Title from cover. Includes a list of the officers and members of the Board of Trustees, the Trustees (1917-1921), and ex-officio members of the society. The 1916 annual report of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts (incorporated 1883 and existing to the present), which is the parent and governing body for the Minneapolis Institute of Art (opening in 1915 and existing to the present) and the Minneapolis School of Fine Arts (established in 1886 and existing under the society's governance until 1988). In 1970, the school changed its name to the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) and in 1988 it became an independent organization. 15 pages.
Evaluation of regional geology and geochemistry samples indicating the extent that hydrothermal fluids affected Paleozoic rocks in southeastern Minnesota. Superseded by Minnesota Geological Survey publication IC-41.
Annual report of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts. Includes statistical and financial data of the Society's activities including the school, museum accessions, membership, and staff changes. The report from the director provides more detailed information on the accessions, loans and exhibitions, museum attendance, education activities offered, and publications produced.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report featuring a statement by the president, highlights from the departments and committees (Education and Publicity Department, Research and Investigation Department, the Big Sister Department, Law Enforcement Committee, Education and Publicity Committee, and volunteer committees), general information to other agencies, information on social hygiene, surveys and studies of community conditions, statement of receipts and disbursements for the year ending December 31, 1920, an organizational chart, and a list of affiliated organizations.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report featuring a statement by the president, highlights from the departments and committees (Education and Publicity Department, Law Enforcement Committee, Research and Investigation Committee, and the Big Sister Department), general information to other agencies, statement of receipts and disbursements for the year ending December 31, 1919, an organization chart, and a list of affiliated organizations.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. A visiting nurse position was created, statistics were kept on visits made and type of disease. The Associated Charities continued the Friendly Visiting program and the Employment Bureau.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Associated Charities was designed to be a central bureau of all the charitable efforts in Minneapolis. It furnished temporary work through its employment bureau. An Emergency fund was set up to provide immediate relief to urgent cases. There was a system of tickets for lodging and restaurants that was always honored by the local establishments to aid applicants. Friendly visitors were lined up to check in on families and used clothing was distributed to the poor.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. Report discusses four ways of "considering the poor and their poverty" and the accomplishments of the charity in regards to these: assisting the individual, raising standards of philanthropic work in Minneapolis, arousing the social conscience, and promoting corrective and preventive movements. Photographs include: camp for tuberculosis children; houses on the River Flats, home to the Slavic Fellow-citizens; A family on the Flats; The information and employment desk.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. Defines the purpose and goals of the Charity and how funds are spent. Includes brief reports by each committee chairman. During this year a study began to investigate the spread of tuberculosis in families.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This March 1921 report summarizes the activities of Asbury Hospital for the year of 1920. The report lists the names of Asbury Hospital officers, directors, and the executive committee. Contains reports from the secretary, the field secretary, the superintendent, and the treasurer's annual report of income and expenses. Also includes the patients' report stating the number of patients admitted, patients' religious denominations and nationalities. The names of contributors to Asbury Hospital are also listed. Includes patient admission instructions. The report also includes a section for the Nurses' Training School listing the faculty, text books, and the graduates from 1894-1921. The section also includes a report from the supervisor of nurses discussing enrollment statistics.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. 1911 marked the largest volume of work in the history of the organization. Sixty public addresses were given on various subjects at churches and before women's and men's clubs. The secretary conducted a course at the State University titled "Course in Economic Conditions in Large Cities."
