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1. Aad Temple Shrine Duluth Council, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1934
Description:
AAD Temple Imperial Council Session at a Minneapolis gathering. The Duluth chapter of the Shriners is the Aad Temple.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Panoramas

2. A Day to Remember, Grand Opening, Rondo Commemorative Plaza, July 14, 2018, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Rondo Avenue Inc.
Date Created:
2018-07-14
Description:
Program for the Grand Opening of the Rondo Commemorative Plaza, held on July 14, 2018. The program is split into two parts, the Opening Ceremony Program and the Community Celebration Program. The Opening Ceremony included music, a call to order, an opening prayer, welcome, remarks, letters of proclamation, benediction, ribbon cutting, and plaza tours. The Community Celebration included music, dancers, poetry, and book excerpts.
Contributing Institution:
Rondo Center of Diverse Expressions
Type:
Text
Format:
Programs

3. Adeline Nyberg and Marian Johnson, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
Young friends Adeline Nyberg and Marian Johnson pose in this studio portrait sent as a photographic postcard to Florence Peterson.
Contributing Institution:
Gustavus Adolphus College
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

4. A History of the City of Saint Paul, and of the county of Ramsey, Minnesota.

Creator:
Williams, John Fletcher, 1834-1895
Date Created:
1876
Description:
A history of St. Paul and Ramsey County, Minnesota, from prehistoric times through 1875.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Books

5. Aitkin Public Library volunteers with East Central Regional Library Branch Librarian, Mary Beth Woodrow, and Director, Bob Boese, Aitkin, Minnesota

Date Created:
1994-04
Description:
From left: Ardith Kane, Emma Hendrickson, Mary Beth Woodrow, Mary Ellen Moriarty, and Bob Boese are proud of the new library building in Aitkin in 1994. 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.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

6. Albert Gaarder house, Morris, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900 - 1909
Description:
Albert Gaarder residence and unidentified family with horse and buggy, Agnes M. Stieler is the daughter of Albert and Esther Gaarder. She lives in Phoenix, AZ 85016 at 5733 N. 18th Pl
Contributing Institution:
Stevens County Museum and Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

7. Alcan Club, Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Date Created:
1948
Description:
Proprietor, Art Boiler in front of the Alcan Club at 3700 West Broadway.
Contributing Institution:
Robbinsdale Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

8. A letter that Mike Holm wrote to Erick and Rose Bjorkman on November 8, 1926 and the Mike Holm Story read on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
2005-04
Description:
This sound clip highlights a letter that Mike Holm wrote to Erick and Rose Bjorkman on November 8, 1926 and the Mike Holm Story. 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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

9. A Letter to the Editor from Rudy Billberg that was published in the RTR 2002-12-14 and on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
2003-01
Description:
This sound clip highlights a letter to the Editor written by Rudy Billberg and published 2002-12-14 in the RTR expressing his feelings of moving to AZ.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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

10. A letter written to the RTR October 3, 1957 by Ida (Combs) Dieter, a retired teacher read on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
2004-12-05
Description:
This sound clip highlights a letter written to the RTR October 3, 1957 by Ida (Combs) Dieter, a retired teacher from Dieter 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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

11. Alexander Faribault House, Faribault, Minnesota

Creator:
Adams, Arthur T., 1872-1955
Date Created:
1920 - 1929
Description:
Alexander Faribault's house at Faribault, 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.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin History Museum
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Lantern slides

12. Alice (Johnson) Lund's early memories of a Christmas in Malung and read on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
2007-12-09
Description:
This sound clip highlights Alice (Johnson) Lund's early memories of a Christmas in Malung. 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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

13. American Swedish Institute president presents Prince Bertil and Princess Lillian of Sweden with a copy of the Institute's photo book, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Jacobsen, Mel
Date Created:
1979-11-29
Description:
Swedish royalty poses in the Turnblad mansion during their visit. Bernhard LeVander is the president of the American Swedish Institute and brother of Governor Harold LeVander.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

14. Amy Robbins Ware in a World War I Red Cross uniform, Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Date Created:
1918
Description:
Andrew B. Robbins daughter, Amy Robbins Ware was accepted a a canteen worker with the American Red Cross in 1918. She set up and operated field hospitals at Saint Michiel and Argone, France.
Contributing Institution:
Robbinsdale Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

