Historical societies are established across the country to document our country's history. Local, state, and national historical sites are excellent sources for historical information and documents. Search the internet for "[insert your geographical area of interest] historical society" or "[insert your geographical area of interest] archives". After locating a site of interest, browse the site for links labeled finding aids, research, records, documents, or archives.
*Remember that historical information is likely only available in the geographical region in which your ancestors lived. Many documents have not yet been digitized for publication on the Internet.
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County [MN]
North Dakota Historical Society