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Online Library Resources

Ancestry Library Edition- [in-library use only]- Search census & voter lists;  marriage, death, birth, military, immigration & travel records. Also includes City Directories; Schools, Directories & Church Histories; Newspapers, Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers.

OCLC ArchiveGrid- A collection of over three million archival material descriptions held by thousands of libraries, museums, historical societies, and archives.

In-Library Resources

​Newspapers on Microfilm

Copies of the local newspaper from 1884-present on microfilm is available for viewing and printing within the library.  
If you are unable to come into the library, you may requests copies of articles or obituaries be sent to you via mail or email.  Please email your request to leachplib@midconetwork.com. 

Local/State Resources

Richland County Historical Museum- Visit in person:
11 7th Ave. N. | Wahpeton,  ND  58075 | 701.642.3075
Museum Hours : April thru October (Tues. - Thurs. - Sat. - Sunday) 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Closed in the winter.

State Historical Society of North Dakota- Visit their website online for a variety of resources, or in person at:
612 East Boulevard Ave. | Bismarck, North Dakota 58505 | 701.328.2666 | histsoc@nd.gov

Websites

FamilySearch- Join for free and explore billions of historical records.  Create your own family tree, or search user submitted genealogies.   A service provided by the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

The US GenWeb Project- The USGenWeb Project consists of a group of volunteers working together to provide Internet websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States. The Project is non-commercial and fully committed to free access for everyone.
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Leach Public Library
417 2nd Ave N
Wahpeton, ND 58075

Phone/Fax: 701-642-5732


leachplib@midconetwork.com
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Hours
Monday            9:00-7:00
Tuesday           9:00-6:00
Wednesday     9:00-6:00
Thursday        9:00-6:00
Friday             9:00-4:00
​Saturday         9:00-1:00
Sunday                 Closed
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