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Studio portrait of Theodore J. Becker wearing a blue shirt and leather jacket. He is also wearing glasses., Photographic prints, 4 x 3 cm., "Theodore 'Ted' J. Becker (son of Joe & Julia nee Tischmak Becker) 1988, 54%" - Handwritten on back of photograph., Title created by staff., William E. "Bill" Shemorry was a native of Williston, N.D. who began work in the newspaper industry as a newsboy selling the Williston Herald and the Williams County Farmers Press. In 1953, he started to publish the Williston Plains Reporter, which he operated for 25 years before selling to the Williston Herald. Shemorry then began to concentrate on his own writing and photography. In addition to writing many books on the history of Williams County, he also collected photographs of early North Dakota photographers. Shemorry was an active member of the Williston Fire Department, was Civil Defense Chief of Williams County for three years in the 1950's, and was a combat photographer in World War II. Shemorry's photograph of the discovery of oil in North Dakota on April 4, 1951 at the Clarence Iverson No. 1 is one of the most famous oil photographs ever taken, and was published in many national publications.

A view of the members of the Epping Buffalo Trails band passing spectators outside the Century 21 real estate office and Simonson Station in Williston in the Band Day parade. An insurance company sign is visible on the same building as the Century 21 building, but the name of the company cannot be made out. A man in a frontier costume leads the band, followed by someone bearing a banner with the band's name., Film negatives, 35 mm film, "Band Day 1989 Gloria w/guitar Chief Atol on Cycle Zahl - Buffalo Float Tioga Band Norse Float Ft Union marchers"--Handwritten on envelope containing negatives, Title created by staff., William E. "Bill" Shemorry was a native of Williston, N.D. who began work in the newspaper industry as a newsboy selling the Williston Herald and the Williams County Farmers Press. In 1953, he started to publish the Williston Plains Reporter, which he operated for 25 years before selling to the Williston Herald. Shemorry then began to concentrate on his own writing and photography. In addition to writing many books on the history of Williams County, he also collected photographs of early North Dakota photographers. Shemorry was an active member of the Williston Fire Department, was Civil Defense Chief of Williams County for three years in the 1950's, and was a combat photographer in World War II. Shemorry's photograph of the discovery of oil in North Dakota on April 4, 1951 at the Clarence Iverson No. 1 is one of the most famous oil photographs ever taken, and was published in many national publications.

A view of the members of the Epping Buffalo Trails band passing spectators outside the Century 21 real estate office and Simonson Station in Williston in the Band Day parade. An insurance company sign is visible on the same building as the Century 21 building, but the name of the company cannot be made out. A man in a frontier costume leads the band, followed by someone bearing a banner with the band's name., Film negatives, 35 mm film, "Band Day 1989 Gloria w/guitar Chief Atol on Cycle Zahl - Buffalo Float Tioga Band Norse Float Ft Union marchers"--Handwritten on envelope containing negatives, Title created by staff., William E. "Bill" Shemorry was a native of Williston, N.D. who began work in the newspaper industry as a newsboy selling the Williston Herald and the Williams County Farmers Press. In 1953, he started to publish the Williston Plains Reporter, which he operated for 25 years before selling to the Williston Herald. Shemorry then began to concentrate on his own writing and photography. In addition to writing many books on the history of Williams County, he also collected photographs of early North Dakota photographers. Shemorry was an active member of the Williston Fire Department, was Civil Defense Chief of Williams County for three years in the 1950's, and was a combat photographer in World War II. Shemorry's photograph of the discovery of oil in North Dakota on April 4, 1951 at the Clarence Iverson No. 1 is one of the most famous oil photographs ever taken, and was published in many national publications.

Members of the Epping Buffalo Trails Band can be seen in frontier costumes, holding firearms. Spectators can be seen on the sidewalks in front of the American State Bank and B & B Super Drug., Film negatives, 35 mm, "Band Day 1984"--Handwritten on envelope containing negatives, Title created by staff., William E. "Bill" Shemorry was a native of Williston, N.D. who began work in the newspaper industry as a newsboy selling the Williston Herald and the Williams County Farmers Press. In 1953, he started to publish the Williston Plains Reporter, which he operated for 25 years before selling to the Williston Herald. Shemorry then began to concentrate on his own writing and photography. In addition to writing many books on the history of Williams County, he also collected photographs of early North Dakota photographers. Shemorry was an active member of the Williston Fire Department, was Civil Defense Chief of Williams County for three years in the 1950's, and was a combat photographer in World War II. Shemorry's photograph of the discovery of oil in North Dakota on April 4, 1951 at the Clarence Iverson No. 1 is one of the most famous oil photographs ever taken, and was published in many national publications.

This black and white photograph features a portrait of A. Martin - this Black man is standing with his hands on his hips and is wearing a light shirt, dark colored pants, leather boots, a hat and leather cuffs. A. Martin ordered the photograph.

A. Martin - he is standing with his hands on his hips and is wearing a light shirt, dark colored pants, leather boots, a hat and leather cuffs Martin, A.

This black and white photograph features a portrait of A. Martin - this Black man is standing with his hands on his hips and is wearing a light shirt, dark colored pants, leather boots, a hat and leather cuffs. A. Martin ordered the photograph.

This black and white photograph features a portrait of A. Martin - this Black man is standing with his hands on his hips and is wearing a light shirt, dark colored pants, leather boots, a hat and leather cuffs. A. Martin ordered the photograph.

This black and white photograph features a portrait of A. Martin - this Black man is standing with his hands on his hips and is wearing a light shirt, dark colored pants, leather boots, a hat and leather cuffs. A. Martin ordered the photograph.

