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"The Cowboy: An Immersive Journey"

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Hall of Great Westerners
Alex Currie
Inducted in 1959

Alex Currie

1859-1937

North Dakota

Bio

Alex Currie worked in logging in Minnesota before moving to Cando, North Dakota as a homesteader and farmer.

He eventually built his holdings to 2,720 acres. He imported stallions and mares from Belgium and purebred shorthorns from Scotland to build his livestock herds.

Currie was active in many livestock and agricultural associations. He served two terms as a Commissioner of Towner County. In addition, he was President of the North Dakota Shorthorn Breeders Association and a Director of the North Dakota Livestock Breeders Association.

Bio

Alex Currie worked in logging in Minnesota before moving to Cando, North Dakota as a homesteader and farmer.

He eventually built his holdings to 2,720 acres. He imported stallions and mares from Belgium and purebred shorthorns from Scotland to build his livestock herds.

Currie was active in many livestock and agricultural associations. He served two terms as a Commissioner of Towner County. In addition, he was President of the North Dakota Shorthorn Breeders Association and a Director of the North Dakota Livestock Breeders Association.

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