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101. The Spotlight, Volume 6, Number 12, Thomson High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Thomson Township High School
- Date Created:
- 1940-03-15
- Description:
- The GAA held a Leap Year Party, with girls asking the boys to the party. School was cancelled one day because of a snowstorm. The chamber music ensemble, directed by Isaac Esko, sang at the Pine Hill School for a Finnish Relief Program. The biology class listened to a radio program from the American School of the Air about various biology subjects. Superintendent A. L Winterquist speculated about everybody who had graduated from Esko since 1921 and what they were doing, giving specifics. The Thomson Tommies lost to the Carlton Bulldogs in the basketball sub-district finals. They also lost to the Two Harbors Agates in basketball.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
102. The Spotlight, Volume 7, Number 10, Thomson High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Thomson Township High School
- Date Created:
- 1941-02-14
- Description:
- The attention grabbing headline announced the offering of defense classes at Esko in motor mechanics, basic electricity, and metalwork at night. Members of the senior class received invitations to attend College Days at the Duluth Junior College. A magician and ventriloquist, Loring Campbell, put on a show at the school. An article with guidelines for taking care of influenza was written. The sophomore class went tobogganing at Nopeming. The Gideon's put a Bible in every classroom. A music festival was planned for Cloquet, with Mr. Esko, Superintendent Winterquist, and Mr. Hauge attending planning sessions. A mixed chorus was organized with all the members of the girls' glee club and seventeen of the boys' glee club. Senior Verna Tan won a recipe contest sponsored by the Duluth Herald and Duluth News Tribune with her recipe for Chef's Casserole, which was also printed in the Spotlight. The PTA observed Founders' Day. Superintendent A L. Winterquist promoted defense education for those from ages 17 to 25, to prepare them for employment in the national defense industries. High school principal Herbert Knuti was interviewed. Pointers for taking good photographs were listed. Moonshiner's Hill was a favorite spot for winter sports. Many junior high students were absent with influenza, including a teacher. The Industrial Arts department bought new equipment to be used in the national defense and industrial arts classes. The Thomson Tommies beat Cromwell in basketball, but were beaten by Wrenshall. The eighth district AAA basketball tournament was held at the Lincoln gymnasium and hosted by the Esko FFA. A table with free throw averages for players was given.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
103. Spotlight, Volume 4, Volume 3, Thomson High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Thomson Township High School
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-22
- Description:
- Students of vocational agriculture were selected by their agricultural instructor to represent Thomson Township at the High School Agriculture Students' Livestock Judging Contest and third annual Tri-State Invitational meet to be held at the Northeast Experiment Station. The band presented a big minstrel show at Lincoln School. The Thomson Township High School Band competed in the Battle of Bands at the Duluth Amphitheater, sponsored by the Duluth Chamber of Commerce. Superintendent A. L. Winterquist answered the question of why a student should go to high school. An "In Memoriam" item honored and memorialized Raymond Daniel Tan. In Washington school news items an article noted that Washington grade children were brushing their teeth with toothpaste sent by Kolynos Company to the students. Community news items were given, one of which noted that one of the oldest settlers here, Mr. Emanuel Himango, died at his home. Basketball practice started for the Thomson Tommies, with inter-mural football games were played. The Red Cross organization was the theme of the monthly PTA meeting.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
104. Spotlight, Volume 3, Number 11, Thomson High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Thomson Township High School
- Date Created:
- 1937-03-05
- Description:
- Basketball Season closed, with four seniors playing their last game. The Thomson High School band performed a concert. They had played for every home basketball game. Student Kirk Otto wrote about the trip to a state safety conference in Minneapolis with Superintendent A. L. Winterquist and Sheriff Luukkonen. Mr. B. M. Winkleman of the Duluth Business University gave a talk to the student body, sponsored by the commercial students. Services conducted in English were advertised at the Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church. Superintendent A. L. Winterquist wrote an article promoting the library. Over a page was devoted to pastry, with several recipes given. A page was devoted to a summary of the twenty sixth district basketball tournament, where Thomson-Carlton were subdistrict champs. Among news items was an item noting that basketball members were dinner guests at the Lincoln Teacherage.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