This black and white photograph features a portrait of A. Martin - this Black man is standing with his hands on his hips and is wearing a light shirt, dark colored pants, leather boots, a hat and leather cuffs. A. Martin ordered the photograph.

A little girl identified as Agnes Victoria Witzleben poses for a full length portrait wearing a beaded leather dress, bead necklace, and holding a pouch.

Dr. Henry R. Porter poses for a full length portrait wearing western clothing. He wears a hat, embroidered shirt, leather coat and gloves, and fringed buckskin pants. He leans on a rifle.

Children dressed in traditional Native American costumes are cheerleading on the sidelines at a basketball game as the crowd looks on, Grand Forks, N.D., Film negatives, 120 film, Title created by staff., William E. "Bill" Shemorry was a native of Williston, N.D. who began work in the newspaper industry as a newsboy selling the Williston Herald and the Williams County Farmers Press. In 1953, he started to publish the Williston Plains Reporter, which he operated for 25 years before selling to the Williston Herald. Shemorry then began to concentrate on his own writing and photography. In addition to writing many books on the history of Williams County, he also collected photographs of early North Dakota photographers. Shemorry was an active member of the Williston Fire Department, was Civil Defense Chief of Williams County for three years in the 1950s, and was a combat photographer in World War II. Shemorry's photograph of the discovery of oil in North Dakota on April 4, 1951 at the Clarence Iverson No. 1 is one of the most famous oil photographs ever taken, and was published in many national publications.

Children dressed in traditional Native American costumes are cheerleading on the sidelines at a basketball game as the crowd looks on, Grand Forks, N.D., Film negatives, 120 film, Title created by staff., William E. "Bill" Shemorry was a native of Williston, N.D. who began work in the newspaper industry as a newsboy selling the Williston Herald and the Williams County Farmers Press. In 1953, he started to publish the Williston Plains Reporter, which he operated for 25 years before selling to the Williston Herald. Shemorry then began to concentrate on his own writing and photography. In addition to writing many books on the history of Williams County, he also collected photographs of early North Dakota photographers. Shemorry was an active member of the Williston Fire Department, was Civil Defense Chief of Williams County for three years in the 1950s, and was a combat photographer in World War II. Shemorry's photograph of the discovery of oil in North Dakota on April 4, 1951 at the Clarence Iverson No. 1 is one of the most famous oil photographs ever taken, and was published in many national publications.

Children dressed in traditional Native American costumes are cheerleading on the sidelines at a basketball game as the crowd looks on, Grand Forks, N.D., Film negatives, 120 film, Title created by staff., William E. "Bill" Shemorry was a native of Williston, N.D. who began work in the newspaper industry as a newsboy selling the Williston Herald and the Williams County Farmers Press. In 1953, he started to publish the Williston Plains Reporter, which he operated for 25 years before selling to the Williston Herald. Shemorry then began to concentrate on his own writing and photography. In addition to writing many books on the history of Williams County, he also collected photographs of early North Dakota photographers. Shemorry was an active member of the Williston Fire Department, was Civil Defense Chief of Williams County for three years in the 1950s, and was a combat photographer in World War II. Shemorry's photograph of the discovery of oil in North Dakota on April 4, 1951 at the Clarence Iverson No. 1 is one of the most famous oil photographs ever taken, and was published in many national publications.

A young boy is dressed in Native American clothing and posing for a photograph. Another boy is watching the photographer, while a team warms up in the background of the photograph, Grand Forks, N.D., Film negatives, 120 film, Title created by staff., William E. "Bill" Shemorry was a native of Williston, N.D. who began work in the newspaper industry as a newsboy selling the Williston Herald and the Williams County Farmers Press. In 1953, he started to publish the Williston Plains Reporter, which he operated for 25 years before selling to the Williston Herald. Shemorry then began to concentrate on his own writing and photography. In addition to writing many books on the history of Williams County, he also collected photographs of early North Dakota photographers. Shemorry was an active member of the Williston Fire Department, was Civil Defense Chief of Williams County for three years in the 1950s, and was a combat photographer in World War II. Shemorry's photograph of the discovery of oil in North Dakota on April 4, 1951 at the Clarence Iverson No. 1 is one of the most famous oil photographs ever taken, and was published in many national publications.

Original caption: Hal Holbrook Press Conference, Feb. 6, 1973., This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: Hal Holbrook Press Conference, Feb. 6, 1973., This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: Hal Holbrook Press Conference, Feb. 6, 1973., This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: Hal Holbrook Press Conference, Feb. 6, 1973., This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: Hal Holbrook Press Conference, Feb. 6, 1973., This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: Hal Holbrook Press Conference, Feb. 6, 1973., This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: Hal Holbrook Press Conference, Feb. 6, 1973., This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: Hal Holbrook Press Conference, Feb. 6, 1973., This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: Hal Holbrook Press Conference, Feb. 6, 1973., This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: Hal Holbrook Press Conference, Feb. 6, 1973., This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: Hal Holbrook Press Conference, Feb. 6, 1973., This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: The "Caretakers", This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: The "Caretakers", This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: The Caretaker, This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: The Caretaker, This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: The "Caretakers", This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: The Caretaker, This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Original caption: The "Caretakers", This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Close-up portrait of Indian wearing painted and fringed leather jacket., Albumen prints, 17 x 11 cm., "1485 Bear Coat" - Printed on front of print., Title and descriptive information taken from: Index to the F. Jay Haynes photographs in the Haynes Photograph Collection, Montana Historical Society.