Theater program for a performance at the Bijou Opera House. Program includes advertisements for dozens of local businesses in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1904-1905
Description:
Annual report containing financial reports of the Association. Includes the Association's constitution and by-laws, members and committees, and donations received. Also included are photographs of the Woman's Boarding Home, the Mahala Fisk Pillsbury Home, and the Jones-Harrison Home.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. In 1904 the Provident Savings Fund was created for children and adults to have a savings account and deposit small amounts of money. The Department of Tuberculosis was established, doctors and laymen met to develop plans and policies to try and prevent the spread of tuberculosis. Ten fraudulent charities were investigated and nine of them disbanded.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Landscape view; Lake Street Bridge, completed by 1890 but not used by the street cars until after 1904. Scenic view of river with trees in the foreground.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Roosevelt Club program for "Baron Humbug," a musical comedy by R.A. Barnet listing cast, synopsis, and songs from each act. Also includes description and member list of Roosevelt Club, photographs of the cast in costume, and advertisements with drawings and photographs. The play was performed at the Metropolitan Opera House in St. Paul on March 12, the Metropolitan Opera House in Minneapolis on March 14, 15, and 16, and the Lyceum in Duluth on March 19.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog of stem and hot water boilers, tank heaters, and laundry stoves. Includes how-to instructions and applications for use. Includes two inserts, one on "Rapid" heaters, the other on ceiling plates used to hold pipes in place.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog featuring plumbers' supplies, sanitary specialties, steam goods, brass goods, wrought iron pipe, sewer pipe, and other tools and parts produced by the National Brass and Metal Company
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The report lists the names of Maternity Hospital officers, directors, medical staff, and committee members. The report includes the president's address, the secretary's report, the Maternity Hospital medical report, the general treasurer's report, the house treasurer's report, the report of finance committee, the matron's report, the articles of incorporation of the Maternity Hospital, and contributions to Maternity Hospital.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1904
Description:
Poster of race horse Dan Patch, featuring his 1904 world record for the fastest mile by a harness horse (1 minute, 56 seconds). Includes list of all world records made by Dan Patch up to November 1904. Poster advertises the livestock feed produced by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage. Savage bought record breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business. Dan Patch would best this record in 1906 and set a new world record for the fastest mile by a harness horse at 1 minute, 55 seconds. Dan Patch is featured on many International Stock Food Products. The horse and his owner had a close connection: Dan Patch died July 11, 1916; Savage died of a heart attack a few days later. Dan Patch became less significant as America embraced the automobile. Ironically, Savage started manufacturing the Dan Patch automobile in 1911.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Metropolitan Opera Program for week of November 8, 1903, listing performances of "The Prince of Pilsen" and "Mr. Walker Whiteside in: We Are King" including casts and synopses. Also lists coming attractions and includes advertisements with illustrations or photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Metropolitan Opera Program for week of October 25, 1903, listing performances of "The Tenderfoot" and "The Burgomaster" including casts and synopses. Also lists coming attractions and includes advertisements with illustrations or photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. A visiting nurse position was continued, statistics were kept on visits made and type of disease. The Associated Charities continued the Friendly Visiting program and the Employment Bureau.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Metropolitan Opera Program for week of September 20, 1903, listing performances of "The Sleepy King," and "Sherlock Holmes" including casts and synopses. Also lists coming attractions and includes advertisements with illustrations or photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Metropolitan Opera Program for week of May 4, 1903, listing performances of "When Knighthood Was In Flower," "The Joy of Living," and "Aunt Jeannie" including cast and synopses. Also lists coming attractions and includes advertisements with illustrations or photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Metropolitan Opera Program for week of May 3, 1903, listing performances of "Julius Caesar," "When Knighthood Was In Flower" and "The Joy of Living" including cast and synopses. Also lists coming attractions and includes advertisements with illustrations or photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Metropolitan Opera Programme for week of March 16, 1903, listing performances of the operas "Il Trovatore," "Faust" and the play "The Little Duchess" including cast and synopses. Includes advertisements with illustrations or photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Metropolitan Opera Programme for week of March 8, 1903, listing performances of "Al G. Field's Greater Minstrels" and "The Tempest" including cast and synopses. Also lists coming attractions including "The Castle Square Opera Company" and advertisements with illustrations or photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Metropolitan Opera Programme for week of February 8, 1903, listing performances of "A Gentleman of France" and "The Gay Lord Quex" including cast and synopses. Also lists coming attractions "Sally in Our Alley" and Horace Lewis in "A Poor Relation" and includes advertisements with illustrations or photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Metropolitan Opera Programme for week of January 26, 1903, listing performances of "The New Robin Hood" and "San Toy" including cast and synopses. Also lists coming attractions and includes advertisements with illustrations or photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog of stationary and portable gasoline engines. Stationary engines are used for industrial work and portable engines are used primarily for farm and ranch work.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Roosevelt Marching Club program for "The Queen of the Ballet", a comic opera by R.A. Barnet, listing cast, synopsis, and songs from each act. Also includes description and member list of Roosevelt Club and advertisements with drawings and photographs. The play was performed at the Mankato Theatre in Mankato on February 28, the Metropolitan Theatre in Minneapolis on March 2, 3, and 4, and the Fargo Opera House in Fargo, North Dakota on March 7.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog featuring a variety of refrigerator types: hardwood, dry air, household and sideboard, and hotel refrigerators and ice chests.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Image of three young girls wading in the waters below the falls. Copyright 1903 by T. W. Ingersoll (high grade original views sold through canvassers). See also image MS0202.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Lithographic prints multicolor image of three young girls wading in the waters below the falls; copyright 1903 by T. W. Ingersoll; descriptive text on verso. See image MS00201; MS00202 is the colorized version of MS00201.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1902?
