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.
