The Evangelical Headquarters Dining Hall at the Minnesota State Fair, was a fundraiser for the Evangelical Hospital and Deaconess Home in St. Paul. This hospital became the West Side General Hospital. A hearty dinner of Roast Beef, Potatoes, Pork and Beans, Spaghetti, Celery, Pie and Coffee could be had for 35 cents.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
The Evangelical Headquarters Dining Hall was a fundraiser for the Evangelical Hospital and Deaconess Home in St. Paul. This Hospital became the West Side General Hospital.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
Students and faculty on the steps of St. Paul's College. St. Paul's College in St. Paul Park, organized in 1889 offered both a preparatory and collegiate course. St. Paul's was organized and supported by the Northern German Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. This conference included German Methodist congregation in Minnesota plus some in Wisconsin and North Dakota. The school operated until 1917, closing under financial difficulties and the stress of being a German-speaking institution during World War I. Supporters were encouraged to shift allegiance to Hamline University.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
Camp goers take a morning dip after calisthenics. Lake Koronis provided programming for cabin camp for boys and girls on the Assembly Grounds. The 75th Anniversary booklets states "in 1928 the first camp for boys was held and because of its great success a girl's camp was held the following year. By 1931 the camp was mixed but divided into ages 10-14 and 15-16 with courses in Bible, nature study, how to keep fit and youth in the church."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A postcard showing three churches of Long Prairie, Minnesota: Presbyterian Church, Methodist Church and Lutheran Church. The Methodist Episcopal Church was built in 1883. It burned in a fire in 1941 but the congregation rallied its financial and spiritual powers to rebuild. The new church was dedicated in April 1942 and cost $18, 000. Written on the back: "Miss Eilsie Schalfer 28 W. 10 St., St. Paul, Minn, Grey Eagle, Minn, Dec. 22. Dear Sister, We got your box, shure (sp.) was glad to hear from you. Say Elsie Ewald dond (sp.) got his ring, diden (sp.) you send it, or it got lost on the way. Anser right away, from your Mother."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A postcard showing the exterior of the United Brethren in Christ Church and parsonage. The church was built 1896 and dedicated in June 1897. It had been under construction for several years previous to the dedication. Most of the labor was donated and the lumber was cut off the farms of the members. Henry Bowers helped shingle the roof. These same shingles lasted until 1955 when Rev. Erdman almost fell off the roof during the reshingling.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A photograph showing Taylors Falls Methodist Church and other community buildings. Taylors Falls Methodist Church was founded in 1859 and the edifice dedicated January 1, 1862.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
Attendees of the Young People's Alliance, District Convention at the Sleepy Eye Evangelical Church pose in front of the church on the lawn. This movement won approval of the General Conference in 1891. It was the organization which had been designed to bring unification among the young people of the Church, as well as to consolidate the numerous Jugend-Bunds (Youth Leagues) which had formed in Evangelical Association congregations throughout the country. As a youth society, its purpose was the promotion of intellectual, religious, and social culture and to train young people in Christian living and for service in the Church. It served to fill the gap between the Sunday School and the Church.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
St. Paul's College in St. Paul Park, organized in 1889 offered both a preparatory and collegiate course. St. Paul's was organized and supported by the Northern German Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. This conference included German Methodist congregation in Minnesota plus some in Wisconsin and North Dakota. The school operated until 1917, closing under financial difficulties and the stress of being a German-speaking institution during World War I. Supporters were encouraged to shift allegiance to Hamline University.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
Photograph showing the front exterior of Zion Evangelical Church. The brick and stucco building had two entrances and a square steeple. This church was dedicated November 27, 1921. This is the third building of this congregation and cost $24,000.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church