Orpheum Theatre program listing "Living Pictures: Benefit of Fresh Air Fund." Part One of the program included: Number 1 The Swing by Fragnhard, Margaret Jackson, Sumner McKnight, Stuard Hale; Number 2 The Girl with the Muff, Mary Benner; Number 3 Madame Recamier, Mrs. Charles S. Pillsbury; Number 4 Empress Louise and Sons, Mrs. Frank T. Heffelfinger and Sons; Number 5 The Return from the Chase, Ora Ives, Mrs. Stanley Washburn, Mrs. Frank Waterman, Woodbridge Avery, C.B. Wright, Sumner McKnight, Walter Parmele, Stuart Hale, Monroe Keith; Number 6 The Countess Potocka, Charlotte Partridge; Number 7 Three Waldegrave Sisters, Lillian Winston, Mrs. Clement Cochran, Helen Partridge; Number 8 Madame de Pompadour, L.B. Newell; Number 9 Titian's Daughter, Miss Field; Number 10 A Gainsborough, Lelia Winston; Number 11 The Three Graces, Jerusha Lawler, Mrs. Stuart Wells, Charlotte Partridge. Part Two of the program included eight tableaux from the Abbey series of the quest of the Holy Grail, featuring: George F. Meader, Frauline Schoen-Rene, George Allen, soprano. Also advertisements, with drawings or photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Orpheum Theatre program listing events from the week of May 2, 1909. Events include the Orpheum Theatre Orchestra directed by Theodore Martin; Sam Suraxall and Ada Razall in "The Music Publisher"; Max Witt's "Singing Colleens"; Charlotte Parry and her company in "The Comstock Mystery"; Laddie Cliff, comedian and grotesque dancer; Eight Original Madcaps; Farrel-Taylor Company in "That Minstrel Man"; Three sisters Athletas; The Kinodrome. Also advertisements, with drawings or photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Orpheum Theatre program listing events from the week of January 22, 1905. Events include the Orpheum Orchestra directed by Theodore Martin; Wahlund and Tekla, the Modern Shadow and Strongest Woman on Earth; Phyllis Allen, phenomenal contralto; Frederick Hallen and Molly Fuller, in their one-act comedy entitled "The Sleepwalkers"; Texana Sisters, rifle experts; Miss Mabel McKinley, the popular American soprano; Augusta Glose, in her original musical monologue; Eva Williams and Jac Tucker, presenting their original creation, "Skinny's Finish"; Bedouin Arabs, Captain Georgian's Unequaled Acrobats; The Kinodrome. Also advertisements, with drawings or photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Orpheum Theatre program listing events from the week of January 2, 1910. Events include the Orpheum Theatre Orchestra directed by Albert Rudd; Chas. Charlene and Lily Charlene, expert juggler and lady xylophonist; Elsie Faye, Joe Miller, and Sam Weston in "The Act Dainty"; J.W. Clark offering Simian Fun Makers; Winona Winter, the little "cheer-up" girl; Valerie Bergere and her company in "The Sultan's Favorite"; Dan Avery and Charles Hart, the sunny comedians; Stelling and Revell, European eccentric horizontal bar gymnasts. Also advertisements, with drawings or photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Orpheum Theatre program listing events from the week of January 17, 1915. Events include the Orpheum Theatre Orchestra directed by Albert Rudd; Jack and Foris, the jolly Frenchmen; Cervo, piano accordionist; "Three Beautiful Types" in living representations of famous paintings designed and executed by Chas. De Soria; Big City Four, quartette stars of 1915; Valerie Bergere and her Company present "The Locks at Panama" by Edgar Allen Woolf; Lydell Rogers and Lydell in "A Native of Arkansas"; Bertish, combination of strength and agility; Orpheum Travel Weekly, round the world with the Orpheum Circuit's moving picture photographer. Also advertisements, with drawings or photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Orpheum Theatre program listing events in December 1911 from the notable engagement of Dr. Ludwig Wllner for "Translation of Songs," Coenraad V. Bos, accompanist. Number 1 Erlknig by Franz Schubert (Goethe); Number 2 Ein Weib by Christian Sindig (Heine); Number 3 Caecilie by Richard Strauss (H. Hart); Number 4 Die Beiden Grenadiere by Robert Schumann (Heine); Number 5 Der Doppelgnger by Franz Schubert (Heine); Number 6 Ich Grolle Nicht by Robert Schumann (Heine); Number 7 Wanderlied by Robert Schumann (J. Kerner); Number 8 Der Rattenfaenger by Hugo Wolf (Goethe); Number 9 Das Lied des Steinklopfers by Richard Strauss (Henckell); Number 10 Der Handkuss by Oscar C. Posa (Liliencron); Number 11 Der Sieger by H. Kaun (Drescher); Number 12 Drei Wanderer by Hans Hermann (Busse).
