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Eva Grace Siple Borg Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS073

Scope and Contents

Diaries from 1937-1994, newspaper clippings, photographs, and marriage, birth and death certificates

Dates

  • Creation: 1937 - 1994

Creator

Language of Materials

The records are in English.

Biographical Note

Eva Grace Siple Borg was born in 1898 in Towner, North Dakota, to a pioneer family. From 1927 to the 1947 she taught physical education, science, and English at Lead High School in Lead, S.D. where she also coached girls' basketball. She retired to marry Joe Borg in 1947. She was active in the Lutheran church and served as President of Lutheran Social Services. She moved to Sacramento, Calif. where she was active in volunteer work. Borg was given an award in 1988 by the Sacramento Elderly Nutrition Program for ten years of service. Borg died of a heart attack in 1994.

Extent

3 Boxes

1.25 Linear Feet

Organization of the Collection

Diaries are arranged chronologically, supporting material is in one file at the beginning of the collection

Acquisition Information

Received 11/13/2013

Processing Information

Processed by Sarah Cox, January 2015

Title
Guide to the Eva Grace Siple Borg Collection
Subtitle
At the Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies
Author
Finding aid prepared by Roberta Sago.
Date
February 10, 2015
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies Repository

Contact:
Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies
Black Hills State University
1200 University Street, Unit 9676
Spearfish South Dakota 57799-9676 USA
605-642-6361