ELWYN B. ROBINSON DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
CHESTER FRITZ LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA 58202

NASH FINCH COMPANY RECORDS

COLLECTION: OGL #1246 (addition)

DATES: 1911-1979

SIZE: 40 linear feet, 235 Bound Volumes, 39 Plaques,17 Framed Pictures, 2 Trophies, 7 Unframed Pictures, 18 Pieces of Commercial Art, 1 Calendar, 1 Blue Print, 1 Framed Document

INTRODUCTION

ACQUISITION: This addition to the Nash Finch Company Records was deposited in the Orin G. Libby Manuscript Collection by Bill Roberts, 7600 France Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, representative of the Nash Finch Company, in August 1993.(Acc.#94-1935).

ACCESS: Available for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Department of Special Collections.

SCOPE AND CONTENT

This addition to the Nash Finch Company Records consists primarily of financial records related to the Nash Finch Company, the Nash Shareholders Company and their affiliates. Financial documents include 234 volumes of cash books, check registers, financial statements, journals, and summary/routine journals, among others. Rather than creating a traditional inventory, detailed descriptions of the volumes were entered into a database. From the database three indexes were generated: Date, Creating Agency, and Document Type. Volumes 232 and 233 were disbound, placed in folders and boxed. Box 6 contains materials separated from Volumes 11, 197, 198, 230, 231 and 234.

Researchers should begin by locating a desired volume using the indexes. Noting the volume number, one can then locate a detailed description of its contents in the comprehensive database. Before using these financial records, it is strongly suggested that researchers possess basic knowledge of the Nash Finch Company and its many affiliates. Materials located in boxes 1-6 may provide some background information. In addition, the following books are available in the Department of Special Collections:

Boxcar of Peaches: The Nash Bros. & Nash Finch Company: The First Fifty Years
Call number HD9321 .9 .N37 G56 1990.

100 Years, 1885-1985, Nash Finch Company
Call Number HD9321 .9 .N37 O54 1984

Follow this link for the index to this addition (see above for explanation)
Follow this link for the database for this addition (see above for explanation)

BOX AND FOLDER INVENTORY

Volume (Box) 232: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Folder

1. Lethbridge Mer. Co. - Lloyd Fruit Co. 1920-1922
2. Medicine Hat Grocery Co. - North Platte Merc. 1920-1922
3. Park Grant and Corrigan - Royal Fruit Co. 1918-1922
4. Smith Fruit-Turner Tulsa Co.1920-1922
5. Valley City Fruit - Yankton Co.1919-1922
6. Aberdeen Wholesale Grocery Co. - Alexander Marketing Co. 1916-1921
7. Grand Forks Mercantile Co. - Lake Grocery Co. 1921-1922
8. Booker Fruit Co. - Brown Fruit Co. 1916-1919
9. Caldwell Coffee Co. - Crown Grocery Co. Ltd. 1916-1919
10. DeCamp Fruit Co. - Dominion Grocers 1916-1921
11. Early Fruit Co. - Personal Employees Account 1916-1920
12. Finch Investment Co. - Fruit Dispatch Co. 1919-1920
13. General Brokerage Co. - Great Northern Ry. Co. 1916-1921
14. Hastings Fruit Co. - Huron Grocery Co. 1916-1922
15. Interstate Fruit Co. - Ireland Lumber Co.1916-1921
16. C.C. Johnson - Jones Fruit Co. 1916-1921
17. Kearney Wholesale Co. - Kerrobert Merc. Co. 1916-1922
18. The Lake Grocery Co. - Lloyd Fruit Co. 1916-1922
19. McLean Grocery Co. - Mutual Purchasing Co. 1916-1922
20. Nash Bros. - No. Vary 1916-1922
21. Ozark Fruit Growers Assn. - Prince Albert Fruit Co. 1916-1921
22. Rasher Kingman Herrin Co. - Royal Fruit Co. Ltd. 1916-1921
23. Simington Co. - Swift Current Grocery Co. 1916-1921
24. Thief River Grocery Co. - Turner Tulsa Co. 1916-1921
25. Valley City, ND - Valley City Fruit Co. 1916-1922
26. Walker Fruit Co. - Wyoming Grocery Co. 1916-1921
27. Yorkton Grocery Co. 1916-1921
28. Index for folders # 29-36 Listing account name and sheet number
29. Sheets 1-24 1916-1922
30. Sheets 25-45 1916-1922
31. Sheets 51-59 1916-1922
32. Sheets 60-69 1916-1922
33. Sheets 70-79 1918-1922
34. Sheets 80-100 1916-1922
35. Sheets 102-129 1918-1920
36. Sheets 130-161 1918-1921
37. Aberdeen Wholesale Grocery Co. - Alexander Marketing Co. 1916-1922
38. Booker Fruit Co.- Wm. Bydal 1916-1921
39. Caldwell Importing Co. - E.C. Curry 1916-1921
40. Dauphin Fruit Co. - James E. Driscoll 1917-1922
41. Early Fruit Co. - John B. Erikson 1916-1921
42. Finch Winslow Carlisle Co. - Fruit Dispatch Co. 1916-1922
43. Grand Forks Mercantile Co. - O.P. Grymyr 1916-1922
44. Huron Grocery Co. - Ray Hyde 1916-1922
45. Interstate Fruit Co. 1916-1922
46. Jones Fruit Co. - O.V. Johnson 1916-1919
47. Kearney Wholesale Co. - Geo. A. Kent Co. 1917-1921
48. Lake Grocery Co. - W.A. Logan 1916-1922
49. Medicine Hat Grocery Co. - D. MacCullum 1916-1922
50. W.K. Nash - No Vary Products 1916-1922
51. Miss Odlum - The Quaker Oats Co. 1916-1921
52. Randolf Marketing Co. - Romstead 1916-1922
53. Smith Fruit Co. - Star Brass Works 1916-1922
54. Thief River Grocery Co. - Turner Tulsa Preferred Stocks, 1916-1922
55. United Cigar Mfg. Co. - Valley City Fruit Co. 1916-1921
56. Walker Fruit Co. - Wyoming Grocery Co. 1916-1922
57. Yorkton Grocery Co. - Yokum Bros.1916-1922
58. Liberty Bonds 1918-1919