Description:
Advertisement for animal feed sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Features the champion 4-year-old trotting stallion Directum and his record speed of 2minutes, 5.25 seconds. Also includes speeds for other race horses. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, who bought race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business. Consequently, Dan Patch is featured on many International Stock Food Products.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog featuring birch doors, trim, moldings, and panels. Includes photographs of lumbermen in Wisconsin, views of the sawmill and plant, and machines used in production. Also highlights buildings throughout the country finished in Wisconsin birch and provides examples of finishes and rooms incorporating the birch.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Roosevelt Marching Club program for "The Viking: A Comic Opera in Three Acts," listing cast, synopsis, and songs from each act. Also includes description and member list of Roosevelt Club and advertisements with drawings and photographs. The play was performed at the Mankato Theatre in Mankato, the Lyceum Theatre in Minneapolis, and the Lyceum Theatre in Duluth.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog advertising the benefits of using International Stock Food to feed horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, and chickens. Includes various animal breeds, tips for raising healthy animals and testimonials from satisfied customers.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1902?
Description:
Poster featuring Dazzle Patch and his rider. Dazzle Patch was the son of Dan Patch. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage. Savage bought record breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business. Dan Patch set the world record for the fastest mile (1 minute, 55 seconds) by a harness horse in 1906. Consequently, Dan Patch is featured on many International Stock Food Products. The horse and his owner had a close connection: Dan Patch died July 11, 1916; Savage died of a heart attack a few days later. Dan Patch became less significant as America embraced the automobile. Ironically, Savage started manufacturing the Dan Patch automobile in 1911.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog featuring parts and accessories for power plants. Includes feed and vacuum pumps, jet condensers, oiling systems and devices, boiler regulators, heaters, and meters.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1902-1903
Description:
Annual report containing financial reports of the Association. Includes the Association's constitution and by-laws, members and committees, and donations received. Also included are photographs of the Mahala Fist Pillsbury Home and the Jones-Harrison Home.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. A visiting nurse position was created, statistics were kept on visits made and type of disease. The Associated Charities continued the Friendly Visiting program and the Employment Bureau.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog of elevating, conveying, and power transmitting machinery including conveyors, pulleys, belts, buckets, gears, and other parts.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This report summarizes the activities of Asbury Hospital for the year of 1901. The report contains the articles of incorporation and lists the names of Asbury Hospital officers, directors, the executive committee, medical faculty, and dispensary staff. It Contains reports from the superintendent of deaconess work, the superintending nurse, the Deaconess Aid Society, and the treasurer. The medical statistical report lists diseases treated and surgical operations. Also includes the number of patients admitted, patients' religious denominations, residences, and nationalities. The names of contributors to Asbury Hospital are given. Includes rules and regulations for patients and visitors. The report also includes a section for the Nurses' Training School listing the graduates from 1894-1901 and the curriculum.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog for Smooth-On cements, used for repairing leaking boilers, smoothing the surface of iron castings, covering counter-sunk bolts, and other uses. Includes directions, testimonials, and costs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1902
Description:
Advertisement for feed sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Three testimonials from O.E. Countryman of Spencer, North Dakota, Oren J. Spalte of Pleasantville, Iowa, and John D. Marshall of Walton, Kansas, about the weight gain possible by pigs on the feed are included. "Schooley's Beauty" is featured on the poster, a Durock Jersey sow with a litter of 11 pigs. Text from poster, "International Stock Food 3 Feeds For One Cent Makes Sows Give More And Better Milk." International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Minneapolis Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Animals
Date Created:
1901-12-31
Description:
Report of the Minneapolis Humane Society whose work aims to prevent cruelty to both humans and animals. Includes statistical and financial data and cases outlining issues and services provided. The report of the Examining Physician for Women and Children covers the time from September 1900 until December 31, 1901. Outlines Minnesota Laws enforced on cruelty to children and cruelty to animals, noting title, chapter, and section. Includes photographs of children from several cases.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
1938 reprint of the 1901 edition; topographic map; verso: "The Topographic Maps of the United States" and index to standard symbols; Jno. H. Renshawe, Topographer in Charge; Triangulation by U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey; Topography by H.L. Baldwin Jr.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities of Minneapolis. In 1901, the number of organizations such as churches, societies and institutions that cooperated with Associated Charities increased to 119. Associated Charities continued to run an Employment Bureau and 7,833 odd jobs were found for men and women.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Theater program for a performance at the Bijou Opera House. Program includes advertisements for dozens of local businesses in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Theater program for a performance at the Bijou Opera House. Program includes advertisements for dozens of local businesses in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Theater program for a performance at the Bijou Opera House. Program includes advertisements for dozens of local businesses in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Theater program for a performance at the Bijou Opera House. Program includes advertisements for dozens of local businesses in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Theater program for a performance at the Bijou Opera House. Program includes advertisements for dozens of local businesses in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library