Group of CCC enrollees including early Cook County resident, Art Eliasen identified at fifth from the right in the front row. Eliasen's family were some of the earliest settlers in Hovland, MN.
Five CCC enrollees in front of log building with sign on door that says "Hdqt's Caterpillar Kids". These friends from the Sawbill camp north of Tofte, MN, are identified as: 1 - Rindel, Pete; 2- Anderson, Andy; 3 - Dahlman, Slim; 4 - Sunde, Red (Age 17); 5 - Keelar. Photo came from Al Sunde collection.
Panorama view of the Gunflint Camp Company 712, camp F-5 north of Grand Marais. Entire company of 200 plus men posed in front of the Headquarters Building.
Harold Moe, enrollee who remained in Cook County, is wearing a hat and coat standing in front of a tarpapered CCC building at the Spruce Creek CCC camp near Lutsen, MN.
Mrs. Letson [proprietress] and staff. Bus in background that took guests back and forth to the village of Alexandria. In 1896, J.L. Dickinson acquired the Alexandria Hotel at Geneva Beach from Mr. Letson, an early resort builder, and changed the name to the Geneva Beach Hotel. The hotel burned down on September 2, 1911.
The Hovland CCC camp, Company 722 basketball team is shown. This team traveled to games around the Cook County and into Canada. The coach shown is Joseph Spitznagle the camp's education advisor.
Hovland CCC camp canteen shows various items, such as candy and cigarettes, that would be purchased by men at camp. From the scrapbook of Joseph Spitznagle, education advisor.
Panorama of the Hovland Camp entire company 722 in Hovland. Enrollee, Mahlon Linnell's company includes Henry Toftey identified in top row, 15th from right.
Individual CCC enrollee standing on old dock near lake in forest fires on Isle Royale, MI. He is shown wearing a back pack that seems to have held water for fighting fire.
Inside barracks at the Spruce Creek CCC camp at Lutsen, Minnesota, and the Cascade River area. This photo shows one enrollee on his bunk of cabin 14. From the scrapbook of Harold Moe, enrollee.
Inside the barracks of CCC camp in Hovland, MN, a group of enrollees pose with their musical instruments, snowshoes and pipes. From the scrapbook of Joseph Spitznagle, education advisor.
The CCC camp at Hovland, MN, had a library facility and the enrollees are shown here enjoying their free time. From the scrapbook of Joseph Spitznagle, education advisor.
A group of miners standing in an unidentified open pit mine. The location of this photograph is unknown; but the Iron Range includes parts of the following Minnesota counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis.
A group of miners standing in an unidentified open pit mine. The location of this photograph is unknown; but the Iron Range includes parts of the following Minnesota counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis.
A group of miners standing in an unidentified open pit mine. The location of this photograph is unknown; but the Iron Range includes parts of the following Minnesota counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis.
A group of miners standing in an unidentified open pit mine. The location of this photograph is unknown; but the Iron Range includes parts of the following Minnesota counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis.
A group of miners standing in an unidentified open pit mine. The location of this photograph is unknown; but the Iron Range includes parts of the following Minnesota counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis.
A group of miners standing in an unidentified open pit mine, with head frame in background. The location of this photograph is unknown; but the Iron Range includes parts of the following Minnesota counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis.
Hovland CCC side camp at Portage Brook shows John Miscowics working with a hammer and an anvil. From the scrapbook of Joseph Spitznagle, education advisor.
A Joseph A. Holmes Safety Award Certificate was presented to Management and Employees of the Sherman Mine, Oliver Mining Division of U.S. Steel in April 1963 for working an open pit iron ore mine 1,245,634 man hours without a disabling injury from February 11, 1961, through December 31, 1962.
A Joseph A. Holmes Safety Award Certificate was presented to the Snyder Mine in April 1940 for accident free operation at the Virginia and Shenango open pit mines and the Webb open pit-underground combination mine for a year or more. In the 12 months ending December 1939, the Virginia mine completed 91,746 man hours without a lost-time accident; the Shenango completed 155,543 man hours; while the Webb went 15 1/3 months through August 1939 with 304,879 man hours without a lost-time accident.
Shown is the make shift kitchen that was set up for the CCC crew fighting the Rose Lake fires of 1936. From the scrapbook of Albert Malner, enrollee and later Cook County Sheriff.
Eight unidentified workers stand near the equipment in the Nopeming Sanatorium kitchen. There are six women and two man in the photograph. Nopeming Sanatorium opened for tuberculosis patients in May 1912.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Ten unidentified workers stand near the equipment in the Nopeming Sanatorium kitchen. There are nine women and one man in the photograph. Nopeming Sanatorium opened for tuberculosis patients in May 1912.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
An unidentified woman removes a tray of food from a warming oven in the kitchen at Nopeming. Nopeming Sanatorium opened for tuberculosis patients in May 1912.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Pairs of men march down the center of the street, rounding the corner with the "The Headlight" saloon at the intersection of Cedar Street and First Avenue. Each man is carrying an American Flag or small shovel. Eugene LaForce was the Proprieter of The Headlight.
