Formal studio portrait of Napoleon B. Merritt, his second wife Mathilda Tilly Cronston Merritt, with Napoleon's adult children, spouses, and grandchildren.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Team of men winner of Junior Eight Race, Winnipeg, Manitoba, time 8.25, Northwestern International Regatta and Intermediate Eight Race, Peoria, Illinois, NAAO Regatta, time 6.16 world's record.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Letter dated October 13, 1938 from Lee F. Zimmerman, State Director of Libraries, to Minnesota Librarians. The letter was a template used to request that local libraries work with their local radio stations to broadcast radio scripts at the local level. The radio scripts were originally created by the Minnesota Library Association Radio Committee to be broadcast over a period of 12-13 weeks on station KSTP in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Holly Young is a Dakota beadwork artist who shares about her journey discovering the stories of her ancestors through learning traditional beadwork. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Lawrence Yetka. He was on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1973 until 1993. Subjects covered: his childhood, lawyers and public service, Hubert Humphrey, political history, and being on the Court. Interviewed by law professor Steve Young.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Lawrence Yetka. He was on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1973 until 1993. Subjects covered: his father and some history of Cloquet, Minnesota politics in the 1920s-1930s, his time in the Legislature, his years on the Court, his life after leaving the Court, and more political history. Interviewed by attorney Tom Boyd and retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Paul H. Anderson.
Members of the Hamline University Glee Club in front of the theater in Windom, Minnesota, after a February blizzard. From left: Ray Temple, Wallace Ramstad, George Smith, and Charles V. Covell.
This interview was conducted on February 18, 1990 by Richard Olson. Sherby Roy Woods was born August 17, 1918 in Iowa. After moving to Minnesota, he worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps and the lumber industry as a heavy equipment operator in northern Minnesota. Woods was drafted into the Army on October 14, 1941 at the age of 23. During the war, he was attached to Company B, 6th Armored Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division. Discharged as a Technician Fifth Grade, Woods worked in heavy equipment and demolitions during campaigns in North Africa and Italy. Woods shared his opinions of Allied soldiers and Axis Power POWs and what he described as the poor training given to replacement troops. He also described how the war changed the U.S. military, including his improvised invention of a more efficient automatic transmission system for light tanks. After returning to the U.S. in 1945, Woods married Cora Lillian Moe, attended heavy equipment maintenance school on the GI Bill, and began a long series of treatments for a facial injury at the Veterans Administration hospital. He worked on heavy equipment for Milaca County until his retirement. Woods concluded the interview with a discussion of contemporary events such as apartheid in South Africa and stated that embargos are a more effective tool than war. He passed away on January 23, 2007 at the age of 88 and is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery in Milaca, Minnesota.
Map showing proposed plans for Lake Harriet parkland including boat landings, rose garden, pavillion, shore line, Beard's Palisance, Lyndale Park, and surrounding streets.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This interview was conducted on February 19, 1989 by David Overy. Raynold John Winter was born March 15, 1918 in Watkins, Minnesota. He was drafted into the Army in 1941. His company trained in southern California as military police in the 506th MP Battalion and was assigned to guard Boulder Dam, which was later renamed Hoover Dam. His company, Company D, was reassigned to combat in Europe and retrained as infantry before being shipped overseas. Winter and many others were captured at the Battle of the Bulge. They became prisoners of war in Leipzig, Germany, where Winter was hospitalized for malnutrition before being liberated. Winter described how American planes bombed the prisoner camps and how American POWs got along with each other, the German guards, and French POWs. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. After the war, he married Catherine Klein of Watkins, where he worked for Kraft Foods. In 1958, they moved to Maple Lake, where he worked for Tem Tee Bakery. He became a member of the Northstar Baseball Hall of Fame as manager of the local Lakers team. Winters passed away at the age of 90 on December 2, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud and is buried in St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery in Watkins. He was survived by Catherine, their six children, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In an oral history conducted by David H. Overy on June 22, 1990, Robert Wick discussed his experiences in training and overseas as a signal information officer in the European Theater during World War II. Born and raised in Iowa, Wick was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942. In this interview, Wick described his training experiences, including officer's training school, and his responsibilities working in an intelligence company while stationed in Italy. Lastly, Wick details what his time in the service had provided him with and his thoughts of the Vietnam Conflict. Prior to the war, Wick was a high school teacher in Newton, Iowa and married to his wife Alice. Wick was born on January 23, 1913, and passed away on March 8, 2006, in St. Cloud, Minnesota
Northern Pacific Railroad Shops in Brainerd large group picture. Same employees as in photograph os2-15, but with hats on. Please click the link to view a related image: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/cwc,200
Northern Pacific Railroad Shops in Brainerd large group picture. Same employees as in photograph os2-11, but with hats off. Please click the link to view a related image: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/cwc,186
Northern Pacific Shops in Brainerd large group photo. Same employees as in photograph r1-32, but with hats off. Please click the link to view a related image: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/cwc,144
Northern Pacific Railroad Shops in Brainerd group photo. Same employees as in photograph r1-29, but with hats on. Please click on the link to view a related image: http://reflections.mndigital.org/u?/cwc,145
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.
