Hilma Berglund created this Christmas card in 1960. It is printed in purple ink on white paper with a red handmade envelope. The lines of the text form the shape of a Christmas tree; the card folds into the shape of a rocket. At its longest and widest points the card measures 17 x 10 cm. The envelope measures 12.75 x 18 cm.
Fifth issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in December 1969 and containing a summary of the February 1970 board meeting, descriptions of upcoming workshops in dyeing, macrame, and solving weaving problems, and a weaving draft for spaced weave with an attached sample.
This issue covers defensive driving, highway openings, and milepost signs. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Hilma Berglund created this Christmas card in 1969 using green ink on a 6 3/8inch (16.2 cm) diameter white cardboard circle. Line drawings of nature decorate the inner part of the circle. Printed in the center is her name encircled by Happy Christmas 1968 and New Year 1969.
This issue covers Maine's implementation of an electronic passing-aid system, the annual District Seven bus tour, and a speech by the Governor on highway littering. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Fourth issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October 1969 and containing a discussion of guild and library rules, descriptions of upcoming workshops in rug techniques, color, crochet, stitchery, and weaving garments, and a weaving draft for spaced huck with an attached sample.
This issue covers the Highway film library, the department presence at the State Fair, and successful results in a ramp metering study. 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 the presentation of the first Highway Relocation Assistance check, the introduction of a new autograder, and defensive driving instruction. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Volume 18, number 3 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Bulletin was published in April 1969. Contents include information about the MLA fall conference, a list of candidates (and photos) for the 1969 MLA officers election, notice of MLA Outstanding Achievement Award winner and luncheon, a reminder to send MLA Award nominations, a letter asking for MLA endorsement of the newly-developed University of Minnesota Health Sciences program, MLA reports from the Technical Services Section and Academic Libraries Section, an editor's note, and a calendar of events.
This issue covers the opening of the Moorhead Information Center, ceremonies for Highway Patrol school graduates, and the study of the impact of driving habits on air pollution. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Volume 18, number 2 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Bulletin was published in April 1969. Contents include a message from the MLA President about the second MLA midwinter meeting, MLA spring district meetings, a general report on the MLA Midwinter Meeting, an MLA Technical Services Section meeting announcement, an MLA Academic Libraries Section meeting, an announcement about an MLA workshop on effective display techniques, an upcoming Institute on Serviing Disadvantaged Adults, a bibliography on minority groups, upcoming Children's literature European study-tours, a MLA business meeting report, an ALA Midwinter Meeting report, a summary of federal legislation of interest to Minnesota librarians, MLA awards, an MLA treasurers report, an editor's note, and an events calendar.
Lytle, Carlton W, Superintendent of Schools, Richfield, MN
Date Created:
1969-03-26
Description:
This document is a proposal from the Superintendent of Schools urging congress for help in providing a vocational-technical institution. It includes a projected school census as well as a letter from Mr. Lorin Gasterland, Tri Associates, Inc., proposing a focus on establishing a vocational school.
Lytle, Carlton W. (Superintendent of Schools, Richfield, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1969-01-14
Description:
This application was presented to the Minnesota State Board for Vocational Education to approve the creation of the Suburban Hennepin County Area Vocational-Technical School. The application consists of a copy of the Intent to Participate contract for each involved school district; a listing of schools participating in the planning; a Memorandum of Agreement to particpate in the school planning process; budget documents; meeting minutes; a list of school board members; biographical data sheets on each board member; bylaws of the school board; and recruitment brochure for a superintendent of the new school.
Volume 18, number 1 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Bulletin was published in January 1969. Contents include a message from the MLA President, an MLA midwinter meeting announcement, a proposed certification program for public librarians, MLA secretary appointment, membership renewals infromation, and an event calendar. This issue of the MLA Bulletin included an editor's note about plans to greatly expand the content of the newsletter to include articles of substance which are of interest to Minnesota librarians, in addition to regular news items.
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There is information about Menogyn's location, the "spirit of Menogyn", the camping program, men's camping sessions, women's camping sessions, back packing trips, and the registration procedure.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There is information about Menogyn's location, the "spirit of Menogyn", the camping program, men's camping sessions, women's camping sessions, back packing trips, and the registration procedure.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
This document provides biographical information about the 7 district staff charged with fulfilling the Area Vocational-Technical school system's goals. These people include Richard E. Emery, Superintendent; Lee C. Gresser, Executive Program Director; Elmer P. Lundgren, Executive Director Special Services; Joseph F. Malinski, Director of Planning, Development Research and Evaluation; Clyde W. Hansen, Director of Pupil-Personnel Services; Dave J. Pfeffer, Comptroller; James P. Lund, Campus Director. Also included are tentative teacher hiring plans for several program areas.
Suburban Hennepin County Area Vocational - Technical Schools
Date Created:
1969 - 1970
Description:
This recruitment brochure outlines the qualification and requirements for potential superintendents of the Hennepin County Area Vocational - Technical School. It also outlinces the need for occupational and vocational education in Hennepin County, the types of educational programs to meet the needs of industry, potential students in the programs, and facilities needed to house the programs.
