The Bank of North Dakota: The NPL and the Bank

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A.C. Townley’s Nonpartisan League membership rose quickly and soon they endorsed candidates for their state ownership platform. After enduring political hurdles to get their legislation passed, North Dakotans turned on the NPL, but the state-owned enterprises they created remained and flourished.

Photographer/Videographer

R. Cadwell, D. Geck, T. Jensen, L. Westad.

Source

K. Stenehjem, B. Dambach (Producers). The Bank of North Dakota [Documentary]. USA: Prairie Public Broadcasting (2005).

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