John wrote the Outdoor Column for the Rochester Bulletin for decades and spent a lot of time fishing and hunting in the Whitewater Valley. He shared memories his experiences in the valley and his collaborations with former park naturalist, Dave Palmquist.
This interview was conducted on March 15, 1989 by David Overy. Donald Ursus Weiler was born July 12, 1923 in St. Cloud. He was drafted in spring 1943 and served as a machine gunner in the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division of the Army National Guard in North Africa and Italy. After being wounded in the leg during the Battle of Monte Cassino, he underwent an experimental treatment using a high-calcium diet at a hospital in North Africa. He spent a significant amount of time discussing how he would climb poles to listen for enemy movements and described at length the ways in which his unit would support riflemen and vehicle convoys as they advanced through Italy. While recovering and working in a military production factory in Iowa, Weiler met Thelma Ruth Lair, whom he married on January 27, 1945. Weiler lived his entire life in St. Cloud and had a long career as a service technician at the Typewriter Shop and later retired as a sales representative of Marco Business Products. As a recipient of the Purple Heart, Weiler dedicated time to supporting wounded and sick veterans at the St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He passed away on March 1, 2011 at the VA Center, and is buried at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Camp Ripley. He was survived by two sons who followed him into the military; two daughters, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
This was an interview conducted on February 11, 1990 by Richard Olson. Albert Wedell was born September 29, 1911 in Milaca, Minnesota. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and trained in California. He was assigned to the repair division of the U.S.S. Louisville, on which he served in the Aleutian Islands and the South Pacific. He discussed the armaments of the ship, the conditions aboard, men he met in the crew, and some of the attacks on the ship by Japanese ships and aircraft. While in the Navy, Wedell married Velma Swenson on March 14, 1945, and was honorably discharged on October 27, 1945. After the war, he ran a dairy farm near Milaca for 45 years and served on the Chase Brook School Board, the local telephone and creamery boards, and the county ASCA. Wedell passed away on March 16, 2000 and was buried in Borgholm Cemetery in Bock, Minnesota. He was survived by his wife, two sons, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A catalogue of courses offered by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for winter and spring of 1983, and including course descriptions, registration information, and teacher biographies.
A letter welcoming the 2018/2019 board of directors from the Guild executive director Beth Bowman, and including a description of members' responsibilities, training opportunities, and action items.
Twenty-ninth issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in September of 1973 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, a report from the Education Committee, and other guild business.
Second issue of the first volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for winter of 1982, and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops; reports on the Peter Collingwood workshop, the Minnesota Federation Annual Meeting, and the Fiber Source committee; and the articles "Introduction to Color for Weavers", "Warp and Weft Drawdowns", "The Good Old Reliable Piano Bench Theory of Color Harmony", "Color Theory Applied", "Color in Traditional Norwegian Folk Textiles", and "Color Use in Patterned Weaves".
Eighth issue of the fifth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in the summer of 1980 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, and exhibits; a summary of the May annual meeting; reports from the Fiber Source and Fiber Fair committees, and from the newsletter editor; library and school news; and the columns "From Woods & Fields", "We Have a Past", and "Cooks Corner".
Fourth issue of the first volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for summer of 1983, and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, and conferences; a report on the Northern Fibre Arts Guild of Bemidji, and the Midwest 84 conference; and the articles "The Dobby Loom", "Craftsman's Creed", "Fiber Meets Microchip: The Compu-Dobby System", "Tying on - Two Methods", "Warp Yardage Counter for Sectional Warping", "Photography: The Professional and the Amateur", "Safety for the Dyer", "A Visit with Jim Ahrens", "Do It Yourself", "A Day in the Life of a Lizard", and "Tools for Spinners"; and flyers on spinning supplies, the Traditions Transitions Two juried exhibition, and the 1983 Fiber Fair.
