Diary written by Thorvald Stoen recording events of 1939. Topics include: life at Owen Lake Camp and the people he met there. Stoen also records the work the camp members did and meals they ate.
Diary written by Thorvald Stoen recording events of 1938. Topics include: New Year's celebration, ice skating, going to school, and doing things with his friends.
Handwritten in blue ink. Mr. Smith comments on the final days of his high school career which include a state Civics exam and commencement exercises. This is a bound leather, hard cover diary.
Handwritten in blue pen, a diary of a St. Cloud Technical High School senior recalling his daily experiences while attending school classes and extracurrcular activities. Attached to the pages of this book are photographs, letters, tickets, newspaper clippings and ribbons that relate to his school life.
Handwritten in blue pen, a diary of a St. Cloud Technical High School senior recalling his daily experiences while attending school classes and extracurrcular activities. Attached to the pages of this book are photographs, letters, tickets, newspaper clippings and ribbons that relate to his school life.
Mr. Smith writes about his impressions of his close friends. He also talks about attending the circus and a musical concert. School remains the focus of his writing. Two photos of friends are interspersed with a musical composition penned by the diarist which is located in the back of the diary.
Mr. Smith comments about his experiences with his fellow students and teachers at Tech. He also comments about Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. Photo attachments in the front and back of the diary include the Tech 1919 football team (all identified), notes and photo portraits.
Mr. Smith comments about his adventures while staying at his family's cottage on Grand lake and his impressions about his first month and half as a senior at Tech High.
The daily experiences of Clinton Stork in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include work at H.B. Fuller; maintenance and repairs of his Ford automobile; chores; property management; real estate; participation as President with Christian Endeavor; impact of war restrictions; social life; singing; and his friendship with his sister. In addition, Clinton writes about about the influenza epidemic, war restrictions on food and gas, and visiting local sites such as Fort Snelling, Red Rock, and Minnehaha Falls.
The daily experiences of Clinton Stork in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include work and a promotion at H.B. Fuller; maintenance and repairs of his Ford automobile; chores; property management; real estate; participation as President with Christian Endeavor; social life; singing; impact of war restrictions; and his friendship with his sister. In addition, Clinton writes about the presence of Influenza in the community and visiting local sites such as Fort Snelling and Minnehaha Falls.
The daily experiences of Florence C. Stork and her family as they live in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include recording correspondence; lessening grief of the loss of her mother; war restrictions on wheat and butter; daily chores; the comings and goings of her brother, father, and visitors; calling on friends; clothing; gardening; and food preparation. In addition, Florence writes about her brother's involvement with Christian Endeavor, viewing a full solar eclipse; renewed interest in painting, and war food restrictions.
The daily experiences of Clinton Stork in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include work at H.B. Fuller; maintenance and repairs of his Ford automobile; chores; property management; real estate; participation as President with Christian Endeavor; social life; singing; and his friendship with his sister.
The daily experiences of Florence C. Stork and her family as they live in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include recording correspondence; lessening grief of the loss of her mother; dairy and egg production and sales; daily chores; the comings and goings of her brother, father, and visitors; calling on friends; clothing; gardening; and food preparation. In addition, Florence writes about her brother's involvement with Christian Endeavor, the streetcar strike, the 1918 Presidential election, and traveling to local sites such as Fort Snelling.
Handwritten in black ink. Mr. Smith comments about every day life as a teenager growing up in St. Cloud and attending Technical High School. Mr. Smith wrote portions of this journal from April 6, 1917, to April 15, 1917, from November 28, 1918 to December 3, 1918, and from February 12, 1919, to July 31, 1919. This is a bound leather, hard cover diary.
The daily experiences of Florence C. Stork and her family as they live in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include recording correspondence; lessening grief of the loss of her mother; �daily chores; Christian Endeavor; Sunday church; the comings and goings of her brother, father, and visitors; calling on friends; clothing; gardening; and food preparation.�
Diary of Sgt. Philip Olson who served in World War I with the 25th Regiment Engineers, United States Army. After his enlistment, he departed New York for France on October 31, 1917, aboard the transport ship Agamemnon. The journey was eventful due to fears about German U-boats, and an accident which involved their ship being rammed. Upon arrival in France, Olson took part in a number of projects including the building of a docks and doing engineering at the front in Verdun. In addition, he had various duties including working for the supply sergeant, warehouse work, and distributing kits through camp. These duties were performed in a number of locations in France including Brest, Bordeaux, Verdun, and Paris. At the close of the war, Olson took a trip to Monaco and Monte Carlo. After the signing of the Armistice in November 1918, Olson stayed for a time in France. During this time, he and the 25th Engineers aided in construction and rebuilding projects. In March of 1919, Olson returned to the United States by way of New York.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The daily experiences of Florence C. Stork and her family as they live in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include recording correspondence; grieving the loss of her mother, Grace Stork; dairy and egg production and sales; daily chores; the comings and goings of her brother, father, and visitors; her brother's involvement with Christian Endeavor; the 1916 election; calling on friends; clothing; and food preparation.
The daily experiences of Clinton Stork in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include work at H.B. Fuller; maintenance and repairs of his Ford automobile; chores; property management; real estate; participation with Christian Endeavor; social life; singing; and his mother's illness and his sister's dedication to her, and subsequently, his mother's death and funeral in Jasper, Minnesota.
The daily experiences of Florence C. Stork and her family as they live in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include a record of correspondence; dairy and egg production and sales; daily chores; the comings and goings of her brother, father, and visitors; her brother's involvement with Christian Endeavor; her brother's Ford automobile; her mother's declining health, death, and funeral in Jasper, Minnesota; clothing; gift and flower giving; and food preparation.
The daily experiences of Florence C. Stork and her family as they live in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include a record of correspondence; dairy and egg production and sales; daily chores; Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Memorial day happenings; the comings and goings of her brother, father, and visitors; her brother's involvement with Christian Endeavor; her brother's automotive repairs; her mother's declining health and Florence's devotion to her care; clothing; gift and flower giving; painting; visits from door to door salesmen, meter men, and beggars; and food preparation.
The daily experiences of Clinton Stork in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include work at H.B. Fuller; maintenance and repairs of his Ford automobile; chores; property management; real estate; participation with Christian Endeavor; attending many local churches; social life; singing; and his mother's illness and his sister's dedication to her.
The daily experiences of Florence C. Stork and her family as they live in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include recording correspondence; dairy and egg production and sales; gardening; daily chores; the comings and goings of her brother, father, and visitors; automotive repairs; her mother's declining health and early 20th century medical techniques; clothing; and food preparation. In addition, Florence writes about her brother's involvement with Christian Endeavor; attending various local churches; riding streetcars; shopping in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota; and visits from door to door salesmen, meter men, and tramps.
The daily experiences of Clinton Stork in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include work at H.B. Fuller; chores; property management and repairs; real estate; participation with Christian Endeavor; attending many local churches; social life; singing; and the worsening of his mother's illness.