15. Amy Robbins Ware in World War I uniform, Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Creator:
Foley, E. F.
Date Created:
1918
Description:
Amy Robbins Ware's recounted her World War I experiences in a book "Echo's of France" published by the Farnham Compnay in 1920.
Contributing Institution:
Robbinsdale Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

16. Amy Robbins Ware, World War I Army Educational Corps, Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Creator:
Foley, E. F.
Date Created:
1918
Description:
Amy Robbins Ware taught radio technology courses at the Third Aviation Instruction Center in Issundun, France
Contributing Institution:
Robbinsdale Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

17. Andrew O. Anderson family history on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
1999-03-05
Description:
This sound clip highlights the Andrew O and Tone (Jergenson) Anderson Family homesteading in 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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

18. A New Beginning to an Old Tradition, 24th Annual Rondo Days Celebration, July 21, 2007, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Cooper, Deborah; Tabor, Lisa
Date Created:
2007-07-21
Description:
Program for the twenty-fourth annual Rondo Days celebration. Highlights include: greetings from Chairperson of Rondo Days Board of Directors, schedule of events, advertisements, proclamation by Mayor Christopher B. Coleman, Rondolite oral histories and poetry, and articles about the past and present of the Rondo neighborhood.
Contributing Institution:
Rondo Center of Diverse Expressions
Type:
Text
Format:
Booklets

19. Anna Berens with two men, Shakopee, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900
Description:
Anna Berens with two unknown men.
Contributing Institution:
Scott County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

20. Announcing that Bob Bergland would be talking at Roseau County Historical Society Annual Meeting, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
1997-04-01
Description:
This sound clip Irene Olson presents highlights of Bob Bergland's life and announcing that Bob Bergland would be the guest speaker at RCHS annual meeting. 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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

21. Anoka County Library Bookmobile, Anoka County, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1968
Description:
Patrons leave the new Anoka County Library Bookmobile.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

22. Anoka County Library Hospital Service, Anoka County, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1967-09-06
Description:
A staff member manages a cart full of Anoka County Library materials at the hospital.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

23. Answering a call at Northtown Library, Blaine, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1960 - 1970
Description:
A librarian helps a patron over the phone.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

24. Anton Grundmeier at the Highway Department, Blue Earth County, Minnesota

Date Created:
1935
Description:
Portrait of Anton Grundmeier. Note states, "Dad at Highway Dept. 1935."
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

25. Anva and Louisea (Parduhn) Comstock family on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
1999-04-02
Description:
This sound clip highlights Anva and Louisea Comstock family history 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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

26. A Pioneers and Progress story of Mabel Gregerson of Badger known as the "Hello Girl" read on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
1998-06-26
Description:
This sound clip highlights a Pioneers and Progress story of Mabel Gregerson of Badger MN known as the "Hello Girl" for 51.5 years. 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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

27. Appointment of Eugene St. Julien Cox as a Captain in the First Regiment of the Mounted Rangers in 1862

Creator:
State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1862-11-11
Description:
Governor Alexander Ramsey signed this document appointing Eugene St. Julien Cox of St. Peter as a Captain in the First Regiment of Mounted Rangers on the 11th day of November in 1862. Cox commanded Company E. He was 28 years old at the time he was mustered in on December 10th, 1862. Cox was mustered out on November 11th, 1863.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Certificates

28. Appointment of William B. Dodd as Brigadier General in the Minnesota Territorial Militia

Creator:
State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1857-02-20
Description:
Minnesota's second Territorial Governor, Willis A. Gorman, signed this document that appointed William B. Dodd, one of the founders of St. Peter, as a Brigadier General of the First Brigade of the Second Division of the Militia of Minnesota Territory on February 20th, 1857.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Certificates

29. Ard Godfrey House, Hennepin County Territorial Pioneers' Association Museum, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1921?
Description:
The Hennepin County Territorial Pioneers' Museum in the Ard Godfrey House (28 SE University Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota). Edwin Clark lived upstairs.
Contributing Institution:
Melrose Area Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

30. Ard Godfrey House, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Paschke, Jean, 1940 -
Date Created:
1998
Description:
The Ard Godfrey House (28 SE University Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota), a dwelling of Edwin Clark, with the great grandson of Edwin Clark, Clark Davis, and other relatives and friends as visitors.
Contributing Institution:
Melrose Area Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

