A report of the Twin City Weavers' Guild participation in the How-to-do-it show sponsored by the St. Paul Junior Chamber of Commerce in Feb 1955 describes the booth exhibit and weaving demonstrations. The exhibit included two handwoven men's suits and other items. Two demonstration looms featured a Structo table loom and a foot-powered loom warped for evening bags and towels. The report is submitted and signed by Hilma Berglund. The second page details items in the exhibit and their insurance value, a list of equipment and demonstrators, and a list of members who manned the booth.
This 3 page typewritten report, written by Hilma Berglund, describes the 1955-1960 history of the Minnesota Weavers' Guild. During this period the guild began meeting at the Minneapolis Y.W.C.A., which gave them access to classroom/meeting space four days a week. Regular classes were held, using donated and purchased looms. By 1960, the guild owned ten looms, including a memorial loom used by members only for group projects. This also allowed for permanent library space. In 1956 the first member sale was held. Membership remained steady at an average of 105 members. Programs and other member activities are listed.
This is a typewritten report from Hilma Berglund, president of The Minnesota Weavers' Guild, dated May 7th, 1959. It is an annual report, with handwritten corrections and signature.
This handwritten report summarizes the Minnesota Weavers Guild presence at the 1958 Minnesota State Fair. The report includes a list of organizing committee members, a budget, and demonstrations. Hilma Berglund was a member of the committee.There was a stronger guild presence at the fair since it was the Centennial of Minnesota statehood. The report concludes with recommendations for future years.
This three page typewritten report, written by Hilma Berglund, summarizes the history of the Minnesota Weavers' Guild from 1960-1965. During this time, the Guild continued to meet and teach classes at the Minneapolis Y.W.C.A. Malin Selander of Orebro, Sweden, was the teacher for two workshops. A third workshop was conducted by Mrs. Weyman of Illinois. Other guild programs, events and speakers are listed.
This 4 page typewritten report, written by Hilma Berglund, describes the first five years of the Twin City Weavers' Guild. It lists officers and charter members, membership statistics, the first three weaving institutes held at the University of Minnesota, and other activities of the Guild. Guild meetings were held at the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Minnesota. A list of guild activities by date is included.
This 4 page typewritten report, written by Hilma Berglund, describes the second and third five years of the Twin City Weavers' Guild. It describes membership growth, programs and exhibits. Four weaving institutes were held, three at the University of Minnesota, and one in a private home. Due to the growth of membership, meetings were held both day and evening, and some meetings were held at member homes. Members were expected to provide proof each year that they were productive weavers. A Board of Directors was added and first met in 1949.