105. Spotlight, Volume 3, Number 14, Thomson High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Thomson Township High School
- Date Created:
- 1937-05-14
- Description:
- The annual junior-senior banquet was held at Glass Block Tea Rooms, followed by a party at Lincoln School. Thomson 4-H Club won honors in the 4-H Music and Play Contest. Lincoln School held a concert by Don Piedro's Spanish Sparklets which had been postponed two weeks prior by inclement weather. One afternoon it appeared that there might be a dust storm. Notice was given that the Bethel English Lutheran Church would hold services on Sunday at Lincoln School. Miss Edna Tan of the Washington School faculty was hospitalized at Raiter Hospital. Duluth State Teachers' College A Capella Choir presented a concert. Arbor Day was observed with an assembly, program, and tree plantings. At an all high school mixer the hall of fame students were elected. Washington School news was given, including a note that Harvey Karjala brought slate and stone from Thomson, in conjunction with a geography class. A page was devoted to table etiquette. The high school track team was preparing for the District Track Meet to be held at Cloquet. Esko groups, including the Thomson High School Band and Glee Club, entered the Tri-County Music Festival at Moose Lake.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
106. Spotlight, Volume 3, Number 12, Thomson High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Thomson Township High School
- Date Created:
- 1937-04-16
- Description:
- Doktor Dinglehoofer's giant circus was scheduled to be at an Esko Carnival at the Lincoln School, sponsored by the Future Farmers of America. The annual 4-H Achievement Day was to be held at Lincoln School in Esko. English church services were going to beheld at the Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church on Friday, with a special welcome extended to Lincoln and Washington students. A carnival queen would be elected in the FFA Circus Queen contest. The senior play was presented at the Scanlon School. The agricultural classes, both male and female, toured the Northeastern Experiment Station. Superintendent A. L. Winterquist wrote an article about the importance of history classes. One page was devoted to the origin of costume accessories. Items of news from the 4-H Cubs were given, including the announcement of the 4-H Music and one-act play contest.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
107. Spotlight, Volume 3, Number 15, Thomson High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Thomson Township High School
- Date Created:
- 1937-05-28
- Description:
- Thomson 4-H Club students placed high on Carlton County Achievement Day. The Tri-County Music Festival was held at Moose Lake and judged to be an outstanding musical event. The Teenie Weenie Band and the Washington School Chorus gave a concert at Washington School. Thomson placed second in the district track meet. Baccalaureate and commencement speakers were named. The Thomson Township High School took part in a parade at Cloquet for the Carlton County School Police, with a picnic afterwards at Jay Cooke Park. Superintendent A. L. Winterquist wrote about the high school graduate. He also wrote a brief note about how inspirational the Tri-County Music Festival was.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
108. Spotlight, Volume 4, Number 1, Thomson High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Thomson Township High School
- Date Created:
- 1937-09-24
- Description:
- Helen Tan was selected to represent Carlton County as the Potato Queen. Fans of the Elk's charity football classic were proud of the performance of the high school band before the game and between halves The Thomson 4-H Club won second prize on a state fair booth about health, and seven members won trips to the state fair. Constitution Day was observed at an assembly at which Cloquet attorney Evelyn McKenna spoke. A column was devoted to activities of sixteen alumni. The high school band competed at the State Fair and placed eighth. Superintendent A. L. Winterquist wrote about the 1937-1938 school year. An article by student Clarence Carlson about the FFA was given. William Wainio and Ray Maki wrote an article about their trip to the North East Experiment Station. Washington School, junior high school, 4-H news, and GAA news was given, including the first outing of the GAA to Hay Creek for a cheese and bacon roast. In FFA news, Thomsomites were on the potato show committee, who decided to hold the grain and potato show at the Cloquet Civic Center. A traveling musician, Orsen Sime, entertained at Lincoln School, with novelty musical instruments. The busy band season included the band playing during the past summer at a variety of places to raise money for their trip to compete at the State Fair. To save money they slept in tents set up on the camp grounds, warmed by straw bales. The PTA ladies made all their food.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
