State Historical Society of North Dakota
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The State Historical Society of North Dakota is an agency that preserves and presents history through museums and historic sites in the state of North Dakota. The agency operates the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck, which serves as a history museum for the state, oversees the preservation of the state's historic places, and presents the history of the state to the public in exhibits and branch museums.
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[edit] Organization
Headquartered in Bismarck, the State Historical Society consists of one governing board of appointees and four divisions, each with a different function.
[edit] State Historical Board
The State Historical Board is made up of seven appointed members who serve three year terms. Marvin Kaiser currently serves as the President of the Board, Albert Berger as the Vice President, and Chester Nelson as the Secretary.
[edit] Historic Preservation Division
The Historic Preservation Division prepares a statewide historic preservation plan and inventories, evaluates, and nominates sites to be listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places. The division assists in the preservation of North Dakota historic properties at all levels, and also reviews and comments on federally assisted projects to ensure that historic values are considered in project planning and execution.[1]
[edit] Museum and Education Division
The Museum and Education Division presents the history of North Dakota through exhibits in the North Dakota Heritage Center as well as in branch museums (such as the Pembina State Museum) and traveling exhibits. The Division staff provide technical assistance on exhibit design and collection care to the public and other museums in the state. The division is responsible for preserving and exhibiting the artifacts in the collection, including approximately 650,000 pieces in the archaeological collection and 43,000 artifacts in the history, ethnology, and natural history collections.
[edit] State Archives and Historical Research Library Division
The State Archives and Historical Research Library Division preserves and makes accessible records of North Dakota government and is responsible for acquiring and preserving the other documentary holdings of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The division makes available books, newspapers, maps, photographs, motion pictures, tape recordings, archives, and other historical materials for the use of both staff and the general public through reference services and programs of preservation.
[edit] Support Services Division
The Support Services Division provides general supervision of all programs and responsibilities of the agency through the office of the director. Support and coordination are provided through budgeting, accounting, purchasing, personnel services, communications, inventory control, and overall security functions.