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Orpheum Theatre program listing events from the week of April 20, 1919. Events include a Musical Program and a Concert Program for the Orpheum Travel Weekly with the Orpheum Theatre Orchestra directed by Albert Rudd; Kinograms, the visual news of all the world; the Mizuma Japs, an oriental fantasy; Jennings and Mack in "The Camouflage Taxi"; Joseph E. Bernhard presenting "Who Is She?" a comedy playlet by Willard Mack; Edwin George in A Comedy of Errors; Martin Beck presenting The Marion Morgan Dancers, in a dance drama in the time of Attila and the Huns; Buster Santos and Jacque Hays, the girls with the funny figures in "The Health Hunters"; "Birds of a Feather," a pantomimical fantasy of the forest with Bert Ford and Pauline Price; Orpheum Travel Weekly, round the world with the Orpheum Circuit's moving picture photographer. Also advertisements, with drawings or photographs, and a glued newspaper clipping.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Orpheum Theatre program listing events from the week of February 8, 1914. Events include the Orpheum Theatre Orchestra directed by Albert Rudd; Woodward's Posing Dogs; Clara Inge, eccentric comedienne; Musical Cuttys, the world's greatest musical family; Harry Gilfoil, in his original character; Miss Olga Nethersole, in the third act of "Sapho" by Clyde Fitch, from the novel by M. Alphonse Daudet and the play by Duadet and Belot; Mr. David Bisphan, the renowned baritone; Chung Hwa Four, Chinese exponents of harmony and fun; Frank Hanlon and Mike Hanlon, acrobatic physical marvels; two new photo plays, "Her Sideshow Sweetheart" and "Pat's Revenge" directed by W.L. Landon. Also advertisements, with drawings or photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Large scrapbook containing photographs, post cards, German and French wartime currency, day passes, and other miscellanea from Sgt. Phillip Olson's time in France and Germany during World War I. Sgt. Philip Olson served in World War I with the 25th Regiment Engineers, United States Army. After his enlistment, he departed New York for France on October 31, 1917 aboard the transport ship Agamemnon. The journey was not uneventful due to fears about German U-boats, and an accident which involved their ship being rammed. Upon arrival in France, Olson took part in a number of projects including the building of a docks and doing engineering at the front in Verdun. He had various other duties including working for the supply sergeant, warehouse work, and distributing kit through camp. These duties were performed in a number of locations in France including Brest, Bordeaux, Verdun, and Paris. At the close of the war, he was able to take a trip to Monaco and Monte Carlo. After the signing of the Armistice in November 1918, Olson stayed for a time in France. During this time, he and the 25th Engineers aided in construction and rebuilding projects. In March of 1919, Olson returned to the United States by way of New York. Olson's journal of the time, a companion document to this scrapbook, is also in the Hennepin County Library collection in Minnesota Reflections
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Diary of Sgt. Philip Olson who served in World War I with the 25th Regiment Engineers, United States Army. After his enlistment, he departed New York for France on October 31, 1917, aboard the transport ship Agamemnon. The journey was eventful due to fears about German U-boats, and an accident which involved their ship being rammed. Upon arrival in France, Olson took part in a number of projects including the building of a docks and doing engineering at the front in Verdun. In addition, he had various duties including working for the supply sergeant, warehouse work, and distributing kits through camp. These duties were performed in a number of locations in France including Brest, Bordeaux, Verdun, and Paris. At the close of the war, Olson took a trip to Monaco and Monte Carlo. After the signing of the Armistice in November 1918, Olson stayed for a time in France. During this time, he and the 25th Engineers aided in construction and rebuilding projects. In March of 1919, Olson returned to the United States by way of New York.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Information pertaining to image is inconclusive; Washburn A Mill exploded in 1878. Men are standing in the rubble with commercial buildings in the background.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Dominate building identified as Boston Block building which was erected in 1881 on the northwest corner of Third Street and Hennepin Avenue. Streetcar tracks are visible in unpaved street. A list of stereographic views by photographer/publisher is on verso.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Landscape view; the view checked on the reverse of the card is: "View of Stone Arch Bridge." the bridge was completed in 1881-1884. The view might be from Hennepin Island. This bridge was built for the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Railroad; James J. Hill's originally constructed the bridge with 20 catenary's arches.