Volume (Box) 233: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Folder

1. Adjustment account 1934-1939
2. Andrew Sabulsa - E.G. Swenson 1937 - 1940
3. Third Avenue Grocery - Twin City Grocery 1937-1940
4. Union Food Market - Victor 1937-1940
5. Walker's Grocery - Zubow 1938-1940
6. 4th Street Market - Al Guillemette Grocery 1937-1941
7. Haas Grocery - Husak Grocery 1936-1941
8. Jacobson Good Taste Market - Justus Grocery 1936-1940
9. A. H. Kalmen's Food Market - Kylo and Schogen 1935-1940
10. LaBelles Grocery - Lyndale Market 1935-1940
11. McBeath Grocery - Mrs. J.H. Murphy 1936-1940
12. Nelson's Grocery - Northside Grocery 1937-1940
13. O'Had Brothers - Otto's Market 1936-1940
14. Park Grocery - Quality Food Market 1936-1940
15. Rackner's Grocery - Ryder Grocery 1935-1940
16. F.and I. Grocery - Food Stamps Account 1938-1941
17. Earl's Food Market - Eyre Grocery 1935-1939
18. Campbell Grocery - Dupont Food Market 1935-1940
19. B and B Grocery - Bryant Grocateria 1936-1941
20. ABC Grocery - A and V Grocery 1935-1941
21. Yankton Grocery - Geo. Zugler Co. 1936-1940
22. W.W. Vocht - Warch Cigar Co. 1936-1941
23. The Taylor Co. - Uni-Celled Fireworks 1934-1941
24. Self-Service Drug - Switzer Yellow Jacket Co. 1936-1941
25. Rackner's Food Market - Rumford 1937-1940
26. Quality Store #7 - Queen Anne Candy Co. 1933-1940
27. Phillips Fruit Co. - Power's Dry Goods, Co. 1936-1938
28. Piggly Wiggly #30, St. Cloud, MN 1938-1942
29. Piggly Wiggly #29, Rochester, MN 1938-1941
30. Piggly Wiggly #28, Austin, MN 1937-1942
31. Piggly Wiggly #27, 5010 34th Ave. So. 1938-1942
32. Piggly Wiggly #26, 1550 Nicolle Ave. 1938-1939
33. Piggly Wiggly #25, 4020 West Lake Street 1937-1942
34. Piggly Wiggly #24, St. Cloud, MN 1937-1942
35. Piggly Wiggly #23, Minot, ND 1935-1937
36. Piggly Wiggly #22, Broadway and Thomas 1936-1942
37. Piggly Wiggly #21, 3521 East Lake Street 1938-1940
38. Piggly Wiggly #20, 50th and Ewing So. 1936-1941
39. Piggly Wiggly #19, 5220 Lyndale Ave. So. 1937-1942
40. Piggly Wiggly #18, Lake and Emerson 1937-1942
41. Piggly Wiggly #17, Winona, MN 1938-1942
42. Piggly Wiggly #16, 204 4th St. Rochester, MN 1937-1942
43. Piggly Wiggly #15, Mankato, MN 1936-1942
44. Piggly Wiggly #14, Owatonna, MN 1939-1942
45. Piggly Wiggly #13, Faribault, MN 1938-1942
46. Piggly Wiggly #11, Dickinson, ND 1937-1938
47. Piggly Wiggly #10, Bismarck, ND 1935-1937
48. Piggly Wiggly #9, Valley City, ND 1937-1940
49. Piggly Wiggly #8, Mandan, ND 1937
50. Piggly Wiggly #6, 613 So. Federal Street, Mason City,IA 1941-1942
