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1. The Story of W.P.A. in the Minneapolis Parks, Parkways and Playgrounds, for 1941, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1941
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1941. During 1941 an emergency project was set up to accommodate the expansion of the grounds and facilities of the Naval Reserve Base; work continued on the Minneapolis Municipal Airport and; improvements to parks, parkways and recreational facillites continued. This report includes photographs of a stone quarry operated by the W.P.A. for park needs, stone walls along Lake Calhoun's shoreline, a playground pageant, a model boat regatta, and more. In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Beginning under the Civil Works Administration and the Emergency Relief Administration, and continuing under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks.
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

2. The Story of W.P.A. and Other Federal Aid Projects in the Minneapolis Parks, Parkways and Playgrounds, for the Year 1936, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1936
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1936. A note indicates that the photographs and compilation were by Walter B. Dahlberg. Many of the projects involve the building of walls and roads, but also included are the design and creation of concrete runways at the Minneapolis Municipal Airport, and an ""amazingly successful experiment in recreational dramatics"" which involved a troupe presenting plays in parks, playgrounds and public institutions. In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Beginning under the Civil Works Administration and the Emergency Relief Administration, and continuing under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

3. The Story of W.P.A. in the Minneapolis Parks, Parkways and Playgrounds, for 1939, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1939
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1939. Activities in this year included the rehabilitation of Lake Nokomis Park, improvement of recreational areas, and the installation of concrete picnic tables and benches. Each year lists the athletic programs by W.P.A. recreation workers. In 1939 these included hockey and speed skating, diamondball, volleyball and track for both boys and girls, and baseball, football, touch-football and basketball for boys, and horseshoe swimming, and soccer for girls. In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Beginning under the Civil Works Administration and the Emergency Relief Administration, and continuing under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

4. The Story of W.P.A. in the Minneapolis Parks, Parkways and Playgrounds, for 1938, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1938
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1938. Major improvements were made to River Road West; lawn spaces and recreational facilities were improved in many older parks; fifty-four concrete courts were built; nearly five miles of fences were erected; and 3,315 trees, 1,363 evergreens and 2,184 shrubs were planted, all by W.P. A. workers. In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Beginning under the Civil Works Administration and the Emergency Relief Administration, and continuing under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

5. The Story of W.P.A. in the Minneapolis Parks, Parkways and Playgrounds, for the Year 1937, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1937
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1937. Sections address Major Improvements, Rehabilitation and Improvements, Horticulture, Recreation, Music, and the Charwoman Project. Recreation activities included general playground work (including athletics, arts and crafts, and games), puppetry, dramatics and recreation training school. In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

6. The Story of W.P.A. in the Minneapolis Parks, Parkways and Playgrounds, January 1, 1941, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1941-01-01
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1940. In addition to the on-going work of grading land, and constructing walls, sidewalks, and curbs, 1940 saw projects related to the rearrangement and expansion of the Minneapolis Municipal Airport. This report includes counts of participants and spectators for athletic teams, arts and craft activities (such as wood craft), clubs (such as model airplane), tournaments (such as checkers), and special events (such as a doll tea party). In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Beginning under the Civil Works Administration and the Emergency Relief Administration, and continuing under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

7. Summary of Annual Report, 1938, and Fourth Biennial Report (for biennium ending June 30, 1938), Minnesota Department of Conservation, and legislative recommendations

Creator:
Minnesota Department of Conservation
Date Created:
1938
Description:
Summary of annual and biennial report of the Department of Conservation made by Commissioner Herman C. Wenzel. Document includes summary of the duties of new position of commissioner (per reorganization of 1937), and statement of accomplishments: the creation of a State-wide Conservation Advisory Council, the implementation of the 1937 reorganization legislation, and full accounts of individual division accomplishments. The commissioner also outlines proposed legislation and the proposal of a Water Conservation Program and Policy statement.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

8. Biennial Report of the Commissioner of Highways of Minnesota for 1935-1936

Creator:
Minnesota Department of Highways
Date Created:
1937
Description:
A report on the Minnesota Department of Highways's activities for 1935 and 1936, including reports of activity, legislative recommendations, reports on disbursements, tables showing county and state bond liabilities, interest and principal paid on said bonds, distribution of expenditures federal aid, and trunk highway construction, use, maintenance and traffic.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

9. Biennial Report of the Commissioner of Highways of Minnesota for 1962-1964

Creator:
Minnesota Department of Highways
Date Created:
1964
Description:
Report covering the Department of Highway's activities from July 1, 1962 to June 30, 1964. Sections are: Foreword, Organization, Trunk Highway Fund Programming and Construction, Materials and Research, State Aid, Traffic Engineering, Building Program, Training Center, Right of Way, Safety, Studies, a section for each district and a summary of legislative recommendations.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

10. Biennial Report of the Commissioner of Highways of Minnesota for 1937-1938

Creator:
Minnesota Department of Highways
Date Created:
1939
Description:
A report on the Minnesota Department of Highways's activities for 1937 and 1938 organized by division, Includes tables showing expenditures, principal and interest on state and county bonds, and maintenance costs.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

11. Environmental geology of the North Shore, Minnesota, non-series publication

Creator:
Green, J. C.; Jirsa, M. A.; Moss, C. M.
Date Created:
1977
Description:
Description of the geology along the North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota as it impacts environmental planning.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Geological Survey
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

