Staff / Organization

The Archaeology & Historic Preservation Division provides for the preparation of a statewide historic preservation plan, and inventories, evaluates, and nominates sites for listing on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The division assists in the preservation of historic properties at all levels, and reviews and comments to sponsoring agencies on federally assisted projects to assure that historic values are considered in project planning and execution. Information on National Park Service cultural resources technical assistance.

The Division also provides for maintenance, repair, and operational control for all land and buildings in the custody of the State Historical Society of North Dakota, which includes fifty-six state historic sites. The division is responsible for constructing interpretive and visitor use facilities and implementing plans and recommendations relating to the historic preservation of sites and buildings.

• Acker, Jim, Fort Abercrombie Site Supervisor
• Bailey, Walter L., Historic Preservation Planner
• Becker, Dennis R., Fort Clark Site Supervisor
• Blanchard, Jeff, Pembina State Museum Site Supervisor
• Eley, Nancy L., Data Entry Clerk
• Frohlich, Michael D., Multimedia Manager / Web Manager
• Ham, James E., Whitestone Hill Site Supervisor
• Holland, Erik, Fort Buford / Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center Site Supervisor
• Jensen, Lloyd W., Construction Manager
• Linn, Delores, Chateau Site Supervisor
• Linn, Thomas C., Architectural Project Manager
• Mattson, Jack C., Fort Totten Co-Site Supervisor
• Meidinger, Lorna, Architectural Historian
• Mertz, Betty A., Administrative Assistant
• Munson, Amy Rouleau, Grants & Contracts Officer
• Picha, Paul R., Chief Archeologist
• Quinnell, Susan, Review and Compliance Coordinator
• Reed, Timothy A., Research Archeologist
• Rogness, Diane M., Western Reg. Mgr./Project Mgr.
• Steckler, Lisa L., Administrative Assistant
• Sundlov, Mark, Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile Site Supervisor
• Swenson, Fern E., Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer and Division Director
• Turcotte, Jean Y., Fort Buford Assistant Site Supervisor

The Division provides communications and marketing services and educational outreach by interpreting the collections and work of the Society to the public. Responsible for public programs for adults and children, school programs, field services, publications and and the volunteer/facility program, the Division staff bring North Dakota history to life for thousands of people.

• Campbell, Beth E., Visitor Services Coordinator
• Collin, Richard E., Communications and Education Director
• Davison, Kathy K., Editor
• Hellman, Deborah K., Communications Assistant
• Johnson, Bonnie, Assistant Editor
• Schaffnit, Scott, Outreach Programs Coordinator
• Snyder, Marilyn, Curator of Education

The Museum Division presents the history of North Dakota through exhibits in the North Dakota Heritage Center and in branch museums, as well as through traveling exhibits. The Division staff provide technical assistance on exhibit design and collection care to the public and other museums in the state. The division is responsible for preserving and exhibiting the artifacts in the collection, including approximately 650,000 pieces in the archeological collection and 43,000 artifacts in the history, ethnology, and natural history collections.

• Austin, Brian R., Graphic Services Coordinator
• Halvorson, Mark J., Curator of Collections Research
• Hesser, Genia, Curator of Exhibits
• Johnson, Christopher L., Museum Director
• Stone, Kiri, Administrative Assistant
• Thorson, Len C., Registrar
• Yearous, Jenny Dee, Curator of Collections Management
• Thompson, Melissa, Collections Assistant
• Turnbow, Bryan, Preparator

The State Archives preserves and makes accessible records of North Dakota government of enduring value and is responsible for acquiring and preserving the other documentary holdings of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Available are books, newspapers, maps, photographs, motion picture films, tape recordings, archives and manuscripts, and other historical materials for the use of both staff and the general public through reference services and programs of preservation.

• Baker, Gene R., Microfilm Specialist
• Davis, Jim A., Head, Reference Services
• Harrison, Larissa D., Archives Specialist
• Ergan, Emily, Reference Specialist
• Frantes, Naomi A., Library Cataloger
• Klein, Rose L., Administrative Assistant
• Jenks, Ann B., State Archivist and Division Director
• Molander, Shane A., Deputy State Archivist
• Silengo, Sharon A., Photo Archivist
• Walker, Sarah, Reference Specialist
• White, Rachel E., Head, Technical Services
• Wysk, Greg, Reference Specialist

The Support Services Division provides general supervision of all programs and responsibilities of the agency through the office of the director. Support and coordination are provided through budgeting, accounting, purchasing, personnel services, communications, inventory control, concession sales, and overall security functions.

• Berg, Claudia J., New Initiatives and Expansion Coordinator
• Brown, Rhonda R., Museum Store Manager
• Carlson, Cathy, Account Technician
• Historical Society Security
  • Edwards, Duane, Security Officer
  • Fournier, David, Instrument Technician
  • Heyd, Michael, Assistant Security Supervisor
  • Newton, Blair, Instrument Technician
  • Rose, Scott, Security Officer
  • Stock, Tim, Security Supervisor
• Hunt, Deb R., Administrative Assistant
• Paaverud, Merlan E., Jr., Director
• Schaffnit, Donna, Store Clerk
• Schlinger, Elaine R., Administrative Assistant
• Skalsky, David C., Assistant Director
• Tang, Erica, Administrative Assistant
• Warner, Ron P., Administrative Officer

Address:
612 East Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
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Hours:
Exhibit galleries and Museum Store: 8am - 5pm M-F; Sat. & Sun. 10am - 5pm.
State Archives: 8am - 4:30pm., M-F, except legal holidays, and 2nd Sat. of each month, 10am - 4:30 pm.
State Historical Society offices: 8am - 5pm M-F, except legal holidays.

Contact Us:
phone: (701) 328-2666
fax: (701) 328-3710
email: histsoc@nd.gov