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4051. Assisting patrons at the Round Lake Library, Andover, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1990-08-08
Description:
Librarians help patrons check out after a puppet show at the Round Lake Library.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

4052. "As I Remember" written by Eva Braaten and used in the Greenbush Centennial Book read on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
2005-07-10
Description:
This sound clip highlights As I Remember, written by Eva Braaten and used in the Greenbush Centennial Book . The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

4053. Ashley Crowl Riggs Ledger Book, 1852-1873, Minnesota

Creator:
Riggs, Ashley Crowl, 1828-1907
Date Created:
1852 - 1873
Description:
Ashley C. Riggs kept a ledger book journal from 1852-1873. The earliest entries are from Cold Spring (Stearns County), Minnesota and Watab (Benton County), Minnesota. The ledger's earliest entries record his activiites as an Indian Agent for the Winnnebago Indians for the years 1852-1853. The second portion of the ledger is Riggs' diary which documents his activities in and around Monticello, Minnesota for the years 1864-1873. Riggs was a key figure in the development of the Minnesota Territory and early Monticello, Minnesota community when he laid claim in 1854 to a piece of land on the Mississippi River. He built othe first ferry to shuttle people across the River. In 1861 he enlisted in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Contributing Institution:
Cold Spring Area Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Ledgers (account books)

4054. Arthur Schoen and Godfrey Engdahl, Ortonville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920?
Description:
Studio portrait of Arthur Schoen and Godfrey Engdahl.
Contributing Institution:
Big Stone County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

4055. Arrival of French Fliers Caste and Bellonte at Municipal Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930-09-19
Description:
French Fliers Caste and Bellonte at Minneapolis Municipal Airport (Wold-Chamberlain Field) on September 19, 1930 surrounded by crowd, many of which are park board members.
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4056. Ard Godfrey House, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Paschke, Jean, 1940 -
Date Created:
1998
Description:
The Ard Godfrey House (28 SE University Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota), a dwelling of Edwin Clark, with the great grandson of Edwin Clark, Clark Davis, and other relatives and friends as visitors.
Contributing Institution:
Melrose Area Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

4057. Ard Godfrey House, Hennepin County Territorial Pioneers' Association Museum, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1921?
Description:
The Hennepin County Territorial Pioneers' Museum in the Ard Godfrey House (28 SE University Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota). Edwin Clark lived upstairs.
Contributing Institution:
Melrose Area Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4058. Appointment of William B. Dodd as Brigadier General in the Minnesota Territorial Militia

Creator:
State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1857-02-20
Description:
Minnesota's second Territorial Governor, Willis A. Gorman, signed this document that appointed William B. Dodd, one of the founders of St. Peter, as a Brigadier General of the First Brigade of the Second Division of the Militia of Minnesota Territory on February 20th, 1857.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Certificates

4059. Appointment of Eugene St. Julien Cox as a Captain in the First Regiment of the Mounted Rangers in 1862

Creator:
State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1862-11-11
Description:
Governor Alexander Ramsey signed this document appointing Eugene St. Julien Cox of St. Peter as a Captain in the First Regiment of Mounted Rangers on the 11th day of November in 1862. Cox commanded Company E. He was 28 years old at the time he was mustered in on December 10th, 1862. Cox was mustered out on November 11th, 1863.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Certificates

4060. A Pioneers and Progress story of Mabel Gregerson of Badger known as the "Hello Girl" read on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
1998-06-26
Description:
This sound clip highlights a Pioneers and Progress story of Mabel Gregerson of Badger MN known as the "Hello Girl" for 51.5 years. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

4061. Anva and Louisea (Parduhn) Comstock family on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
1999-04-02
Description:
This sound clip highlights Anva and Louisea Comstock family history in Roseau County. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

4062. Anton Grundmeier at the Highway Department, Blue Earth County, Minnesota

Date Created:
1935
Description:
Portrait of Anton Grundmeier. Note states, "Dad at Highway Dept. 1935."
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4063. Answering a call at Northtown Library, Blaine, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1960 - 1970
Description:
A librarian helps a patron over the phone.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4064. Anoka County Library Hospital Service, Anoka County, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1967-09-06
Description:
A staff member manages a cart full of Anoka County Library materials at the hospital.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4065. Anoka County Library Bookmobile, Anoka County, Minnesota

Creator:
Anoka County Library
Date Created:
1968
Description:
Patrons leave the new Anoka County Library Bookmobile.
Contributing Institution:
Anoka County Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4066. Announcing that Bob Bergland would be talking at Roseau County Historical Society Annual Meeting, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
1997-04-01
Description:
This sound clip Irene Olson presents highlights of Bob Bergland's life and announcing that Bob Bergland would be the guest speaker at RCHS annual meeting. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

4067. Anna Berens with two men, Shakopee, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900
Description:
Anna Berens with two unknown men.
Contributing Institution:
Scott County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4068. A New Beginning to an Old Tradition, 24th Annual Rondo Days Celebration, July 21, 2007, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Cooper, Deborah; Tabor, Lisa
Date Created:
2007-07-21
Description:
Program for the twenty-fourth annual Rondo Days celebration. Highlights include: greetings from Chairperson of Rondo Days Board of Directors, schedule of events, advertisements, proclamation by Mayor Christopher B. Coleman, Rondolite oral histories and poetry, and articles about the past and present of the Rondo neighborhood.
Contributing Institution:
Rondo Center of Diverse Expressions
Type:
Text
Format:
Booklets