51. Marshal Piggly Wiggly #5, 116 East 11th St., Waterloo, IA 1939-1942
52. Piggly Wiggly #5, Grand Forks, ND 1935-1941
53. Piggly Wiggly #4, Moorhead, MN 1937-1939
54. Marshall Piggly Wiggly #4, 514 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 1939-1942
55. Marshall Piggly Wiggly #3, Iowa Falls, IA 1940-1942
56. Piggly Wiggly Midland Co. #3, Bloomer, WI 1939-1940
57. Marshall Piggly Wiggly #2, Mason City, IA 1938-1942
58. Piggly Wiggly #2, Fargo, ND 1936-1942
59. Piggly Wiggly Midland #2, Chippewa Falls, WI 1939-1942
60. Marshall Piggly Wiggly #1, Marshalltown, IA 1937-1942
61. Piggly Wiggly Midland Co. #1, Eau Claire, WI 1939-1942
62. Piggly Wiggly #1, Fargo, ND 1937-1942
63. Piggly Wiggly - Freight Account 1937-1941
64. Piggly Wiggly #3, Decorah, IA 1938-1943
65. Piggly Wiggly Barrett #2, Waukon, IA 1938-1943
66. Piggly Wiggly Barrett #1, Charles City, IA 1937-1942
67. Adolf Olander - R.H. Petefish Variety Store 1934-1941
68. National Biscuit Company - Northwest Fruit Co.1934-1942
69. Nash Stone, Grand Forks, ND 1938-1941
70. Nash Lewis, Fargo, ND 1938-1942
71. Nash Jewett, Aberdeen, SD 1941-1943
72. Nash Finch Co., Williston, ND 1938-1942
73. Nash Finch Co., Watertown, SD 1938-1942
74. Nash Finch Co., Valley City, ND 1938
75. Nash Finch Co., Sioux Falls, SD 1938-1942
76. Nash Finch Co., St.Cloud, MN 1938-1942
77. Nash Finch Co., Nolfolk, NE 1935-1941
78. Nash Finch Co., Jamestown, ND 1938-1943
79. Nash Finch Co., Havre, MT 1936-1939
80. Nash Finch Co., Glenwood, MN 1938-1943
81. Nash Finch Co., Detroit Lakes, MN 1938-1940
82. Nash Finch Co., Davenport 1934-1935
83. Nash Finch Co., Brainerd, MN 1938-1942
84. Nash Finch Co., Bismarck, ND 1938-1942
85. Nash Finch Co., Billings, MT 1935
86. Nash Finch Co., Bemidji, MN 1938-1942
87. Nash Finch Co., Miscellaneous Accounts 1937-1943
88. Nash Finch Co., City 1938-1942
89. Nash Shareholders 1939
90. W.K. Nash 1934-1937
91. Nash Coffee, 1330 Quincy 1937-1941
92. J. MacIntosh - O. Myrers 1934-1942
93. Lake Grocery - D.J. Longpre 1934-1942
94. Jamestown Grocery - E.A. Knowlton 1934-1942
95. Haskins Brothers - Ireland Wilson Variety Store 1934-1942
96. Gamble Robinson Company - M.A. Gustafson 1934-1943
97. Fairmont Creamery - Fareway Store #407 1934-1942
98. S.L. Eddy Variety Store - Excelsior Fruit Growers 1938-1942
99. Dad's Root Beer - Dwarfies 1934-1942
100. Cash Accounts - J. D. Cutting Co. 1935-1943
101. B and B Supply - Buttsey Foods, Inc. 1935-1942
102. Aberdeen Wholesale Grocery - Associate Sales 1933-1945

