Ground breaking of the Eden Prairie Campus construction. Lorin Gasterlund holding the shovel. The Brooklyn Park campus groundbreaking took place simultaneously on the same day.
First School Board for Independent School District Number 287. First row, from left: Richard Emery, Byron Brekke, Clifford Smith, unknown. Back row, from left: Judson Anderson, Dan McPherson, Roald Anderson, Harry Picha.
Groundbreaking of the Eden Prairie campus construction. Unknown man holding the shovel. Al Lundgren, pictured far right. The Brooklyn Park campus groundbreaking took place simultaneously on the same day.
Photograph of the Suburban Hennepin County Area Vocation Technical School booth at the Minnesota State Fair. Signs, maps, and handouts on the schools, locations, and hiring faculty.
Lee Gresser, a campus administrator, staffing the Suburban Hennepin Country Area Vocational Technical Schools booth at the Minnesota State Fair. Signs, maps, and handouts on the schools, their mission, locations, and desire for qualified faculty.
Photograph of Richard Emery speaking during a ceremony where he received a bust of himself. The ceremony was held in Indiana where Emery received his college degree (1938) and worked in Indianapolis Schools as a teacher, coordinator of distributive education, junior high school principal, and director of personnel.
Photograph of Richard Emery during a ceremony where he received a bust of himself. The ceremony was held in Indiana where Emery received his college degree (1938) and worked in Indianapolis Schools as a teacher, coordinator of distributive education, junior high school principal, and director of personnel.
Suburban Hennepin County Area Vocational - Technical Schools
Date Created:
1969 - 1970
Description:
This recruitment brochure outlines the qualification and requirements for potential superintendents of the Hennepin County Area Vocational - Technical School. It also outlinces the need for occupational and vocational education in Hennepin County, the types of educational programs to meet the needs of industry, potential students in the programs, and facilities needed to house the programs.
Suburban Hennepin County Area Vocational-Technical Schools
Date Created:
1970 - 1972
Description:
This booklet was meant to sketch out the need for vocational education in Hennepin County including a chart of post high-school projections, the schools mission, information on the development of the campus buildings, proposed courses,and a listing of the school board members.
This document provides biographical information about the 7 district staff charged with fulfilling the Area Vocational-Technical school system's goals. These people include Richard E. Emery, Superintendent; Lee C. Gresser, Executive Program Director; Elmer P. Lundgren, Executive Director Special Services; Joseph F. Malinski, Director of Planning, Development Research and Evaluation; Clyde W. Hansen, Director of Pupil-Personnel Services; Dave J. Pfeffer, Comptroller; James P. Lund, Campus Director. Also included are tentative teacher hiring plans for several program areas.
This document is the official meeting minutes for the Suburban Hennepin County Area Vocational Technicl School Board Idependent School District #287 Executive Committee, Special telephone notice meeting. Items discussed included report of personnel committee, administrative appointments, negotiations of building sites.
Suburban Hennepin County Area Vocational-Technical Schools
Date Created:
1970?
Description:
Recruitment brochure created to attract faculty to the new Suburban Hennepin Country Area Vocational - Technical Schools. Brochure highlights proposed courses, school year, conditions of employment, leaves of absence, benefits, retirement, and salary ranges.
Volume 19, number 3 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Bulletin was published in April 1970. Contents include an MLA re-evaluation committee final report, a call for MLA award nominations, MLA section and committee reports, an editor's note, and an events calendar.
Volume 19, number 2 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Bulletin was published in April 1970. Contents include an MLA President's message, an announcement about National Library Week, MLA spring district meetings, upcoming Reference workshops, a reminder about the importance of reporting complaints and/or harassment about library materials, cooperative library projects, letter to the MLA membership in response to statements made to MLA executive board, the list of MLA officers, MLA section and committee reports, MLA Articles of Incorporation, an editor's note, and an events calendar.
Volume 19, number 4 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Bulletin was published in September 1970. Contents include a look at libraries and the issues in the 1970s, a MLA business meeting agenda, request from U.S. Treasury to access Minnesota circulation records, MLA officer candidates (and pictures) for 1970, library certification in Minnesota, MLA section and committee reports, proposed bylaws, an editor's note, and an events calendar.
Program for the 75th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association held October 15-16, 1970 at the Kahler Hotel, Rochester, Minnesota. The theme was "The 1970s-Libraries and the Issues." General session topics include "What is the Library's Responsibility," "It's Your World, Is It Too Late?," "The Alternative Press," and "It's Our World Too." The banquet included speaker Miss Lillian Bradshaw on the topic "A New Order of Service."
Exhibits information used for the 75th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association held October 15-16, 1970 at the Kahler Hotel, Rochester, Minnesota. Includes copies of the letter used by the MLA Exhibits Chairman, applications for exhibits space, a map of the exhibit area in the conference center, and a thank-you letter sent to exhibitors.
Report of the 75th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association held October 15-16, 1970 at the Kahler Hotel, Rochester, Minnesota. The report includes information about conference finances, programs, hospitality, exhibits, registration and reservations, a Rap Session report, Awards Jury report, and the conference Chairman's suggestions.
