Layout of Duluth; Town of Oneota Plat 1865; sawmill; creeks; Rice's Point; Superior Bay; meandered island; Indian graves; Indian camp; 5th west to Lake avenues; claim shanty; Luce's Dock Company; land office; Town of Portland Platted 1855; Washington Avenue; Vermilion Trail; Old Trading Post; Minnesota Point; Pine Street; floating island; tower; Lake Superior.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Plat map of Northfield, Minnesota, drawn between 1905 and 1910. Western boundary is St. Olaf College; northern is Greenvale Avenue; eastern is beyond Prairie Street; southern is Sumner Street.
Plat map of Northfield, Minnesota, labeled 1915. Western boundary is St. Olaf College; northern is Greenvale Avenue; eastern is beyond Prairie Street; southern is Sumner Street.
Resolution dated December 17, 1929 authorizing the City of Stillwater to make and deliver a release of certain property for highway purpose to St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
Panoramic view of the many men who served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C) Number 717 in Hibbing, Minnesota. The photograph depicts the many men who belonged to the CCC in a group photograph. The photograph is captioned: "Camp C. C. C. #717. Hibbing, Minn." Tents are located on the left and right sides of the photograph. The photograph depicts wooded background and grassland foreground. The photograph is undated.
Looking down the barrel of the Civil War Cannon monument on the Pipestone County Courthouse lawn. The Civil War statue and courthouse are visible in the background.
Cement base for Civil War Cannon monument being broken up by two county workers with sledge hammers. The cannon was removed as part of a scrap metal drive to support the war effort.
This is a photograph of Nicollet County Civil War veteran James Magner. He served as a captain in Company I of the 28th Massachusetts Regiment. On May 18, 1864 Magner was killed during the battle of Spotsylvania.
This is a photograph of Nicollet County Civil War veteran James Magner. He served as a captain in Company I of the 28th Massachusetts Regiment. On May 18, 1864 Magner was killed during the battle of Spotsylvania.
Group of Civil War veterans at the home of H.R. Jefferson in Bingham Lake. House is in the background. Men include: D.A. Day, H.M. Clark, H.M. Graveley, Joe Bailey, Corlius Mead, A.M. Kogle, William Potter, Ruel V. Byron, John A. Brown, Watkins Jones, H.R. Jefferson, W.W. Barlow.
Members of the Grand Army of the Republic (G. A. R.) standing on a sidewalk. Pictured are: Erdmann; Rob More; Allen Cummings; Mr. Craig; Mr. McCory; Mr. Cartier; Mr. Constans; Wayne Mort.
Published on Tuesday, January 17, 1905, this cartoon shows a seated Senator Moses E. Clapp being applauded by members of the Minnesota State Senate and House. A child, representing Minnesota, pats his face. Above them hangs a sign reading "Clapp out and Clapp in. Minnesota Legislature." Clapp was chosen by a majority of the state legislators to succeed himself in the United States Senate.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Clay County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Collage of studio portraits from Minnesota Company A, Seventh Regiment, Volunteer Infantry, 1862, including 52 oval portraits of Civil War soldiers, some in uniform and some in later years. An eagle, flag, and banners appear at the top.
Form letter correspondence, to Mayor and City Council from C. C. Crosby (President, Range Civic Association) and Howard W. Siegel, (Chairman, Rehabilitation Committee), regarding Range Civic Association's endorsement of a region wide Community Forests program.
Correspondence, to Fred A. Cina (Representative, State Capital Building) from M. A. Murphy (Mayor, City of Virginia), regarding the creation of a forestry plan for the Iron Range/Northeastern Minnesota region.
Black and white photograph of Company C in front of the Elks Club at 65 East Fourth Street. On the left side is L.O. Huntley with his hands in his pockets. He was a Civil War veteran who served with General Sherman.
Minnesota National Guard, First Infantry, Company I
Date Created:
1909
Description:
A collection of short essays written by members of the 1st Infantry of the Minnesota National Guard. In addition to reminiscences of the war, the book includes names and records of members and ex-members of Company "I" and photographs of some members.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This photograph shows a group of soldiers from St. Peter's Company I of the Second Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard at an encampment in Winona.
Members of Company K of the 2nd Infantry Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard. The men are facing north at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Grace street in St. Peter. The unit was created in 1908. Several business buildings along Minnesota Avenue are visible.
This postcard shows the soldiers of St. Peter's Company K of the Second Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard. Lt. E. E. Miller is seated at left in the front row. Capt. Frank Magner is seated in the middle of the front row.
Soldiers of St. Peter's Co. K of the Second Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard in front of the Armory and the Library. The label indicates that they were leaving to fight in World War One.
Congressional Act H. R. 13502, dated January 8, 1929 authorizing the State of Minnesota and the State of Wisconsin to construct, maintain and operate a free highway bridge across the Saint Croix river at or near Stillwater, Minnesota.
This volume contains the debates, etc., of the Republican section of the Minnesota Constitutional convention. The Democratic and the Republican sections of the convention met separately. The constitution finally adopted was the work of a joint committee. This volume is 624 pages and was printed by G. W. Moore.
This photograph shows the construction of the Nicollet County Courthouse in St. Peter, which is located on the east side of the 500 block of South Minnesota Avenue. Construction began in 1880 and was completed in July of 1881.
