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The Society functions as a nonprofit nondenominational nonpolitical organization incorporated under the laws of the State of North Dakota. Its aims are educational and social. Its purpose is to bring together people who are interested in discovering the common history unique to GermanicRussian ethnics and to preserve the many elements of their rich heritage. The Society collects lists and catalogues published materials and personal documents that tell of the European migrations and exodus to the United States and Canada and also of the pioneer life on the plains.