North Dakota School of Mines is an institution  started in 1892 at the University of North Dakota with a curriculum in ceramic course. The products were designed using the clay found in the region. The production started from 1909 and lasted till 1949. The initial products made by the school had the mark ‘U.N.D.’ However, majority of the products had the full name of the university stamped on it. These products were heavy with thick walls and were mostly glazed and had muted colors.