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Landscape view; from a series by M. Nowack; view checked on card is: "view of Suspension Bridge; " bridge completed about 1876. This is the second bridge over the Mississippi River. The third replacement bridge was constructed from 1886-1888.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Photo is unidentified; board walk is visible in front left of photo; unpaved streets; streetlight and power pole; list of stereographic views by photographer/publisher on verso.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Landscape view; view of the bridge taken before railroad ties were laid; steel frame bridge; bridge could be the Northern Pacific Railroad Bridge or Short Line Bridge (this is penciled in on back).
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Landscape view; address given for photographer is 119 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis; building is not identified but may be Eastman Flats; Eastman Flats were constructed starting in 1877 on Nicollet Island; verso of card is advertising for a number of Minneapolis businesses; card gift of Stuart Dudley Diamond.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Streetscape; scene not identified on back; may be of Minneapolis; view of construction of a building next to a completed building - perhaps the row house of Eastman Flats; photographed and published by Nowack and Chase located at 119 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis; wholesale and retail.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Street view; unpaved streets with trees blocking view of parts of building; photographer is listed as artist with business at 301 Washington Avenue South.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This drawing shows the a cross section of a canal used to feed water through turbines to generate power. The tunnel was embedded in the limestone near St. Anthony Falls with a base of concrete and shell of masonry. See also umn191811.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated catalog of school supplies including posters, educational games, books, papers, blackboards, desks, maps and globes, playground apparatus, school cabs, purity waterless toilet, Waterbury heating and ventilating system,
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, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Report includes discussion of building an addition onto the existing building. Includes a photographic sketch of the addition.
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, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Report includes a discussion of building an addition onto the existing building. Includes a photographic sketch of the addition.
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, Secretary, President, and Physicians. The report includes a X-ray room and scientific laboratory added to the hospital thanks to generous donations. There is also a discussion and sketch of the new home for the Nurses.
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, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Report includes a discussion of building an addition onto the existing building. Includes a photographic sketch of the addition.
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, Secretary, President, and Physicians. A large amount of work was done in the way of repairs, improvements and changes to the hospital building, including the finishing and furnishing of the fourth floor of the Nurses' Home.
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 unfinished floor of the new annex to be turned into additional space for the Nurses' Training School. Elevator still not purchased or installed.
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, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Continued construction on the Nurses' Home is described.
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
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 Program were presented. Sixty applications were received for the Nurses' Training Program and 7 were accepted. Spring Lecture Courses were listed. An increase in patients is primarily in obstetrical and surgical work.
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
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwest Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Twelve new graduates of the Nurses' Training Program were presented. Includes first report of the Hospital Library Committee.
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
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 Program were presented. Notice to the public is given stating that several "unprincipled persons" had entered the nursing field stating they were graduates of the Northwestern Hospital Nurses' program; therefore, a complete list of graduates was presented.
