Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce Records
Collection
Identifier: Mss 3044
Scope and Contents
The Chamber of Commerce Collection holds information dating from 1987 to 2004 including the merger of the Fargo and Moorhead branch. The merger-related records include: transition committee records, merger voter information, and historic outline of the merger. The merger of the former Fargo, North Dakota and Moorhead Area Minnesota chambers of commerce took place on January 1, 1998, forming the Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead. The Chamber of Commerce collection also contains information regarding programming for the local, regional, and state, along with national interests in regards to legislation.
The Chamber of Commerce Collection has been organized into four main series; local, regional, state, and national with smaller sub series.
The Local Series consists of planning, meeting minutes, correspondence, events, and more of the Chamber in the Fargo and Moorhead areas. Brochures and financial documents are also included in this series.
The Regional Series consists of communications, legislative information, business, and finance on the region, expanding more from the F-M area.
The State Series consists of communications, policies, and financial documents that relate to both the state of North Dakota, and the state of Minnesota.
The National Series consists of communications, education, and legislative programs on a larger level.
Dates
- 1987-2006
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Copyrights
Copyrights to this collection is held by the Institute.
History
The Fargo Chamber of Commerce was organized on November 27, 1879 by 28 Fargo businessmen to promote the hospitable welfare and the development of the town. In 1998 the Fargo Chamber of Commerce and the Moorhead Area Chambers merged together to form the Fargo Moorhead Chamber. The Fargo Moorhead Chamber of Commerce is a bi-state, regional federation.
Extent
6.5 Linear Feet (6.5 linear feet)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Chamber of Commerce Collection holds information dating from 1987 to 2004 including the merger of the Fargo and Moorhead branch. The merger-related records include: transition committee records, merger voter information, and historic outline of the merger. The merger of the former Fargo, North Dakota and Moorhead Area Minnesota chambers of commerce took place on January 1, 1998, forming the Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead. The Chamber of Commerce collection also contains information regarding programming for the local, regional, and state, along with national interests in regards to legislation.
Provenance
Donated by David Martin in 2006 and 2009 (Acc. 2794 and 2874).
Separation Record
10 photographic prints moved to the Institute for Regional Studies Photograph Collection (Photo 511)
Property rights
The Institute for Regional Studies owns the property rights to this collection.
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce Records
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu