The Sinners and the Links, 1986

Creator

Preview

Date of Work

7-11-1986

Identification #

OGL1267-84

Description

Governor George Sinner and First Lady Jane Sinner greet former governor Art and Grace Link (left to right) at a Friendship Force reception on July 11, 1986. Friendship Force International is a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving intercultural relations, cultural diplomacy, friendship, and intercultural competence.

Art Link served in the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1973 and as Governor of North Dakota from 1973 to 1981.

George Sinner was the 29th Governor in North Dakota history, serving from 1985 until 1992. First Lady Jane Sinner undertook a number of initiatives during her tenure, including "the Celebration of Lights," an annual fund raising campaign for the North Dakota Mental Health Association.

Organizations Depicted

Friendship Force International

People Depicted

Art Link, Grace Link, George Sinner, Jane Sinner

Rights

Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota