Keyes, D. W.; Young Men's Library Association, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1867-01 - 1867-05
Description:
A season ticket to the Young Men's Library Association Course of Lectures, from January 1 to May 1, 1867, in Winona, Minnesota. The ticket admits one lady and gentleman. Featured speakers include Ralph Waldo Emerson, Professor Edward Youmans, Theodore Tilton, General Henry H. Sibley, Frederick Douglass, Wendell Phillips, and Petroleum V. Nasby.
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.
A photograph showing Mary Lou Stutzka, Library Assistant, checking out a book at the Children's Department Checkout Desk in the Winona Public Library, Winona, Minnesota.
Fockens, A. G.; Sloan, Marian; Clarke, Jeannette A.
Date Created:
1885-05-23
Description:
A letter to Fred. S. Bell stating the results of the election of the Board of Directors of the Winona Library Association, from the Judges of Election, Mrs. A. G. Fockens, librarian, Marian Sloan, and Jennie (Jeannette) Clarke. Officers elected were Fred S. Bell, president, and directors Mrs. J. B. McGaughey, Mrs. Thomas Wilson, Miss Charlotte A. Prentiss, and Mr. Wil Woolsey.
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.
A letter to the Superintendent of Documents, United States Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., from Jeannette A. Clarke, Librarian of the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota.
Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota; Lees, Edward
Date Created:
1898-10-03
Description:
A resolution accepting a transfer of funds in the amount of $3205.94 from the Winona Library Association to the newly formed Winona Free Public Library. The resolution is signed by Edward Lees, secretary of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library.
A circulation study report prepared by Jeannette Clarke, Head Librarian of the Winona Free Public Library, to Burr D. Blair, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the library. The report compares the total number of items in various subject areas to the circulation in order to determine the use per volume.
Board of Directors, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1899
Description:
A Winona Free Public Library Board of Directors resolution to accept custody of the new library building donated by William H. Laird. The resolution expresses gratitude for Laird's generosity and notes the architectural beauty of the library.
Letter noting the gift of bound issues of the Winona Republican to the Winona Free Public Library. The hand-written letter is from D. Sinclair and written to Fred S. Bell, President of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, Winona Minnesota.
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.
Letter from William Hayes, president of the Hayes-Lucas Lumber Company, to Burr D. Blair, secretary of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, acknowledging acceptance of his Kenyon Cox painting proposition. Hayes offered to donate the Cox mural painting in memory of his wife, Charlotte Prentiss Hayes.
A note card sent by William Hayes expressing his appreciation to his friends for their sympathy in the loss of his wife, Charlotte Prentiss Hayes. Charlotte was instrumental in the creation and expansion of the Winona Free Public Library. Hayes would go on to donate to the library the "Light of Learning" Kenyon Cox mural painting in memory of his wife.
A letter to the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library and to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Winona from William Harris Laird. The document outlines the details and fulfillment of Laird's February 6, 1897 proposition to build a library for the City of Winona. Laird formally transfers full ownership and possession of the library building to the City of Winona.
Letter from Fred S. Bell to Burr D. Blair, president of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, noting William Harris Laird's intention to furnish funds to enlarge the stack room of the Laird Library Building. Bell recommends the plans be drafted by Edgar V. Seeler of Philadelphia, one of the original architects of the library.
A letter from Fred S. Bell to B. D. Blair, president of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, Winona Minnesota, to inform him of William Harris Laird's $5000 bequest to the library.
A letter from Warren Powers Laird, University of Pennsylvania, to Elmer E. Shephard, secretary of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library. Laird redirects the library's inquiry regarding an addition to the book stacks to his colleague, Edgar V. Seeler.
The original blueprint that details a cross section of the Winona Public Library as viewed from the north. Details of the second floor woodwork, dome and spiral staircase are shown. The blueprint indicates drawing number 147-6.
Tim McCluske (MLAC) and Bill Dejohn (Minitex Director, 1984-2012) in the Minitex break room in Andersen Library celebrating Groundhog Day, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
An estimate from Thomas J. Green, Heating and Ventilating Engineer, to change the heating in the Winona Public Library stack room, adding radiators and piping per the attached plan.
A letter from Thomas J. Green, heating and ventilating engineer, regarding heating modifications to the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota. Green itemizes the work he would perform, including the addition of radiators to the library, and offers a price quote on the work.
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.
Statement from The Redwood Gazette, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to the Redwood Falls Public Library board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, for purchase of letterhead and envelopes, for $8.50.
Statement from Fred L. Warner, chairman of the building committee, to Isaac N. Tompkins, secretary of the library board, Redwood Falls Public Library, authorizing payment to L.F. Robinson, for labor performed on the public library, $17.53.
Statement from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Building Committee, to Library Secretary, Isaac N. Tompkins, authorizing payment to C.H. Hardy for labor on the grounds of the new library, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, $12.90.
Statement from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the building committee, to Isaac N. Tompkins, secretary of the Redwood Falls Public Library Board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, authorizing payment to contractors Kreitinger and Isaacson, for work completed, $500.
Statement from A.C. Burmeister, Redwood Roller Mills, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to the Redwood Falls Public Library board for wiring lights, switches and plugs at the new library,for a total cost of $118.00.
Statement from E.A. Pease Hardware to Fred L. Warner of the library board, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, requesting payment to W.T. Wilcox for team labor grading the library grounds, signed by Josesph S. Smith.
The original blueprint that details the east exterior side of the Winona Public Library. The blueprint, drafted in 1897, indicates drawing number 147-4.
Staff from Minitex and the Minnesota Digital Library at a Scan for Keeps event. From left to right: Jolie Graybill, Carla Urban, Greta Bahnemann, and Elizabeth Baus in front of the Northtown Library. Scan for Keeps is a program developed by the Minnesota Digital Library for the purpose of loaning digitization kits for community scanning events. Kits are available for libraries, historical societies, and other organizations to encourage community engagement and foster preservation education.
Originally constructed as the Savage State Bank, this brick structure located on Minnesota Street (later renamed 123rd Street West) in Savage, has served as the Glendale Township Hall and Savage Library.
Left to right: Ruth Dukelow (CLIC Director, 2012 - 2019) and Mary Parker (Minitex Associate Director for Reference, 1989 - 2012) at the Minitex MnLINK Conference in 2012.
Board of Directors, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1910-12
Description:
A resolution accepting William Harris Laird's $5000 bequest to the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota. In 1899, Laird had donated approximately $50,000 to build the library.
Board of Directors, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1910
Description:
Winona Free Public Library Board of Directors resolution accepting the gift of the Kenyon Cox painting from William Hayes. Hayes' gift was a memorial to his wife, Charlotte Prentiss Hayes, who had a significant role in the library's creation and development.
Receipt of payment for $1.00 from Frank Seifert to the Redwood Falls Public Library board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, for 5 hours labor trimming trees on the grounds of the new library.
Receipt from H.A. Baldwin, Redwood Falls city treasurer, to Isaac N. Tompkins, treasurer of the Redwood Falls Public Library board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, for $1,850.00 deposited to the library fund.
Receipt from city of Redwood Falls Treasurer, H.A. Baldwin, for $3,550.00 from Isaac N. Tompkins, library board secretary, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, for deposit to the library fund.
Receipt from city of Redwood Falls treasurer, H.A. Baldwin, for receipt of $2,500.00 from Isaac N. Tompkins, library board secretary for the library fund.
Receipt from the city of Redwood Falls Treasurer, H.A. Baldwin, for $2,100.00 from Isaac N. Tompkins, library board secretary, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, for deposit to the library fund.
Receipt from H.N. Baldwin, Redwood Falls city treasurer, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to Isaac N. Tompkins, secretary of the library board, for $10.00 deposited to the library fund.
The original blueprint that details the south exterior side of the Winona Public Library. The blueprint, drafted in 1897, indicates drawing number 147-5.
A receipt issued by P. Simon and Company, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in All Kinds of Furniture, to the Winona Library Association, Winona, Minnesota.
The original hand-written letter from William Harris Laird to the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library to build a new library. Laird estimates the new building will cost $40,000, which he will provide. Actual costs exceeded that by approximately $10,000 and Laird covered the additional expense. The resolution by the Board of Directors accepting Laird's gift is also included, along with a transcribed version of the original proposition.
A photograph of children in the 1965-1966 11:15am preschool story hour in the Children's Department Storytime Room, Winona Public Library, Winona, Minnesota.
A photograph of children in the 1962-1963 11:15am preschool story hour in the Children's Department Storytime Room, Winona Public Library, Winona, Minnesota.
A photograph of children in the 1963-1964 9:15am preschool story hour in the Children's Department Storytime Room, Winona Public Library, Winona, Minnesota.
A photograph of children in the 1966-1967 10:15am preschool story hour in the Children's Department Storytime Room, Winona Public Library, Winona, Minnesota.
A photograph of children in the 1975 10:30am preschool story hour in the Children's Department Storytime Room, Winona Public Library, Winona, Minnesota.
A photograph of children in the 1967-1968 9:15am preschool story hour in the Children's Department Storytime Room, Winona Public Library, Winona, Minnesota.
A photograph of children in the 1974 9:15am preschool story hour in the Children's Department Storytime Room, Winona Public Library, Winona, Minnesota.
Hand-signed petition containing signatures and financial donations, both pledged and paid, to buy books for the Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Hand-signed petition containing signatures and financial donations, both pledged and paid, to buy books for the Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
A receipt issued by the Oxley and Enos. Manufacturing Company, Electric and Gas Fixtures, New York, to Fred S. Bell of the Winona Free Public Library, Winona Minnesota.
The official oath of office for William J. Whipple as Director of the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota. The oath is notarized and signed by Edward Lees.
A letter from William L. Post, Superintendent of Documents, United States of America Government Printing Office, to Jeannette A. Clarke, Librarian of the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota. The letter responds to Clarke's inquiry regarding the Journals of the Continental Congress.
A receipt issued by O. B. Gould, Attorneys at Law and Court Commissioner, to the Winona Library Association, Winona, Minnesota for fees associated with recording the library's Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State.
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.
Gay, J. F.; Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1899-01-17
Description:
A letter from the Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company to Fred S. Bell, Winona Free Public Library, regarding the offer of free telephone service for the new library building.
Keyes, D. W.; Mitchell, William B., 1832-1900; Benson, Charles; Young Men's Library Association, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1867
Description:
Newspaper clippings that advertise the Young Men's Library Association Course of Lectures for 1867 in Winona, Minnesota. Scheduled to appear were Ralph Waldo Emerson, Professor Edward Youmans, Theodore Tilton, General Henry Sibley, Frederick Douglass, and Wendell Phillips.
MJ Rossman, Assistant Director for OCLC and Reference, 1986-1996. MJ joined the Minitex staff in 1980 as Head of the Minitex Reference Service. She became Assistant Director in 1986 with responsibilities for directing the OCLC and Reference Units. Direction of the MULS Program was later added to her responsibilities. For a more complete description, see the Minitex Messenger, v. 14, no.1 (Aug. 28, 1996).
Board of Directors, Winona Library Association, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1885
Description:
A hand-written note stating that Miss Jennie (Jeannette) Clarke has been unanimously elected to serve as librarian of the Winona Library Association. Clarke succeeds Mrs. A. G. Fockens, and will serve in this capacity at the Winona Public Library for 50 years, resigning in 1935.
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.
Minnesota Library Association; Wulff, L. Yvonne (editor)
Date Created:
1977-09
Description:
Volume 4, number 8 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) newsletter was published in September 1977. Content includes announcement of a Governor's Conference on Libraries and Information Services by Governor Perpich to be held September 1978, Environment Information Sharin conference announcement, ALA councilor's report to MLA, MLA annual conference schedule, national library news, MLA August board meeting notes, and MLA Legislative Inquiry task force appointments.
Volume 5, number 8 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) newsletter was published in September, 1978. Content includes minutes from the August MLA Board meeting, a save the date for the fall MLA conference business meeting, new faculty at the University of Minnesota Library School, an upcoming panel discussion on public library financing, copies of documents from the library forum, MLA committee, subunit, and division reports amd minutes, an announcement about the new MLA Paraprofessional Round Table (PALS), a call for Minnesota humanities commission award nominations, a new course offered on library services for the handicapped, an announcement about the upcoming American Library Association (ALA) Library and Information Technology Association institute, information about a new academic library program that will assist academic libraries conducting self-study programs, an advertisement for the MLA Technical Services Division pre-conference on trends in Acquisitions and Collection Development, a lilst of MLA members who hold American Library Association official positions, library job announcements, status of legislation of interest to librarians, an invitation to attend a showing of the film "The Speaker," the MLA Academic Library Division annual program announcement, an upcoming workshop on library services to teens, a call to serve on the MLA publications committee, an upcoming seminar on the issues and problems of evaluating reference services, new library books, directories, and resources, and a calendar of upcoming library events.