31. Arrival of French Fliers Caste and Bellonte at Municipal Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930-09-19
Description:
French Fliers Caste and Bellonte at Minneapolis Municipal Airport (Wold-Chamberlain Field) on September 19, 1930 surrounded by crowd, many of which are park board members.
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

32. Arthur Schoen and Godfrey Engdahl, Ortonville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920?
Description:
Studio portrait of Arthur Schoen and Godfrey Engdahl.
Contributing Institution:
Big Stone County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

33. Ashley Crowl Riggs Ledger Book, 1852-1873, Minnesota

Creator:
Riggs, Ashley Crowl, 1828-1907
Date Created:
1852 - 1873
Description:
Ashley C. Riggs kept a ledger book journal from 1852-1873. The earliest entries are from Cold Spring (Stearns County), Minnesota and Watab (Benton County), Minnesota. The ledger's earliest entries record his activiites as an Indian Agent for the Winnnebago Indians for the years 1852-1853. The second portion of the ledger is Riggs' diary which documents his activities in and around Monticello, Minnesota for the years 1864-1873. Riggs was a key figure in the development of the Minnesota Territory and early Monticello, Minnesota community when he laid claim in 1854 to a piece of land on the Mississippi River. He built othe first ferry to shuttle people across the River. In 1861 he enlisted in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Contributing Institution:
Cold Spring Area Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Ledgers (account books)

34. "As I Remember" written by Eva Braaten and used in the Greenbush Centennial Book read on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
2005-07-10
Description:
This sound clip highlights As I Remember, written by Eva Braaten and used in the Greenbush Centennial Book . 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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

35. Assisting patrons at the Round Lake Library, Andover, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1990-08-08
Description:
Librarians help patrons check out after a puppet show at the Round Lake Library.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

36. A story written by Brad Dokken about his grandmother, Laura Johnson on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
1999-12-24
Description:
This sound clip highlights the holidays at Gramma Laura Johnson's house in Pinecreek. 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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

37. Atlantus and Anna (Syverson) Austin family and the Louis and Anna (Johnson) Enstrom family history on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
1999-03-26
Description:
This sound clip highlights Alantus and Anna Austin and Louis and Anna Enstrom family history. 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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

38. At The Picket Line, Company K, First Infantry Souvenir Program, Stillwater, Minnesota

Date Created:
1895-11-25
Description:
A military drama presented by Company K called "At The Picket Line."
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Booklets

39. Audrey Jensen's "Years Gone By" written for the Roseau County Centennial Book read on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
2006-12
Description:
This sound clip highlights Audrey Jensen's "Years Gone By" written for the Roseau County Centennial Book. 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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

40. August Lindbergh Certificate of Deposit, Melrose, Minnesota

Creator:
Clark, Edwin, 1834-1922
Date Created:
1888-12-05
Description:
This is a certificate of deposit of August Lindbergh from Edwin Clark's bank in Melrose, Minnesota. August Lindbergh signed the reverse side of the Certificate of Deposit.
Contributing Institution:
Melrose Area Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Certificates

41. Autobiography of Alfred Merritt

Creator:
Merritt, Alfred, 1847-1926
Date Created:
1915
Description:
This typescript was copied in November 1926 from Alfred Merritt's original 1915 manuscript. The author described his family's experience on the north shore of Lake Superior from the time of their arrival via steamboat in 1856 until the year 1894, including accounts of pioneers, settlers and land claims, and the discovery of iron ore on the Mesaba Range. Merritt also addressed the creation and demise of the Duluth, Missabe and Northern Railroad.
Contributing Institution:
Duluth Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Memoirs

42. Baby Jimmie Clark and his grandfathers, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1906?
Description:
This photograph shows baby Jimmie Clark from St. Peter with both of his grandfathers. James Clark is at left and George Ribble is at right.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

43. Banquet at the Hibbing Memorial Building, Hibbing, Minnesota

Creator:
Aubin, Polydore (Paul) N., 1884-1972
Date Created:
1939-06-17
Description:
Panoramic view of a banquet being conducted in the arena area of the Hibbing Memorial Building in Hibbing, Minnesota. Panning to the right side of the photograph is a banner depicting a lion in rampart pose. The photograph is captioned "Photo by Aubin - Hibbing Minn 6-17-39".
Contributing Institution:
Hibbing Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

