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This past May, I graduated from Bemidji State University in Minnesota with a bachelor’s in social studies. I began my internship at the State Archives with very little knowledge of North Dakota, as I am a Minnesota native and have rarely traveled farther west than Fargo. Over the summer, however, I gained a crash course in North Dakota history while developing valuable skills that will benefit me throughout my career.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Most of my time was spent assisting visitors at the reference desk in the State Archives. One of the most common requests I received was related to genealogical research, with visitors often seeking information about their ancestors. The reference desk has access to a variety of resources available to the public. I regularly helped patrons find death records, locate obituaries and birth announcements, and use our newspaper collection on microfilm to find specific information.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Microfilm<\/p>\n

Microfilm drawers at the State Archives\u2019 Reading Room.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

When I was not assisting visitors in the Reading Room, I spent my time researching and writing for Prairie Public\u2019s \u201cDakota Datebook.\u201d I wrote seven entries during my time at the State Archives. I also worked on a project to categorize and label naturalization papers from Morton County ranging from the late 1800s through to the early 1900s. For each document, I verified names, dates, and countries of origin to ensure the information was correct in our system.<\/p>\n

\"Naturalization<\/p>\n

Naturalization record from Cavalier County, 1885.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Overall, this internship was an incredible experience. It provided me with meaningful, hands-on archival and reference work while exposing me to many different aspects of the profession. This opportunity has strengthened my understanding of the field and given me a clearer picture of the career I hope to pursue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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