Research Records for Wrought Iron Cross Cemeteries in North Dakota : Continuing Survey, 1998-99.
Collection
Identifier: Mss 298
Scope and Contents
The research records of Thomas Isern consist of analyses of wrought iron crosses in North Dakota cemeteries in an effort to document all such crosses in the state. Each analysis consists of photos, maps, and reports. There are two series in the collection: Background and Survey Files.
The Background series consists of two publications of Wrought Iron Cross Cemeteries in North Dakota—Continuing Survey, 1998-99. One is a public report, while the other is a more detailed private report.
The Survey Files series includes the analyses of wrought iron crosses in North Dakota. The analyses are comprised of photos, maps, and survey reports.
Dates
- 1998-1999.
Creator
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Copyrights
The Institute owns the copyrights.
History
The continuing survey of wrought iron cross cemeteries in North Dakota was led by Thomas D. Isern, professor of history at North Dakota State University; and Kevin Nesemeier, a history master’s degree student at NDSU. The abstract of the bound publication, Wrought Iron Cross Cemeteries in North Dakota—Continuing Survey, 1998-99 states the following:
“This survey deals with wrought iron cross grave markers in cemeteries in North Dakota. (Some attention is given cast iron markers, but these are not the focus.) It resumes a line of work commenced in 1988 with a survey of 21 cemeteries, all associated with the Germans from Russia and all located east of the Missouri River. The current study emphasizes West River North Dakota and includes ethnic cultures other than the Germans from Russia, including Germans from Hungary, Germans from Germany, Ukrainians, Czechs from Russia, Turtle Mountain Métis, and the Three Affiliated Tribes. The survey comprises 72 cemeteries in 24 counties. It documents 808 wrought iron crosses, along with other associated elements and features.”
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The research records of Thomas Isern consist of analyses of wrought iron crosses in North Dakota cemeteries in an effort to document all such crosses in the state. Each analysis consists of photos, maps, and reports.
Provenance
Donated by Thomas Isern, 2008 (Acc. 2859).
Property rights
The Institute for Regional Studies owns the property rights to this collection.
Creator
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Research Records for Wrought Iron Cross Cemeteries in North Dakota—Continuing Survey, 1998-99
- Description rules
- Appm
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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