44. Banquet at the Hibbing Memorial Building, Hibbing, Minnesota

Creator:
Aubin, Polydore (Paul) N., 1884-1972
Date Created:
1923 - 1935
Description:
Panoramic view of the Hibbing High School Band with its members posed in band ready positions on stage at the Hibbing High School Auditorium in Hibbing, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Hibbing Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

45. Banquet at the Hibbing Memorial Building, Hibbing, Minnesota

Creator:
Aubin, Polydore (Paul) N., 1884-1972
Date Created:
1938 - 1945
Description:
Panoramic view of a banquet being conducted in the arena area of the Hibbing Memorial Building in Hibbing, Minnesota. Various food vendors/booths are set up in the background area of the banquet layout. A military style uniform band is located in the foreground of the photograph.
Contributing Institution:
Hibbing Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

46. Banquet for James J. Hill's 70th Birthday, Minnetonka, Minnesota

Date Created:
1908
Description:
James J. Hill and Mary T. Hill et al seated at dinner table for his 70th birthday celebration banquet at the Lafayette Club in Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

47. Barbara Nord, Reserves Department, East Central Regional Library headquarters, Cambridge, Minnesota

Date Created:
1988-09
Description:
Barb Nord worked at East Central Regional Library from 1971 until her death in 2003. In addition to managing delivery services, she also worked at the Headquarters circulation desk in Cambridge, 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.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

48. Beginning of Cedar Bend Township and the history of Henry and Mary Stolz family on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
1999-03-19
Description:
This sound clip highlights Cedar Bend township and the Henry and Mary Stolz family .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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

49. Behind the scenes at the library, Anoka County, Minneosta

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1970 - 1980
Description:
A librarian works on processing materials for distrubition.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

50. Benjamin F. and Fanny Mackall, Florida

Date Created:
1910 - 1935
Description:
Benjamin F. Mackall and his wife Fanny Cardin Mackall pose in front of a palm tree in Florida.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

51. Benjamin F. and Fanny Mackall in front of a church, unknown location

Date Created:
1910 - 1935
Description:
Benjamin F. Mackall and his wife Fanny Cardin Mackall pose in front of a church.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

52. Benjamin F. and Fanny Mackall with luggage, unknown location

Date Created:
1910 - 1935
Description:
Benjamin F. Mackall and his wife Fanny Cardin Mackall pose in front of a house surrounded by luggage.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

53. Benjamin F. Mackall and friends, Moorhead, Minnesota

Creator:
Rice, Reginald G.
Date Created:
1897-08
Description:
Benjamin F. Mackall stands in front of his house at the intersection of Kennedy (Second Avenue) and Second Street with family and friends. His wife, Mary ""Minnie"" Kurtz Mackall sits on the porch and his son Henry sites with the cat Prince. The three women are L. Hale, Abby C. Hale, and M.A. Cruikshank.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Gelatin silver prints

54. Benjamin F. Mackall and Henry C. Mackall, Moorhead Minnesota

Creator:
Flaten, O.E., 1855-1933
Date Created:
1890 - 1900
Description:
A portrait of Benjamin F. Mackall, the first pharmacist in Moorhead, Minnesota and his son Henry C. Mackall.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cabinet photographs

55. Benjamin F. Mackall with his son and grandchild, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920 - 1935
Description:
Benjamin F. Mackall stands in the snow with his son Henry C. Mackall and his grandchild.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

56. Bernhard Levander, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1980?
Description:
Portrait of Bernhard LeVander, lawyer and brother of Governor Herald LeVander.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

57. Bernt Thompson family's first Christmas read from "A Land of Howling Wolves" on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
2001-12-23
Description:
This sound clip highlights Bernt Thompson family Christmas at Wannaska from the book "A Land of Howling Wolves". 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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

58. Bill Adams Article about the Roseau County Museum read on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
1999-10-01
Description:
This sound clip highlights the Roseau County Museum after Bill Adams visited ith in 1949. 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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

59. Bill Clapp, Fred Pearce, Sr., Hopalong Cassidy, Joe Colihan and Unknown, Excelsior Amusement Park, Excelsior, Minnesota

