The Great American Desert, Flyover Country, and Buffalo Commons are all terms used to describe the Northern Plains of the United States. they imply an empty country, with little of interest and few residents. Nothing could be further from the truth. This region--which embraces the entirety of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, plus western Minnesota, western Iowa, and eastern Montana--is filled with intriguing people, rich and varied histories and cultures, and wide-ranging genealogical challenges and opportunities. Researching Along the Northern Plains will enable you to uncover genealogical gems about your ancestors who settled in or passed through the Northern Plains.
Researching Along the Northern Plains, coordinated by Gary Ball-Kilbourne, PhD, CG, will provide you with insights into researching the region as a whole as well as its distinctive states. Special attention will be given to Native Americans of the Northern Plains and key ethnic immigrant groups. Important brick-and-mortar repositories, online availability of sources, and helpful agencies will be discussed. Guidance for participants to develop their own locality guides will be provided.
Other instructors:
- J. H. "Jay" Fonkert, CG
- Rebecca Whitman Koford, CG, CGL
- Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA
- Julie Miller, CG, CGL, FNGS
- Gena Philibert-Ortega, MA, MAR
- Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA
- Jeff Svare, AG
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