BIOGRAPHY & GENEALOGY

Databases: Statewide
North Dakota Biography Index
North Dakota Naturalizations
Dakota Territory 1885 Census
Fargo Forum Obituaries

Databases: Cass County, N.D.
Marriage Licenses, 1870s-1944
Probate Records, 1876-1944
Divorce Records, 1870s-1942

Links: Databases & Indexes
North Dakota Public Death Index (maintained by N.D. Dept. of Health)
Land Patent Database (maintained by U.S. Bureau of Land Management)
Land Patent Index (maintained by N.D. GenWeb Project)

Links: General
Regional Genealogical & Historical Societies
N.D. County & Community Historical Societies (maintained by State Historical Society of N.D.)
Useful Genealogy Websites

Holdings: Fact Pages
Censuses (Federal, State and Territorial)
Pioneer Mother Project (of N.D. Federation of Women's Clubs)
Rowberg Biographical Files of Norwegian Americans
Tract Books (‘homesteading records')
World War I Draft Registration Cards WPA Pioneer Biography Files

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General Information

The Institute for Regional Studies has a number of North Dakota related collections and databases that are useful to those doing biographical, family history, and genealogical research within North Dakota. The Institute collects published North Dakota community, county, church, and family histories, as well as microform collections, all of which are cataloged in the ODIN on-line catalog. There are also a number of on-line databases and indexes which may be helpful.

The time available for Institute staff to research individual persons or families is limited. It would be very helpful if you would include a family group record sheet with your inquiry, as well as a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Research Tools
The primary research tool to aid researchers in locating useful material is ODIN, the NDSU Libraries on-line catalog. Also, each database has an information page that covers its scope and content.

Access
The publication and microfilm collections are available for use in the Institute/Archives Research Room. Reference staff is available to assist in your research needs. Copying facilities are also available.

Contact Information:

Street Address:
Institute for Regional Studies & University Archives
1305 19 th Ave. North
Skills and Technology Training Center, Room 117
Fargo, ND

Telephone: 701-231-8914
Fax: 701-231-5632
E-mail: archives@www.lib.ndsu.nodak.edu

Mailing Address:
Institute for Regional Studies
NDSU Libraries
PO Box 5599
Fargo, ND 58105-5599