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Minneapolis Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Animals
Date Created:
1907-12-31
Description:
Report of the Minneapolis Humane Society whose work aims to prevent cruelty to both humans and animals. Includes statistical and financial data and important cases outlining issues and services provided. In 1907 the Society assumed responsibility of a home for babies, resulting in a significant loss of funds. Co-operation with various charitable organizations allowed the Society to continue work.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. Includes a summary of the first 25 years of the Charity. Frank L. McVey stepped down as president and was replaced by Joseph R. Kingman. The Anti-Tuberculosis Committee held an exhibition at various locations throughout the city, during which 59,200 pieces of printed matter were distributed. Photographs include: George A. Brackett, a founder of the Associated Charities; Frank L. McVey, president of the Association; Contrasting images of Minneapolis in the past and present; Portraits of Pioneers of Minneapolis charity; Lodging facilities in Minneapolis and New York; Nurses writing reports during office hours.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. Fewer applications were submitted compared to the year before. Thirty percent of cases consisted of women without male support. A Social Service Club was organized in September to foster personal acquaintance and co-operation among those interested in social work. Discussion around the development of a physical examination system for school children. Report includes three photographs: One of the records on file for quick reference, one of a Visiting Nurse on her "Errands of Mercy" in a snow storm, and another of a group of children in need.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Published as: Biennial Report of the State Public Library Commission of Minnesota, First to Third, 1899/1900 - 1903/1904; Minnesota Public Library Commission Biennial Report, Fourth to Tenth, 1905/1906 - 1916/1918; Biennial Report, Library Division (State of Minnesota, Department of Education), First/Eleventh to Third/Thirteenth, 1919/1920 - 1923/1924). The thirteen reports of the series were issued separately and later bound in one volume. Selected photographs of Minnesota public libraries are included in most reports.
Contributing Institution:
Division of State Library Services, Minnesota Department of Education
This March 1920 report summarizes the activities of Asbury Hospital for the year of 1919. The report contains the articles of incorporation and lists the names of Asbury Hospital officers, directors, and the executive committee. Contains reports from the secretary, the field secretary, the superintendent, the out-patient department, the dispensary, and the treasurer. Also includes the patients' report stating the number of patients admitted, patients' religious denominations, nationalities, residences, and occupations. The names of contributors to Asbury Hospital are also listed. Includes patient admission instructions. The report also includes a section for the Nurses' Training School listing enrollment statistics, faculty, text books, and the graduates from 1894-1919.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. Budget campaigns create a new era in the history of charity work in Minneapolis. "Mothers Pension" bill passed the legislature. A new department "The Bureau of Legal Aid" began work April 15. Recommendations provided for the year 1914. Small photographs and icons throughout report.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual reports featuring a statement by the president, highlights from the departments and committees (Education and Publicity Department, Research and Investigation Department, the Big Sister Department, Legislative Program, Education and Publicity Committee, and volunteer committees), general information to other agencies, information on social hygiene, surveys and studies of community conditions, statement of receipts and disbursements for the years ending December 31, 1921 and December 31, 1922, and a list of affiliated organizations.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This report is a summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities of Minneapolis. The organization supplied impoverished families and single people with groceries, coal, rent money, transportation and medicine. Demands for emergency assistance increased greatly in the last year, from 1766 in the previous year to 2921. The Friendly Visitors program made 1381 total visits, 350 families were served.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. A visiting nurse position was continued, statistics were kept on visits made and type of disease. The Associated Charities continued the Friendly Visiting program and the Employment Bureau.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwest Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Twelve new graduates of the Nurses' Training Program were presented. Includes first report of the Hospital Library Committee.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. A considerable increase in the number of cases dealt with is recorded even though Minneapolis has been very prosperous. Volunteer Helpers increase. Over 900 families were tended to with sickness and poverty and in the majority of the cases it was found that the man was lacking in wage-earning capacity because of physical or mental defects.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Annual report of statistical and financial data delivered by the Northwest Hospital Association: Treasurer, Secretary, President, and Physicians. Eight new graduates of the Nurses' Training Program were presented. Spring Lecture Courses were listed. An Orthopedic Department was added due to the number of cases involving deformities, and was overseen by Dr. James E. Moore, professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Summary of statistical and financial data for the Associated Charities. Associated Charities dealt with 954 new cases and 872 cases previously known to the Association. A change in the by-laws made December 31 the end of the fiscal year instead of September 30. Statistics for the three months from October to December 1906 are included in this report. The thirty-fourth annual meeting of the National Conference of Charities and Correction was to be held in Minneapolis June 12-19, 1907.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library