Unidentified labor gathering of Duluthians at Hibbing that includes the 3rd Regiment Duluth Band composed entirely of members of the American Federation of Musicians. One man's ribbon identifies him as the Steward.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
"Leaving April 1935" at Spruce Creek CCC camp near Lutsen. Image shows men lined up waiting to get onto truck with their trunks. They are shaking hands with one another saying good-bye. From the scrapbook of Harold Moe, enrollee.
Charles Starkey was appointed a Duluth mailman in October 1895 and served as sergeant at arms from 1900-1907. Starkey is standing on a residential street carrying his mailbag bag and parcels. He is not wearing a uniform.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Mailman Frank Elmquist was appointed February 1903 and retired April 1941. He is standing on a bricked street holding his mailbag, parcels, and mail rolled and bound with leather straps. Jackson Elementary School is visible in the background.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Frank McDonald was appointed a Duluth mailman in December 1899 and transferred to clerk in February 1923. He is standing on a bricked street near the post office building, holding his mailbag, parcels, and mail rolled and bound with leather straps.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Mailman George LaGrange was appointed in June 1904 and retired in 1930. He is standing in downtown Duluth near the post office holding bundles, parcels, mail, and his mailbag.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Mailman George LaGrange was appointed in June 1904 and retired in 1930. He is standing in downtown Duluth near the post office holding his mailbags, parcels, and mail. Jackson Elementary School is visible in the background.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
George Paul was appointed a Duluth mailman in August 1907. He is shown smiling while standing on a bricked street near the post office, with his mailbag, and mail rolled and bound with leather straps.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Henry Merry was appointed a Duluth mailman in March 1902 and retired in 1933. He is standing on a bricked street holding his mailbag, parcels, and mail rolled and bound with leather straps.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Mailman Jerome Kriz was appointed August 1890, transferred to clerk in 1924 and was superintendent of the West End Postal Station. He is standing on a bricked street holding his mailbag, parcels, and mail, downtown buildings are visible in the background.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Mailman Johannes Johnson was appointed July 1912 and retired November 1936. He is photographed in an unidentified photographer's studio in Duluth with a winter scene backdrop.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Joseph Wilde was appointed a Duluth mailman in 1903 and retired in April 1945. He is standing on a bricked street near the post office building, holding his mailbag, parcels, and mail rolled and bound with leather straps.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Lewis Kusnierek was appointed mailman in June 1900 and retired in December 1939, and was treasurer of Local 114 of the National Association of Letter Carriers from 1925-1939. He is standing on a bricked street holding his mailbag, parcels, and mail rolled and bound with leather straps.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Mailman Louis Christiansen was appointed August 1902 and retired June 1932 and was the president of the State Letter Carriers Association in 1920. He is standing in an unidentified photographer's studio.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Mailman Paul Sneide was appointed July 1905 and retired July 1948. He is standing with his mailbag and parcels in downtown Duluth near the post office with the Jackson Elementary School behind him.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
On the left is A.B. Heimbach, the mailman on the right is either A.D. Mahoney or Austin O'Donnell. The men are standing in downtown Duluth near the post office holding their mailbags, parcels, and mail. Downtown buildings are visible in the background.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
From left to right: Leo Marlow was appointed mailman in June 1907, H.G. Hipler was not a regularly employed mail carrier, and William M. Ritchie was appointed in July 1909. They are standing in downtown Duluth near the post office holding their mailbags, parcels, and mail.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
William Cooley was appointed a Duluth mailman in July 1903 and retired in 1939. He is standing on a bricked street near the post office building, holding his mailbag, parcels, and mail rolled and bound with leather straps.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Mailman William Tusken was appointed in 1902 and retired July 1941. He was carrier number 3 for the Board of Trade building and is shown standing in downtown Duluth near the post office holding his mailbag, newspapers, and mail. Downtown buildings are visible in the background.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Ranger Art Schneider is shown "in deep thought" at the site of the Lima Mountain tower. From the scrapbook of Albert Malner, enrollee and later Cook County Sheriff.
A log boom passes through Stillwater, Minnesota on the Saint Croix River. The picture is taken from the Wisconsin side of the river and Stillwater is visible in the background.
A log boom passes through Stillwater, Minnesota on the Saint Croix River. The picture is taken from the Wisconsin side of the river and Stillwater is visible in the background.
A log boom passes through Stillwater, Minnesota on the Saint Croix River. The picture is taken from the Wisconsin side of the river and Stillwater is visible in the background.