This sound clip highlights George N. Norlin's service duing World War II aand was killed in action in Iwo Jima. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights the lives of Everett and Edith Battles who lived in Clear River Township and Warroad. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights Dr. Per Oyen's life as a doctor in Roseau County. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights Don Hanson, a mail-carrier at the Northwest Angle for 57 years and retired in 2003. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights the lives of Charles 'Charley' John Hedlund of Stafford Township and Emil and Bertha (Larson) Hedlund of Stafford Twp. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights Bendix and Amelia (Anderson) Holdahl of Roseau. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights the lives of Barney and Agnes Arneson of Rocky Point. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights Thure Brandt and Simon and Pauliine (Johanson) Brein of the Salol area . The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights the Joseph and Mary Rankin and Robert and Mary Rankin families of Badger MN. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights the families of Augustus and Isabelle (Marchand) Huerd of Cedarbend Township and Albert H and Catherine (Dick) Jewell of Warroad. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights Pastor Nils Njus Pioneer-Pastor and founder of Pine Grove Lutheran Church. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights Pastor Nils Njus Pioneer-Pastor and founder of Pine Grove Lutheran Church. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights Palmer 'Pete' Soderland of Warroad MN and George A. Paloranta of Roseau County, who were both KIA during World War II. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights Lloyd Lee Hanson, Roseau and Leonard C. Groven, Cadger who were both killed during WW II. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights theJohn and Mary (Ween) Gavick and Peder M. and Oleanna (Kalbak-Tomte) Coltom families of Deer Township. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights the Greenbush Snow Storms in March 1966 and Easter 1975. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights the Greenbush Lightning Storms of 1929 and 1945. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights the families of Erick and Inger Byfuglien and Olaf and Jennie (Byfuglien) Arneson of Dieter Township. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights stories about the Sandridge Settlers. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
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.
This sound clip highlights Rudy Billberg's process for starting a car in the winter time and getting to the main plowed road. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
Pamphlet advertising the Rondo Days Senior Dinner on July 17, 2014. The pamphlet includes the list of events and an article on the loss of the VFW Building on Concordia Avenue.
The souvenir booklet for the 1983 Remember Rondo event. Highlights include: letter and proclamation from Mayor George Latimer, history of Zachary family, list of members belonging to Credjafawn, Loafers, Inc., and St. Paul Chapter of the Jack and Jill of America Inc. social clubs, statement from Councilman Bill Wilson, and advertisements.
Members of the Southern Minnesota Photographers Association gather for a meeting with Mathias Bue seated at far left and two unidentified female photographers seated at right.
A photograph of the Sophomores from 1925-1926. Going Left to right starting in the back row: James Donovan, Frank Jurnacliff, Gillbert Dixon, George Long, Earl Blake, Linnea Zettberg, Clarence Olson, Mildred (Swan) Billstrom, Jone Bergren. 3rd Row: Marvin Ratherb, Walton Regan, Vernon Sellstedl, Lyle Richards, Leonard Norberg, Frank Elliott, Elanor Eck, Lois Lamp, Evelyn Hladebo. 2nd Row: Esther Olson, Alice Berulson, Violet Haugen, Edna Erickson, Mauren McCarthy, Mildred Abrams, Agnes Berg, Grace Marcy, Alice Montgomery, Anna Wilkens. Bottom Row: Myrtle Zetterberg, Violet Conger, Evelyn Eklund, Ethel Seiving, Mildred Gentle, Opal Russel, Mildred Peterson, Mildred Carlson, Gayle Grahek, and Miss West - Class Advisor.
View of three women and two girls in a wood, standing near a dead tree in a pond. Woman on left is Sophia Deutsch Mamer holding Henrietta Deutsch. Henrietta's mother, Anna Kaepper Deutsch, is standing on right. The girl in the middle is Rose Deutsch (Sherkenbach).
The six Leistico brothers in long fur coats in a studio setting. Leistico, Albert; Leistico, Fred; Leistico, Henry; Leistico, Herman; Leistico, Otto; Leistico, Fred
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.
Sister St. John Fournier led the first four Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to St. Paul in November 1851. They traveled up the Mississippi River on the Steamboat St. Paul from St. Louis, Missouri. About one week after their arrival the Sisters opened St. Joseph's Academy, a boarding and day school. In July 1853, the Sisters of St. Joseph opened St. Joseph's Hospital, Minnesota's first hospital.
Cabinet photograph of three prominent Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in full habit. Sister Seraphine Ireland was the director of the St. Paul Province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet from 1882-1921. She was responsible for the establishment of numerous schools and hospitals in urban and rural areas of Minnesota and North Dakota. Sister St. John Ireland was responsible for the establishment of Holy Angels Academy from 1877-1897. Sister Celestine Howard, a cousin of the Irelands, was supervisor of schools established by Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet; she later (1884) established St. Agatha's Conservatory of Art and Music. This unique school offered classes in various branches of art and music, as well as in dramatics. It closed in 1969. The Irelands were sisters of John Ireland, the first archbishop of St. Paul.
Sister Antonia McHugh had experience at three educational levels: elementary, secondary, and college. She was among the first faculty appointed to Derham Hall / College of St. Catherine in 1905. From 1914-1917 she served as the first dean of the college; from 1917-1937 she served as the first president of the college. Her work brought national and international recognition of the scholastic curriculum and faculty at the college.
Sinclair Lewis, Marcella Powers, Mr. and Mrs. Bron Dahlberg sit at a table, Grand Hotel, Miami, Florida. Powers was Lewis' companion from 1939 to 1947.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University - Sinclair Lewis Collection
Sinclair Lewis, Marcella Powers, Leonard Lyons, and Red Sylvia Lyons visit the Stork Club, New York, New York. Powers was Lewis' companion from 1939 to 1947.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University - Sinclair Lewis Collection
Sinclair Lewis autographed image to Marcella Powers. Powers was Lewis' companion from 1939 to 1947. This image was given to Powers shortly after they met.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University - Sinclair Lewis Collection
This sound clip highlights the Simon Olson family's early years of marriage and later homesteading in Stokes Township, Roseau County. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through weekly broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The broadcast was titled "A Look Back In Time". The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights Edna Broten's book "Sharing My Passion" all about heritage, family and recipes. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
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.
These sound clips are stories about Ole and Minnie Erickson families. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
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.
Gustavus Adolphus College senior thesis, "Why Do Free Citizens Endorse Socialism?", handwritten by Adolph O. Eberhart in 1895 and submitted in fulfillment of a requirement for the Bachelor of Arts Degree. The content of the essay, written in English, reflects political questions of the time and is an articulately-written discussion. It was included in the commencement ceremony held on May 23, 1895 as the "Oration with Valedictory". Adolph O. Eberhart served in various public offices, then as elected representative in the Minnesota Legislature 1902 - 1905, Lieutenant Governor 1906 - 1909, and Governor 1909 -1914.
In the boardroom of Hennepin County Government Center, Senator Walter Mondale listens as Senator Hubert Humphrey speaks to attendees of a joint hearing concerning the impact of federal estate and gift taxes on small businessmen and farmers.
Senator Hubert Humphrey speaking to from the boardroom of the Hennepin County Government Center to Minnesota county officials from outside the Twin Cities area.
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.
Costumed Santa Claus and Elf arrive at Minneapolis airport on November 22, 1930. They are greeted by Theodore Wirth (Park Board), Mayor William Kunze, Carol Reed (School Board), and Mr. Gale (Library Board).
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.
Ruth Lovgren was the Hinckley Public Library Branch Librarian from 1963-1993 in Hinckley, Minnesota. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