4069. Andrew O. Anderson family history on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
1999-03-05
Description:
This sound clip highlights the Andrew O and Tone (Jergenson) Anderson Family homesteading in Deer Township. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

4070. Amy Robbins Ware, World War I Army Educational Corps, Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Creator:
Foley, E. F.
Date Created:
1918
Description:
Amy Robbins Ware taught radio technology courses at the Third Aviation Instruction Center in Issundun, France
Contributing Institution:
Robbinsdale Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

4071. Amy Robbins Ware in World War I uniform, Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Creator:
Foley, E. F.
Date Created:
1918
Description:
Amy Robbins Ware's recounted her World War I experiences in a book "Echo's of France" published by the Farnham Compnay in 1920.
Contributing Institution:
Robbinsdale Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

4072. Amy Robbins Ware in a World War I Red Cross uniform, Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Date Created:
1918
Description:
Andrew B. Robbins daughter, Amy Robbins Ware was accepted a a canteen worker with the American Red Cross in 1918. She set up and operated field hospitals at Saint Michiel and Argone, France.
Contributing Institution:
Robbinsdale Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

4073. American Swedish Institute president presents Prince Bertil and Princess Lillian of Sweden with a copy of the Institute's photo book, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Jacobsen, Mel
Date Created:
1979-11-29
Description:
Swedish royalty poses in the Turnblad mansion during their visit. Bernhard LeVander is the president of the American Swedish Institute and brother of Governor Harold LeVander.
Contributing Institution:
American Swedish Institute
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4074. Alice (Johnson) Lund's early memories of a Christmas in Malung and read on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
2007-12-09
Description:
This sound clip highlights Alice (Johnson) Lund's early memories of a Christmas in Malung. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

4075. Alexander Faribault House, Faribault, Minnesota

Creator:
Adams, Arthur T., 1872-1955
Date Created:
1920 - 1929
Description:
Alexander Faribault's house at Faribault, Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin History Museum
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Lantern slides

4076. A letter written to the RTR October 3, 1957 by Ida (Combs) Dieter, a retired teacher read on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
2004-12-05
Description:
This sound clip highlights a letter written to the RTR October 3, 1957 by Ida (Combs) Dieter, a retired teacher from Dieter Twp. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

4077. A Letter to the Editor from Rudy Billberg that was published in the RTR 2002-12-14 and on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
2003-01
Description:
This sound clip highlights a letter to the Editor written by Rudy Billberg and published 2002-12-14 in the RTR expressing his feelings of moving to AZ.The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

4078. A letter that Mike Holm wrote to Erick and Rose Bjorkman on November 8, 1926 and the Mike Holm Story read on "A Look Back in Time" radio program, Roseau, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Irene
Date Created:
2005-04
Description:
This sound clip highlights a letter that Mike Holm wrote to Erick and Rose Bjorkman on November 8, 1926 and the Mike Holm Story. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
Contributing Institution:
Roseau County Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Radio programs

4079. Alcan Club, Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Date Created:
1948
Description:
Proprietor, Art Boiler in front of the Alcan Club at 3700 West Broadway.
Contributing Institution:
Robbinsdale Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4080. Albert Gaarder house, Morris, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900 - 1909
Description:
Albert Gaarder residence and unidentified family with horse and buggy, Agnes M. Stieler is the daughter of Albert and Esther Gaarder. She lives in Phoenix, AZ 85016 at 5733 N. 18th Pl
Contributing Institution:
Stevens County Museum and Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4081. Aitkin Public Library volunteers with East Central Regional Library Branch Librarian, Mary Beth Woodrow, and Director, Bob Boese, Aitkin, Minnesota

Date Created:
1994-04
Description:
From left: Ardith Kane, Emma Hendrickson, Mary Beth Woodrow, Mary Ellen Moriarty, and Bob Boese are proud of the new library building in Aitkin in 1994. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4082. A History of the City of Saint Paul, and of the county of Ramsey, Minnesota.

Creator:
Williams, John Fletcher, 1834-1895
Date Created:
1876
Description:
A history of St. Paul and Ramsey County, Minnesota, from prehistoric times through 1875.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Books

4083. Adeline Nyberg and Marian Johnson, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
Young friends Adeline Nyberg and Marian Johnson pose in this studio portrait sent as a photographic postcard to Florence Peterson.
Contributing Institution:
Gustavus Adolphus College
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

4084. A Day to Remember, Grand Opening, Rondo Commemorative Plaza, July 14, 2018, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Rondo Avenue Inc.
Date Created:
2018-07-14
Description:
Program for the Grand Opening of the Rondo Commemorative Plaza, held on July 14, 2018. The program is split into two parts, the Opening Ceremony Program and the Community Celebration Program. The Opening Ceremony included music, a call to order, an opening prayer, welcome, remarks, letters of proclamation, benediction, ribbon cutting, and plaza tours. The Community Celebration included music, dancers, poetry, and book excerpts.
Contributing Institution:
Rondo Center of Diverse Expressions
Type:
Text
Format:
Programs

4085. Aad Temple Shrine Duluth Council, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1934
Description:
AAD Temple Imperial Council Session at a Minneapolis gathering. The Duluth chapter of the Shriners is the Aad Temple.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Panoramas
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