Date Created:
1950 - 1959
Description:
A photograph of: Park General Manager Bill Clapp, owner Fred Pearce, Sr., western star William Boyd (Hopalong Cassidy), Park Superintendent Joe Colihan and unknown at the Excelsior Amusement Park.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

60. Biographical Essay about Mylo Anderson, written by Jody Lundbohm a 1995 Junior at RHS titled "Early Mail Routes" on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
2003-02-02
Description:
This sound clip highlights a story written by a 1995 Junior at RHS titled "Early Mail Routes"specifically about Mylo Anderson. 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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

61. Bishop H. B. Whipple Inscription on Memorial Tower, Faribault

Creator:
Adams, Arthur T., 1872-1955
Date Created:
1920 - 1929
Description:
Inscription on the Memorial Tower of the Cathedral of Our Merciful Savior in Faribault, 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.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin History Museum
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Lantern slides

62. Bishop von Scheele and dignitaries, Rock Island, Illinois

Date Created:
1910-06-01
Description:
Bishop von Scheele and dignitaries gathered in Rock Island, Illinois, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Swedish-American Lutheran Augustana Synod, this group includes (no. 1, at center) the Bishop of Visby, Knut Henning Gezelius von Scheele, representing the King of Sweden, (no. 2) Governor Adolph Eberhart of Minnesota, and (no. 3) Dr. Eric Norelius, of Goodhue County, Minnesota, who had been present at the founding of the Synod in 1860. Norelius was President of the Synod at the time of its jubilee.
Contributing Institution:
Gustavus Adolphus College
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

63. Bjornaas family in front of a house, Minnesota

Creator:
Bjornaas, Haakon, 1884-1949
Date Created:
1905 - 1920
Description:
Members of the Bjornaas family stand in front of a house. From left to right are Elmer, Lina, Karen, and Anders. A tree without leaves stands between the house and the family. Everyone is dressed warmly in long coats.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

64. Blurry photo of young boy with hat with knickers and boots, Springfield, Minnesota

Creator:
Gmeiner, John Reverand, 1847-1913
Date Created:
1902 - 1910
Description:
Boy with hat and boots and knickers.
Contributing Institution:
St. Raphael Catholic Church
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

65. Board meeting, American Swedish Institute,, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
American Swedish Institute board around a table in the Turnblad mansion, Mike Holm as president, Lillian Turnblad on his left. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

66. Book sale at Northtown Library, Blaine, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1980-05
Description:
Patrons line up at a book sale event at the Northtown Library.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

67. Book sale at Northtown Library, Blaine, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1980-05
Description:
A young patron contemplates a purchase at a Northtown Library book sale event.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

68. Boy and girl pulling boy in wagon, Springfield, Minnesota

Creator:
Gmeiner, John Reverand, 1847-1913
Date Created:
1902 - 1910
Description:
Boy and girl pulling boy in a small wagon with steel wheels in front of picket fence and house. Boy holding long piece of grass pretending it is a whip.
Contributing Institution:
St. Raphael Catholic Church
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

69. Boy wearing hat with his dog, Springfield, Minnesota

Creator:
Gmeiner, John Reverand, 1847-1913
Date Created:
1902 - 1910
Description:
Boy wearing hat with his dog with two houses in background.
Contributing Institution:
St. Raphael Catholic Church
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

70. Boy with striped shirt and suspenders, Springfield, Minnesota

Creator:
Gmeiner, John Reverand, 1847-1913
Date Created:
1902 - 1910
Description:
Boy with striped shirt and suspenders.
Contributing Institution:
St. Raphael Catholic Church
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

71. Boy with tricycle, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920?
Description:
A young boy rides his tricycle.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

72. Brad Dokken's story of Christmas at his Grandma Laura Johnson's home and his story of the Deer Shack Serves Up Old Guard Stories both written for the Grand Forks Herald and read on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
2006-12-24 2006-12-31
Description:
This sound clip highlights Brad Dokken's story of Christmas at his Grandma Laura Johnson's home and his story of the Deer Shack Serves Up Old Guard Stories both written for the Grand Forks Herald. 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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

73. Brede O. and Mathilda (Pederson) Christianson family and Olaf E. and Nellie and Emma (Meldahl) Haug family history on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
1999-11-19
Description:
This sound clip highlights B. O. Christianson and O. E. Haug families of Soler 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.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

