Outline of the life of Saint Paul the Apostle in the Dakota language excerpted and translated from Hurlbut and Vincent's Biblical Atlas. Includes maps of Paul's travels. 62 pages. University of St. Thomas, Archibishop Ireland Memorial Library call number: BS2505.A3 H8
Contributing Institution:
University of St. Thomas - Archbishop Ireland Memorial Library
A classroom instruction tool, this 24 page wall scroll uses images, alphabet letters, words and phrases in the Dakota language to teach math functions and reading. This item was designed to hang on the classroom wall.
Contributing Institution:
Synod of Lakes and Prairies, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
The Carleton College viewbook introduced the college to prospective students and their parents and to friends and prospective friends of the college. The publication included information relating to the campus and to student life as reflected in academics, student organizations, and sports and leisure time activities.
The Carleton College viewbook introduced the college to prospective students and their parents and to friends and prospective friends of the college. The publication included information relating to the campus and to student life as reflected in academics, student organizations, and sports and leisure time activities.The issues emphasizes Carleton as a pioneer liberal arts college in the Northwest.
The Carleton College viewbook introduced the college to prospective students and their parents and to friends and prospective friends of the college. The publication included information relating to the campus and to student life as reflected in academics, student organizations, and sports and leisure time activities.The planning of Arboretum has started; photographs of new dormitories were included: Burton Hall for Men and Evans Hall for Women.
Official highway trail registration form 116, recording and approving the highway trail that started from "Lester River, St. Louis County, and thence via Lake and Cook Counties along T.H. # 1 and terminating at Port Arthur, Canada" and known as Lake Superior Highway. Application was submitted by the Lake Superior International Highway Association on the 15th day of March 1926 and approved on the 17th day of March 1917. Form features an image of a trail marker that is an arrowhead in green with the words LAKE SUPERIOR INTERNATIONAL HIGHWAY written in black. It is signed by Commissioner of Highways Charles M. Babcock.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Official highway trail registration form 116, recording and approving the highway trail that started from "Preston Minnesota, and thence via South thru Granger, SGR #10 Fillmore County and terminating at Cahman Iowa" and known as Dvorak Highway. Application was submitted by the Dvorak Highway Association on the 21st day of November 1928 and approved on the 26th day of November 1928. Form features an image of a white square with a black circle in it and a D within that and also a H within the D. It is signed by Commissioner of Highways Charles M. Babcock.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
September 1925 issue of The Minnesota Horticulturist featuring the article, "Vegetable Marketing" and the note: Magazines not issues in July and August 1925.
May 1927 issue of The Minnesota Horticulturist, featuring the article "The Effect of the Source of Nursery Stock on the Growth of Apple Trees in Minnesota."
June 1928 issue of The Minnesota Horticulturist, featuring the article "Presentation of Society Medal to the University of Minnesota for the Origination and Introduction of the Latham Red Raspberry."
Page 1."Hale Memorial Hamline Branch Library," A sketch and description of the long delayed Hamline Branch Library graced the cover of this issue. The library was built with a working fireplace that remains in use to this day. Page 2. "Two New Branch Buildings," After almost four years of legal negotiation contracts were signed and construction set to begin. The proposed Merriam Park Library could not be opened till completion of the Hamline Branch. "Gifts To The Library," The editor thanks those patrons for their continued support. "Special Gifts," Northwest Baptist Hospital Association presented 432 books to be used for Library service to hospitals. The Library began service to city hospitals in 1921. Page 3. "Chocolates Or Food," To assist the serious reader subject bibliographies were prepared by the American Library Association. "Reading With A Purpose," The titles of 50 booklets, each prepared by a specialist are listed. Each provided a balanced introduction to a particular topic. Page 4. "Travel Posters," These posters decorated the rooms of the library and are an example of posters as art. Posters were available for use by various groups who needed contact the office of the Librarian.
