USS North Dakota: Fourth Grade Lesson -
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The Silver Service on display at the
State Historical Society. A picture
North Dakota hangs on the
wall behind the platter. C1518-5.
The punch bowl is the single
largest piece of the set. The
design includes many symbols of
North Dakota. 0018-24-01.
The handles of the punch bowl are
shaped like the heads of the bison
that used to roam the plains of
North Dakota. 0018-24-02.
When the Silver Service was
returned to North Dakota in 1926, it
was honored with a reception at the
State Historical Society. This photo
shows the set prepared for the
reception. C0307-3.
Governor and Mrs. Sorlie serve
punch using the silver ladle
and punch cups to former governor
and North Dakota Supreme Court
Justice John Burke. The director
of the State Historical Society and
the State Librarian stand beside
the two governors at the reception
for the Silver Service. 0099-0284.
