Halenbeck Hall, completed in 1965, replaced Eastman Hall as St. Cloud State's home for physical education and athletics. The building was named for donor Philip Halenbeck. An addition was completed in 1980.
Photo ofThe Harris family at John S. Harris Memorial Park in La Crescent, Minnesota. John Harris was an early apple grower and the first president of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society.
David Ramirez was born in 1936 in North Dakota, delivered by his father in a chicken coop. His parents had come to the United States in the 1920s, and the family came to Minnesota in 1936. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in humanities and did graduate work at the university in industrial relations. At the time of the interview he was director of the Minneapolis Civil Rights Department, in charge of La Voz, a monthly bilingual publication, a professional photographer, and producer of a radio program. Subjects discussed include: Personal history including education, the armed services, and employment - community involvement - La Voz - racial discrimination - ethnic activism in Minneapolis - and the meaning of Chicano.
Program for the twenty-third annual Rondo Days celebration. Highlights include: poetry about and memories of Rondo, proclamation by Mayor Christopher B. Coleman, and articles about Black Minnesotans, Rondolites and social issues.
Ernie Fliegel was born in Barlad, Romania, in 1904 and came to the United States in 1910 with his grandmother, mother, brother and sister. (His father was also in this country but had little contact with the family). His mother worked in a New York sweatshop to earn money for their trip to Minneapolis. Fliegel sold newspapers by age seven and later became a professional boxer. He was a contender for the featherweight championship before an eye injury forced him to retire in 1927. He became a fight promoter, traveled with Jack Dempsey and became an owner, with his friend Max Winter, of the 620 Club on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. He married his wife Eileen in about 1925, and they have one son, Richard. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: His childhood in Romania and Minneapolis - extreme poverty - selling newspapers, including a 1916 strike by newsboys - his amateur and professional boxing career - the 1930s Depression - bootlegging - the 620 Club - the truckers' strike of 1934 - and education. COMMENTS ON INTERVIEW: Fliegel bar mitzvahed with Edward P. Schwartz, who was also interviewed for this oral history project.
Emiliano Chagil was born in Guatemala in the city of San Lucas Tolimn. Chagil went to college in the city of Solol where he completed his bachelor's degree and later received his engineering degree at the University of San Carlos. He moved to Minnesota in 1980 because of the civil war in Guatemala. He later proved to be an influential leader for Latin communities in Minnesota and Guatemala. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Family - Guatemalan community and culture - financial struggles - Mayan and Christian religions - civil unrest - identity - landscape differences of Minnesota and Guatemala - Latino community in Minnesota - immigration - education - and refugees.
Theater program for a performance at the Bijou Opera House. Program includes advertisements for dozens of local businesses in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This sound clip highlights the 90th Anniversary of Pinecreek Church. 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.
A photo booklet that captures the diversity of the people, places, and memories of old Rondo. This photo booklet was distributed on July 16 at the annual Rondo Days Senior Dinner to try to put names, dates, places, and other labels to photos.
Park Board Asset Management staff posing with lawn mowers at North 26th Avenue and Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, Minnesota. This photograph recreates an earlier image of grass mowers working in a Minneapolis park.
Nathan Wesenberg and Foung Hawj review legislation during a floor session. Nathan Wesenberg is a Republican from Little Falls and Foung Hawj is a Democrat from St. Paul.
Torrey Westrom and Paul Utke discuss senate business during a floor session. Torrey Westrom is a Republican from Alexandria and Paul Utke is a Republican from Park Rapids.
Steve Green and Bruce Anderson discuss legislation during a floor session. Steve Green is a Republican from Fosston and Bruce Anderson is a Republican from Buffalo Township.
Gary Dahms and Jordan Rasmusson converse during a floor session. Gary Dahms is a Republican from Redwood Falls and Jordan Rasmusson is a Republican from Fergus Falls.
Kelly Morrison and Alice Mann discuss senate business during a floor session. Kelly Morrison is a Democrat from Deephaven and Alice Mann is a Democrat from Edina.
Michael Kreun and Justin Eichorn share a moment during a floor session. Michael Kreun is a Republican from Blaine and Justin Eichorn is a Republican from Grand Rapids.
Grant Hauschild and Ann Rest discuss senate business during a floor session. Grant Hauschild is a Democrat from Hermantown and Ann Rest is a Democrat from New Hope.
Aric Putnam and Zaynab Mohamed dicuss senate business during a floor session. Aric Putnam is a Democrat from St. Cloud and Zaynab Mohamed is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Scott Dibble and Omar Fateh look over a bill prior to the start of a floor session. Scott Dibble is Democrat from Minneapolis and Omar Fateh is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Robert Kupec and Sandy Pappas discuss senate business during a floor session. Robert Kupec is a Democrat from Moorhead and Sandy Pappas is a Democrat from St. Paul.
Liz Bolden and Judy Seeberger discuss senate business during a floor session. Liz Bolden is a Democrat from Rochester and Judy Seeberger is a Democrat from Afton.
Calvin Bahr and Bonnie Westlin converse during a floor session. Calvin Bahr is a Republican from East Bethel and Bonnie Westlin is a Democrat from Plymouth.
Andrew Mathews and Nick Frentz converse during a floor session. Andrew Mathews is a Republican from Princeton and Nick Frentz is a Democrat from North Mankato.
Robert Farnsworth and Nicole Mitchell discuss legislation during a floor session. Robert Farnsworth is a Republican form Hibbing and Nicole Mitchell is a Democrat from Woodbury.
