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1. Suggestions for a system of parks and parkways for the city of Minneapolis: read at a meeting of the Park Commissioners, June 2, 1883

Creator:
Cleveland, Horace William Shaler, 1814-1900
Date Created:
1883-06-02
Description:
This plan, written by Horace Cleveland, "landscape gardener," was a foundational document for the Minneapolis park system and was distributed with the first annual report of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

2. First Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the city of Minneapolis for the year ending March 13, 1884

Creator:
Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1884
Description:
When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This, the first such report, outlines the organization of the Board, describes the state of the nascent park system, and includes a map of a Minneapolis park system as recommended by Prof. H.W.S. Cleveland, showing parkways along the Mississippi River and arounds Lakes Harriet and Calhoun. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

3. Third Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the city of Minneapolis for the year ending March 14, 1886

Creator:
Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1886-03-14
Description:
The third annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis describes the ten parks and parkways under its care. Included in this report is an argument for public attention to the planting of trees throughout the city, and the commitment of the Board to planting trees in the parks and boulevards under its control, along with data on the numbers and varieties planted. When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

4. Ninth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the city of Minneapolis, 1891

Creator:
Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1891
Description:
The ninth annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis includes the rules for the Board of Park Commissioners and descriptions of the acquisition of land to enlarge parks such as Powderhorn, Lake Harriet and Minnehaha Parkway. When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

5. Fourth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis for the year ending March 14, 1887

Creator:
Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1887-03-14
Description:
One highlight of the fourth annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis is a letter from renowned landscape architect and designer of New York City's Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted, touching on the duties of park commissioners, the impact of changing ways of doing business on the layout of streets and the structure of cities, and reflections on the purpose, design and planning of parks and parkways. When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

6. Eleventh Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota for the year 1893

Creator:
Board of Parks Commissioners
Date Created:
1893
Description:
Annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

7. Second Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the city of Minneapolis for the year ending March 13, 1885

Creator:
Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1885-03-13
Description:
The second annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis contains the text of the legislative ace "providing for the designation , acquisition, laying out and improvement of lands in the city of Minneapolis for a system of public parks and park ways, and for the care and government thereof." When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world�s leading urban park systems.
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

8. Twelfth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, 1894

Creator:
Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1883
Description:
The twelfth annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis includes details about maintenance, improvements, and expenditures related to the parks and parkways in 1894. The Superintendent's report highlights winter sports in the parks and the park's fleet of boats on Lake Harriet. When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

9. Board of Park Commissioners 1886 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1886
Description:
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1886. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. Among many other activities, the Park Board paid for and planted trees throughout the city. Payments approved on May 15 included $2936.45 for trees and shrubs. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

10. Board of Park Commissioners 1885 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1885
Description:
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1885. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. Among much other content, the Proceedings for 1885 document setbacks the Board encountered in acquiring land for East River Boulevard and Powderhorn Park due to excessive expenses from landowner appraisals and negotiations with landowners in other areas where parks were being planned. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

11. Distribution and classification of expenditures for year 1910, Board of Park Commissioners, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910
Description:
The chart of expenditures is found in the Twenty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 122.
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Accounts

12. Board of Park Commissioners 1884 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1884
Description:
Table tennis and playground on the beach at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

13. Board of Park Commissioners 1891 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1891
Description:
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1891. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. Proceedings from this year include ongoing discussions about and efforts to acquire land along the East River Bank Parkway, for which $30,000 was set aside, and around Lake Harriet. The popularity of Minnehaha Park is evident through discussions of erecting guardrails and gravel paths in dangerous areas, approving a license to sell refreshments and photographs for $415, and actions to ban the erection of tents and curio stands within the park. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

14. Board of Park Commissioners 1887 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1887
Description:
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1887. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. The Board changed Secretaries in this year, which prompted a review by the Committee on Finance with recommendations regarding bookkeeping, payroll, inventories and reporting. The proceedings of June 25 contain a resolution justifying and creating the post of Chief of Park Police, who would also serve as accountant and time keeper for the Superintendent of Parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

