This issue covers the dedication of a section of Interstate 35, the proclamation of Highway Week in Minnesota, and activities and displays at the State Fair. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Second issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver Quarterly" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in the winter of 1984, containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, lectures, conferences, exhibitions, and the Twin Cities Craft Directory, reports on a spinning workshop, the Federation of Weavers Guild and Fiber Artists conference, Guild finances, and Guild outreach activities; a call for entries for the Minnesota Crafts Festival; articles on weaving with handspun yarn and on Finnish felted boots, a list of samples woven by other guilds, and a question-and-answer section.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 1994 containing descriptions of upcoming meetings; a reminder about board nominations; the article "Combing"; a report on the Frame Loom II class; updates on Convergence �94 and Fiber Source; notes from the president, and the new and old newsletter editors; and an announcement of a Weavers Guild memorial fund.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 1990 containing a letter from the daughter of John Brexell, the designer of the Cranbook loom; the article "Spinning Yarns"; a calendar of July classes; and an entry form for the Guilded Threads exhibit.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 1990 containing a biography of Guild president Barbara Heath; updates on Fiber Fair and Convergence '94; descriptions of upcoming meetings, exhibits, and sales; the articles "Spinning Yarns," an October calendar of classes; an update on 50th anniversary celebrations; a call for Fiber Fair entries; and a postcard for Fibers Minnesota �90.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 1989 containing a description of upcoming meetings, classes, and exhibits; updates from the Guild president, the Yarn, Minnesota Weaver, and Fiber Source committees, and the library; a letter from the past Guild president; articles about Fiber Fair and moth repellents; and a calendar of October classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 1991 containing descriptions of upcoming members meetings; letters from the past president and the incoming co-presidents; an article on Mamluk and Ottoman carpets; and a calendar of September classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for summer 1995 containing notes from the president and the editor; a list of new Guild officers; a calendar and descriptions of classes and events for June-August; and a biography of Adele Cahlander.
Eighth issue of the first volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 1996 containing descriptions of upcoming classes, meetings, and workshops; notes from the president and the editor; an article on weavers; a calendar of April classes and events; and a fiber-related quiz.
Third issue of the fifth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for March 1999 containing descriptions of upcoming meetings, lectures, and classes; a note from the president; reports on Guild history, Fiber Source, and Suffolk sheep; a calendar of upcoming events; the articles "Curious, Calm & Comical", "Hints for Weavers", "The Lace Industry Association and the Native American Woman of Minnesota", "Be a Loom Detective", and "Looking for Inspiration?"; Guild news; an obituary of Mildred Carselle; and a profile of Kelly Marshall.
Third issue of the first volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for November 1995 containing notes from the president and the editor; a quiz on drafting; a calendar of November classes and events; an article on chenille; and a biography of Mary Skoy.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 31, 2013, and containing the article 'Education Year in Review', information on the Rigid Heddle Interest Group, a year-end fundraiser, a Guild photo sharing contest, a fiber resource list, Fiber Fair 2013, featured classes, upcoming workshops, and a letter from the Guild president; a list of volunteer opportunities; an announcement that Becka Rahn was named the Textile Center 2013 Spun Gold Award winner; and a link to an online photo album of recent Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 24, 2013, and containing a letter from the Guild president; information on fundraising, a Guild photo sharing contest, Fiber Fair 2013, featured classes, upcoming workshops, and the Federation 2013 conference in Alexandria, Minnesota; a list of volunteer opportunities; a thank you to recent Guild volunteers; and a link to an online photo album of recent Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 25, 2013, and containing a call for photographs of Hilma Berglund for the Guild contribution to the Minnesota Digital Library; a list of volunteer opportunities; a thank you to recent Guild volunteers; a list of local fiber events; a review of the workshop 'Crimp & Create' led by Dianne Totten; information on the New & Occasional Weavers study group, the upcoming member meeting, a new fiber resource directory, Fiber Fair artist registration, and featured classes; a biography of Guild instructor Judy Goebel; a review of an article on textile manufacturing in the United States; and links to online photo albums of projects by Guild members, State Fair winners, and Fiber Fair artists.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 11, 2013, and containing reminders of upcoming member meetings on Fiber Fair 2013 and on making crimped fabric; an announcement that Guild member Chiaki O'Brien was awarded a Jerome Fiber Artist Project Grant; a list of volunteers opportunities; a thank you to recent Guild volunteers; information on a Crochet Twin Cities meeting, a creative activities event at the Textile Center, Fiber Fair artist registration, featured classes, and the New & Occasional Weavers study group; the commentary 'How Long Does it Take?'; and links to an online photo album of recent Guild events.