The Spring 1952 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter discussed the Junior Hayden bequest to the University, an outline of twice-monthly field trips over the summer, and news on plans for the Midwest convention at Macalester College.
The First Quarter 1951 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter reported that plaques had been ordered for near Stillwater and Mankato, and included GSM articles of incorporation and bylaws, and a membership directory.
The Fourth Quarter 1951 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included the program for lectures at the Science Museum, announcement of the death of Benjamin A. Pratt, news that Macalester would host the coming Midwest convention, a note on the lake Pepin plaque, and article on the Franconia Formation by Robert R. Berg, and another on climate, as well as a memorials to Effie Burch McWethy, Paul Denkowitz, and Benjamin A. Pratt.
The Second Quarter 1951 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter mentioned that the State Fair booth was joint with the University of Minnesota geology department and the survey, and reported on plans for twice-monthly summer field trips to sites ranging from Alberta to Wisconsin, as well as news of the planned dedication of the Reads Landing plaque, an article on plans for the federation convention in Houghton, where hotel rooms could be had for $2.50 a night, and an article on geology of Buffalo River State Park.
The Third Quarter 1951 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a report on the first state fair booth, an indication that the American Geological Institute had published news on the Minnesota plaque project, the lecture program for the winter, reports on plaque dedications, a report on the convention in Tacoma, and a report on the field trip to Alberta.
The First Quarter 1950 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter indicated that the banquet speaker in March would be Dr. Ben Hur Wilson, an invitation to their events by the Minnesota Mineral Club, announcement of the coming national federation convention in Milwaukee, an article on time, and a third article on uranium.
The Second Quarter 1950 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter outlined a planned field trip to Wisconsin, a listing of twice-monthly field trips over the summer, an outline of a plan for advancement of geologic education in America, and information on the Milwaukee convention.
The Third Quarter 1950 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a report from the Milwaukee convention of the federation, a review of the first twelve years of GSM activity, a listing of lectures planned for the winter, a report on dedication of a plaque at Gooseberry Falls, and a financial report.
The Fall/Winter 1957-1958 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter indicated plans for lectures, including a structural geology series by J. Campbell Craddock, news on the Burch Rock Collection, a financial statement, and a report on the Midwest convention in Platteville.
The Lecture Season 1956-1957 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter indicated that the geological marker project that had been funded by the Louis W. and Maud Hill Family Foundation was nearing completion, as well as three articles on field trips.
The Spring/Summer 1956 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included plans for twice-monthly summer field trips, plans for the Midwest federation convention in St. Paul, and the text of plaques at Red Wing, Whitewater State Park, Grand Marais, and Lake Harriet.
The Spring/Summer 1955 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included an article on Hawaii, an article and map showing location of 28 geological markers across Minnesota, as well as the text for markers at St. Louis River, Duluth Harbor, and the Mesabi Range, as well as a financial statement for the society.
The Winter 1955-1956 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter listed lectures, several given by Dr. Sloan, plans for a two-week trip to Montana and Washington, an open letter from the Board, articles on time and on soil, and a memorial to Charles H. Preston.
The Fall/Winter 1954-1955 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a listing of weekly lectures, am article on how rocks can tell romantic stories, plans for twice-monthly summer field trips, and an article on the cause of ice ages.
The Spring/Summer 1954 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a listing of planned summer field trips, an article on aluminum, a note on plaques for Minnehaha Park, Mille Lacs, Minnetonka, and Elk River, a report on the Midwest convention in Milwaukee, memorials to Ralph Hollingsworth, H. H. Edgerton, and Maida Wheeler, and a story on the around-the-world trip made by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sommers.
The Fall/Winter 1958-59 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter outlined plans for twice-monthly lectures, a summary of basic geological terminology, a discussion of field trips, and an article on ore minerals.
The Spring/Summer 1957 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter reported on plans for the field trip to Colorado and New Mexico, as well as twice-monthly local summer field trips and the Midwest federation field trip convention, and an article on uranium mines.
The Spring/Summer 1958 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter described twice-monthly field summer trips, a report on society affairs, and an article on nickel.
The Spring/Summer 1959 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter discussed cancellation of the field trip to Ohio and Indiana, and an article on the distribution of rock types relative to region and age.
The Fall/Winter 1953-1954 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included an editorial on the future of the society, the weekly lecture schedule, an article on mineral hardness, and an article discussing GSM field trips.
The Spring/Summer 1953 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included plans for summer field trips, an article on Newton Horace Winchell, an article on time-lapse, memorials to W. C. Wilson and Lynn Gardiner, and a report on the Midwest federation convention in St. Louis.