This collection has been processed into two series based upon History Department records and The Northern Great Plains History Conference. The Northern Great Plains

History Conference is further arranged into two sub-series. Sub-series one is based on the 1991 Conference. Sub-series two is based on the 1974 Conference. All series and sub-series are further arranged alphabetically.

History Department Records: This series contains materials unique to the History Department from the 1960s-2000s. Items range from correspondence to committee and departmental meeting minutes.

Northern Great Plains History Conference: This series contains information about the Northern Great Plains History Conference from 1970-1992. Items included in this series consist of correspondence, newspaper articles, and planning documents. This series has been divided up into two sub-series by the 1991 and 1974 conferences. This collection is further arranged alphabetically.

1991 Conference: This series is based on the Northern Great Plains History Conference that was held in 1991. The 1991 Conference was held in Mankato, Minnesota.

1974 Conference: This series is based on the Northern Great Plains History Conference that was held in 1974. The 1974 Conference was also held in Mankato, Minnesota.