15. Board of Park Commissioners 1890 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1890
Description:
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1890. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. Some important elements from this years’ Proceedings include ordinances spelling out what was considered “quiet, orderly and suitable use of the Parks and Parkways of the City of Minneapolis by the people” (an example: “No person shall ride, propel or drive any velocipede, bicycle or other vehicle propelled by the feet or hands, or both, of the rider or person carried thereon in any park.”). On August 5 an ordinance was passed authorizing the Minneapolis Street Railway Company to construct and operate an electric line along Hennepin Avenue. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

16. General plan for the improvement of Minnehaha Parkway from Lake Harriet to Minnehaha Park, Board of Park Commissioners, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kvitrud, I.
Date Created:
1912
Description:
This item consists of seven sheets of maps attached at the left edge, showing planned changes to Minnehaha Creek and Parkway. The maps were created in January 1912, when Theodore Wirth was Superintendent of Parks, and are indexed on page 103A of the Twenty-Ninth Annual Report of the Minneapolis Board of Park Comissioners. This particular copy was mailed on October 10, 1921 according to the postmark on the envelope.
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Cartographic
Format:
Engineering maps

17. Board of Park Commissioners 1888 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1888
Description:
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1888. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. The proceedings of the April 14 meeting include the approval of revised rules for the Board, covering everything from instructions for Board meetings and reports, duties of the officers, duties and procedures for the standing committees, and guidelines for employees such as the Superintendent of Parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

18. Board of Park Commissioners 1883 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1883
Description:
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year January 1-December 31, 1883. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. The Proceedings for 1883 include the details of the first meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners on March 14 and subsequent monthly meetings, the appointment of commissioners, and of the decisions to purchase the first lands to be designated as public parks and parkways in the city of Minneapolis. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

19. Board of Park Commissioners 1889 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1889
Description:
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1889. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. Proceedings from this year reveal increased activity around facilities, amenities and activities in parks such as the purchase of pleasure boats and water swans for Central Park (now known as Loring Park) Lake, or the granting of privileges to sell refreshments at Minnehaha Falls. The June 29 business included amendments to “An Ordinance to secure the quiet, orderly and suitable use and enjoyment of the parks and parkways of the City of Minneapolis by the people” which contained notice that “No cattle, horses, mules, swine, sheep, goats, dogs or fowls shall be turned into or allowed to run at large in or upon any park or parkway.” This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

20. Interview with Elaine Holst, Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Wabasha, Minnesota

Creator:
Holst, Elaine
Date Created:
2017-08-31
Description:
Elaine Holst shares information about how her grandparents homesteaded in the Whitewater Valley, the many floods she experienced, and the legacy of conservation farming she and her husband established. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

21. Interview with Ernie Boszhardt, Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Lodi, Wisconsin

Creator:
Boszhardt, Ernie
Date Created:
2021-07-28
Description:
Ernie Boszhardt is an archaeologist who shares about his journey becoming an archaeologist and stories about local human history he's learned through his work. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

22. Interview with Laura Deering, Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Rushford, Minnesota

Creator:
Deering, Laura
Date Created:
2021-05-18
Description:
Laura Deering shares information about her research investigating the Underground Railroad in Southeast Minnesota. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

23. Interview with Charles Loggins, Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Columbus, Ohio

Creator:
Loggins, Charles
Date Created:
2020-12-21
Description:
Charles Loggins was the first African American District Conservationist in Minnesota. In this interview he shares about his work with the Soil Conservation Service and working with farmers in Winona County. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

24. Interview with Troy Haverly, New London Oral History Project, Sibley State Park, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Haverly, Troy
Date Created:
2016-06-04
Description:
Troy grew up biking to Sibley and skating on and swimming across local watering holes. And have you ever heard of the Loch Ness of Lake Andrew? Well, you will after this interview!
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

25. Interview with Roger Walsh, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Walsh, Roger
Date Created:
2016-07-03
Description:
Roger is the definition of a "local" - having lived in the area his entire life. Walsh is able to describe the landscape during the Dust Bowl, cracked soil and dried up water beds. The history of land use and natural resources in this interview is intriguing to anyone familiar with the landscape and lakes today.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

