Signpost reading "Pike's Monument" with trees in the background. The monument is located near Little Falls, Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
This photograph shows a group of St. Peter women in costumes. Top row, left to right: Isabelle Daniels, Iris Johnson, Claudia Reynolds, unknown. Middle, l to r: Annabelle Weibezahn, Amy Strauss, Dorothy Moss, unknown. Bottom, l to r: Leah Johnson, unknown. These women were mainly 1923 or 1924 graduates of St. Peter High School.
A matted photograph of a "Warman" parade float, featuring unidentified woman and other various children wearing winter coats and hats, seated on a white vehicular parade float, with a large bell above them and an American flag at the front.
Six men stand on a dock with dozens of fish they caught during a two hour fishing trip on Lake Vermillion. Three boats are tied to the dock. A building, possibly a boat house, sits in the water of the left. Small islands full of trees are in the background.
Twin Cities Iris Society oldest and youngest members with Orville Fay o fWilmette, IL. Mrs. Nellie Lundberg of Minneapolis, age 76 and Penny Shroeder of St Paul age 12
Truman E. Rickard viewing the ruins of a log cabin Star Island, Cass Lake, Minnesota. Rickard wrote the words and music to the Minnesota state song, "Hail! Minnesota." This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Tomb of Joseph Francis and his wife, Ellen, at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Francis was the founder of U.S. Life Saving Service and the American Shipwreck Society. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Thomas Walker's gravesite and monument in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis. Walker was the founder of the Minneapolis Public Library and the Walker Art Center, and he was responsible for much business and residential growth in the Minneapolis area. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
The Lowry-Goodrich Mausoleum in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Thomas Lowry, head of the Minneapolis Street Railway Company, co-founded the cemetery with Dr. Calvin Goodrich, who was also president of Lakewood Cemetery. The mausoleum is the largest monument in Lakewood. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
A group portrait of four children and two men, standing in a line. They all face to left with their hands on the shoulders of the person to the left. Left to right stands Henry Bjornstad, Ida Bjornstad, John Bjornstad, Sophia Bjornstad, Thomas Bjornaas, and Ed Olson. They all stand near some trees. The two men and two boys wear hats.
Thomas Bjornaas, standing at right, and Conrad Nes, standing at left, pose with two deed dear. They both are holding rifles. There is snow on the ground and the two men are both dressed warmly.
Thomas Bjornaas, standing at right, and Conrad Nes, standing at left, pose with two deed dear and looking down at the deer. They both are holding rifles. There is snow on the ground and the two men are both dressed warmly.
A view of Theodore H. Barrett's ranch with home and windmill visible behind a row of trees. The building site was located in Section 9, Donnelly Township, Stevens County, Minnesota.
Composite portrait of Minnesota Governors Willis Gorman, Henry Swift, Horace Austin, Andrew McGill, and John A. Johnson. All five once lived in St. Peter, Minnesota.
A large stone marker locating Peter M. Gideon's first Wealthy apple tree. The Wealthy, created by Peter Gideon, was the earliest apple cultivar to grow in the Minnesota climate. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Stone marker with inscribed plaque. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Statue and memorial for Thomas Lowry, head of the Minneapolis Street Railway Company. The statue was created by sculptor Karl Bitter in 1915. Originally located at the intersection of Hennepin and Lyndale Avenues in Minneapolis, the memorial now resides at 24th Street and Hennepin Avenue. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Ole Bull statue in Loring Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bull was a Norwegian violinist and composer. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Monument of John Albert Johnson, 16th Governor of Minnesota, at the Minnesota State Capitol as seen from the right side. A representation of Leonidas Merritt, founder of iron ore in the Mesabi Range, can be seen. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Close-up view of Leonidas Merritt statue found on the side of the Governor John Albert Johnson monument at the Minnesota State Capitol. Merritt was a founder of iron ore in the Mesabi Range. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Statue of John S. Pillsbury at the University of Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Statue of General James Shields located in the Minnesota State Capitol. Shields was a politician and United States Army general who served as a United States Senator from Minnesota in 1858-1859. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Monument dedicated to W.W. Mayo located near the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Mayo was a doctor and chemist who established the private medical practice that would become the Mayo Clinic. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Statue of Colonel William Colvill at Cannon Falls Cemetery. Colvill led the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry in the Battle of Gettysburg. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Murder site of "Susan," a 10-year-old Dakota girl who was murdered by a group of Ojibwe men in 1856. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Site of Joseph Renshaw Brown's trading post on Grey Cloud Island. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Remnants of Samuel Pond's house where the Shakopee Mission Site was located. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Standing, left to right, are: Z. S. Gault, T. H. Frazier, and Henry Moll. Seated, left to right, are: G. S. Ives, George Noble, C. R. Davis, and Dr. G. F. Merritt. This photograph of prominent St. Peter men was taken in 1872.
