Title: North Dakota National Guard Records, 1979, undated
Predominant Dates:undated
ID: OGLMC/917
Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 00/00/1983
Languages: English [eng]
The North Dakota National Guard Records contain manuscripts covering the early development and history of the North Dakota National Guard, established in Dakota Territory in 1862 as a voluntary military organization. The NDNG served as the North Dakota First Infantry in the Spanish American War and the Philippine Insurrection, 1898-1899 and in the Mexican Border Incident, 1916-1917. It served as the 164th Infantry during World War I and World War II. The collection consists of various histories, stories, anecdotes, personnel lists, etc. The manuscripts were photocopied from originals held by D. J. Guerrero of Fargo.
Also included is a 1979 plaque given to the University of North Dakota in honor of its support of the North Dakota National Guard Tuition Waiver Program. It was found in a storage closet at the UND Memorial Union and given to the Department of Special Collections.
Accruals: The plaque was found in a storage closet at the UND Memorial Union and delivered to Special Collections by an unnamed student in 2001 (2001-2533).
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source: D.J. Guerrero, Fargo, North Dakota
Acquisition Method: Donation; 83-1222
Original/Copies Note: The manuscripts were photocopied from originals held by D.J. Guerrero of Fargo, North Dakota.
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). North Dakota National Guard Records. OGLMC 917, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in November 2013.
