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476. Dakota Conflict Monument at Lake Shetek, Shetek, Minnesota

Date Created:
1950
Description:
The Dakota Conflict Monument which honors those who lost their lives in the conflict on August 20, 1862.
Contributing Institution:
Murray County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

477. Map of Grand Portage, Minnesota residences

Date Created:
1950
Description:
Hand-drawn map shows location of residences and owner names, churches, National Monument, school, trading post, and ranger station in community of Grand Portage, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Cook County Historical Society
Type:
Cartographic
Format:
Maps

478. C. F. Hellstrom, Swedish consul in Minneapolis, made an honorary member of the Chippewa tribe by John L. Pemberton, right, chairman of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and Council, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1955-12
Description:
Headdress placed on Mr. Hellstrom at a pow wow at the American Swedish Institute. Inscription on front of photo reads, "The Chippewa honorary chief, 'The Lone Eagle C. F. Hellstrom'. "
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

479. Ojibwe man at Post Office entrance, Penasse, Minnesota

Date Created:
1958?
Description:
Some sources say the community was named for Tom Penasse, an American Indian from the area, who may be the man pictured. The sign reads, "United States Post Office Penasse Minnesota, The Most Northerly P.O. in U.S.A." Penasse, Minnesota is located in the northern part of Minnesota's Northwest Angle in Lake of the Woods County.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

480. Aerial Lift Bridge: American Indians from Cass Lake, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Goodsell, Elizabeth Jo, 1924-2006
Date Created:
1961-08-07
Description:
American Indians from Cass Lake gather near the shore of Lake Superior. The Aerial Lift Bridge and the High Bridge are visible in the background. Built in 1961, the High Bridge was renamed for Congressman John A. Blatnik in 1971. The photographer, Elizabeth Jo Goodsell, was a Duluth community activist and a physical education teacher at Duluth East High School. She lived on Minnesota Point and was an avid photographer.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Slides (photographs)

481. Maxin Big Bear and Francis (Butch) Norcross harvesting wild rice, Becker County, Minnesota

Date Created:
1967-10
Description:
Maxine Big Bear and her son Francis (Butch) Norcross harvesting wild rice.
Contributing Institution:
Becker County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

482. M-A-Quah E-Quay or "Bear Woman"

Creator:
Ka Kay Geesick, Robert
Date Created:
1980 - 1985
Description:
This watercolor drawing depicts "Bear Woman," a strong Chippewa woman with a bear crown. In the background another bear wades toward the reeds and the shoreline. This is one print in a series created for the Freshwater Society in Excelsior, Minnesota, donated to the Westonka Historical Society; one of a limited edition created in 1981-1985.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Paintings (visual works)

483. Kee-Neow, Nee-Bee or "Eagle Water"

Creator:
Ka Kay Geesick, Robert
Date Created:
1983
Description:
This watercolor drawing depicts "Eagle Water," a strong Chippewa man with an eagle crown. In the background another eagle soars above the shoreline with a fish clutched in its claws. This is one print in a series created for the Freshwater Society in Excelsior, Minnesota, donated to the Westonka Historical Society, one of a limited edition created in 1981-1985.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Paintings (visual works)

484. Two people dance at pow wow, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Date Created:
1994 - 1999
Description:
Two people dance at pow wow
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Slides (photographs)

485. Pow wow participants carry flags, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1994-05
Description:
Pow wow participants carry flags.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

486. Two people dance at pow wow, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1994-05
Description:
Two people dance at pow wow.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

487. American Indian Center, 827 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Date Created:
1994-10
Description:
Exterior of the American Indian Center, 827 4th Avenue South, at St. Cloud State University.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

488. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Larry Smallwood, Mille Lacs, Minnesota

Creator:
Smallwood, Larry
Date Created:
1999-02-04
Description:
Amik O'Gaabaw (Larry Smallwood), director of language and culture for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and enrolled Mille Lacs elder is speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview (transcribed by Daniel Jones) for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Mr. Smallwood is often asked to tell stories in Ojibwe. He begins with, ""We have teachings that tell us about the different seasons.""
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

489. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Dan Jones, Fond du Lac, Minnesota

Creator:
Jones, Daniel
Date Created:
1999-02-09
Description:
Dan Jones, Rainy River Ojibwe and Ojibwe language instructor at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, is speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. He speaks about people's confusion over terms like Ojiwe, Chippewa and Anishinaabe.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

490. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Dan Jones. Fond du Lac, Minnesota

