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The following archives, libraries, and societies have collections or services helpful for genealogical research in North Dakota.

Online Records

Links to online databases and indexes that may include vital records, biographies, cemeteries, censuses, histories, immigration records, land records, maps, military records, naturalizations, newspapers, obituaries, or probate records.

National Archives

Central Plains Region (Kansas City)

400 West Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: (816) 268-8000
Website

Rocky Mountain Region (Denver)

17101 Huron Street
Broomfield, CO 80023
Telephone: 303-604-4740
Fax: 303-407-5707
Website
Email

State Archives

State Historical Society of North Dakota
612 East Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
Website
North Dakota State Archives
Archives holdings

Libraries

North Dakota State Library

604 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505-0800
Email: statelib@nd.gov
Website: North Dakota State Library

North Dakota State University

North Dakota State University Archives
3551 7th Avenue
N Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: 701-231-8914
Email: ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu
Website: NDSU Archives

Mailing Address:
NDSU Archives
Libraries NDSU Dept #2080
PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050

Databases and Indexes

North Dakota State University Institute for Regional Studies Archive Collection

North Dakota State University Institute for Regional Studies
Website
The Institute for Regional Studies Archives primarily collects documents, photographs, publications and other items focusing on the history of North Dakota and its people. Materials are available for research in the NDSU Archives Reading Room.

Germans from Russia Heritage Collection

North Dakota State University
Main Library
1201 Albrecht Blvd.
Fargo, ND 58102
website

The Germans from Russia Heritage Collection (GRHC) at the NDSU Libraries was established in July 1978, which was first housed with the North Dakota Institute for Regional Studies.

University of North Dakota

Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Chester Fritz Library
University of North Dakota
3051 University Avenue Stop 9000
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9000
Phone: (701) 777-4625
Website Collections

Websites

Digital Horizons

Digital Horizons is a consortium of various cultural heritage institutions that provide, maintain, and preserve a wide range of historical and significant content. Member organizations contributing content include:

  • Concordia College (Archives)
  • North Dakota State Library
  • North Dakota State University Libraries
    • Germans from Russia Heritage Collection
    • NDSU Archives
  • Prairie Public Broadcasting
  • State Historical Society of North Dakota (State Archives)
  • Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
  • Bowman Regional Public Library
  • Grand Forks Public Library
  • NDSU Memorial Union (Gallery)
  • University of Mary (Welder Library)

Other Sites

North Dakota GenWeb : A cooperative effort by many volunteers to list genealogical databases, libraries, bulletin boards, and other resources available on the Internet for each county, state, and country.

Roots-L : A list of sites and resources. Archived by Internet Archives, 19 September 2017.

Cyndi's List : North Dakota Libraries, Archives & Museums