Box 6
Folder

6. Separated from Item 197 (p.158) Heading: "From Lee to Helmerson, 5-18-42"
7. Separated from Item 197 (p.184) Heading: "Transferred from Prozinski 7-31-42"
8. Separated from Item 197 (p.190) Heading: "Clark to Donaldson 8-10-42"
9. Separated from Item 197 (p.198) Heading: "Stensing, MN Towns to Patton 9-8-42"
10. Separated from Item #197 (p.240) Heading: "Cash Wagon to Donaldson"
11. Separated from Item #197 (p.264) Heading: "Patton to Stensing"
12. Separated from Item #197 (p.285) Heading: "Transfer from Lundahl to Booth, 6-1-43"
13. Separated from Item #197 (p.293) Heading: "Transfer from Tilly to Anderson"
14. Separated from Item #197 (p.299) Heading: "Transfer from Patton to Anderson, 8-2-43"
15. Separated from Item #198 Check #859 to Nash Simington Co., Ltd. (Calgary). Signatures have been torn. Dated 1-19-28.
16. Separated from Item #11. Company Correspondence to Mr. Merle Pickle from J.O. Rodysill, December 12, 1962, letter and enclosures
17. Item #230, Ledger
18. Item #231, Ledger
19. Item #234, Railway Express Agency Receipt Books
20. Nash Finch Trademarks Data

Oversize Box #1
Plaques:

1.) From: Banquet Appreciation to Nash Finch Company for 20 years of sales and merchandising of Banquet frozen foods. 15x19x1
2.) From: Anchor Hocking Corporation Occasion of their 75th anniversary to Nash Finch Company. Efforts made an important contribution to the growth of Anchor Hocking Corporation. 13.5x11.5x1.25
3.) From: Nabisco Top performer of Summer Circus sale. Recognition of outstanding sales and merchandise excellence. 3 smaller plaques to Fargo and Cedar Rapids. Fargo; 1988-1989, Cedar Rapids. 9x12x.75, 3 small 6x2x.5
4.) From: Pope & Talbot, Inc.1986 million dollar award presented to Nash Finch Co. Appreciation of Private Label growth during 1986. 12x8.75x.75
5.) From: National Frozen Foods Association, Inc. Membership plaque of National Frozen Foods Association, Inc. 1990. 10x10x.75
6.) From: Kraft Top performer, Harvest Hoedown Sales. Recognition of outstanding sales and merchandising effort. 1 small plaque of Nash Finch Lincoln. 1988 11x9x1 Small plaque, 6.5x2x.5
7.) From: Carl Budding & Company 1983 million dollar award present to Nash Finch Co. For excellence in sales and merchandising. 9x12x1
8.) From: Lunch Bucket 1 million dollar sales achievement award. In recognition of leadership in the merchandising of the microwave meal category. 10x7x1
9.) From: Prospectus Common stock of Nash Finch on June 25, 1987. States price to the public, underwriting discount, and proceeds to the company. 12x9x1
10.) From: Oscar Mayer In appreciation for contributions of $ 25,000 to various youth organizations. October-December 1988.
11.) From: Pope & Talbot, Inc. 1984 million dollar award. Appreciation for valued support of private label growth during 1984. 11x9x1
12.) From: Borden Sincere appreciation and recognition of outstanding achievement. 1986. 12x9x.75
13.) From: American Heart Association Appreciation for outstanding support of the May 1981 promotional program for the American Heart Association. Sponsored by Kimberly-Clark Corporation. 9x10.75x.5
14.) From: Kansas Cavalry Appreciation of economic contribution, and development of Kansas. September 22, 1986. 15x12x.75