Third issue of the first volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for spring of 1983, and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops and exhibits; reports on the Peter Collingwood workshop, the Fiber Source and Educations Committees, the Ely Guild, and the Midwest 84 conference; and the articles "Design", "On Design", "Symmetry as an Element of Design", A Perspective on Rug Design", "Design Process: Pursuing Design Ideas", "Design in Spinning: An Overview", "Handknitting with Handspun", and "Intellectual vs. Reactionary Design".
First issue of the fourth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in September 1978 and containing an announcement of the new guild home at the Chittenden and Eastman Building at 2402 University Avenue, St. Paul; descriptions of the upcoming shows, exhibits, and the October Guild meeting; reports from the Guild coordinator, the editor, and the Christmas tree committee, articles on the summer Midwest Weavers conference, Convergence 78, and a dyeing workshop with Ron Goodman; school news; and the columns "From Woods & Fields" and "As the Wheel Turns".
First issue of the third volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in September 1977 and containing a calendar of upcoming events; letters from the president and the editor; board meeting notes; biographies of board members Sue Obrestad, Peggy Dokka, and Patricia McHugh; the columns "From Woods & Fields", "The Rigid Heddle", "Guilds Elsewhere", and "Telas do los Muertos"; an article on basketweaver Marilyn Herrmann; and reports on workshops, conferences, and education.
First issue of the sixth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in September of 1980 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, exhibits including the juried exhibit "Traditions/Transitions" sponsored by the Guild, and the annual Christmas tree at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; biographies of Gerhardt Knodel, Suzanne Gaston, Edna Gonske, Lynne Anderson, and Ann Brewer; a summary of the May board meeting; reports from the president, treasurer, newsletter editor, Demonstrations chair, and the Fiber Source and Fiber Fair committees; school news; a draft and swatch of Bronson lace; and a flyer for a juried competition for table linens for the Minnesota Governor's Residence.
First issue of the seventh volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in September of 1981 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, the October guild meeting, and the Federation of Minnesota Weavers Guilds and Fiber Artists; a summary of the June board meeting, Wool Day, and the Midwest Weavers Conference; reports from the co-chairpersons, the treasurer, and the newsletter editor; school news; an introduction to study groups; the columns "On Tapestry" and "From Woods & Fields"; and a draft for double corduroy.
Second issue of the fourth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October 1978 and containing descriptions of the upcoming shows, exhibits, and the October Guild meeting; a schedule of 1978-1979 guild programs; reports from the Guild coordinator and president; school and library news; the columns "From Woods & Fields" and "As the Wheel Turns"; a swatch page on double weave; and articles on the Guild's move to a new facility, a workshop with Ken Weaver, and the upcoming Fiber Fair.
First issue of the fifth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October 1979 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, and exhibits; reports from the Fiber Source, the Weaver Co-op, and the Finance and Exhibition committees; letters from the guild coordinator and the president; school and library news; an announcement of Fiber Fair '79 and the Art Institute Christmas Tree; the columns "From Woods & Fields" and "As the Wheel Turns"; articles on the May board meeting and on Midwest Weavers Conference; and flyers for Fiber Fair, a lecture by David Xenakis, and a Sheep to Shawl contest.
Second issue of the sixth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October of 1980 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, exhibits including the juried exhibit "Traditions/Transitions" sponsored by the Guild; a summary of the July board meeting; a list of State Fair winners; and a report from the newsletter editor.
Second issue of the third volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October 1977 and containing descriptions of the upcoming guild meeting, courses, and symposia; an announcement about the Art Institute Christmas tree; notes on the September board meeting; reports from the president, the administrative assistant, and the treasurers; a list of guild committee chairmen; biographies of board members Lindy Westgard and Helen van der Berg; and information about the upcoming Fiber Fair.
Second issue of the seventh volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October of 1981 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, an author autograph party, and a studio tour; a summary of the August board meeting; reports from the co-presidents, the treasurer, the editor, and the Outreach, Fiber Fair, Fiber Source, and State Fair committees; a guest artist schedule and a list of classes at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; school news; an article on Florence Titus; the column "On Tapestry" and "From Woods & Fields"; and a draft for double corduroy.
