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View of the front of a green house with white trim, 318 Broadway. According to her obituary Catherine Pasonault passed away here. The truck of a red Chevrolet car is visible parked along the curb on the far left. Also visible is a fence, pine trees, and the sidewalk., Photographic prints, 9 x 13 cm., "This is a picture of the house that Catherine Pasonault passed away in - 318 Broadway, according to her Obituary." -- Handwritten on back of photograph., Title created by staff. Photographer unknown., 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.

Exterior front and side view of the Good Samaritan Hospital. The Main Entrance and Entrance sign are visible. There is snow on the ground, and trees and bushes in the yard. Automobiles are parked outside the front doors., Photographic prints, 21 x 26 cm., "#3, Hospital Entrance, 42 cms wide x nic, 85 screen, wanted Monday Dec 22, 6229" -- Handwritten on back of photograph. "Press Publication; Farmers Press, Montana Shopper, Williston Graphic, Dakota Advertiser, Williston, North Dakota." -- Stamped 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.

Exterior view of the Good Samaritan Hospital entrance. There are pine trees and trees in the yard surrounding the building., Photographic prints, 21 x 26 cm., 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.

Pine trees dot the badlands near Deep Creek in Slope County, N.D.

Pine trees cover the landscapes in the badlands near Deep Creek in Slope County, N.D.

Two young children wearing winter coats outside in the snow pulling a sled. There are two large pine trees in the center of the picture, and buildings in the background. The two children are labeled as Tom Davidson's children, which would mean the two children are Tamara "Tammy" Davidson-Sogard and Thomas "Tommy" M. Davidson, Jr., Photographic prints, 28 x 22 cm., "Christmas Tree Feature - Tom Davidson Children" -- Handwritten on envelope holding photographs., 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 map shows the Little Missouri River, and the scattered distribution of ponderosa pine stands near Ranger and the boundaries of the former Dakota National Forest from 1908-1917.

View of a woman modeling a 1971 Star Jet line snowmobile from Sno-Jet. There are snow drifts in the foreground and pine trees in the background., Photographic prints, 26 x 21 cm., "1971 Star Jet Line from Sno-Jet. Smart, slick and fast for '71, Sno-Jet's new Star Jets are aero-jet designed from 15 1/2"" track to low-profile tilt-up cowl. All metal surfaces are bonderized with new baked acrylic finish of Sno-Jet blue. New deep-foam seats and sporty backrest with removable cushions, dual taillights, and front and rear bumpers. Choice of single cylinder 15-19 power with optimal electric start on the 19 hp model. It's the all-family choice for '71-- with Sno-Jet's renowned ability to deliver top performance again and again and again." - Printed on front of photograph., 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.

Bill and Corinne Shemorry pose for a portrait between several evergreen trees. Snow is visible on the trees and on the ground., Photographic prints, 6 x 4 cm., Title created by staff. Image similar to item number 1-7-52-1 a portrait of W.H. and Emma Shemorry, and 1-73-2-3 a portrait of Mary Shemorry in the same location., 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 person, probably Mary C. Shemorry poses for a portrait between several evergreen trees. Snow is visible on the trees and on the ground., Photographic prints, 7 x 5 cm., Title created by staff. Image similar to item number 1-7-52-1 a portrait of W.H. and Emma Shemorry, and 1-73-2-4 a portrait of Bill and Corinne Shemorry in the same location., 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.