Volume 19, number 1 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Bulletin was published in January 1970. Contents include an MLA Midwinter Meeting announcement, news from the Library Planning and Development Committee, a list of MLA officer additions, MLA section and committee reports, an editor's note, and an events calendar.
Exterior view of the Champlin Branch. Library service has been available to Champlin-area residents since the early 1900s. For most of the 20th century, library service was provided in a variety of small community locations.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior view of the St. Anthony branch of Hennepin County Library, including a book drop and telephone booth. St. Anthony Library has been providing service to St. Anthony and northeast Minneapolis residents since 1963, when it opened in a storefront in St. Anthony Shopping Center, Minnesota. In 2002 the library moved to a different section of the shopping center, at 2941 Pentagon Drive Northeast.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
"More than 1,200 city and county residents -- from school children to senior citizens -- enjoy the new museum-planetarium each day. The new policy of holdling planetarium shows on Sunday afternoon has atrracted 1,500-1,600 persons, largely family groups, each Sunday."
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Stacks, periodical section and patrons using the Central Library of the Minneapolis Public Library. This facility, at 300 Nicollet Mall, was built in 1961 and housed the library until 2002.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Library service to the Long Lake community in western Hennepin County began in 1913, when the library was housed out of the Long Lake Bank Building. The library merged with the Hennepin County Library system in 1922. For several decades, the library operated out of various locations in the community, until it settled in a commercial storefront space in the Long Lake Town Center Mall in 1995.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
A sign indicates that this small building housed the Long Lake branch of the Hennepin County Library, along with Gordon Company Accountants, and Lonstreeter Electric Company. Library service to the Long Lake community in western Hennepin County began in 1913. For several decades, the library operated out of various locations in the community, until it settled in 1995 in a commercial storefront space at 1865 Wayzata Boulevard West.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior view of the old Edina Community Library in what had been the D.W. Wallace home, 4120 West 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota. The Edina Community Library is a branch of the Hennepin County Library.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Display area for circulating art prints and special exhibits in the Edina Community Library, a branch of the Hennepin County Library. The building, at 4701 West 50th Street, was designed by Arthur Hickey Associates Architects, was renovated in the 1990s and was used until 2002 when the library moved to its current location.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Adult reading area of the Edina Community Library, a branch of the Hennepin County Library, including numerous sculptures on display. The building, at 4701 West 50th Street, was designed by Arthur Hickey Associates Architects, was renovated in the 1990s and was used until 2002 when the library moved to its current location.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior view of the Hopkins Public Library, a branch of the Hennepin County Library. Library service to the Hopkins, Minnesota community was established more than 100 years ago. The library was initially housed in City Hall, moved to the historic Dow House in 1948 and then temporarily to a vacant restaurant in 1963. The library opened in this building, at its current location at 22 Eleventh Avenue North, in 1968. The library joined Hennepin County Library in 1973 and its building was renovated in 2002.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior view of the Penn Lake branch of Hennepin County Library, 8800 Penn Avenue South, Bloomington, Minnesota. Nestled between large pine and oak trees, Penn Lake Library opened in 1970 -- the first free-standing library built in the City of Bloomington -- and was renovated in 2003. In the decades before 1970, the library operated out of various locations in the community including Bloomington Schools Administration Building (1954-1957) and Lincoln High School (1957-1962).
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior view, with bike racks, of the Penn Lake branch of Hennepin County Library, 8800 Penn Avenue South, Bloomington, Minnesota. Nestled between large pine and oak trees, Penn Lake Library opened in 1970 -- the first free-standing library built in the City of Bloomington -- and was renovated in 2003. In the decades before 1970, the library operated out of various locations in the community including Bloomington Schools Administration Building (1954-1957) and Lincoln High School (1957-1962).
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior view of the Penn Lake branch of Hennepin County Library, 8800 Penn Avenue South, Bloomington, Minnesota. Nestled between large pine and oak trees, Penn Lake Library opened in 1970. It was the first free-standing library built in the City of Bloomington. The library was renovated in 2003. In the decades before 1970, the library operated out of various locations in the community including Bloomington Schools Administration Building (1954-57) and Lincoln High School (1957-62).
