This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. The brochure advertises a "never to be forgotten experience in the enchanted, roadless wilderness of the Canadian border." There is also information about the camp location, leadership at camp, what the camp provides, and what to bring.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota promoting the lure of the wilderness at the Canadian border. The is information about where the camp is located, the camp leadership, what the camp provides campers, and what campers should bring to camp.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn on West Bearskin Lake in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There are descriptions of the camp location, program, leadership, what camp provides, and what a camper should bring. There are also pictures of campers and a map.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
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 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 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 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 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 Fall/Winter 1952 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter indicated lecture attendance averaging 89, a description of the public perception of geology based on state fair experience, a note on copper-nickel potential near Ely, a report on the eastern federation meeting in Newark, and a memorial to Edward W. Hawley.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.