Page 1. "Hale Memorial Merriam Park Branch," A sketch and description of the library are presented on the first page. Similar in size to the Hamline library it would be different in design. The library would have a collection of about 23,000 volumes. Page 2. "Travel Week At The Library," A library program in conjunction with the Travel Bureau of the First National Bank could make a dream come true. A movie-tea program was be presented by experienced Saint Paul travelers who will shared their own slides and movies. "They Had Their Troubles, Too," Two selected curses to bring down on those who damage or steal a book from your library. "An Expression Of Public Spirit," The Library Director conveyed his gratitude to those who donated books and funds. Organizations that donated include : Merriam Park Study Class, Northwest Airways, Ramsey County Sunday School Association. Page 3. "Library Hours," The Library Director presented his view on hours of operation. The director wanted the library open every day in the year except Christmas and the Fourth of July and every evening until 10:00 o'clock. Perhaps dormitories were to be assembled in the attic of the library for use by the Director and staff? "Exhibits At The Library." The Exhibition Room hosted traveling exhibits from the St. Paul Institute. Attendance from January to June was 13,402. The Children's Book exhibit brought between 2,000 to 3,000 to the exhibit. . Page 4. "Old Friends," The Circulation Room at Central Library maintained a shelf of favorite authors that included William Ware, Georg Moritz Ebers and Jane Austen. "For Music-Lovers and Musicians," The Fine Arts Room housed scores for mixed church choirs, a large collection of sheet music, instruction for books for piano and violin. A valuable collection of old hymn books was also present. It is possible that some of these old hymn book survive to this present day.
Page 1. "Serving The County," A black and white photograph shows a "book wagon" and children lining up to select books. The book wagon made three trips weekly carrying about 600 books and magazines to schools and stores for men, women and children. Page 2. "The Encyclopaedia Britannica," The 14th edition of this work was proudly placed in the Reference Room. "The Miracle," a play at the St. Paul Auditorium was endorsed by the editor. "More Helpful Friends," The assistance of public donations to the library was again noted and appreciated. Page 3. "Gifts To The Children's Room," Gifts from the Skinner family were acknowledged. "Children's Book Exhibit," The Art Exhibition Room was transformed into a medieval castle. Local publishers and booksellers contributed new titles. "The Library And The Church," The library stood ready to assist all denominations in their religious needs. It aimed to have books on a vast number of religious subjects. Victrola records of a religious character are lent to churches. Page 4. "For Parents Only," For sale, only 10 cents, were three pamphlets on child training and development. "A Graphic Arts Exhibit," The American Institute of Graphic Arts held an exhibit of 'Fifty Books' and Printing for Commerce."
Page 1. With this issue the library director issues an open letter "To Service Club Members," The Beacon intended to tell from month to month the great variety of the library's activities. The expectation was to have service clubs promote the services of the library to their members. Page 2. "Three Gifts," The director acknowledged gifts from Mrs. W.W. Skinner for a museum display case; Maplewood Women's Club for a cash donation to be used for children's books ; St. Paul Council of the Parent-Teacher Association to purchase books for the parent teacher collection. "Many Thanks!" Thanks expressed to those who made donations. "A Corner For Parents," described a gift from the Saint Paul Council of the Parent-Teacher Association. Page 3. "Librarians Teach In Schools," Describes a program were librarians taught sixth grade pupils how to use reference resources and the card catalog. "Giving The Child His Chance," Parents where urged to begin a home library and to read to their children. Page 4."The Library Chanty," Come to the Library and see what there is to see. "How Pay Books Work," A pay collection will pay for itself. In 1928 earnings of the Pay Collection made it possible to purchase 452 volumes for the Free Collection while 653 volumes in the Pay Collection were transferred to the Free Collection.
The first issue of The Library Beacon to be published. Page 1. "The Library Beacon" was published under the direction of Webster Wheelock, the library director. "In brief, the purpose of this little publication, which we intend to issue monthly except in July and August, was to give the people of St. Paul information about their Library--what it is doing, what it hopes to do, and the many ways it serves individuals, different interests, groups and different activities scattered all over the fifty-four square miles comprised within the city limits and all over Ramsey County also. 'And What May This Be.' Request for the "The Library Beacon" for the year of 1935. An introduction to the publication. Page 2. "Something For Everybody," So many different groups to serve. The editor could only list a few : children, teachers, business managers, hospital patients, rural districts and so on. "Gifts to the Library," The director thanks those who so generously remembered the Library. Page 3. Lists the names of those who have donated materials. "Many-Sidedness," the editor states that " functions of the Public Library is to give light to the human mind so that its possessor may himself enjoy and give forth light." Page 4. "No Red Tape," The registration process of a library card is easy and the rewards are without boundaries." "Our Sporting Page," The editor reveals the process involved in the naming of this news letter.