Oversize Box #2
Plaques:

1.) From: Pillsbury/Green Giant Hawaiian Holiday volume achievement 170%. 12.25x15.25x.75
2.) From: Minnesota Governor, Rudy Perpich Congratulations to 100 year anniversary. 15x10x.75
3.) From: Drug Free America Citizens commendation to Nash Finch Co. Service to the community and to the Nation at Large in the War against Drugs. 10.5x12x.75
4.) From: Oscar Mayer "Oscar" award sales contest. 5 smaller plaques to other branches. Rapid City 1982, Liberal 1983, S.C. Shannon Co. 1984, Grand Island 1985, S.C. Shannon Co. 1986. 11x9x1, smaller are 2x6.5x1
5.) From: Sinclair Manufacturing Associates, Inc. Million dollar sales and private labels sales, 1986. 15.5x12.5x2

Trophy:

6.) From: Anheuser-Busch, Inc. 100 million dollar club winner. For distinction in achieving high cost volume food sales at low cost. 14.75x17x4.75

Picture Framed:

7.) Celebration of Nash Finch Co., 100 years.

Oversize Box #3
Plaques:

1.) From: Keebler Million dollar club. Recognition of support in achieving over 3 million in Keebler product sales in 1983. 14x11x1
2.) From: Keebler Recognition of achieving over 1.9 million in Keebler product sales in 1983. 12.5x10.5x1
3.) From: Purina Appreciation for purchases of 8 million dollars 1980. 12x9x1
4.) From: Westinghouse Lamp Divisions Recognition and appreciation for dedication and leadership in the merchandising. 13.5x11.5x2
5.) From: American Dairy Association Recognition of outstanding dairy personal training program. 10x8x.75
6.) From: Nawga National American Wholesale Groceries Association Member plaque 1985. 8x10x.25
7.) From: Lorillard Recognition of 100 years of outstanding service in the food industry. 1885-1985. 10.5x8x1
8.) From: Pope & Talbot, Inc. 1983 million dollar award. Appreciation for valued support of private labeled growth during 1983. 12x9x.75
9.) From: Nabisco Recognition of outstanding sales and merchandising excellence. 3 small plaques to St. Cloud division. 1988-1990 9x12x1, smaller 2x6x.5
10.) From: Twin West Member of Chamber of Commerce 1990. 6x8x.75
11.) From: Nestle Co., Inc. Appreciation of support of making #1 selling of freezed dried coffee in the Upper Midwest. 1978. 7.25x7x.75
12.) From: Oscar Mayer Louis Rich Co. & NFL Alumni Association. Appreciation for contributions of $ 11,405 to various youth charities. October-December 1986.
13.) From: Prospectus Shows price per share, underwriters discount, and proceeds to the company.June 26, 1987. 12x7x1

Picture Framed:

14.) Picture of Minnesota Governor Rudy Perpich and Nash Finch executive. 12.5x14.5x1.5

Trophy:

15.) Family Health Magazine, 1972-1973. Best National Advertisement.

Oversize Box #4
Plaques:

1.) From: Hischlbach Companies Appreciation of 1 million dollars in revenues. 1979-1980 13x10.5x1.5
2.) From: Sinclair Manufacturing Associations, Inc. Million dollar sales, private label sales. 1983. 15.5x12.5x2
3.) From: Retail System, Inc. Appreciation for 100 surveys in 100th year. 1985 15x12x1
4.) From: Sinclair Manufacturing Associates, Inc. Million dollar sales, private label sales, 1985. 15x12x1
5.) From: Keebler Products Sales Recognition in achieving over 4 million in Keebler product sales. 1986 12x9x1
6.) From: Variety Club Recognition and appreciation for support of quality health care at Variety Club Children's hospital. Commitment to Cash for Kids. 1987- 1988. 12x9x1
7.) From: United Way, Minneapolis Recognition of outstanding support of United Way of Minneapolis Area and its employees for the annual campaign. 1985-1990. 6.75x9x1
8.) From: United Way, Minneapolis Recognition of outstanding support to United Way and its employees. 1990-1991 7x9x1