Creator:
Jones, Daniel
Date Created:
1999-02-09
Description:
Dan Jones, Rainy River Ojibwe and Ojibwe language instructor at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, is speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Mr. Jones is an educator. He states: I really encourage my students, I say, "You know, you can decide for yourself what you want to do and what you want to learn."
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

491. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Dee Bainbridge, Ashland, Wisconsin

Creator:
Bainbridge, Delores Dee, 1931-2008
Date Created:
1999-02-11
Description:
Delores "Dee" Bainbridge educator at Northland College and Bad River Tribal School, Bad River Ojibwe elder, is speaking Ojibwe, her first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. She explains the complexities of Ojibwe with examples and recites the Lord's Prayer in Ojibwe.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

492. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Mildred and Oliver Benjamin, Onamia, Minnesota

Creator:
Benjamin, Mildred, 1945-2009; Benjamin, Oliver, 1928-2003
Date Created:
1999-02-19
Description:
Makoons (Oliver Benjamin) and Zhaawanigiizhigookwe (Millie Benjamin), educator of Ojibwe Language and Culture grades 4 through 12 at Nay Ah Shing School on the Mille Lacs reservation, are speaking Ojibwe, their first language, in interviews for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Mrs. Benjamin tells a story in Ojibwe about Wenaboozhoo; Nanabozho and why it is important for children to speak the language and to continue it. Mr. Benjamin speaks about his background and teaching the children.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

493. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Ole Nickaboine, Onamia, Minnesota

Creator:
Benjamin, Oliver, 1928-2003
Date Created:
1999-02-19
Description:
Makoons (Ole Nickaboine) Educator of Ojibwe Language and Culture grades 4 through 12 at Nay Ah Shing School on the Mille Lacs reservation, Mille Lacs Ojibwe elders speaking Ojibwe,his first language, in interviews for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. He speaks about teaching children and teaching them the Ojibwe language.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

494. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with George Dick, Cloquet, Minnesota

Creator:
Dick, George, 1943-2013
Date Created:
1999-03
Description:
George Dick, Red Lake Ojibwe elder is speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Mr. Dick states: Don't ever make fun of anybody - don't - and don't ever forget anybody.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

495. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Jim Clark, Hinckley, Minnesota

Creator:
Clark, Jim, 1918-2008
Date Created:
1999-03
Description:
Mille Lacs Ojibwe elder Naawigiizis (Jim Clark) is speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. He worked for Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis from 1953, in purchasing and into a warehouse firm distributing to hospitals. Mr. Clark states about the Spirit: I wonder if he will listen to us when we are speaking a different language, when we use the white man's language.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

496. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Eddie Benton-Benai, Hayward, Wisconsin

Creator:
Benton-Benai, Eddie
Date Created:
1999-03-05
Description:
Bawdwaywidun (Eddie Benton-Benai) was active in the American Indian Movement (AIM), is a member of the Midewiwin Lodge, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe elder, speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. He speaks about his birth, name, and family but also history and culture.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

497. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Eddie Benton-Benai (part 2 of 2), Hayward, Wisconsin

Creator:
Benton-Benai, Eddie
Date Created:
1999-03-05
Description:
Bawdwaywidun (Eddie Benton-Benai) was active in the American Indian Movement (AIM), is a member of the Midewiwin Lodge, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe elder, speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

498. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Eddie Benton-Benai (part 1 of 2), Hayward, Wisconsin

Creator:
Benton-Benai, Eddie
Date Created:
1999-03-05
Description:
Bawdwaywidun (Eddie Benton-Benai) was active in the American Indian Movement (AIM), is a member of the Midewiwin Lodge, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe elder, speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

499. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Marlene Stately, Hinckley, Minnesota

Creator:
Stately, Marlene Robinson, 1941-
Date Created:
1999-03-12
Description:
Enrolled Leech Lake elder Anangookwe (Marlene Stately) is speaking Ojibwe, her first language (transcribed by Nancy Jones), in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. She has worked at the Arrowhead Community College, teaching Ojibwe language and at Niigane Immersion Schoo, and Bug O Nay Ge Shing School. She states, "Our children come first, so that they can listen to the way we speak."
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

500. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Raining Boyd, Mille Lacs, Minnesota

Creator:
Boyd, Raining, 1921-2009
Date Created:
1999-03-15
Description:
Gi Mi Wun (Raining Boyd), army veteran, truck driver retiring in 1978, singer and member of the drum society and Mille Lacs Ojibwe elder is speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Mr. Boyd states: As an Indian being helped from the spirits, there is an the understanding of what is being talked about by the Indian.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories
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