Standing, left to right, are: Z. S. Gault, T. H. Frazier, and Henry Moll. Seated, left to right, are: G. S. Ives, George Noble, Charles R. Davis, and Dr. G. F. Merritt. This photograph of prominent St. Peter men was taken in 1872.
Sculptor Jacob Fjelde working his Ole Bull statue in his studio. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Samuel J. Brown and his family members at the Brown Valley Reunion. Brown was an interpreter during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 during which he sustained injuries that confined him to a wheelchair. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Joseph Renshaw Brown's Stone House as seen from the front road. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Ruins of Joseph Renshaw Brown's Stone House near Sacred Heart, Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Ruins of Joseph Renshaw Brown's Stone House near Sacred Heart, Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Unidentified Man standing near the ruins of Joseph Renshaw Brown's Stone House in Sacred Heart, Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Unidentified Man seated at the ruins of Joseph Renshaw Brown's Stone House in Sacred Heart, Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
The ruins of Joseph Renshaw Brown's trading post at Point Douglas, Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
The R.R. Timer Co. store in winter. Five men stand in front of the store. Large icicles hand off of the side of the store's roof. The store is made out of logs. Snow covers a pile of wood in front of the store.
A photograph of Richardson D. Barrett, son of Theodore H. and Georgia Barrett, on the front steps of his home located in Section 9, Donnelly Township, Stevens County, Minnesota. He holds a suitcase and a hat in his left hand. Two dogs are on the steps with him.
R.B. McLean came to Superior, Wisconsin, in June of 1854 on the schooner "Algonquin." McLean recollects several trips along Lake Superior's North Shore, both before and after the 1854 Treaty of LaPointe, searching for veins of copper. He discusses early settlers on the North Shore, the first election in St. Louis County in 1855, the first mail route from Superior to Grand Portage (which McLean delivered), and the first cabins built in Duluth in the winter of 1854-55.
A parade for the relocation of the Stevens House. The house was the first authorized house on the west bank of the Mississippi River in what would eventually become Minneapolis. The house was moved several times before being settled in Minnehaha Park in 1896. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Two men and a woman stand in front of a tall tree near a cabin. The woman holds a rifle and is wearing a wide brimmed hat. A large barrel stands next to the cabin.
The graves of the Rand family at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Alonzo Rand was the owner of the Minneapolis Gas and Light Company. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
A view of the P.R. Ski Club in Fergus Falls. A large crowd of people in horse drawn sleighs watch skiers skiing down a steep hill. Trees grow on the hill.
Journal by Newton H. Winchell describing commission meetings and budget discussions involved with the writing of the Final Report on the geology of Minnesota for the Geological and Natural History Survey.
Press release about Private Robert D. Lively's commendation for high speed production in the metal manufacturing section of the Air Service Command in England in England. The Columbia Heights Record received press releases directly from military branches with news about local men who were serving in World War II.
Press Release about Leo P. Porter's commendation for his team setting new production records in Signal Section in England. The Columbia Heights Record received press releases directly from military branches with news about local men who were serving in World War II.
Press Resease about Leo P. Porter being awarded the Good Conduct Medal. The Columbia Heights Record received press releases directly from military branches with news about local men who were serving in World War II.
Press Release about Leo P. Porte's commendation for his work in the signal maintenance shop preparing for D-Day. The Columbia Heights Record received press releases directly from military branches with news about local men who were serving in World War II.
Press release about Corporal Joe P. Burmis's activites in England as a vehicle mechanic, sent to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record. The Columbia Heights Record received press releases directly from military branches with news about local men who were serving in World War II.
Press release about Corporal Dean Milton Boden's activites in England, sent to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record. The Columbia Heights Record received press releases directly from military branches with news about local men who were serving in World War II.
Press release about Joseph M. Gwiazdon's promotion, awards, and commendation during his time as a pilot in England.The Columbia Heights Record received press releases directly from military branches with news about local men who were serving in World War II.
