A letter to Fred S. Bell, president of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, from Winona Telephone Company indicating the donation of telephone service to the library.
A booklet on the history of the Winona Public Library in its first 50 years of service to the community of Winona, Minnesota. Photographs of William Harris Laird, Fred S. Bell, the library and its patrons are included.
An informational leaflet about the materials and services available at the Winona Public Library, Winona, Minnesota. A monthly calendar of exhibits, titled "College Art in Minnesota," is included.
An annual report of the number of books checked out and visitors at the Winona Library Association and Reading Rooms from June 1, 1884 to May 31, 1885.
The agreement hand-signed by individual subscribers to the Winona Library Association, promising a contribution of at least ten dollars each year for the next five years.
The agreement hand-signed by individual subscribers to the Winona Library Association, promising a contribution of at least five dollars each year for the next five years.
A notice of a special meeting of the Winona Library Association to consider and vote upon the transfer of all property of the Association to the City of Winona, as contemplated in the ordinance creating a Free Public Library, passed by the City Council on March 8, 1886.
The minutes of a special meeting of the Winona Library Association to certify and adopt the City resolution to create a free public library in Winona. The minutes include attached local newspaper clippings related to the resolution.
A check from the Treasurer of the Winona Library Association to J.E. Prentiss for insurance in the amount of fifteen dollars, signed by E. (Ernest) A. Gerdtzen, Secretary, and O. (Ozro) B. Gould, President. The check is number 18 and dated April 28, 1874.
A check from the Treasurer of the Winona Library Association to A. H. Snow in the amount of five dollars. The check is number 1 and signed by E. A. Gerdtzen, secretary, and O. B. Gould, president.
A leaflet describing The Light of Learning mural painting by Kenyon Cox in the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota. The mural was donated by William Hayes in memory of his wife, Charlotte Prentiss Hayes.
Windsor, P. L. (Periodical Division, University of Illinois Library, Urbana, Illinois)
Date Created:
1935-02-15
Description:
The one cent postal card was the most cost effective way to communicate by mail. This was especially true in the period of the Great Depression when the library budget was cut to the bone. This one cent postal card is a request for copies of "The Library Beacon" Vol. 6, No.2 for 1934 to date. Penciled notation indicates that requested items were sent.
This letter was sent to Dr. A. O. Hagen, a local dentist, from presidential candidate Wendell Wilkie a few weeks before the national election for the presidency.
A receipt issued by William Jay Whipple, publisher of the Winona Herald, Job Printer, Book Binder and Blank Book Manufacturer, to the Winona Library Association, Winona, Minnesota for 1000 book labels.
This letter, dated August 26, 1862, describes the fighting between settlers and Dakota men who participated in a conflict in a southern Minnesota community, most likely in New Ulm. Wheelock also describes his experiences as a member of a burial party that ventured out into the surrounding countryside. Many dead settlers were found, as well as a group of thirteen settlers who had been hiding for three days. Wheelock states his intention to leave Minnesota if the fighting does not stop soon and if he is not able to feel that he is safe in his home.
This newspaper was published the day of the attempted robbery of the First National Bank of Northfield. It contains a firsthand account of the raid as well as other news of that day.
Map of Richfield, Minnesota, showing public land survey sections and property ownership. This is a double page spread from the folio-sized atlas "Atlas of Hennepin County, Minnesota" by P.O. Westby, pages 79-80.
Map of Richfield, Minnesota, showing subdivisions. This is a double page spread from the folio-sized atlas "Atlas of Hennepin County, Minnesota" by P.O. Westby, pages 81-82.
Map of Richfield, Minnesota, showing subdivisions. This is a double page spread from the folio-sized atlas "Atlas of Hennepin County, Minnesota" by P.O. Westby, pages 83-84.
Bill Weaver discusses his career as a local radio and television personality with WDAY in Fargo from 1953 to 1964. He describes the early days of television, and his activities as a sportscaster and talk show host. Mr. Weaver also discusses his political and business careers and his military service in the US Air Force during World War II.
Letter from Fred L. Warner, chairman of the building committee, to Isaac N. Tompkins, secretary of the library board, authorizing payment to Nellie Stevens for scrubbing and cleaning windows on the new library building, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, in the amount of $7.40.
Letter from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Redwood Falls Public Library building committee, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to Isaac N. Tompkins, Secretary of the Library Board, authorizing payment to contractor, G.H. Lindsay, for work done with team, $17.70.
Letter from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Library Building Committee, to Isaac N. Tompkins, Library Board Secretary, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, authorizing payment to contractor W.B. Rutan for six days labor on library grounds, $2.00.
Letter from Fred L. Warner, chairman of the building committee, to Isaac N. Tompkins, secretary of the library board, authorizing payment to W.T. Wilcox, $6.00, for use of a team grading the grounds for the new library in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Letter from Fred L. Warner, chairman of the building committee, to Isaac N. Tompkins, secretary of the library board, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, authorizing payment to Levi Owen for labor cutting trees on new library grounds, $4.60.
Letter from Fred L. Warner, chairman on the grounds, to Isaac N. Tompkins, secretary of the library board, authorizing payment to Franz Seifert for labor cutting trees on new library grounds, $5.40, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Letter from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Building Committee, to Library Secretary, Isaac N. Tompkins, authorizing payment to contractors of $500.00 for work and materials in building the Redwood Falls Public Library, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Letter from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Building Committee for the Redwood Falls Public Library, to Isaac N. Tompkins, Secretary of the Library board, authorizing payment to contractor, W.B. Rutan, for work done on the Redwood Falls Public Library, for $11.60.
Letter from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Building Committee, to Library Secretary, Isaac N. Tompkins, authorizing payment to contractors of $1,000.00 for work and materials in building the Redwood Falls Public Library, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Letter from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Building Committee, to Library Secretary, Isaac N. Tompkins, authorizing payment to contractors of $1,000.00 for work and materials in building the Redwood Falls Public Library, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Letter from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Building Committee, to Library Secretary, Isaac N. Tompkins, authorizing payment to contractors of $1,000.00 for work and materials in building the Redwood Falls Public Library, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Letter with envelope to Ole B. Berg, Batt. B. 305th F.A., American Ex Forces from sister Ella (Mrs. Carl Warn) in Clodford, Alberta, Canada. Includes enclosed address for John H. Tewes.
Letter with envelope addressed to Ole B. Berg, Camp Upton, New York from sister Ella (Mrs. Carl Warn) in Clodford, Alberta, Canada. Includes a newspaper clipping.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service; Greeley, W.B.
Date Created:
1924
Description:
Map shows location of natural features, towns, roads, trails, and a hand drawn snowshoe route taken by Earl Sly of Minneapolis, compliments of Mr. Richey, Forest Supervisor, Ely. Compiled at District Office, Denver, 1919 by H.E. Sealing.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission, Kaarlo J. Otava, Commissioner
Date Created:
1957
Description:
Markham quadrangle topographic map (N4715-W9200/15) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Markham area. The hand written notations include information on the following: Duluth & Northeastern Railroad (D&NE) line; logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission, Kaarlo J. Otava, Commissioner
Date Created:
1955
Description:
Isabella quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9115.5/15) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Isabella area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission, Kaarlo J. Otava, Commissioner
Date Created:
1957
Description:
Hibbing quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9315/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area between Lawrence Lake East and Horsehead Lake.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission, Kaarlo J. Otava, Commissioner
Date Created:
1955
Description:
Cramer quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9100/15) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area north of Finland. The hand written notations include information on the following: Duluth & Northeastern Railroad line (D&NM), logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission, Edward G. Bayuk, Commissioner
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Gilbert quadrangle topographic map (N4722.5-W9222.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Gilbert area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Zim quadrangle topographic map (N4715-W9230/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink regarding logging railroad lines in Clinton Township.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1953
Description:
Whyte quadrangle topographic map (N4715-W9130/15) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines in the Superior National Forest area near Silver Creek Township.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission;
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Virginia quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9230/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Virginia area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1956
Description:
Soudan quadrangle topographic map (N4745-W9207.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Soudan area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1956
Description:
Sioux Pine Island quadrangle topographic map (N4752.5-W9215/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink regarding logging railroad lines north of Lake Vermillion.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1954
Description:
Silver Bay quadrangle topographic map (N4715-W9115/15) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area north and west of Silver Bay.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1952
Description:
Silica quadrangle topographic map (N4715-W9300/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area between Keewatin and Floodwood. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1952
Description:
Pengilly quadrangle topographic map (N4715-W9307.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Pengilly area. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Palo quadrangle topographic map (N4722.5-W9215/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area between Biwabik and Makinen.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1952
Description:
Nashwauk quadrangle topographic map (N4722.5-W9307.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1950
Description:
McKinley quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9222.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area north of McKinley.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Makinen quadrangle topographic map (N4715-W9215.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area between Palo and Whiteface.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Kirk quadrangle topographic map (N4722.5-W9237.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area between Eveleth and Buhl.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Kinney quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9237.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area west of Virginia. The hand written notations include information on the following logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1952
Description:
Keewatin quadrangle topographic map (N4722.5-W9300/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Keewatin area. The hand written notations include information on the following, logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1956
Description:
Finland quadrangle topographic map (N4715-W9100/15) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Finland area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Eveleth quadrangle topographic map (N4722.5-W9230/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Eveleth area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1956
Description:
Eagles Nest quadrangle topographic map (N4745-W9200/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Eagles Nest Lake area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1952
Description:
Calumet quadrangle topographic map (N4715-W9315/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Calumet area. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Buhl quadrangle topographic map (N4722.5-W9245/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area south of Buhl. The hand written notations include information on the following: Mishak Lumber Company;
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Britt quadrangle topographic map (N4737.5-W9230/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area north of Virginia.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1950
Description:
Biwabik quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9215/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area between Biwabik and Palo. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1950
Description:
Biwabik NW quadrangle topographic map (N4737.5-W9222.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area between Britt and Biwabik.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Commission
Date Created:
1950
Description:
Biwabik NE quadrangle topographic map (N4737.5-W9215/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area between Tower and Biwabik.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board
Date Created:
1953
Description:
Cohasset East Quadrangle topographic map (N4715-W9330/7.5), featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red and blue ink regarding logging railroad lines.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Conservation
Date Created:
1964
Description:
Stingy Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9300/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area between Side Lake and Keewatin. The hand written notations include information on the following, logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Conservation
Date Created:
1964
Description:
Side Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4737.5-W9300/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines in the Side Lake area. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C’;
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Conservation
Date Created:
1964
Description:
Sherry Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4737.5-W9307.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area west of Side Lake. The hand written notations include information on the following: South Ridge Line Railroad and logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Conservation
Date Created:
1964
Description:
O'Leary Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4730-W9307.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area north of Nashwauk. The hand written notations include information on the following logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Conservation
Date Created:
1964
Description:
Norwegian Bay quadrangle topographic map (N4752.5-W9230/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines in the Kabetogama State Forest area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Conservation
Date Created:
1964
Description:
Linden Grove quadrangle topographic map (N4745-W9245/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area west of Cook.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Conservation
Date Created:
1964
Description:
Haley quadrangle topographic map (N4752.5-W9237.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area west of Lake Vermillion. The hand written notations include information on the following logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Conservation
Date Created:
1964
Description:
Cook quadrangle topographic map (N4745-W9237.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink and pencil regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Cook area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1970
Description:
Warba quadrangle topographic map (N4707.5-W9315/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink regarding logging railroad lines in the Trout Lake and Feeley Township areas.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1970
Description:
Wabana quadrangle topographic map (N4722.5-W9330/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink regarding logging railroad lines, pencil regarding logging camps in the Wabana Lake area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1964
Description:
Sassas Creek quadrangle topographic map (N4745-W9230/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink regarding logging railroad lines in the area east of Cook.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1968
Description:
Orr SW quadrangle topographic map (N4800-W9252.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Pelican Lake area. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C’; Cloquet Lumber Company in red.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1968
Description:
Orr quadrangle topographic map (N4800-W9245/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Kabetogama State Forest area. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C’;
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1968
Description:
Orr NE quadrangle topographic map (N4807.5-W9245/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Kabetogama State Forest area. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1971
Description:
Lawrence Lake East quadrangle topographic map (N4722.5-W9315/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the area between Nashwauk and Lawrence Lake West.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1967
Description:
Johnson Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4815-W9230/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Johnson Lake area.