26. Interview with Larry Henjum, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Henjum, Larry
Date Created:
2016-07-16
Description:
Larry's lineage goes far back to some of the original homestead families in the park. He remembers the neighborhood that the park once was. Can you guess what one of the first movies to play in the New London Little Theater was- take a listen and find out.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

27. Interview with Ken Gravely, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Gravely, Ken
Date Created:
2016-07-02
Description:
Ken Gravely served his country in WWII, and tells a colorful story of the VJ announcement to servicemen in Okinawa as well as his post-war work on western movies scenes in Hollywood!
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

28. Interview with Mark Symanietz, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Symanietz, Mark
Date Created:
2016-07-02
Description:
Mark tells a cheerful tale about memories at an uncle's farm in Spicer from riding pigs to getting away with mischief. He also includes his first impressions on the town of New London.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

29. Interview with Jerry Johnson, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Johnson, Jerry
Date Created:
2016-07-16
Description:
With a heart for history Jerry Johnson strived to revitalize the small and mostly pioneer Lake Andrew Cemetery, located just outside of the park. Jerry tells about this journey and more.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

30. Interview with Wally Newstrom in July 2016, New London Oral History Project, Sibley State Park, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Newstrom, Wally
Date Created:
2016-05-23
Description:
Interview with Wally Newstrom. Wally relates his experiences growing up in West Central Minnesota. Note: Wally, in addition to several others in the New London Oral History Project, use the term "gypsy." The term was historically used to identify people of Eastern Europe or Romanian decent. Today the term Roma is more widely accepted.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

31. Interview with Wally Newstrom in May 2016, New London Oral History Project, Dassel, Minnesota

Creator:
Newstrom, Wally
Date Created:
2016-07-04
Description:
In this second interview of Wally Newstom with his granddaughter he talks about the changes his "Greatest Generation" has seen. His interview highlight below brings to light what diversity in the 1930s looked like in West Central Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

32. Interview with Thompson Family: Landon, Elizabeth, Abby, Lexi, Cari, and Chrissy, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Thompson, Landon; Thompson, Elizabeth; Thompson, Abby; Thompson, Lexi; Thompson, Cari; Thompson, Chrissy
Date Created:
2016-07-04
Description:
A fun, family interview that brings to life just how those stories end up being told year after year. This one will make you smile!
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

33. Interview with Roger Strand, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Strand, Roger
Date Created:
2016-07-04
Description:
Roger Strand spent summers on Green Lake, growing up for a love for west central Minnesota. Some may know Roger as Dr. Strand, but if you knew him as kid you may have known him as the keeper of the Snake Den! Listen and learn more about adventures of a little Roger.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

34. Interview with Marlyn Orson, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Orson, Marlyn
Date Created:
2016-07-02
Description:
Hear stories of what kept kids busy (and in trouble!) in New London and what is was like to be a teenager graduating in 1967 in politically turbulent times.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

35. Interview with Dick Clayton, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Clayton, Dick
Date Created:
2016-07-03
Description:
Dick Clayton saw the changes of Parks and Trails through 35 years of service working at the Naturalist at Sibley State Park. Meaningful history of the Department of Natural Resources in Minnesota and Sibley State Park are told.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

36. Interview with Gary Dahlberg, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Dahlberg, Gary
Date Created:
2016-06-02
Description:
From a family that immigrated here in 1868, Dahlberg brings a true "Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn" and "Sandlot" existence growing up in New London. A whistle from a cousin signaled time to go fishing and a life time of swinging papers to neighbors, this is life in New London.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

37. Interview with Emily Conrad, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Conrad, Emily
Date Created:
2016-07-02
Description:
Our very own local Princess Kay from the Milk Way tell that once in a lifetime story about getting her bust carved out of butter- a story for every Minnesotan- in addition to what it is like to be an independent, female business owner in 2016.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