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior view of the Robbinsdale branch of the Hennepin County Library, located at 4915 42nd Avenue North. Robbinsdale library patrons are now served by the Rockford Road Library in Crystal, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior view of the Excelsior Public Library. Library service to the South Lake communities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay was established beginning in 1922, when the library was housed out of the White House Hotel. For several decades, the library operated out of various locations in the community, with the first permanent library location opening on Third Street in 1965.�
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior view of the Excelsior Public Library. Library service to the South Lake communities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay was established beginning in 1922, when the library was housed out of the White House Hotel. For several decades, the library operated out of various locations in the community, with the first permanent library location opening on Third Street in 1965.�
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior view of the Excelsior Public Library. Library service to the South Lake communities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay was established beginning in 1922, when the library was housed out of the White House Hotel. For several decades, the library operated out of various locations in the community, with the first permanent library location opening on Third Street in 1965.�
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This is one of various locations out of which the Minnetonka Public Library operated before moving to a permanent location on Excelsior Boulevard in 1989. Library service to this area of Hennepin County began in the late 1800s, when the library was housed in office space in the Fletcher-Loring Flour Mill at Minnetonka Mills.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Interior area of the Edina Community Library, a branch of the Hennepin County Library, showing a table, exhibit case and sculpture. The building, at 4701 West 50th Street, was designed by Arthur Hickey Associates Architects, was renovated in the 1990s and was used until 2002 when the library moved to its current location.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This building on Third Street was the first permanent location of the Excelsior Public Library, opened in 1965. Library service to the South Lake communities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay was established beginning in 1922, when the library was housed out of the White House Hotel. Until 1965, the library operated out of various locations in the community. In 2014, the library moved to a new building on Water Street in the heart of downtown Excelsior.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior view of the Penn Lake branch of Hennepin County Library, 8800 Penn Avenue South, Bloomington, Minnesota. Nestled between large pine and oak trees, Penn Lake Library opened in 1970. It was the first free-standing library built in the City of Bloomington. The library was renovated in 2003. In the decades before 1970, the library operated out of various locations in the community including Bloomington Schools Administration Building (1954-57) and Lincoln High School (1957-62).
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Students coming and going in front of Bethel College building on Snelling Avenue Campus during winter. The Library and Theological Seminary buildings can be seen in the background.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Female student in lab coat looking at test tube during lab at Snelling Campus. Her lab notebook is open amidst a variety of other scientific equipment.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
This film is narrated by Jerry Healy. The departments featured include: Speech and Drama, Social Work, Education, and the offices of "The Clarion," Bethel's student newspaper.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Carl H. Lundquist speaks about the transformative power of a Bethel education on students in the departments of education, ministry, social work and business. Aerial views of Bethel College and Seminary campus on Snelling Avenue in St. Paul and architectural rendering of Arden Hills campus.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Bethel College and Seminary presents "Back to Bethel," a color film strip with Sound Record. Text imposed on photo of older man looking back to campus scene in far background.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Film narrator is Joyce Wold. The film is "a spontanous expression of the spirit of the institution by the students and faculty. In their own words it is a joyful reflection of the self image of the school."
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
""Bethel College and Seminary Founded 1871"" sign in front of scene with four students on front lawn of Bethel College building. One woman has letterman jacket with B on it for Bethel.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Students studying at the Centennial Hall sunken lounge. Completed in 1971, Centennial Hall, named in honor of St. Cloud State's establishment in 1869, served as the campus library until 2000.
Exterior view of Talahi Lodge and the woods, south of campus on the east shores of the Mississippi River. Opened to use in 1939, The lodge destroyed by fire in 1970.
Exterior view of Shoemaker Hall. Opened in 1915, Shoemaker Hall has since served as a dormitory. It was named for Waite Shoemaker, an 1881 graduate of St. Cloud State, who served as a faculty member and then St. Cloud State president from 1902 to 1916. A south addition was completed in 1960.
Stearns House historic marker at St. Cloud State University, which marks the spot where the building stood. The Stearns House was St. Cloud State's first building when the school opened its doors in 1869.
Exterior view of the Atwood Memorial Center with cars parked on street in the foreground. The building was named in honor of St. Cloud's Atwood family, including Clarence Atwood, an 1880 St. Cloud State graduate who served as the school's resident director from 1911 to 1921. The Atwood Memorial Center was constructed in 1966. Additions were constructed in 1972 and 1993.
Students working in language lab. View of a man, sitting at the front of a room with headphones on, speaking into a microphone while men and women sit in individual cubes.
Interior view of library at Centennial Hall, view of tables and chairs, set in rows, with bookshelves in background. Centennial Hall was constructed in 1971.
Students study at Centennial Hall. Completed in 1971, Centennial Hall, named in honor of St. Cloud State's establishment in 1869, served as the campus library until 2000.
View of study tables in Centennial Hall. Completed in 1971, Centennial Hall, named in honor of St. Cloud State's establishment in 1869, served as the campus library until 2000.
View of study tables in Centennial Hall. Completed in 1971, Centennial Hall, named in honor of St. Cloud State's establishment in 1869, served as the campus library until 2000.
Exterior view of Shoemaker Hall. Opened in 1915, Shoemaker Hall has since served as a dormitory. It was named for Waite Shoemaker, an 1881 graduate of St. Cloud State, who served as a faculty member and then St. Cloud State president from 1902 to 1916. A south addition was completed in 1960.
Exterior view of Hill Hall, opened in 1962, and Case Hall, opened in 1964. Both are dormitories. Hill Hall was named for long-time faculty Helen Hill. Case Hall was named for long-time faculty member Marie Case.
Exterior view of Centennial Hall. Completed in 1971, Centennial Hall, named in honor of St. Cloud State's establishment in 1869, served as the campus library until 2000.