Mark Johnson and Kari Dziedzic converse during a floor session. Mark Johnson is a Republican from East Grand Forks and Kari Dziedzic is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Eric Lucero and Jim Abeler discuss senate business during a floor session.Eric Lucero is a Republican from Saint Michael and Jim Abeler is a Republican from Anoka.
Steve Drazkowski and Tou Xiong discuss senate business during a floor session. Steve Drazkowski is a Republican from Mazeppa and Tou Xiong is a Democrat from Maplewood.
Bill Lieske and Mark Koran review a piece of legislation during a floor session. Bill Lieske is Republican from Lonsdale and Mark Koran is a Republican from North Branch.
Rich Draheim, Steve Cwodzinki, John Jasinski, and Jeff Howe share a moment prior to a floor session. Rich Draheim is Republican from Madison Lake, Steve Cwodzinski is a Democrat from Eden Prairie, John Jasinski is a Republican from Faribault, and Jeff How is a Republican from Rockville.
Clare Oumou Verbeten and Heather Gustafson look over a bill during a floor session. Clare Oumou Verbeten is a Democrat from St. Paul and Heather Gustafson is a Democrat from Vadnais Heights.
Jim Abeler, John Hoffman, Jeremy Miller discuss senate business during a floor session. Jim Abeler is a Republican from Anoka, John Hoffman is a Democrat from Champlin, and Jeremy Miller is a Republican from Winona.
Bobby Joe Champion is sworn in by Supreme Court Associate Justice Natalie E. Hudson becoming the first Black President of the Senate in the Senate�s 164-year history at the time. Boby Joe Champion is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Horticulturlist is published by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society whose mission is cultivating a healthy, diverse, sutainable community of northern gardeners.
Lorry is an amateur historian who has written several books about Frontenac, Minnesota. She shares stories about Frontenac and her family ancestors who lived in the Whitewater area.
The Minnesota Horticulturlist is published by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society whose mission is cultivating a healthy, diverse, sutainable community of northern gardeners.
The Minnesota Horticulturlist is published by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society whose mission is cultivating a healthy, diverse, sutainable community of northern gardeners.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 15, 2022, and containing an update from the Guild's Fiber Source Store; a report on the Annual Meeting including an announcement that the board is submitting a proposal for a new Guild home in the Open Book building in Minneapolis; a reminder to vote for board of directors; highlights of upcoming classes in monks belt and finishing techniques; an invitation to the Valley Grove Tapestries Open House with tapestries by Robbie LaFleur; an article about Guild-sponsored awards at the Minnesota State Fair, and a call for entries; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'The Secret Lives of Color" by Kassia St. Clair; an article on the exhibition "Personal Watersheds" and a request for volunteers hosts; and a call for volunteers for the Guild Archives Committee.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 1, 2022, and containing a reminder of the sale of donated goods; an announcement of the Guild Annual Meeting with a list of nominees for the board of directors; highlights of upcoming classes in monks belt and SAORI; an invitation to the Valley Grove Tapestries Open House with tapestries by Robbie LaFleur; and a call for volunteers for the Guild Archives Committee, and to demonstrate fiber crafts at the Minnesota State Fair.
Jason Rarick and Mary Kunesh discuss senate business during a floor session. Jason Rarick is a Republican from Pine City and Mary Kunesh is a Democrat from New Brighton.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 18, 2022, and containing a picture of finished projects from a beginning rag rug class; highlights of upcoming classes in tapestry, monks belt, spinning art yarn, and SAORI; an announcement of a donated equipment sale, and other Fiber Fair shop updates; a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; a thank you to volunteers at the Shepherd's Harvest festival in Lake Elmo, Minnesota; an article about Guild-sponsored awards at the Minnesota State Fair, and a call for volunteers to demonstrate fiber crafts at the fair, and for entries in the 2022 National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition at Vesterheim in Decorah, Iowa; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Keeping Watch' by Kathryn Sletto; an invitation to the Valley Grove Tapestries Open House with tapestries by Robbie LaFleur; an announcement of the new Tapestry Weaving Interest Group, and the Portable Weavers' 2022 Ornament Challenge; a guide to Guild member benefits; an article on the Very Peri Project by Karen Mallin with pictures of related textiles; links to job openings at the Minnesota State Fair and at the studio of Kelly Marshall; a link to the Minnesota Wool Mapping Project and a presentation on textile traditions in Cusco, Peru; a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild; and a request for new items of interest for future newsletters.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 4, 2022, and containing stories about tapestry weaving classes at the Guild, and the Minnesota Wool Mapping Project; an announcement of donation days and a sale at the Fiber Source store; highlights of upcoming classes in floor loom weaving, rag rug weaving, spinning from different breeds of sheep, and SAORI; a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; a call for volunteers for Shepherd's Harvest festival in Lake Elmo, Minnesota; an article by Karen Lehman on the restoration of a spinning wheel; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Keeping Watch' by Kathryn Sletto, the New and Occasional Weavers Group field trip to Ellison Sheep Farm in Zumbrota, Minnesota, and on upcoming local fiber-related events; an invitation to the Valley Grove Tapestries Open House; announcements of the new Tapestry Weaving Interest Group, and the Portable Weavers' 2022 Ornament Challenge; a guide to Guild member benefits; pictures of recent projects by LuAnn Yerks, Cass Markovich, and students from Connie LaTendresse's class Beginning Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom; links to job openings at the Minnesota State Fair and at the studio of Kelly Marshall, and to fiber-related news and events; a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild; and a request for new items of interest for future newsletters.
Kent Eken and Omar Fateh discuss senate business prior to the strart of a floor session. Kent Eken is a Democrat from Audubon and Omar Fateh is a Democrat from Minneapolis.