Mann, William A.; Barry, T. H.; Wood, Fred B.; Rhinow, W. F.
Date Created:
1917
Description:
Correspondence sent between the War Department Militia Bureau and the Adjutant General of Minnesota requesting the names of officers assigned to various departments within the office of the Adjutant General.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Cottonwood County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Group portrait of the Jackson County Commissioners from 1965 through 1968. Back row left to right: Bruce E. Graves, Henry Haberman, William Doyscher, and Carl Stender. Front Row left to right: Art Hawkins and Ed Dahl (County Auditor).
Studio portrait of the Roseau County Officers taken at the Holm Studio. The group included Mike Holm who served as the Minnesota Secretary of State for 30 years. John Spencer later played in Philip Sousa's Band.
Studio portrait of the Roseau County Officers of 1900. First Row: George E. Davis, County Commissioner, G.M. Stebbins, County Attorney, Ole E. Oie, Register of Deeds. Second Row: L. P. Dahlquist, County Superintendent of Schools, Mike Johnson, County Commissioner, A. C. Lokken, County Treasurer, Ole Peterson, County Commissioner, Iver Torfin, Clerk of Court. Back Row: Atlantus Austin, Sheriff, Mike Holm, Clerk of Probate Court, John C. Spencer, County Auditor, G. S. Bertilrud, Deputy County Auditor, Jacob Johnson, County Commissioner , A. M. Pearson, County Commissioner.
Studio portrait of the 1897-1898 Roseau County Officers. Back Row: A.O Skagen County Commissioner, Hans Erickson Chairman of County Commissioners, Jacob Johnson County Commissioner, T.E. Haug, County Commissioner, Middle Row: O.B. Ekman Judge of Probate, Iver Torfin, A. Waag, Auditor, A. Lokken, Treasurer, J.W. Durham Sheriff, R. J. Bell County Attorney, L.P. Dahlquist County Superintendent of Schools. T. E. Haugen is Mrs. Estling's grandfather.
Studio portrait of the 1899 Roseau County Officers taken at the Holm studio in downtown Roseau. Names are listed from back row to front row: R. Medicraft, G. H. Mattson, S. G. Bertilrud, Atlantus Austin, Dr. F. L. Norin, J. C. Strom. Second row: Ole E. Oie, Martin Nelson, J. C. Spencer, Mrs. J. C. Spencer, A. G. Lokken, Iver Torfin, Fred Hanson, Mike Johnson, and Louis Enstrom.
Studio portrait of the Roseau County Officials of 1897-1898. Back Row: A. O. Skagen, Hans Erickson, Cob Johnson, Lars Haglund, T. E. Haug. Middle Row: O. B. Erman, Iver Torfin, A. Waag, A. Lokken, J. W. Durham. Front row: R. J. Bell, L.P. Dahlquist.
A group of county officials in front of the Old Cottonwood County Courthouse. Pictured are: H. E. Hanson, C. A. Stuart, D. R. Savage, Thomas Brown, Miss Eva Taylor, Gust Sjostrum, P. G. Neufeld, S. A. Brown, C. W. Gove, John Brown, J. S. Kibbey, and E. J. Severson.
Street scene with a boardwalk and bandstand. This is the courthouse square in Worthington with the original wood courthouse visible in the background behind the bandstand. This is the intersection of 10th Street and 3rd Avenue looking west toward the lake.
Large crowd on south plaza of Hennepin County Government Center waits for political rally with Geraldine Ferraro, first female major-party candidate for vice president.
Swedish royalty prepares to sit at a luncheon table , followed by a crowd outside the doors of a fairgrounds building. Prince Bertil is at right holding a white hat.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Dakota County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Picture is of the J. A. Meyers GAR Post # 34 at the encampment on Dann's Island. Middle man on the caisson is Mr. Wallace, father of Dilbert Wallace. In Sept 1943, names were supplied by W. P. King and J. L. King and are believed to be correct. The rider in front of the caisson is M. L. Ashley. Dann's Island is located in the city of Jackson. Cut off oxbow lake.
World War I veterans blank record form for the Washington County War History, Washington County, Minnesota. The form was used to capture name, birth date, parental information, address, service record, and occupation.
Contains 3 letters from David R. Carr to Solomon G. Comstock requesting assistance in receiving his Civil War Pension. Also includes claimant forms and a summary sheet.
Map of Minneapolis that delineates ward limits, fire limits, and additions; Notes and guide to plots on verso; Lithographed by Johnson, Smith & Harrison.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
A letter, 2 claimant forms, and an information summary sheet about D.E. Bennett's request for assistance from U.S. Congressman Solomon G. Comstock in receiving his Civil War pension.
This is a letter dated August 26, 1917 sent to Roy DeWitt Wallace. The letter, on Saint Paul Association letterhead, invites, "Saint Paul's representatives in the new national army" to a Military Parade and Demonstration taking place Friday, August 31, 1917 in downtown Saint Paul.
Handwritten leather bound ledger recording the names of Hennepin County members of the Grand Army of the Republic. veterans organization. Written in one hand by a single unidentified recorder. Entry information covers two pages across and includes name, age at time of joining the G.A.R., place of birth, current residence, occupation, service history, death date if known.