Oversized Framed Documents and Pieces of Art

1.) Artist drawings, Labels of Golden Valley and Our Family corn. 3 labels each and Our Family peanut butter. 17x.5x26x1
2.) Painting of a Nash Finch Warehouse. 18x24.5x1
3.) Framed Picture of Nash Finch Coffee building. 19.25x29.5x1
4.) Painting of products that Nash Finch sold. 23.5x18.25x1
5.) Framed Piccture of Nash Finch Executives. 14x28.5x1.5
6.) Drawing of Nash Finch Co. Centennial 18x14x1
7.) Framed Picture of Harry B. Finch, 1936 or 1937 17x12x.75
8.) Framed Picture of Nash Brothers Wholesale Fruits 1885- 1985. Given by Lykes Pasco Packaging Co. 15x21.5x1.5
9.) Framed Document: A copy of the Constitution of the U. S. given to Nash Finch July 4, 1991. 22x18.25x.75
10.) Picture of a Sun Mart store, inside. 20x24x.125
11.) Picture of a Sun Mart food store. 20x24x.125
12.) Inside picture of a Sun Mart food store. 20x24x.125
13.) Picture of a Sun Mart meat department. 20x24x.125
14.) Picture of a chef cooking stir-fry.
15.) Drawings of charts, Charts of net sales, net earnings and dividends per share, and stockholders equity per common share. 20x24x.125
16.) Drawing of a map that shows Nash Finch holdings in the United States. 20x24x.128
17.) Picture of a Nash Finch Co. truck during the early 1940's. 24.5x28x1.25
18.) Before and after picture of a Jack and Jill store. 1990.16x18x.125
19.) Folder, oversized A-P is all commercial art.
A.) Our Family drawing. 12x20.5x.125
B.) Our Family drawing of many products. 11.5x20x.125
C.) Our Family drawing of fruit cocktail. 15.25x12x.125
D.) 8 Jack and Jill drawings. 15.25x12x.125
E.) Jack and Jill drawing. 23.5x17.75x.125
F.) Steak/waffle drawing. 13.25x17.5x.125
G.) Jack and Jill drawing. 16x16.125x.125
H.) Drawing of meat dishes. 15.75x14.75x.125
I.) 6 Jack and Jill drawings. 17.5x23.75x.125
J.) Our Family drawing. 19.75x15x.125
K.) Our Family strawberries preserves picture.12x9.75x.125
L.) Our Family sweet pickles picture. 12x9.75x.125
M.) Our Family dill pickles. 12x10x.125
N.) Our Family tuna. 12x10x.125
O.) Our Family pineapple-grapefruit drink. 12x10x.125
P.) Newspaper clippings of sales for Piggly Wiggly, Gambles, National. 1941
20.) Picture of a Nash Brothers wholesale house, 1885 19.5x26.5x.75
21.) Certificate of recognition of saving energy. Picture of receiving award, Letter from Honeywell. 26.5x23.5x1
22.) Picture of two Nash Brothers, and stores. 29.75x39.5x1
23.) Picture of a Our Family building boarded up. 28x40.5x1
24.) Drawing of Jack and Jill store. 19.5x29.75x.75
25.) Picture of workers 19.5x29.75x.75
26.) Blue prints of Nash Finch Co. 3381 Gorham Ave. Minneapolis, MN, 55926
27.) Nash Finch Co. calendar 27x20x.125
28.) Picture of one of the Nash brothers. 29.5x19.75x.125
29.) Picture of Fred Nash. 29.75x19.5x.125
30.) Drawing of Nash Finch Co., St. Paul Copy 1, 39x25.5x2.25
31.) Drawing of Nash Finch Co., St. Paul Copy 2, 39x25.5x2.25
32.) Picture of Nash Finch Co., Brainerd, MN. 27.5x44x.75
33.) Picture of Nash brothers and workers. 27.5x44x3/4
34.) Picture ofNash Brothers Store, late 1800's 27.5x44x.75

Follow this link for the index to this addition (see Scope and Content Note for explanation)
Follow this link for the database for this addition (see Scope and Content Note for explanation)

Return to: Business