Page 1. "Continuing Education," Graduation is just the beginning of learning. For some graduates their formal education may be at an end. Fortunate are those who realize that their education has just begun. The public library existed to help the adult student for life. Page 2. "That Country Cabin," Look to the library for building or decorating ideas. "The Saint Paul Institute and The Public Library," Complementary institutions both ready to serve you. The Institute was founded in 1906 by Mr. C. W. Ames and Dr. Arthur Sweeney. In 1927 it moved to the Old Merriam home on Capital Hill. The Saint Paul Institute was the forerunner of the present day Science Museum. "These, Too, Have Helped," Grateful acknowledgement of books and gifts donated to the library. "How Far One Book Goes," The editor reviewed the physical life span of a book. A popular fiction book may have 54 circulations. It will be repaired and circulate again. The book may then be rebound for a total of 100 circulations. Page 3. "Going Abroad At Home," A library card is your passport to the world. "The Buyer's Guide," Before subscribing to a journal, why not examine the scope, readableness and overall usefulness of the journal at the library? Page 4. "Simply Perishing," Phone Garfield 3386. Become one of the 5000 persons each year who call the library with their questions. "Books For Commencement Gifts," The Central Library and branches will exhibit books suitable for commencement gifts for students. "The Library Talks," The director and staff are always willing to address mothers' clubs, study groups and service clubs, industrial or commercial houses. "Good-Bye till September."
Page 1. "This Year's Children's Book Exhibit," A black and white photograph of the Exhibition room depicts the theme of the annual Children's Book Exhibit, it is the romance of chivalry. The young ladies in costume are members of the Girl Scouts. Over 5,000 people attended the event. Page 2. "Those Christmas Gifts," The director thanks those who donated during the holiday season. "The Gay Parade Of Children's Books," A detailed acknowledgement of those members of the community and their contributions to the book exhibit. N.C. Wyeth sent four canvases in oil, that were for the book the "Scottish Chiefs," Page 3. "The Miracle List," described a booklet dealing with the then popular play "The Miracle." "Propaganda!" In an article the director proposes the use of propaganda for the benefit of the library. Page 4. "Twenty Three Foreign Languages," The library collected a number of books in languages other than English. A sampling of titles in other languages are listed.
Page 1. This issue begins with the title, "A Helpful Gift," It describes a Trust fund established by Mrs. James H. Skinner and her son. Also mentioned were the bequests by Judge Greenleaf Clark and Judge Henry Hale. Page 2. "A Unique Experiment," The library agreed to manage a collection of books for the Boy Scouts to assist them in their activities at the St. Croix Boy Scout camp. "The Wearin' O' the Green," Children at the Arlington Hills Branch Library, describe a program of Irish songs riddles, and dances in traditional customs. Page 3. "For Knights and Ladies of the Trowel," What the library had to offer for spring gardening. "On House Cleaning," This article let the reader know that the periodical collection contained many tips on cleaning and decoration inside and outside the house. Page 4. "Magazines In the Reading Room," Well over 1,000 periodicals were subscribed to. A sample list of 32 titles represented the wide variety of topics and subjects in the periodical collection.
"The Bethany Scroll" is the official student newsletter for Bethany Lutheran College. It covers college and community events such as campus and faculty developments, student projects, sports, and artistic programming. Early editions also include advertisements for local Mankato businesses.
"The Bethany Scroll" is the official student newsletter for Bethany Lutheran College. It covers college and community events such as campus and faculty developments, student projects, sports, and artistic programming. Early editions also include advertisements for local Mankato businesses.
"The Bethany Scroll" is the official student newsletter for Bethany Lutheran College. It covers college and community events such as campus and faculty developments, student projects, sports, and artistic programming. Early editions also include advertisements for local Mankato businesses.
Annual Report for 1928 detailing mine statistics, including mine names and locations, managers and officers, shipments, numbers employed, wages, accidents and fatalities.
Annual Report for 1924 detailing mine statistics, including mine names and locations, managers and officers, shipments, numbers employed, wages, accidents and fatalities
Telegram from Eugene Saxton, vice-president of Harper & Brothers, discussing that "Giants In the Earth" was selected for the Book of the Month Club. The Book of the Month Club ordered 30,000 copies to start.