109. Spotlight, Volume 4, Number 2, Thomson High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Thomson Township High School
- Date Created:
- 1937-10-08
- Description:
- The blind orchestra from the Duluth Lighthouse for the Blind was judged to be the best act of the third annual GAA variety show. The school band, under direction of L. B. Olson, played at the Sixth Annual Northeastern Minnesota Junior Livestock Show. The band paraded from the Duluth City Hall at Fifth Avenue West, to London Road, and to the Curling Club. The junior class enjoyed an outing to a log cabin at Jay Cooke Park. New library helpers, called pages, started work. The band entertained at the Arrowhead Cooperative Creamery meeting. Superintendent A. L. Winterquist wrote about safety in an article titled, "The Matter of Life and Death." Junior high school news was given, including a note about many students being absent because of the busy potato picking season. The Thomson Townships Farmers' Club met. The junior and senior bands were organized, with officers being elected. Community news items were given about the comings and goings of Township residents. The junior football team was defeated by the senior team. Candidates for the boys basketball team had a physical examination, prior to the start of basketball practice.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
110. Spotlight, Volume 4, Number 4, Thomson High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Thomson Township High School
- Date Created:
- 1937-11-05
- Description:
- An attorney from Cloquet was the guest speaker at the Armistice Day program. Thomson student Beatrice Lehto played several accordion solos on the radio broadcast of the Finnish Program sponsored by Occident Flour. Mildred Bergstedt was selected by the state 4-H club leader to give a talk about 4-H Clubs on radio station WEBC. The PTA Chorus presented Mrs. Hale of the Denfeld High School to give a lecture at the Lincoln about her year in Finland. Student Harry Osvald returned to Lincoln to complete his senior year of high school after spending six months in the CCC at Gooseberry Falls, where he served as editor of the twenty-page CCC monthly paper, "The Gitchi Gummi Undertow." Superintendent A. L Winterquist wrote an editorial about the high school pupil. There was an "In Memoriam" to Andrew E. Jarvi. In eighth grade school news, Alice Klemo couldn't attend school because of illness in her family that necessitated her entire family being quarantined for six weeks. The Esko Bears made a trip to Elde's Corner to trounce the All Stars from Elde's Corner in football. The English Lutheran Sunday School, on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the church, presented an anniversary program at the Lincoln School. Among the various community news items was a story about Mr. H. J. Mattinen, local postmaster, telling about a new mail service from Duluth and Cloquet, bringing the total number of deliveries a day of mail to Esko to six. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Olson held a dinner party at their home for the Latin classes. News was given for 4-H as well as the Future Farmers, who attended the first annual Future Farmers banquet of the district number 7 at Eveleth. The vocational agricultural students made a field trip to the Carlton County Potato and Grain Show at Cloquet, and exhibited there. At the monthly meeting of the Thomson Township Farmers' Club officers were elected, and plans for the annual Club banquet were made. Among musical selections were a number of selections by the Nopeming Finnish Choir directed by Isaac Esko. Twenty six Thomson Township young men attended the organization of part-time educational classes at the Lincoln School. The members of the Thomson Tommies basketball team were discussed, and the 1937-1938 basketball schedule was listed.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
111. Spotlight, Volume 3, November 11, Thomson High School, Esko, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Thomson Township High School
- Date Created:
- 1937-03-23
- Description:
- Honor Students were named by Principal L. B. Olson. Coach Leslie Knuti attended the Annual Coaches' Conference in Minneapolis. Girls from the GAA attended the annual Arrowhead Girls Conference at Chisholm, with twenty four other schools from the area. The high school band played for Carlton at the regional basketball tournament, by request, at Hibbing. Superintendent A. L. Winterquist wrote extensively about the value of English courses. A page was written about fashions for spring for both men and women. Junior High and Washington School news items were given, as well as 4-H and GAA doings.