Second issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in 1969 and containing end-of-year thanks from the outgoing board president and education chair.
Third issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in 1969 and containing a discussion of library purchases, descriptions of upcoming workshops in weaving, macrame, dyeing, stitchery, and rug techniques, and a weaving draft for canvas weave.
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1969
Description:
Pamphlet containing 1969 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits, the sale of fish, fish houses, and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season with special limits and dates for experimental lakes and the boundary waters separating Minnesota from Canada, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa. Cover illustration by James L. Artig.
Program for the 74th annual conference of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), held October 1-3, 1969 at St. Paul Hilton, St. Paul, Minnesota. The theme was "The Here and Now." General session topics include "Our Quiet World," "Friends of Libraries," and "The Role of Libraries and Librarians in America's Changing Society." The banquet included speaker George Rice on the topic "The Impact of the Here and Now."
This issue covers testing of new guardrail designs, the computerization of drivers license data, and proposed renovations for 22 state bridges. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
The November/December 1969 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter described a posthumous award to George Rickert, indicated that Wilma Monesrud had revised the new seal to make the hand lens more recognizable, provided a report on a field trip to the Cuyuna Range, and included an article on mining in the Black Hills and a questionnaire on how best to do field trips.
The July/August 1969 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter announced the new GSM seal, designed by Wilma Monesrud, along with regular meeting notices.
Volume 18, number 4 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Bulletin was published October-December 1969. Contents include a message from the MLA President, a 1969 MLA annual conference report, minutes from the MLA business meeting, a National Library Week announcement, a cooperative projects newsletter, a retirement announcement, MLA section and committee reports, a list of MLA officers, and an events calendar.
The Bemidji City Directory 1969 includes an alphabetical list of names, addresses, and occupations of residents; a classified business directory; and lists of city and county officers, churches, schools, secret societies, streets, and wards. It contains street number and telephone number listings cross-referenced to residents� names. The book also contains local advertisements, which are indexed.
The 1969 Dodge County Extension Services contains one 56-page document. The Narrative Report contains: Introductory Statement; Extension Organization Program Planning and Administration, includes Extension Committee, Home Council and 4-H Council and Youth Activities, In Service Training; Ag Production, Management and Natural Resource Development, includes Livestock, Crops and Soils,; Marketing and Utilization of Farm Products, includes Dairy Herd Improvement, Soybean Association, Crop Improvement Association, Dodge County ADA, Dodge County Pork Producers and Swine Probing; Home Economics includes Foods for Young Families, Funeral Facts, Meals for One or Two, Insurance, Problems with Youth, Water Testing, Selection and Care of New Fabrics, Low-Calorie Meals, Tips on Pressing, Landscape Planning, Powder Puff Mechanics, Picture Selection & Wall Groupings, Hobby Craft Show, Camp in Frontenac & County Fair Booth; 4-H & Youth Development includes Leadership Training, Junior Leader Training and Activities, 4-H Activities and Opportunities; Resource Development and Public Affairs includes Legal Affairs Seminar, Town and Country Institute, Planning and Zoning Commission, District 10 Planning, County Fair Association, Rural Area Development, Civil Defense, Township Officer Meeting; Homemaker and 4-H Club Lists; Budget. Items of interest include: 4-H Records changed; Disinfecting boots before entering barn; Milk House Law; Sprayer licensing; Milk cow numbers drop, but production increases; Soybean check-off fails; Chuck Swartau & Mary Kay Paukert Summer Assistants. Omah 4-H Exchange. Westfield Willing Workers re-organized. A day added to County Fair. District Horse Show. Seven attend Ark-Sar-Ben. Achievement Banquet cost $1.85.
Contributing Institution:
Dodge County Extension Office, University of Minnesota Extension
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There is information about the camp location on the shores of West Bearskin Lake just two miles from the Canadian border, the "spirit of Menogyn", separate camp sessions offered for young men and women, and the leadership and staff.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Boys' pre-camp medical examination form (Camp Co-op-a-gan, Perch Lake, northern Minnesota) to be filled out by parents or guardians and physicians conducting medical examinations three days prior to camp.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
A blank form used by applicants for jobs at the summer youth camp - Co-op-a-gan on Perch Lake in northern Minnesota, managed by the Range Educational Society in Virginia, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
A brochure describing summer youth Camp Co-op-a-gan on Perch Lake in French Township northwest of Chisholm, Minnesota. Includes 10 photgraphs depicting the location and camp attendees involved in various activities (swimming, playing volleyball, crafts, etc.).
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
Name-weaving instructions from the Handweaving Workbook by Heather Thorpe. The text of the card describes the process to translate the name "Hilma Berglund" into an overshot weaving draft.
Signatures of attorneys registered to practice law in the State of Minnesota. Names were verified and biographical data obtained from Minnesota Biographies (MHS 1912), Legislators Past and Present (website), State Board of Law Examiners register (1891-1921), Minnesota birth and death certificates indexes, Minnesota court system websites, published alumni directories of the University of Minnesota law school and the St. Paul College of Law, Minnesota Legal History Project (website), the Minnesota Historical Society's online catalog (PALS), and a variety of miscellaneous sources.