Telegram dated February 8, 1929 from August Andresen announcing that the Andresen Bill for construction of a new bridge at Stillwater was approved by the U. S. Senate, and would now go to the President for approval.
This is a copy of the Calvin Coolidge proclamation letter to enlarge the boundary of the Superior National Forest. Ernest Oberholtzer's signature is on the proclamation page.
Annual Duluth State Teachers College course catalog publication with announcements for the 1925-1926 school year. It details requirements for admission, general information, tuition, course of study and electives for high school graduates, a special course in elementary education, work and credits for college, faculty list, and enrolled students by year. Student's home town is noted. There are a few photographs of selected campus buildings. The State Normal School, founded in 1895, and registered its first students in September, 1902, changed names several times: State Normal School at Duluth (1895), Duluth State Normal School (1905), Duluth State Teachers College (1921), University of Minnesota, Duluth Branch (1947), University of Minnesota Duluth (1959)
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Annual Duluth State Teachers College course catalog publication with announcements for the 1928-1929 school year. It details requirements for admission, general information, tuition, course of study and electives for high school graduates, a special course in elementary education, work and credits for college, faculty list, and enrolled students by year. Student's home town is noted. There are a few photographs of selected campus buildings. The State Normal School, founded in 1895, and registered its first students in September, 1902, changed names several times: State Normal School at Duluth (1895), Duluth State Normal School (1905), Duluth State Teachers College (1921), University of Minnesota, Duluth Branch (1947), University of Minnesota Duluth (1959)
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Annual Duluth State Teachers College course catalog publication with announcements for the 1929-1930 school year. It details requirements for admission, general information, tuition, course of study and electives for high school graduates, a special course in elementary education, work and credits for college, faculty list, and enrolled students by year. Student's home town is noted. There are a few photographs of selected campus buildings. The State Normal School, founded in 1895, and registered its first students in September, 1902, changed names several times: State Normal School at Duluth (1895), Duluth State Normal School (1905), Duluth State Teachers College (1921), University of Minnesota, Duluth Branch (1947), University of Minnesota Duluth (1959)
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Annual Duluth State Teachers College course catalog publication with announcements for the 1926-1927 school year. It details requirements for admission, general information, tuition, course of study and electives for high school graduates, a special course in elementary education, work and credits for college, faculty list, and enrolled students by year. Student's home town is noted. There are a few photographs of selected campus buildings. The State Normal School, founded in 1895, and registered its first students in September, 1902, changed names several times: State Normal School at Duluth (1895), Duluth State Normal School (1905), Duluth State Teachers College (1921), University of Minnesota, Duluth Branch (1947), University of Minnesota Duluth (1959)
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Annual Duluth State Teachers College course catalog publication with announcements for the 1927-1928 school year. It details requirements for admission, general information, tuition, course of study and electives for high school graduates, a special course in elementary education, work and credits for college, faculty list, and enrolled students by year. Student's home town is noted. There are a few photographs of selected campus buildings. The State Normal School, founded in 1895, and registered its first students in September, 1902, changed names several times: State Normal School at Duluth (1895), Duluth State Normal School (1905), Duluth State Teachers College (1921), University of Minnesota, Duluth Branch (1947), University of Minnesota Duluth (1959)
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Speech given on March 23, 1928 by N. O. Varnum of Hudson, Wisconsin, chairman of the Highway Committee of the County Board of St. Croix County to citizens of St. Joseph Township, Wisconsin regarding the interstate bridge.
This 1926 book contains 14 photographs of scenes on the highway between Fort William, Port Arthur, Canada, and Duluth, Minnesota, United States of America. Photographs include the High Falls at Pigeon River, the Tofte Tourist Campground, the Temperance River, the Manitou River Bridge, and Silver Creek Cliff.
Board of Education, Independent School District of Virginia, Minnesota
Date Created:
1925?
Description:
Souvenir edition booklet of the educational facilities offered by the Independent School District of Virginia, Minnesota, highlighting elementary and secondary schools as well as the Junior College and Vocational schools. Booklet includes photographs and architectural floor plans. Photos of local churches and civic buildings are also included.