Second issue of the fifth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in November 1979 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, and exhibits; reports from the Fiber Source committee, the president, and the guild coordinator; school news; the columns "As the Wheel Turns" and "We Have a Past"; and an article on a Guild faculty exhibit.
Third issue of the fourth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in November 1978 and containing descriptions of the upcoming workshops, exhibits, and the November Guild meeting; biographies of Edith Risser and Ruth Arnold; a report from the newsletter editor; school and library news; the columns "From Woods & Fields" and "As the Wheel Turns"; and a swatch page on double weave.
Third issue of the sixth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in November of 1980 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, and exhibits; a summary of the July board meeting; annual reports from the vice-president, education director, library committee, and treasurer; a list of new members; school news; a report on the juried exhibit "Traditions/Transitions" sponsored by the Guild; the column "Lamb's Korner"; updates on the Fiber Source, Fiber Fair and the Christmas tree; and an advertising flyer for Fiber Fair.
Third issue of the third volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in November 1977 and containing a summary of the October Guild meeting; descriptions of upcoming shows, exhibits, and workshops; updates on the Art Institute Christmas tree and Fiber Fair; reports from the the president and administrative assistant; biographies of board members Lila Nelson and Faye Sloane, and Mary Temple; the columns "Garment", "From Woods & Fields", "Telas de los Muertos", and "The Rigid Heddle"; School news; and an overshot draft.
Third issue of the seventh volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in November of 1981 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, and the November guild meeting; a summary of the September board meeting; reports from the co-presidents, the treasurer, the Fiber Source, Fiber Fair; school and library news; the column "On Tapestry", "The Rigid Heddle", "As the Wheel Turns", "Lamb's Korner", and "From Woods & Fields"; articles on weft-faced weaving, the Diane Itter workshop, and the University of Minnesota Akhmin Project; biographies of co-presidents Ann Fox and Connie Magoffin, Secretary Terry Stanley, Treasurer Paul O�Connor; and a flyer for Fiber Fair.
Eighth issue of the fourth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in May 1979 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, exhibits, and the May Guild meeting; a summary of the March board meeting; a report from the Guild coordinator; school and library news; an announcement of the 1979 Christmas tree; the columns "From Woods & Fields", "As the Wheel Turns", and "Garments"; and a swatch page on double weave.
Eighth issue of the third volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in May 1978 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, and the May Guild meeting; a summary of the April board meeting; reports from the administrative assistant and president; school and library news; biographies of Merle Sykora, Lynn Klein, and Daralyn Pfeiffer; the columns "Guilds Elsewhere", "Frame Loominations", "Garments", and "From Woods & Fields"; a special report on health hazards in the arts; and a talk on Nature and weaving; and an article on profile drafts.
Ninth issue of the sixth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in May of 1981 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, and the annual guild meeting; reports from the April board meeting, the treasurer, the editor, and the Fiber Source committee; school, guild, and library news; a letter from Katherine Morrow and a newspaper article about her; and the columns "Lamb's Korner" and "From Woods & Fields".
Seventh issue of the fifth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in May 1980 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, and exhibits; a summary of the April board meeting; reports from the president and the editor; biographies of Dianne Swanson, Pat Penshorn, Kathie Frank, Mary Skoy, Sherrie McCullough, and Elaine Phillips; a swatch page on shaft switching; and the column "As the Wheel Turns".
Eighth issue of the seventh volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May of 1982, and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, lectures, exhibits, the May guild meeting, and the Spring Style Show; reports from the presidents, the March board of director's meeting, the Fiber Source committee, and the treasurer; articles on the Virginia West workshop on weaving clothing, a lecture by Philis Alvic, the Conference of the Minnesota Federation of Weavers, and the upcoming Midwest Conference and fall guild retreat; school news; and the columns "From Woods & Fields" and "As the Wheel Turns".
Fifth issue of the fifth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in March 1980 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, and exhibits; a summary of the January board meeting and treasurer's report; reports from the president, editor, and guild coordinator; school news; biographies of Mary Skoy, Sue Mansfield, and Ruth Arnold; the columns "As the Wheel Turns" and "From Woods & Fields"; an article on taking weaving classes; and a flyer of spring classes.
Sixth issue of the fourth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in March 1979 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, exhibits, and a silent auction; a summary of the January board meeting; a report from the Guild coordinator, and on February programs on textile preservation and on yarn; school and library news; biographies of Alexandra Cervenka, Pat Warner, M. Susan Brock, Beth Lehet, and Ann Scher; the columns "Garments," "From Woods & Fields," "Guilds Elsewhere," "As the Wheel Turns," and a swatch page on double weave.
