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.
This issue includes articles on the legal assistant program, student Darlene Lansing, faculty Herminio Diaz and Pat Darling, and Coach Mick Caba. The Forum was the student newspaper for Inver Hills State Junior College and was published from 1970 to 2005. In 1973 Inver Hills State Junior College became Inver Hills Community College.
Second issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver Quarterly" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in the winter of 1984, containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, lectures, conferences, exhibitions, and the Twin Cities Craft Directory, reports on a spinning workshop, the Federation of Weavers Guild and Fiber Artists conference, Guild finances, and Guild outreach activities; a call for entries for the Minnesota Crafts Festival; articles on weaving with handspun yarn and on Finnish felted boots, a list of samples woven by other guilds, and a question-and-answer section.
DOT Scene was a newsletter published by the Minnesota Department of Transportation as an official medium of information to correlate the work of its employees throughout the state and to stimulate dedicated and efficient public service in all transportation activities. (1976 - 1987).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
This issue includes articles on President Patrick Roche, financial aid, and the mall replacement project. The Forum was the student newspaper for Inver Hills State Junior College and was published from 1970 to 2005. In 1973 Inver Hills State Junior College became Inver Hills Community College.
Minnesota Library Association; Panzer Morris, Adele (editor)
Date Created:
1984-11 - 1984-12
Description:
Volume 11, number 9-10 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter published November/December, 1984. Topics include notice of 1985 Library Legislative Day (formerly MILL Day) scheduled 2-25-1985; List of 1985 MLA Board members, contact information, meeting times, and committee assignments; Special Report on Lesotho and libraries by Mary Wagner; call for suggestions for revised library grant rules from Office of Library Development and Services (MN); reminder that fiscal and membership years now follow the calendar year (effective January 1985); notice of Legal Bibliography Institute schedule; ads for EBSCO Subscription Services, and Baker & Taylor.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for November and December 1984, containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, monthly meetings, and study groups; a list of committee heads; State Fair winners; and a monthly calendar.
DOT Scene was a newsletter published by the Minnesota Department of Transportation as an official medium of information to correlate the work of its employees throughout the state and to stimulate dedicated and efficient public service in all transportation activities. (1976 - 1987).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
In this interview, Linn Firestone gives an account of Jewish and non-Jewish organizations in Minnesota during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. He explains how he got involved in organizations, his role within organizations and the roles of other prominent individuals. Firestone describes his Jewish family background and education in St. Paul before going on to describe his professional and non-professional activism, including information of numerous organizations, some of which he was president of and others where he sat on the board. Some examples of organizations include the Jewish Family Services, Mount Zion synagogue, the St. Paul Jewish Community Center in the 1950s, the United Fund in the 1960s and professional legal organizations and initiatives relating to anti-discrimination in the 60s and 70s. This interview was conducted by Jeanne Boutang as a part of the United Jewish Fund and Council Oral History Project focusing on the West Side Flats/Lower West Side Jewish community in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
In this interview, Maxine Goldenberg gives an account of some of the Jewish community initiatives taking place in the mid-20th century. She explains that she was on the board of the United Jewish Fund (St. Paul) in the 1950s and also the campaign chairman. Goldenberg mentions additionally that she served in several organizations in Duluth, which are covered in some detail during the interview. She also discusses the needs of St. Paul Jews at the time and how the National Jewish Fund was addressing them, such as Talmud Torahs and the Sholom Residence on Randolph Ave. They conclude by discussing the National Jewish Fund in greater detail, along with the role of women in the community at that time. This interview was conducted by Linda Schloff as a part of the United Jewish Fund and Council Oral History Project focusing on the West Side Flats/Lower West Side Jewish community in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
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
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October and November 1984, containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, study groups, exhibits, and yarn sales; and a monthly calendar.
Minnesota Library Association; Panzer Morris, Adele (editor)
Date Created:
1984-10
Description:
Volume 11, number 8 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter published October, 1984. Topics include President's Column on MLA staffing; Lora Landers' ALA Chapter Councilor Report; round table reports on Readers Advisor Round Table (RART), Special Libraries Round Table (SLRT), Notice of All-Association Conference 2 to be held in St. Paul, MN (September 1985), and Minnesota Reading Association activities; MLA Officer Election Results with Don Pearce, Vice-President/President-Elect, Anita Anker, Secretary, and Mary Larson, Member-at-Large; call for presentations by Reference and Adult Services Division (RSAD) and Machine Assisted Reference Section (MARS) for 1985 ALA Annual Conference; and ad for EBSCO Subscription Services.
Rabbi Yosi Gordon (1944 - ) worked as Associate and Acting Principal of the Los Angeles Hebrew High School. In 1978 he came to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he directed the Talmud Torah for 12 years and helped open the Talmud Torah Day School, where he taught for many years. He taught courses in Jewish studies and literature at the University of Minnesota, St. Olaf College and Hamline University. In this interview, Rabbi Gordon discusses the recent history of Jewish education initiatives in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. This interview was conducted by Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest volunteer Harriet Kohen in effort to document the stories of Jewish immigration to and community leaders in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Marion Herman (1912 - ), native Russian and immigrant to St. Paul, Minnesota, begins this interview with a description of St. Paul Jewish neighborhoods and synagogues during the Depression years. The focus turns to Herman's involvement in various community organizations and fundraising initiatives, with discussion relating to the Capitol Fund Drive, Parent Teacher Association, Talmud Torah schools, area Hebrew schools and synagogues. This interview was conducted by Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest volunteer Harriet Kohen for the United Jewish Fund and Council Oral History Project.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Ada Rubenstein (1917 - ) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota; became involved with Jewish organizations at an early age and later took on several leadership positions. In this interview, the women discuss Rubenstein's career in community service and the community's needs at the time, with detailed discussion about various organizations such as Hadassah, the Council of Jewish Women, Sholom Residence, and the United Jewish Fund. This interview was conducted by Dr. Linda Mack Schloff, former director of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest, in effort to document the stories of Jewish immigration to and community leaders in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
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
First issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver Quarterly" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in the fall of 1984, containing reminders about upcoming study group meetings, and volunteering at Minnesota Germanfest and Fiber Fair; a report, with pictures, on the Midwest Weavers Conference, hosted by the Guild; and descriptions of upcoming workshops, and conferences.
Minnesota Library Association; Panzer Morris, Adele (editor)
Date Created:
1984-09
Description:
Volume 11, number 7 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter published September, 1984. Topics include announcement of American Library Association (ALA) Goal Award received by MLA at 103rd ALA Annual Conference in Dallas, TX 06-25-1984, and ALA awards also given to Lutheran Church Library Association, headquartered in Minneapolis, and George D'Elia and Sandra Walsh received the ALA Library Research Round Table's 1984 Research Development Award; report on Information through Literacy, ALA Pre-Conference (June 1984) at Texas Woman's University; announcement of National Awareness Campaign on adult illiteracy; online jobs database available by the Office of Library Development and Services and MLA; "Let's Talk About It" discussion program update; call for papers for PLA's 1986 National Conference to be held in St. Louis, MO (April 1986); Librarians for Nuclear Arms Control (LNAC) almanac available; meeting announcement of MLA Academic and Research Libraries Division (November 1984) at Carlton College in Northfield, MN; Books Come Alive! II conference on literature for children and young adults planned (November 1984) at Mankato State University; Minnesota Educational Media Organization (MEMO) to hold conference (November 1984) in Brooklyn Park, MN; Computer User Magazine educational events planned (October 1984); job openings; ads for EBSCO Subscription Services and Library Binding Service.