38. Interview with Gregg Luther, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Luther, Gregg
Date Created:
2016-07-05
Description:
If you remember a lifeguard watching over you at the Lake Andrew Beach at Sibley State Park in the 1980s or have ever played volleyball at the park- you owe a thanks to Gregg Luther. Past lifeguard at the park Gregg grew up on Lake Andrew on Como Beach and visits each year from Colorado on the 4th of July.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

39. Interview with Justin Rubison, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Rubison, Justin
Date Created:
2016-07-04
Description:
Born and raised with the statutory boundary Justin is a baby of the 1980s who loves visiting the park with his own little one, Lucy. This a great tale of the simplicity of childhood and how that water draws you back into it.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

40. Interview with Gary Couleur, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Couleur, Gary
Date Created:
2016-06-02
Description:
Gary grew up in Chicago, was married in Sundburg where his wedding party was mistaken for gangsters. Gary's legacy includes years of dedicated work with Water Search and Rescue.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

41. Interview with John Lindstrom, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Lindstrom, John
Date Created:
2017-07-03
Description:
Sibley State Park would not be as we know it today without John Lindstrom's dedicated work in the past and continued today, listen now to discover how.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

42. Interview with Phil Iverslie, New London Oral History Project, Sibley State Park, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Iverslie, Phil
Date Created:
2016-07-01
Description:
Phil Iverslie tells the story of a family cabin on Como Beach. As a child he spent nights listening to the music flowing across the water from Como Beach to it being the place of his honeymoon with his wife Florine.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

43. Interview with Ralph Howell, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Howell, Ralph
Date Created:
2005-04-15
Description:
This interview was conducted as part of a class project at Ridgewater College. It captures the descriptive story of Ralph Howell, born in Willmar in 1935. Howell grew up in the outdoors and has a talent for describing a landscape and the animals he saw that paints a picture. He also tells of a moving story of gifting a boat to a friend.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

44. Interview with Diane Eagon, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Eagon, Diane
Date Created:
2016-07-16
Description:
Diane tells about living in the land of 10,000 lakes! From our small New London Mill Pond to the changing landscape of Lake Andrew, Diane paints a pretty picture of growing up in our local waters including a touching story about a wooden boat "The Genevieve."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

45. Interview with Dave Lais in 2005, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Lais, Dave
Date Created:
2005-03-29
Description:
This first addition of storytelling from Dave Lais developed back in 2005 as part of a class at Ridgewater College. This interview details stories of homes lived in by generations of the park's first homesteaders.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

46. Interview with Lorraine Danielson, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Danielson, Lorraine
Date Created:
2005-03-28
Description:
Interview Description: Lorraine talks about early life on the prairie of Sibley State Park and her family's history. Her stories take us back to earthen homes, or dug outs and what it was like to be a young woman working in the cities during World War II.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

47. Interview with Elise Klassen, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Klassen, Elise
Date Created:
2016-07-05
Description:
A literal view of a camping weekend at Sibley State Park through a child's eyes. Elise tells us about night time stories, tubing and fishing during her visits here with her family.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

48. Interview with John Dilly, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Dilly, John
Date Created:
2017-07-16
Description:
John Dilly tells a tale like no other in this interview that recalls his first car, a 1941 Chevy, bought for $30, the birth of penicillin, and reminds us to stop and smell the flowers.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

49. Interview with Richard Lindahl, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Lindahl, Richard
Date Created:
2005-05-16
Description:
Another interview we are lucky to have from a class in 2005 at Ridgewater College, this interview collects the story of a family that stretches back to original 1860 homesteaders. Richard give us a unique glimpse that starts to connect the many names that are rooted in the immigrants of this land, from Lindahl to Swan Fremberg, a Civil War veteran.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

50. Interview with Wayne and Kathy Nordsted, New London Oral History Project, Sibley State Park, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Nordsted, Wayne; Nordsted, Kathy
Date Created:
2016-07-07
Description:
Husband and wife for 50 years the year of this interview, Wayne and Kathy Nordsted tell the story together of the past and present that will cause you to nod along, thinking it is your own aunt and uncle telling you the story.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories
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