[Map: KEY TO NORTH DAKOTA TOURS] NORTH DAKOTA A GUIDE TO THE NORTHERN PRAIRIE STATE AMERICAN GUIDE SERIES NORTH DAKOTA A GUIDE TO THE NORTHERN PRAIRIE STATE _Written by Workers of the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration for the State of North Dakota_ SPONSORED BY THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH DAKOTA [Illustration] _Illustrated_ KNIGHT PRINTING COMPANY FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 1938 WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION Harry L. Hopkins, Administrator Ellen S. Woodward, Assistant Administrator Henry G. Alsberg, Director, Federal Writers' Project FOREWORD As Governor of the State of North Dakota, I am happy to write the foreword to the first comprehensive guidebook that has ever been written for this State. Compiled by North Dakota writers, the publication of this book has been made possible by means of Federal and State funds. The importance of this book lies, not only in calling the attention of tourists and other outsiders to the picturesque scenery and the places of historical significance in North Dakota; but in awakening the consciousness of North Dakota people to the historical, sociological, and cultural heritage which is theirs. (Signed) WILLIAM LANGER, Governor of North Dakota. PREFACE _North Dakota: a Guide to the Northern Prairie State_ is something new in this part of the country. For the first time North Dakotans and their guests have a concise but comprehensive survey of the State, which tells them what should be seen, and why, and how. Our aim has been a book not only to be used in touring the State, but to be enjoyed by fireside travellers and all who would deepen their understanding of North Dakota.