- Contributing Institution:
- Esko Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
112. View of Slayton High School and Murray County Courthouse, Slayton, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Thompson, Jesse O.
- Date Created:
- 1900 - 1910
- Description:
- A view from the south of the Slayton High School and the Murray County Courthouse.
- Contributing Institution:
- Murray County Historical Society
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- Postcards
113. St. Bernard's Hall school, Avoca, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Thompson, Jesse O.
- Date Created:
- 1905 - 1910
- Description:
- Exterior view of the boy's school in Avoca called St. Bernards Hall.
- Contributing Institution:
- Murray County Historical Society
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- Postcards
114. Jeffer's Public School in Jeffers, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Thompson, Jesse O.
- Date Created:
- 1902
- Description:
- The exterior of the Jeffers Public School before the addition was built.
- Contributing Institution:
- Cottonwood County Historical Society
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- Black-and-white photographs
115. Portrait of A. L. Pratt, Mankato, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Thomas, William W.
- Date Created:
- 1872
- Description:
- Studio portrait of A. L. Pratt.
- Contributing Institution:
- University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- Studio portraits
116. Jefferson Elementary School, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Thomas, J. E.
- Date Created:
- 1885?
- Description:
- Stereoscope view. Image includes view of wood fence and dirt road running in front of Jefferson Elementary School.
- Contributing Institution:
- Otter Tail County Historical Society
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- Stereographs
117. Graded School, Ironton, Minnesota
- Creator:
- The News, Ironton, Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 1918
- Description:
- The Graded School in Ironton, Minnesota, was built in 1918. It replaced the White School house built in 1911.
- Contributing Institution:
- Cuyuna Iron Range Heritage Network
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- Postcards
118. Crosby Ironton High School, Crosby, Minnesota
- Creator:
- The Co-Mo Company, PostCards, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 1914
- Description:
- Crosby Ironton High School, Crosby, Minnesota, was built in 1913.
- Contributing Institution:
- Cuyuna Iron Range Heritage Network
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- Postcards
119. Official Bulletin 1932-1933 Annoucements
- Creator:
- The College of St. Scholastica
- Date Created:
- 1932
- Description:
- The College of St. Scholastica Bulletin is a catalog 80 pages in length published by the College, which is conducted by the Sisters of Saint Benedict of Duluth, Minnesota, for young women and girls. The bulletin includes three photographs of the College and explains the College's communication; membership in educational associations; calendar; officers of administration; the faculty; and general information including a historical sketch, ideal, campus, buildings and equipment, religious organizations, clubs, dress, student council, honor society, academic regulations, and requirements for graduation. Courses listed include biology, classical languages, English, journalism and speech, history, economics and sociology, modern languages, philosophy and religion, psychology and education, physical science, home economics, music and art, and nursing education.
- Contributing Institution:
- The College of St. Scholastica
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Catalogs
120. Official Bulletin 1933-1934 Annoucements
- Creator:
- The College of St. Scholastica
- Date Created:
- 1933
- Description:
- The College of St. Scholastica Bulletin is a catalog 82 pages in length published by the College, which is conducted by the Sisters of Saint Benedict of Duluth, Minnesota, for young women and girls. The bulletin includes two photographs of the College and explains the College's communication; membership in educational associations; calendar; officers of administration; the faculty; and general information including a historical sketch, ideal, campus, buildings and equipment, religious organizations, clubs, dress, student council, honor society, academic regulations, and requirements for graduation. Courses listed include biology, classical languages, English, journalism and speech, history, economics and sociology, modern languages, philosophy and religion, psychology and education, physical science, home economics, music and art, and nursing education.
- Contributing Institution:
- The College of St. Scholastica
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Catalogs
121. College of St. Scholastica Bulletin of the High School Department Villa Sancta Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota
- Creator:
- The College of St. Scholastica
- Date Created:
- 1921?
