Symmetrical, rectangular design with two roosters flanking a floral bouquet with orange and red flowers. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Public library service in Mound and the surrounding communities began in 1915, when Minneapolis Public Library made a small book collection available to area residents. In 1922, Hennepin County Library assumed responsibility for the library in Mound, and it has since operated out of various community locations. The current Westonka Library opened in 1972. It is located in a scenic setting on a wooded site near Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Wayzata Library serves Wayzata- and Lake Minnetonka-area residents. In 1905, space for a library was made available in Wayzata City Hall. When a fire destroyed City Hall in 1955, the library moved into a temporary location in the Kallstead Building. It reopened in 1957 in the new City Hall and again in its current location in Wayzata town square with a view of Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
St. Cloud State University volleyball players Dorene DeChanie and Kim Thiesfeld block a shot against the University of Minnesota-Duluth during a match at Halenbeck Hall
Minnesota Secretary of State Joan Growe and vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro wave from the steps of the Hennepin County Government Center. Applauding supporters include Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Spartz (far right), St. Paul Mayor George Latimer (far left), Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Marlene Johnson (second from left), and Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Andrew (third from left).
Vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro speaks from podium outside the Hennepin County Government Center, applauded by Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Andrew, left; Lieutenant Governor Marlene Johnson, second from left; Hennepin County Commissioner John Derus, right of Ferraro.
Geraldine Ferraro, first female major-party candidate for vice president, speaks at a political rally on the south plaza of the Hennepin County Government Center. Behind her are Minnesota Secretary of State Joan Growe, left, and Hennepin County Commissioner John Derus, right.
Geraldine Ferraro, first female major-party candidate for vice president, speaks at a political rally on the south plaza of the Hennepin County Government Center.
Geraldine Ferraro, first female major-party candidate for vice president, speaks at a political rally on the south plaza of the Hennepin County Government Center. On her jacket is a political button promoting Minnesota Secretary of State Joan Growe, who is partially visible behind her.
Large crowd on south plaza of Hennepin County Government Center waits for political rally with Geraldine Ferraro, first female major-party candidate for vice president.
Opened in 1966 as a student union, the building was named in honor of St. Cloud's Atwood family, including Clarence Atwood. Atwood was an 1880 St. Cloud State graduate who served as the school's resident director from 1911 to 1921. Additions were constructed in 1972 and 1993.
Black and white photograph of Tony Bouza (left) with woodworker and award winner Mark Ruddy (right) at the 12th Annual Minnesota Crafts Festival in 1984.
Black and white photograph of basket sculptor and grand prize winner Mary J. Giles (left) and Tony Bouza (right) at the 12th Annual Minnesota Crafts Festival in 1984.
Black and white photo proof of customers at the booth of glass artist and award winner Robert Beer at the 12th Annual Minnesota Crafts Festival in 1984.