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
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 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
Annual reports of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwestern Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Separate reports for 1897 and 1898. Includes photographs of the graduating class of 1897 nurses, an operating room, an incubator with baby, the reception area, and an office.
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. Eight new graduates of the Nurses' Training Program were presented. Spring Lecture Courses were listed. An Orthopedic Department was added due to the number of cases involving deformities, and was overseen by Dr. James E. Moore, professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota.
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, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Eight new graduates of the Nurses' Training Program were presented. The length of Nurses' Training Program extended to two years. The report includes first report of the Committee on Religious Services which maintained Sunday services at the Hospital.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
One page program for a song recital, Northwestern Conservatory's 62nd concert, held at Dyer Music Hall. The performers were George W. Fergusson, baritone, Walter Petzet, Pianist, and Mrs. H.W. Gleason, accompanist. The pieces performed were "Bid Me to Live" by Hatton, "Salve Regina" by Buck, "Sonata in D. Op. 28" by Beethoven, "Why Do The Nations" from Handel's Messiah, "The Muleteer of Tarragona" by Henrion, and song cycles by various composers.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Northwestern Conservatory of Music Calendar for 1898-1999 including: board of visitors, history of Conservatory, board of instruction, branches taught, descriptions of departments of school, description of Conservatory at present, calendar of terms, and tuition rates. Also includes photographs of instructors.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Northwestern Conservatory of Music, Art, and Expression, Minneapolis
Date Created:
1920-1921
Description:
Yearbook of the Northwestern Conservatory Music, Art and Expression, for its 36th year. Includes: Foreword, Calendar, faculty list, descriptions of courses of instruction, general information, rules and regulation, tuition rates, diplomas and certificates awarded, and an index to the yearbook's contents.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Northwestern Conservatory of Music, Art, and Expression, Minneapolis
Date Created:
1909-03-02
Description:
Northwestern Conservatory of Music, Art and Expression program for Chopin Centenary Program at Studio Arcade Hall in Minneapolis, performed on Tuesday March 2nd, 1909. Performers were Gertrude Dobyns, assisted by Elizabeth Brown Hawkins and Edna Wakeman.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Northwestern Conservatory of Music, Art, and Expression, Minneapolis
Date Created:
1909-02-20
Description:
Northwestern Conservatory of Music, Art and Expression program for faculty Chamber Concert at Studio Arcade Hall in Minneapolis, performed on Saturday, February 20th, 1909. Performers were Maurice Eisner (Piano), Franz Dicks (Violin), Christian Erck (Cello). Pieces performed were Beethoven's "Trio, Op. 1, No.1," "Rolsch Hoschana - The Hebrew's New Year Prayer," and Mendelssohn's "Trio, Op. 66."
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of financials and list of power plants owned by NSP. Due to the high cost of steam and gas coal, fuel charges absorbed about 21% of gross earnings. Development of a water power plant on the St. Croix River was underway. A ten year plan was announced.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of financials and list of power plants owned by NSP. High fuel prices continued through the middle of the year and water conditions at the hydro-electric plants were below average, but expected to improve during the coming year.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of financials and list of power plants owned by NSP. The cost of coal in 1920 absorbed 24.07% of gross earnings. To offset this postwar inflation, NSP raised gas and electric rates. Preliminary work began on an additional 25,000 kilowatt steam turbine at Riverside steam plant.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Report has the report of the treasurer with all of the company's financial information. Also included is power generation statistics for the various geographical divisions managed by NSP. The Minneapolis Division was supplied by 4 hydroelectric power plants at St. Croix Falls, Coon Rapids, St. Anthony Falls and Wisota. They were supplemented by the Riverside steam station.
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
M.W. Savage Factories Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for the International Champion Sewing Machine. 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
M.W. Savage Factories Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Image of the Dan Patch Manure Spreader. 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. 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
M.W. Savage Factories Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for the International Champion Sewing Machine. The advertisement attested to the versatility and quality of the machine. It came with a 60 day free trial offer. An illustration shows all the features of the sewing machine. 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