellaneous antique items and books, it includes detailed descriptions and infomation on type, condition, and provenance, 1911; newsclippings, 1926-1968, and photographs, 1930-1958. Most of the collection concerns the Minnesota Centennial.

Dates

1911-1968

Creator

Bardon, Richard, Dr., 1897 January 8-1968 June 3 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Richard Bardon was born in Superior, Wisconsin on January 8, 1897. He graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1924 and began his medical practice in Duluth, Minnesota, specializing in internal medicine. He served as chief of staff of St. Mary's and Miller Memorial hospitals, and board member of the Duluth Clinic. Dr. Bardon was president of the St. Louis County Historical Society and county chairman of the Minnesota Statehood Centennial Commission. He was the grandson of Richard Bardon, and son of John A. Bardon. He died on June 3, 1968. Author: B.H. Bruemmer

Extent

2 linear inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.

General

This collection is part of the Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections, which are housed in the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives at the Kathryn A. Martin Library, and are on permanent loan from the St. Louis County Historical Society.

Subjects

Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Minnesota--Centennial celebrations, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Photographs Subject Source: Local sources
Publications Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings