Symmetrical, square design cut into rows with trees, deer, rabbits, and foxes, brown paper on white. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Birght blue flowers with green stems, leaves, and base. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical black and red birds face a single yellow flower with green leaves and base. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Circular design with brightly colored flowers and symmetrical birds. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Circular design with colorful flowers and symmetrical roosters. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Two Gwiazda in black, red and gold, with two ribands in gold, black, and red. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Pink and black Gwiazda on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Gold and black Gwiazda on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Symmetrical, rectangular design with two roosters flanking a floral bouquet with orange and red flowers. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Colorful rooster in black, red, gold, and green standing on green grass on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Four female student musicians in Scandinavian folk dress playing from book of ""Christmas Strings"". Full-length bulletin board about Bethel in background.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Six female students in white robes and silver tinsel belts around female student in white robe, red belt and wreath with lighted candles around her head. This dress is for the traditional celebration of Saint Lucia, which is a Scandinavian celebration of Christmas.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Choir and orchestra performing in Scandinavian folk dress during the 1980 Festival of Christmas. Conductor in foreground and horse drawn sleigh landscape mural in the background.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Symmetrical, circular design with two roosters and orange flowers. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical, circular design of two roosters and a large orange flower on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Colorful black, red, green, and gold rooster standing on red tulips. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Maypole is on the grounds of the American Swedish Institute for a Midsummer celebration. The dancers include people of all ages wearing Swedish costumes.
A group of 13 women sitting and standing at tables inside a room. Back row: Miriam Heikkila, Mary Knight, Martha Pentti, Anna Kosala, Aune Lahti, Tynne Isaacson, Esther Niskala, E. Sylvia Isaacson; Front: Fanny Lehto, Viena Tuoki, Sylvia Silvola, Hilja Kilkkinen, Ellen Luopa.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
Vivian Ronn (far right) presenting 25-year pins to a group of women standing by a co-op banner. Left to right: Mrs. Fred Stohl, Aili Tapanila, Sylvia Silvola, Ilmi Nevo, Edla Linjanen, and Hulta Luhtala.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
Joe Clifford of Midland Cooperatives, Lillian Ollila and Anne Lahti with a sign "Let's Go Camping" advertising Camp Co-op-a-gan on Perch Lake in French Township, Northern Minnesota in 1965, large scenic photograph of the northwoods in the background.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
Three charter members of the Women's Cooperative Guild of Virignia, Minnesota in 1965, sitting on a sofa. Left to right: Aili Tapanila, Sylvia Silvola, Edna Simonson.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
Six current and former officers of the Women's Cooperative Guild in Virginia, Minnesota, sitting aound the table at the 25th anniversary of the Guild celebration event held at the home of Ruth Irwin.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
Chair Elsie Wiljanen, Secretary Esther Niskala, Treasurer Sylvia Hill, Membership secretary Ellen Luopa - 1964-1965 officers of the Women's Cooperative Guild in Virginia, Minnesota, standing while holding candles at the 25th anniversary of the Guild celebration event held at the home of Ruth Irwin, with other women sitting and standing in the background.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
Chair Sylvia Isaacson, Membership secretary Ellen Luopa, Treasurer Sylvia Hill, Secretary Aune Lahti - 1962-1964 officers of the Women's Cooperative Guild in Virginia, Minnesota, standing at the 25th anniversary of the Guild celebration event held at the home of Ruth Irwin.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
Officers and members of the Women's Cooperative Guild in Virginia, Minnesota, sitting aound the table at the 25th anniversary of the Guild celebration event held at the home of Ruth Irwin, with other women sitting and standing in the background.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
Women's Cooperative Guild in Virginia, Minnesota, standing and sitting at the 25th anniversary of the Guild celebration event held at the home of Ruth Irwin in 1964. Back row left to right: Ellen Luopa, Elsie Wiljanen, Bertha Saarela, Tynne Isaacson, Edna Simonson, Hilma Torma, Florence Panta (cut out: Fanny Lehto, Aune Lahti); Middle left to right: Amelia Koski, Edna Hall, Viena Tuohi, Esther Niskala, Aili Tapanila (cut out: Hilja Kilkkinen); Front: Elma Samuelson, Sylvia Isaacson, Sylvia Silvola, Mary Knight, Miriam Heikkila (cut out: Sylvia Hill).
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
There have been excursions available at the Duluth Harbor through the decades. This craft is part of a 1960s business that becomes the Goldfine family's Vista Fleet in the 1990s. This outing was during the Duluth celebration called Portorama Days. This excursion boat in in the Duluth harbor. The first Duluth Seaway Portorama of 1960 was celebrated to commemorate the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway the prior year (officially May 3) in Duluth in July 8-14 of 1959. The Duluth Junior Chamber of Commerce, commonly called the Duluth Jaycees, was the sponsor. They crowned a Miss Seaway. It was about nine days in duration, usually late July to early August and later overlapped with the International Folk Festival held each August. The Jaycees announced it would discontinue sponsoring Portorama in 1970.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Duluthians of Greek heritage wear traditional Greek garments and dance at the Folk Festival. YWCA and A. M. Chisholm Children's Museum collaborated to provide the annual Duluth Folk Festival in Leif Erikson Park to celebrate cultures and community.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Side view of the Selma Lagerlof statue showing the inscription, including her life dates and achievements. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Dancers performing on the WPA constructed stage at the Folk Festival. The YWCA and A. M. Chisholm Children's Museum collaborated to provide the annual Duluth Folk Festival in Leif Erikson Park to celebrate cultures and community.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Looking toward the Aerial Lift Bridge, this image provides a view of Leif Erikson Park, Twelfth Avenue East and London Road, as preparations begin for the Duluth International Folk Festival. Now known as the Festival of Cultures, the Folk Festival began in the late 1940s. Sponsors of the festival have included the International Institute, the Head of the Lakes World Affairs council, the Duluth Jaycees and the YWCA. Lake Shore Park was renamed Leif Erikson Park in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Duluthians of Scottish heritage wear traditional Scottish tartans and garments and dance at the Folk Festival. YWCA and A. M. Chisholm Children's Museum collaborated to provide the annual Duluth Folk Festival in Leif Erikson Park to celebrate cultures and community.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Duluthians of Scottish heritage wear traditional Scottish tartans and garments and dance at the Folk Festival. YWCA and A. M. Chisholm Children's Museum collaborated to provide the annual Duluth Folk Festival in Leif Erikson Park to celebrate cultures and community.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Duluthians of Italian heritage wear traditional Italian garments and dance at the Folk Festival. YWCA and A. M. Chisholm Children's Museum collaborated to provide the annual Duluth Folk Festival in Leif Erikson Park to celebrate cultures and community.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
View of the John and Gina Fossum Golden Wedding Anniversary party. Attendees from left to right: Ray, Leif, John Fossum, Gina Fossum, and Helen Fossum.
Dancers performing on the WPA constructed stage at the Folk Festival. The YWCA and A. M. Chisholm Children's Museum collaborated to provide the annual Duluth Folk Festival in Leif Erikson Park to celebrate cultures and community.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Duluthians of Greek heritage wear traditional Greek garments and dance at the Folk Festival. YWCA and A. M. Chisholm Children's Museum collaborated to provide the annual Duluth Folk Festival in Leif Erikson Park to celebrate cultures and community.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Standing in the back row, left to right: Ellen Lahti, Martha Lepponen, Lila Isaacson, Esther Niskala, Lara Kivimaki, Florence Ranta, Laila Stone, Ellen Luopa, Aune Kettunen; Standing in the middle row, left to right: Elsie Lindfors, Stella Schley, Amelia Saari, Amelia Jokinen, Helen Luukkonen, Ina Kotchkas, Sylvia Silvola, Carol Kauppi, Lillian Smith, Edna Pohlman, Aili Tapanila; Sitting in the front row: Aune Lahti, Julia Sersha, Helen Kiiskinen, Eva Lammi, Edna Simonson, Aini Makinen, Violet Ojakangas, Tynne Isaacson.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
Children petting deer near Children's Camp, Mesaba Co-op Park. Founded in 1929, Mesaba Co-op Park is a member-owned cooperative park and is open to the public.
Five women wearing skirts and dresses with flowers posing for a group portrait. Left to right: Astrid Nyskinen, Florence Ranta, Aune Lahti, Aune Kettunen, Amelia Saari.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
Adult watching children pet deer near Children's Camp, Mesaba Co-op Park. Founded in 1929, Mesaba Co-op Park is a member-owned cooperative park and is open to the public.
Adult watching children pet deer near Children's Camp, Mesaba Co-op Park. Founded in 1929, Mesaba Co-op Park is a member-owned cooperative park and is open to the public.
Panoramic view of many men and women members and delegates of the Slovene National Benefit Society posing for a group photograph in front of the Eveleth High School in Eveleth, MN. Caption on the photograph reads: "Supreme Board Members And Delegates to 13th Regular Convention of Slovene National Benefit Society Held In Eveleth, Minn. August 12 - 17 - 1946."
Group panoramic showing board members and delegates of the 13th regular convention of the Slovene National Benefit Society, in front of Eveleth Senior High School building, Eveleth, Minnesota.