Illustrated trade catalog featuring tools, hardware, and supplies for wagons, carriages, and sleighs. Also includes horse shoes and decorative carriage trimmings.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Libretto of the play Esther, composed by William B. Bradbury, words written and arranged by C.M. Cady, and conducted by A.M. Benham. Libretto was printed for the Minneapolis Musical Union's production, and lists the performers. Includes advertisements.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Board of Managers of the Brotherhood of Gethsemane presents their eighth annual report which includes a review of their work for the year past and the work of the Parish of Gethsemane, of which the Brotherhood forms a part. Statistical and financial data included for various aspects of the Parish, from services at the County Jail to lectures and entertainments. Also includes a report of the work of the Cottage Hospital during the sixth year of its existence.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog for various iron and wire products. Includes construction materials such as beams, brackets and columns, as well as decorative products including railings, fences, and benches.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Business trade card advertising several Minneapolis companies including Parker Bros. (druggists), William Leary Clothing Company, Millwood Company (wood and coal), E.A. Peterson Cash Stores (grocers), and the Independent Carriage Works.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
One page programme for Minneapolis Academy Literary Society event, which featured declamations, a select reading, a debate "resolved that a Country life is preferable to a City life," and essays. Performers are noted in program.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
One page programme for Minneapolis Academy Literary Society event, which featured music (Piano Harp Duets, vocal, and a flute solo), declamations, a select reading, a debate "resolved that the President did the right thing in retaining the Chinese," and an essay. Performers are noted in program.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
One page programme for Minneapolis Academy Literary Society event, which featured music (Piano Harp Duets, vocal, and a flute solo), declamations, a select reading, a debate "resolved that the President did the right thing in retaining the Chinese," and an essay. Performers are noted in program.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of the Woman's Christian Association for the year ending February 25 1881 including: officers, directors for 1881, Minutes of Annual Meeting, Secretary's Report, Treasurer's Report, Visitor's Report, numerical summary of visits made, reports and numerical summaries of the Industrial School and the Woman's Boarding Home, and the group's bylaws. Also included for the Women's Boarding Home are a brief history, an annual report of the Secretary of the Board of Managers, the Treasurer's Report, Names of Contributors, and by-laws.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Pence Opera House Program for week of February 7, 1881 listing performance of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Program lists cast, synopsis of incidents, and describes new scenery by Clausen and H. Silloway, designed for Apotheosis of Eva. Includes advertisements for many Minneapolis businesses, and notes that "As You Like It" is in active preparation.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Pence Opera House Program for week of February 19, 1881 listing performance of the Patriotic Irish Drama "Peep O'Day or Savoureen Delish." Program lists cast and order of acts. Includes advertisement for many Minneapolis businesses, and notes that "As You Like It" will open on Monday, February 21st.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual Report including: officers, directors, advisory board, and committees for year ending 1882 and for year ending 1883; president's address; finance report and list of contributors; expense account and treasurer's report; miscellaneous donations by month (including services); articles of incorporation (constitution); by-laws.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Pence Opera House Program for January 7, 1882, listing performance of "The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare, and the farce "Turn Him Out." Program lists cast and promotes "The Overland Route" opening on January 9. Includes advertisements for many Minneapolis businesses.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
One page program for "Around the World in Eighty Days" performed at the Pence Opera House, commencing on Thursday, December 28. Program lists cast of characters and detailed synopsis of scenes and incidents.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association; Woman's Boarding Home
Date Created:
1883
Description:
Annual report of the Woman's Christian Association for the year ending February 25 1883 including: officers, directors, notices, annual report of the Officers and Directors, Treasurer's Annual Report, Visitor's report, Acting Visitor's Report, Constitution, By-laws. Also includes Annual Report of Woman's Boarding Home, including: officers, annual report, financial statement, constitution, by-laws, regulations, and Industrial School report.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual Report including: officers, directors, and committees for year ending 1883 and for year ending 1884; church solicitors; secretary's report; finance committee report, cash donations, and treasurer's report; miscellaneous donations by month (including services); articles of incorporation (constitution); by-laws.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
One page program for the Comic Trick Pantomime "Humpty Dumpty!" performed at the Pence Opera House by the World's Greatest Pantomimists, Grimaldi Zeltner, Charles Chrisdie and Mademoiselle Ada Boshelle, commencing Monday, January 29. Program lists cast of characters and detailed synopsis of scenes and incidents.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwestern Hospital Association Treasurer, President, and Physicians. Includes a description and information on application for admission to the training school for nurses. Also includes the first annual report by the Young Ladies' Auxiliary Society, a group who furnish linens, house decorations, and fruits and flowers for the hospital.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual Report including: officers, directors, and committees for years 1883-84 and for years 1884-85; church solicitors; secretary's report; finance committee report and treasurer's report; subscribers to building fund; miscellaneous donations by month (including services); articles of incorporation (constitution); by-laws.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
West Hotel dinner menu featuring blue point oysters, mock turtle a la Francaise, filet of beef a la Chartreuse, and soft shell crabs a la Creole. The West Hotel, designed by prominent architect LeRoy Buffington, occupied the corner of Fifth Street and Nicollet Avenue from 1884-1940. The Queen Anne-style building sported a Moorish-inspired dining room and boated the nation's largest hotel lobby.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1884-02-26
Description:
Annual report containing financial reports of the Woman's Boarding Home and Industrial School. Includes the Association's constitution and by-laws, and letters detailing the need for more clothing donations, and lessons they have provided for children in the last year.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Young Men's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1884-05-28
Description:
Annual report of the 18th year's work of the Minneapolis YMCA containing financial and narrative reports by the president, other officers, and committee chairmen. Committees cover employment, education, housing, and religion, among additional administrative duties. Included in the report are the list of members, articles of incorporation, and the organization's constitution and by-laws.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwest Hospital Association Treasurer, President, and Physicians. Typhoid fever and consumption were the two most prevalent diseases treated by the hospital. Nine students had taken part in the Nurses Training School.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Minneapolis Children's Home Society; Home for Children and Aged Women
Date Created:
1885
Description:
Annual Report including: officers, directors, and committees for years 1884-85 and for years 1885-86; church solicitors; secretary's report; finance committee report, cash donations, and treasurer's report; statement of building fund and subscribers; miscellaneous donations by month (including services); articles of incorporation (constitution); by-laws.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1885-02-26
Description:
Annual report containing financial reports of the Woman's Boarding Home and Industrial School. Includes the Association's constitution and by-laws, number of visits, and letters detailing the work of the last year.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Young Men's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1885-06-08
Description:
Annual report of the 19th year's work of the Minneapolis YMCA containing financial and narrative reports by the president, other officers, and committee chairmen. Committees cover employment, education, housing, and religion, among additional administrative duties. Also features reports by the Railroad and Junior Departments. Included in the annual report are the list of members, articles of incorporation, and the organization's constitution and by-laws.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwest Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Discussion of securing a suitable and permanent building site located at Chicago and Twenty-seventh Street. Five graduates of the Nurses' Training School were presented in the report.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Minneapolis Industrial Exposition: Souvenir and Illustrated Hand-Book
Date Created:
1886
Description:
Official catalog and visitors guide from the 1886 Minneapolis Industrial Exposition, which showcased art and music, agricultural and horticultural sciences, and local sellers and manufacturers. Includes many full page illustrations of churches and downtown buildings, and advertisements for local companies of all sorts.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1886-02-25
Description:
Annual report containing financial reports of the Woman's Boarding Home and Industrial School. Includes the Association's constitution and by-laws, number of visits, and letters detailing financial and physical donations, and families helped that year.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Pence Opera House Programme for March 22 to 29, 1886, performance of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Program lists cast, order of acts, and announces reopening of Pence Opera House, and theater staff. Includes advertisements for many Minneapolis businesses, with illustrations.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Young Men's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1886-06-16
Description:
Annual report of the 20th year's work of the Minneapolis YMCA containing financial and narrative reports by the president, other officers, and committee chairmen. Committees, departments, and branches cover employment, education, housing, railroads, and religion, among additional administrative duties. Included in the report are the list of members, articles of incorporation, and the organization's constitution and by-laws.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwest Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Three new graduates of the Nurses' Training School were presented. A new facility is to be built at the corner of Chicago Avenue and 27th Street, designed by architect G.W. Orff, construction overseen by contractor Mr. McMillan.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1887-02-25
Description:
Annual report containing financial reports of the Woman's Boarding Home and Industrial School. Includes the Association's constitution and by-laws, number of visits, and letters detailing donations, and the opening of the Branch home.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Young Men's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1887-06-13
Description:
Annual report of the 21st year's work of the Minneapolis YMCA containing financial and narrative reports by the president, other officers, and committee chairmen. Committees cover employment, education, housing, and religion, among additional administrative duties. Included in the report are the list of members, articles of incorporation, and the organization's constitution and by-laws.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwest Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Three new graduates of the Nurses' Training School were presented. Includes the Dedicatory Address delivered at the formal opening of the Hospital building, June 10, 1887.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Grand Opera program for National Opera Season, period beginning on December 22, 1887. Lists performances of Grand Opera in English, "Tannhauser" by Wagner, "Faust" by Charles Gounod, "The Queen of Sheba" by Karl Goldmark, and "Lohengrin" by Wagner, and includes casts, synopses, principle members of National Opera company, and information about the National Opera. Includes advertisements with illustrations.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Official catalog and visitors guide from the 1888 Third Annual Minneapolis Industrial Exposition, which showcased art and music, agricultural and horticultural sciences, and local sellers and manufacturers. Includes a brief history of the early state fairs of Minnesota with a condensed history of the founding of the Industrial Exposition. Also includes a summary of the growth of Minneapolis
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The report lists the names of St. Barnabas Hospital officers, the board of trustees, the ladies' visiting board, medical staff, and chaplains. The report includes the executive committee's report, the report of visiting Board, the treasurer's report, hospital expenses, contributions, articles of incorporation, by-laws, letters, and the superintendent's summary stating patient statistics including the sex, nationality, and religious denomination of patients. Includes patient admission policies.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1888-02-25
Description:
Annual report containing financial reports of the Woman's Boarding Home and Industrial School. Includes the Association's constitution and by-laws, number of visits, and letters detailing stories of families they helped in the past year.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Program for grand sacred concert by Danz' Superb Military Band, on Sunday afternoon and evening, August 19, 1888. Band Conducted by Frank Danz, Jr. and Sr. Program was part of the 1888 Season at the Lake Harriet Pavilion. Programme includes illustration of Pavilion.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwest Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Two new graduates of the Nurses' Training School were presented. Typhoid fever continued to be the primary cause of admittance.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library