Two separate portraits of brothers Bob and Jim Younger, members of the James-Younger Gang. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
William Watts Folwell reads a letter in his study on his birthday, February 14. Folwell was the first president of the University of Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
William Watts Folwell, the first president of the University of Minnesota. This image was originally a painting. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
A cabinet card portrait of William Moorhead (1832-1897), one of the first people of European descent to settle in Pembina, North Dakota. His hand rests on an animal skin covered in fur, and his mason pin is visible on his vest.
William D. Washburn, a Republican from Minnesota who served in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. He also worked for the Minneapolis Milling Company, founded the Pillsbury-Washburn Milling Company, and served as the first president of what would become the Soo Line Railroad. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
This photograph shows Civil War veteran William C. Durkee in his uniform. The photograph was taken in Mankato, Minnesota. A note on the reverse states that he fought in the last battle of the Civil War at Palmetto Ranch, Texas. Durkee was a captain in the 62nd U. S. Colored Infantry Regiment, but had prior service as an enlisted man in other units.
This is a photo of William Carey Brown, who was born at Traverse des Sioux in 1854. Brown was graduated from West Point, becoming a Brigadier General by the time he retired.
This is a photo of William Carey Brown, who was born at Traverse des Sioux in 1854. Brown was graduated from West Point, becoming a Brigadier General by the time he retired. This photo was taken when he was a Cadet 4th Class.
This photograph shows St. Peter Civil War veteran William B. Stone in his uniform. He served as a sergeant in Company H of the Fourth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Sergeant Stone died in St. Louis in 1862.
William Boutwell, a missionary who worked with the Ojibwe on Leech Lake, was part of the expedition to find the Mississippi headwaters, and an early settler of Stillwater, Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Truman Smith, early member of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society. Smith and his family came to St. Paul in 1851 from Vermont. He became a fruit and vegetable grower in 1858 after real estate and marble ventures. He was elected president of the Minnesota State Horticultual Society in 1873, the year the society became open to women members, and remained president until 1878. He was reelected in 1884-1885.
Lieutenant Timothy Sheehan, the commanding officer at Fort Ridgely who helped defend the fort during the Dakota War of 1862. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
This photo shows three St. Peter women wearing hats. They are Mabel Doty, Isabella Davis, and Bertha Ludcke. These women were 1894 graduates of St. Peter High School.
Thomas Lowry, head of the Minneapolis Street Railway Company who led early growth of the streetcar lines in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Pastor Thomas Johnsen (1837-1906) served as the pastor of the Norseland Lutheran Church (originally known as Nicollet Lutheran Church) in Nicollet County, Minnesota from 1863 until 1906. He was a member of the Norwegian Synod. His original field was the entire area west of the Minnesota River. He served the area and established churches in sixteen counties of Minnesota.
Thomas "Cole" Younger, a member of the James-Younger Gang who was captured during their attempted bank robbery in Northfield, Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Thomas B. Walker, founder of the Minneapolis Public Library and the Walker Art Center. Walker was responsible for much business and residential growth in the Minneapolis area. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Ole and Betsy Peterson of Bernadotte Township in Nicollet County are shown with their children. From left to right the children are: Clarence, Alice, Theodore, and Minnie. A note on the reverse states that the photograph was taken in St. Peter on September 12th, 1892.
A picture of the Frederick Holcombe family in Stillwater, Minnesota. Frederick and Elizabeth are the parents, Inet Elizabeth and Dwight Morvelle are the children.
A picture of the Frederick Holcombe family in Stillwater, Minnesota. Frederick and Elizabeth are the parents, Inet Elizabeth and Dwight Morvelle are the children.
A portrait of the Frederick Holcombe family in Stillwater, Minnesota. Frederick and Elizabeth are the parents, Inet Elizabeth and Dwight Morvelle are the children.
A head and shoulders portrait of Sarah B. Stearns as a young woman. Stearns was an advocate of women's suffrage and was the first woman to serve on the Duluth School Board.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
A close view portrait of Sarah B. Stearns in mid-life, wearing a dress with elaborate sleeves, and a cameo. Stearns was an advocate of women's suffrage and was the first woman to serve on the Duluth School Board.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Samuel J. Brown, an interpreter during treaty negotiations during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 and the son of Joseph Renshaw Brown. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.