74. Brothers Gus and Louis Halter, Virginia, Minnesota

Date Created:
1918
Description:
The two brothers are dressed for a formal studio portrait.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

75. Brown family, Windom, Minnesota

Creator:
Thompson, Jesse O.
Date Created:
1908
Description:
The Brown family, brothers and sister; Silas Allen Brown, Eugene R. Brown, Lucy Brown Olson.
Contributing Institution:
Cottonwood County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

76. Browsing for books at the library, Anoka County, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1976-01
Description:
A patron searches through a book catalog.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

77. Bruce Karstadt, director, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
2000?
Description:
Portrait of Bruce Karstadt, director of the American Swedish Institute.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

78. Cabinet photograph of Erick Master, Fosston, Minnesota

Creator:
Indrelee, A. H.
Date Created:
1894 - 1904
Description:
Written on the back: "Erick Master, Fosston, MN."
Contributing Institution:
East Polk Heritage Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cabinet photographs

79. Cabinet photograph of Laura and Mabel Larson, Fosston, Minnesota

Creator:
Indrelee, A. H.
Date Created:
1894 - 1904
Description:
Written on the back: "Laura & Mabel Larson."
Contributing Institution:
East Polk Heritage Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cabinet photographs

80. Cabinet photograph of Ole Olson, Fosston, Minnesota

Creator:
Indrelee, A. H.
Date Created:
1894 - 1904
Description:
Written on the back: "Ole Olson, Fosston, Minn. Restaurant at Fosston."
Contributing Institution:
East Polk Heritage Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cabinet photographs

81. Cabinet photograph of Truman Elwell Rickard at age 3, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Brush, James A., 1846-1906
Date Created:
1884
Description:
Cabinet photograph of Truman Elwell Rickard (1881-1948) in winter attire. In 1904, as a University of Minnesota student, Truman Elwell Rickard (composed the music and wrote the original words for "Hail! Minnesota," which became the Minnesota state song in 1945. Rickard later married Grace Larson, a daughter of L.W. Larson, a prominant early Fosston settler.
Contributing Institution:
East Polk Heritage Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cabinet photographs

82. Campbell House, Savage, Minnesota

Date Created:
1905
Description:
The Campbell House, between 1900 and 1963, was known as: The Boarding House, Campbell House, McDonnell's Hotel, and Green Hotel. In 1963 it was burnt by the fire department and became the site of the Mark Egan gas station. Later the Dan Patch Inn, now the Quality Inn, was built on the site on Highway 13, Savage Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Dakota County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

83. Canoe launch on the St. Croix River, Washington County, Minnesota

Creator:
Holcombe, Frederick
Date Created:
1909
Description:
The second launch of the canoe Inet on the Saint Croix River in Washington County, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Glass plate negatives

84. Card catalog on film, Anoka County, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1980-1985
Description:
A library patron searches for book using the new Com Cat, a card catalog on film.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

85. Carey family portrait, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1896?
Description:
Longtime Duluth resident Judge John R. Carey, bearded, his spouse and children pose in a studio.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

86. Carrying Silver Creek fire victim near Baudette, Minnesota

Creator:
Bjornaas, Haakon, 1884-1949
Date Created:
1910-10-07
Description:
A group of men carry a victim of the Silver Creek Fire. The men are surrounded by charred trees. The victim is not visible.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

87. C. C. Scanlan family pose with a horse, Lanesboro, Minnesota

Creator:
Bue, Mathias O., 1889-1969
Date Created:
1912
Description:
The C. C. Scanlan family poses in front of their home with father on horseback and youngest daughter standing behind him. Another daughter leads the horse.
Contributing Institution:
Fillmore County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

88. Cedric Adams Advertising Vigorena Feeds, Windom, Minnesota

Creator:
Berg, Don
Date Created:
1955
Description:
Cedric Adams on the left and Art Tibodeau on the right advertise Vigorena Feeds. The bag both are holding onto reads: Vigorena: The Feed You Need, Springfields Milling Corporation, Springfield, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Cottonwood County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

89. Cemetery lot, Faribault Cemetery, Faribault, Minnesota

Creator:
Adams, Arthur T., 1872-1955
Date Created:
1920 - 1929
Description:
Cemetery lot at Faribault, 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.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin History Museum
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Lantern slides

