United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey;
Date Created:
1954
Description:
Thompson Lake quadrangle topographic map (N4700-W9200/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Thompson Lake area.
This large, folded double-sided map features advertisements for local businesses, a directory of phone numbers, a small map of the Minneapolis Street Car and Bus System, and a large map of South Minneapolis and its first ring southern and western suburbs.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1957
Description:
Two Harbors NE quadrangle topographic map (N4707.5-W9130/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink regarding logging railroad lines in the Silver Creek township area.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1957
Description:
Two Harbors quadrangle topographic map (N4700-W9130/15) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines in the area north of Two Harbors.
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, 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:
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.
The Warranty Deed was dated October 30, 1894, and it explains the terms for the land transaction detailed on the inside pages. The land was owned by Mr. Franz Urban and it was purchased by Mr. Michael J. Kennedy for four thousand dollars.
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.
Wesley Nixon was a telegraph operator at the Bulwer Junction depot in New Brighton for over 40 years. His father, Charles Nixon, lived at the depot and was one of its first station agents. The New Brighton Area Historical Society has renovated the depot into the New Brighton History Center.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Date Created:
1956
Description:
Whiteface quadrangle topographic map (N4707.5-W9215/7.5), featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in red ink regarding logging railroad lines near Cloquet Valley 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, 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.