Sixth issue of the third volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in March 1978 and containing descriptions of upcoming programs, workshops, exhibits, tours, and a silent auction; a summary of the February board and Guild meetings; a report from the administrative assistant; school and library news; a biography of Cathy Ingebretsem, Karen Searle, and Bev Skoglund; the columns "From Woods & Fields", "We have a Past", "Telas de los Muertos"; and a Bronson lace draft.
Seventh issue of the sixth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in March of 1981 and containing descriptions of an upcoming workshops, exhibits, and the monthly members meeting; reports from the January board meeting, the treasurer, and the Fiber Source committee; school and library news; the columns "Lamb's Korner", "From Woods & Fields", and "Weaving Myth & Magic"; an article on storage and display of textiles; and a registration flyer for a workshop of commission weaving by Ken Weaver.
Sixth issue of the seventh volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for March of 1982, and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, lectures, exhibits, and the March guild meeting; reports from the presidents, the January board meeting, and the Fiber Fair, Group Projects, and Fiber Source committees, articles on enthusiasm, on drafting weft-faced patterns, and on Coptic textiles; and the columns "From Woods & Fields", "Of Baskets", "Rigid Heddle", "Cooks Corner"; and school news.
Ninth issue of the fourth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in June 1979 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, and exhibits; reports from the president and the editor; school and guild news; the columns "From Woods & Fields" and "As the Wheel Turns"; and articles on the April silent auction and on BEKA loom manufacturers in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Ninth issue of the third volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in June 1978 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Christmas tree; an introduction of the new Coordinator of Guild and School position; a summary of the May board and Guild meetings; reports from the administrative assistant, treasurer, president, editor, and the yarn committee; biographies of Charlotte Miller, Jan Carter, and Adele Challenger; the column "From Woods & Fields"; and an article on warp setts.
Tenth issue of the sixth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in June of 1981 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops and exhibits; reports from the April board meeting, the treasurer, and the Fiber Source committee; the column "From Woods & Fields"; and a flyer and registration form for the Wool Day festival.
Ninth issue of the seventh volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June of 1982 (mis-labelled volume 7, number 8, May), and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, a tour of Faribault Woolen Mills, and the Conference of the Minnesota Federation of Weavers; reports from the presidents, the Fiber Source committee, and the treasurer; articles on rag rug weaver Clara Huebne and the Spring Style Show; a call for State Fair demonstrators; a schedule of summer classes; and the columns "From Woods & Fields" and "Of Baskets".
Eleventh issue of the sixth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in July of 1981 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, shows, and local museum exhibits; a reminder of the upcoming State Fair; and the columns "Lamb's Korner" and "Of Fiber".
Fifth issue of the sixth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in January of 1981 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, exhibits, and the monthly members meeting; a list of new members; library and school news; biographies of Paul O'Connor and Ann Fox; the column "From Woods & Fields"; updates on the Fiber Source and the Handweaving Guild of America; and articles on tablet weaving and Peter Collingwood, and on washing textiles.
Fourth issue of the fifth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in February 1980 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, and exhibits; a summary of the November board meeting and treasurer's report; reports from the Fiber Source committee and the guild coordinator; school news; the columns "Weaving Myth and Magic" and "From Woods & Fields"; and an article on a Guild exhibit on spinning and dyeing.
Fifth issue of the third volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in February 1978 and containing descriptions of upcoming programs, exhibits, and a Guild auction benefit; a summary of the December/January board and Guild meetings; a list of proposed revisions to the guild by-laws; reports from the the president and administrative assistant, the Publicity and the Fiber Fair committees; a biography of guild member Irene Wood; the columns "Garments", "From Woods & Fields", "The Rigid Heddle", and "Telas de los Muertos"; Library and school news; and a flyer of schedule changes.
Fifth issue of the fourth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in February 1979 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, the February Guild meeting, and a series of classes on Mayan weaving; reports on a workshop on Moebius weaving and the Coverlets Classes Reunion; an index of volumes 1-4 of The Minnesota Weaver; school news; the columns "Garments", "From Woods & Fields", and "As the Wheel Turns"; a report on the 1978 Fiber Fair; and a swatch page on double weave.
