Genealogy and Family History

The Agnes Shurr Papers are a collection of information regarding the life and activities of Agnes Gertrude Shurr along with  extensive genealogical materials about her family.

Throughout his life, A.H. Yoder maintained an interest in genealogy and actively researched his ancestry. This search concentrated on the Miller, Rader, Van Buskirk, Van Meter, Yoder and Gabbert families, with settlements in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Indiana. The bulk of the material in this collection is the result of Yoder's research, with lesser emphasis on his personal and professional life.

1927-2018; UND Languages Professor and namesake for the Arne G. Brekke Bygdebok Collection

The Bjerke Family Papers contain letters in Norwegian, with English translations, between family members. The collection also contains two index books. The books contain information sheets for each family member. Information on the sheets includes names of spouses and children, and dates of birth, marriage, and death. Books are arranged chronologically by family for the descendants of Erick and Berthe Bjerke.

The Boyle Family Correspondence consists of seven letters regarding family and business matters from 1859 to 1863. Some of the details on individual letters are illegible.

146 page scrapbook of newspaper clippings from the Cavalier County Republican and Courier Democrat regarding the pioneer settlers of Cavalier County

Family papers largely focusing on Sumner and Jessie Burnham, their daughter Margaret (Burnham) Davenport, her husband, Willard E. Davenport, and their son John Brian Davenport. Margaret Davenport was an administrative assistant to the UND Vice President of Academic Affairs, while Willard Davenport was the Head of the Department of Marketing at the UND College of Business Administration.

The DeCou Family Records date from 1886 to 1954 and consist mainly of diaries of several different family members. Also included is correspondence, genealogical information, and several account books. Researchers should note that all of the material in the collection are photocopies; the originals were loaned for duplication and returned to the donor.

1901-1967