90. Charles Boughton and Vivian Cliff and dog Juno, Ortonville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1908 - 1909
Description:
Charles Boughton, Vivian Cliff and dog Juno. Charles Boughton served in the American Civil War.
Contributing Institution:
Big Stone County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

91. Charles F. Warren family, Windom, Minnesota

Date Created:
1891
Description:
The Charles F. Warren family of Windom; Jennie, Henrietta, Charles, Sadie, Buttler, Henry, and George.
Contributing Institution:
Cottonwood County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

92. Charles Thompson at his residence in Thomasville, Georgia

Date Created:
1910?
Description:
Charles Thompson and his wife and a family friend are sitting in front of his residence. From left to right are Margaret Brooks Thompson, Charles Thompson, and Mrs. John Schwirtz.
Contributing Institution:
Charles Thompson Memorial Hall
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

93. Charles Thompson at his residence in Windom, Minnesota

Date Created:
1896-07
Description:
A small group is sitting in front of Charles Thompson's Riverside Stock Farm residence, where he raised horses. Mr. Thompson is the man with a mustache standing on the right end. Writing at the bottom of the photo reads: "Chas. Thompson's residence, Windom, Minn. July 5-8, 1896."
Contributing Institution:
Charles Thompson Memorial Hall
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

94. Charles Thompson at Lake Darling, Alexandria

Date Created:
1910 - 1911
Description:
Charles Thompson and friends are holding a fishing net in front of a gazebo at the summer camp at Lake Darling. Many deaf people camped at Lake Darling during this time, and thus it was called a "deaf colony." From left to right are Elwyn Smith (who was the CODA (child of deaf adults) son of Dr. James L. Smith), Charles Thompson, and Big (or Old) George, who worked at Mr. Thompson's home in Georgia. Standing in back is Margaret Brooks Thompson.
Contributing Institution:
Charles Thompson Memorial Hall
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

95. "Charles Thompson Memorial Hall' article in "The Companion" magazine

Date Created:
1916-11-15
Description:
"The Companion" magazine (Volume XLII, Number 2), dated November 15, 1916, has a front page article titled "Charles Thompson Memorial Hall." This article describes the dedication exercises that took place on November 5, 1916, for the opening of the Charles Thompson Memorial Hall. This building is described as a gift to the deaf people of Minnesota by Mrs. Charles Thompson, as a memorial to her husband, the late Charles Thompson.
Contributing Institution:
Charles Thompson Memorial Hall
Type:
Text
Format:
Articles

96. Charles Thompson Memorial Hall, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1916-11-11
Description:
View of the Charles Thompson Memorial Hall building on November 11, 1916, one week after its official dedication on November 5, 1916. The building was designed by the deaf architect Olof Hanson. The view is from the northwest side.
Contributing Institution:
Charles Thompson Memorial Hall
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

97. Charles Thompson Memorial Hall, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1925 - 1929
Description:
View of the Charles Thompson Memorial Hall building, which was designed by the deaf architect Olof Hanson. The view is from the northeast side.
Contributing Institution:
Charles Thompson Memorial Hall
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

98. Charles Thompson with hunting dogs in Thomasville, Georgia

Date Created:
1909
Description:
Charles Thompson is standing outside in front of a building with hunting dogs penned in a fenced enclosure. Writing on the back of the photo reads: "Chas. Thompson and his hunting dogs at Thomasville, Georgia, 1909."
Contributing Institution:
Charles Thompson Memorial Hall
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

99. Charles Thompson with hunting party in Thomasville, Georgia

Date Created:
1910
Description:
Charles Thompson and his hunting party are standing in front of two Tally-Ho cars which are adapted for riding on a railroad. Writing on the back of the photo is by Charles Thompson's chauffeur Benjamin B. Foster, and reads: "A Sunday ride on a Florida logging railroad, 1910, Thomasville." Benjamin B. Foster is the man standing on the left end, and Charles Thompson is the man standing with a rifle on the right end.
Contributing Institution:
Charles Thompson Memorial Hall
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

100. Charter members of the Odin Club, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1924
Description:
Photo collage celebrating the charter members of the Odin Club at the time of the club's 25th Anniversary. The Odin Club was organized on February 15, 1899.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs
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