Grand Forks County, North Dakota

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Established in 2000

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This collection consists of tax assessment rolls for townships, towns, villages, and cities in Grand Forks County. The ledgers date from 1880 to 1958, although not every year is included.

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The Grand Forks County Treasurer's Office Records consist of tax statements and correspondence, dating from 1891 through 1912.  The material deals with the payment of tax bills on pieces of property in the county.

Scope and Contents The Grand Forks County World War II Service Record Books document the history of soldiers from Grand Forks County in World War II. The rosters include soldiers born and raised in Grand Forks County, as well as soldiers residing in the county at the time of entry into the military. Each entry contains details such as date of birth, career, physical description, service unit, awards and citations, date of discharge, and muster out pay. In most instances, the information provided is in excess...

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The Grand Forks Fair Association Records date from 1885 until 1966 and contain correspondence and newspaper articles and clippings.

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Includes a paper, "The Smallpox Epidemic and Its Effects on the Tweten and Hofto Families: 1878-1879." The families lived in rural Grand Forks County.