- Description:
- The College of St. Scholastica Bulletin is a booklet 21 pages in length published by the College which is conducted by the Sisters of Saint Benedict of Duluth, MN for young women and girls explaining the College's foundation; location; communication; purpose; faculty; standardization; library; laboratories; gymnasium; private rooms; accommodations for day students; general information on such aspects as admission, references, registration, absences, correspondence, visitors, spending money, health of the students, mending and pressing, scholarship, suspension or dismissal from the school, regulations for wardrobe, and measurements of room; student organizations; courses of study; and expenses. Photographs of the exterior and interior of the Gymnasium, lounges and laboratories in Tower Hall, and the campus grounds are at the end.
- Contributing Institution:
- The College of St. Scholastica
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Booklets
122. College of St. Scholastica, 1921
- Creator:
- The College of St. Scholastica
- Date Created:
- 1921
- Description:
- The College of St. Scholastica Bulletin is a catalog 48 pages in length published by the College which is conducted by the Sisters of Saint Benedict of Duluth, Minnesota, for young women and girls. The catalog explains the College's foundation and aim; location; communication; government; library; laboratories; museum; and general information on such aspects as admission, references, registration, class routine and scholastic requirements, and expenses. Courses listed include religion, philosophy, education, English, public speaking, Greek, Latin, French, German, mathematics, geography and geology, botany, chemistry, physics, home economics, and history. The conservatory of music included piano, vocal, violin, and organ departments. The catalog also includes information on the societies and sodalities.
- Contributing Institution:
- The College of St. Scholastica
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Catalogs
123. College of Saint Scholastica Bulletin, Duluth, Minnesota
- Creator:
- The College of St. Scholastica
- Date Created:
- 1918
- Description:
- The College of St. Scholastica Bulletin is a booklet 14 pages in length published by the College under the direction of the Sisters of Saint Benedict for young women and girls explaining the College's courses; foundation and aim; location; telephone and railway connections; government; references; equipment; laboratories; publications; lecture course; health of students; physical exercises; general information on such aspects as registration, absences, visitors, correspondence, telephone, boxes, spending money, and dress; wardrobe requirements; and expenses. Photograph of northwest view of college including Tower Hall on page five.
- Contributing Institution:
- The College of St. Scholastica
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Booklets
124. Bulletin Villa Sancta Scholastica College and Academy, Duluth, Minnesota
- Creator:
- The College of St. Scholastica
- Date Created:
- 1915
- Description:
- The College of St. Scholastica Bulletin is a booklet 13 pages in length published by the College under the direction of the Sisters of Saint Benedict for young women and girls explaining the College's foundation and aim, location, telephone and railway connections, government, references, equipment, laboratories, publications, lecture course, health of students, physical exercises, rules and regulations including wardrobe requirements, and expenses. Photograph of Tower Hall on front.
- Contributing Institution:
- The College of St. Scholastica
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Booklets
125. Bulletin of The College of St. Scholastica, 1924
- Creator:
- The College of St. Scholastica
- Date Created:
- 1924
- Description:
- The College of St. Scholastica Bulletin is a catalog 44 pages in length published by the College which is conducted by the Sisters of Saint Benedict of Duluth, Minnesota, for young women and girls. The bulletin includes three photographs of the College and explains the College's foundation and aim; standardization; location; communication; publications; lecture course; buildings and furnishings; facilities for self-support; students' dress; and general information on such aspects as admission, class routine and scholastic requirements, absences, and expenses. Courses listed include religion, philosophy, Greek, Latin, French, German, Spanish, English, rhetoric, public speaking, history, sociology, economics, botany, chemistry, mathematics, physical education, home economics, and art. The conservatory of music included piano, voice, violin, and organ schools. The bulletin also includes information on the societies and sodalities.
- Contributing Institution:
- The College of St. Scholastica
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Catalogs