Volume 19, number 1 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Bulletin was published in January 1970. Contents include an MLA Midwinter Meeting announcement, news from the Library Planning and Development Committee, a list of MLA officer additions, MLA section and committee reports, an editor's note, and an events calendar.
This issue covers the printing of the 1970 Minnesota Highway Map, the role of the Road Information Unit, and the Highway Patrol's acquisition of a helicopter. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
This issue covers plans for a new highway building in St. Cloud, highway surveying, and department efforts to preserve wildlife. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Sixth issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in February 1970 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops in frame loom, dyeing, and macrame, and a weaving draft for padded double weave with an attached sample.
This issue covers promotions and transfers of district engineers, Canadian geese, and the highway mail center. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Volume 19, number 2 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Bulletin was published in April 1970. Contents include an MLA President's message, an announcement about National Library Week, MLA spring district meetings, upcoming Reference workshops, a reminder about the importance of reporting complaints and/or harassment about library materials, cooperative library projects, letter to the MLA membership in response to statements made to MLA executive board, the list of MLA officers, MLA section and committee reports, MLA Articles of Incorporation, an editor's note, and an events calendar.
This issue covers department cost-saving measures, the effect of highway location on property values, and an organ donor registration program. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Seventh issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in April 1970 and containing descriptions of an upcoming workshops in macrame and the Midwest Conference, and a weaving draft for a warp face reversible weave with an attached sample.
This issue covers the awarding of the Golden Milestone Award of Distinction to Minnesota, employee health insurance benefits, and students' Earth Day litter clean-up. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
The 1970 annual meeting of the Minnesota Academy of Science took place at College of St. Thomas on May 1-2, 1970. This program shows 60+ scientific talks, ranging from physiological and psychological aspects of drug abuse to the prospects of peace to "Effects of the Northern States Power Company Allen S. King Plant on Vegetation of the Surrounding Area." There were commercial exhibits and a meeting of the Minnesota Science Teachers Association. Full-text of the published papers is available in the digitized Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science.
This issue covers the Willmar Wildlife Area, flooding of the Zumbro river, and an historic bench mark. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Volume 19, number 3 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Bulletin was published in April 1970. Contents include an MLA re-evaluation committee final report, a call for MLA award nominations, MLA section and committee reports, an editor's note, and an events calendar.
This issue covers the use of electronics in photogrammetry, State Merit Board Award winners, and the dedication of two safety rest areas. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
This issue covers a slip form paving operation, a ribbon cutting at Highway 25, and the Moorhead Information Center and Rest Area. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Eighth issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in August 1970 and containing descriptions of an upcoming workshops in string art and Christmas gift ideas, library rules and hours, a review of the Midwest Weavers Conference, and a weaving draft for cannele with an attached sample.
This document is the official meeting minutes for the Suburban Hennepin County Area Vocational Technicl School Board Idependent School District #287 Executive Committee, Special telephone notice meeting. Items discussed included report of personnel committee, administrative appointments, negotiations of building sites.
Volume 19, number 4 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Bulletin was published in September 1970. Contents include a look at libraries and the issues in the 1970s, a MLA business meeting agenda, request from U.S. Treasury to access Minnesota circulation records, MLA officer candidates (and pictures) for 1970, library certification in Minnesota, MLA section and committee reports, proposed bylaws, an editor's note, and an events calendar.
The September 1970 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included various meeting notices, a report on a field trip to the Black Hills, and text from geological markers.
This issue covers the dedication of a section of Interstate 35, the proclamation of Highway Week in Minnesota, and activities and displays at the State Fair. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library