12. Biennial Report of the Commissioner of Highways of Minnesota from July 1, 1940 to June 30, 1942

Creator:
Minnesota Department of Highways
Date Created:
1942
Description:
The first fiscal year biennial report. This report contains the commissioner's report and legislative recommendations and a narrative of department activities organized by division. Tables are organized by financial statements, bond statements, construction division reports and maintenance division reports. Contains an obituary for Chief Engineer Jay Theodore Ellison.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

13. Annual Report of the County Extension Service in Dodge County Minnesota 1942

Creator:
Dodge County Extension Service
Date Created:
1942-10
Description:
The 1942 Dodge County Extension annual report contains three documents: 13-page Annual Extension Review, Analyses, Interpretation and Presentation Summary; 62-page Extension Narrative Report; 81-page 4-H Narrative. The Narrative report contains: Office Summary (page 2); Extension Organization Overview (pages 3-4); Farm Bureau Board of Directors (page 5); 1942 Program of Work Food for Freedom - Organization of leaders with names (pages 6-12); Crop Production Corn cereals, legumes, pastures, potatoes, varieties, disease and meetings (page 13); Victory Gardens and Food For Freedom 18,000 pounds garden products raised, 37 gardens exhibited at the County Fair, Victory Garden recognition emblem (pages 14-17); Dairy meetings, group leaders, Cow Testing Association officers and members, testers called to military service, 5 herds Federally Accredited; DIHA report (pages 18-21); Artificial Insemination interest, copy of agreement, organization on hold because tire and gas rationing (page 24); County Holstein Association officers, Black and White Show, 4-H (pages 24-26); Beef increasing numbers, 4-H and Baby Beef vs. Market Class, (page 27); Sheep meeting, parasites, 4-H (pages 28-29); Swine management, community leaders named, cholera outbreak, 4-H (pages 30-31); Horse, Poultry leaders named (pages 32-33); Soil and Pasture Management (page 34); Forestry Wildlife, pheasants (page 34); Farm Management farm records, personal farm planning, Farm Credit, landlord tenant relationships (page 35); Outlook creamery transportation problem, school lunches (pages 36-38); Eggs; Home Furnishings related to war (page 40); Farm Mechanics farm machinery school, war rationing problems (page 40); Nutrition and Health schools and county agencies address nutrition, nutrition program (pages 41-42); Clothing, Family Economics, Recreation and Community Life (page 43); 4-H Club Work Leaders Federation officers and program, 4-H Clubs named with officers (pages 44-51); 4-H Activities (pages 52-53); County Fair exhibitors, results (page 54); Employment Service and Governor Stasson Man Power Plan Fire Prevention, Civil Defense (pages 58); Surplus Marketing penny milk program, school lunch program WPA (pages 59-60); National Defense Activity Civilian Defense, Scrap Drive, Bond Drive, Red Cross (page 60). The 81-page 4-H Narrative Report. statistics, leader names, clubs with officers, project numbers and small write up, Cumberland Wide Awake and Milton Clubs join, long-time membership, Leaders Federation program, minutes; no play or music festival (gas and tire shortage), letter from President Franklin Roosevelt.
Contributing Institution:
Dodge County Extension Office, University of Minnesota Extension
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

14. Annual Report of the County Extension Service in Dodge County Minnesota 1941

Creator:
Dodge County Extension Service
Date Created:
1941-11
Description:
The 1941 Dodge County Extension Service annual report contains four documents: 13-page Annual Extension Review, Analyses, Interpretation and Presentation Summary; 124-page Extension Narrative Report; 89-Page 4-H Narrative Report; 4-page Mattress Making Report. The Extension Narrative report contains: Summary (page 1); Statistical Summary (pages 2-4); Personnel Staffing overview, McNelly, Rose, Emerson, Werner, Just, Sander, Putman, Nelson and Triten (pages 6-7); Farm Bureau and Extension funding issues, projects (pages 8-9); Farm Bureau Board of Directors (page 10); Program of Work (page 11); Corn varieties, fertilizer, yields, fair book (pages 11-13); Corn and Potato Show at Dodge Center Fall Festival (pages 13-14); Wheat, Oats, Barley, Flax includes location map of Clean Flax Seed Demonstration (pages 15-20); Alfalfa, Red Clover, Soybeans, Pastures pasture rotation (pages 21-27); Potatoes Food for Defense, potatoes show in Dodge Center (pages 29-30); Home Gardens and Home Beautification, Fruit Trees emphasize nutrition (pages 30-33); Forestry windbreaks (page 33); 4-H Conservation Report Isaac Walton League, quail, pheasants, winter food (page 34); Agriculture Engineering defense drive, straw sheds, fruit cellar, Corn cribs (pages 35-36); Poultry chick management, records, exhibitors and results (page 36); Bees possible in 4-H (page 37); Dairy feeding and management, Cow Testing Association Officers, 5 herds federally Accredited for Bangs, DHI summary, Cow Testing membership (pages 38-43); Beef (page 45); Sheep 4-H Club information, exhibit results (pages 46-48); Swine feeding school, booth theme at the fair (pages 49-50); Horse Tri-county Colt Show, 3-H exhibits and results (page 50); Economic Planning and Farm Records Location map and list of Record Cooperation members (pages 51-53); Farm and Home Financing; Local banks, Production Credit, Farm Security, seed loans, 4-H projects financed by local banks (page 53); Marketing dairy going to whole mild, problems and results (pages 53-54); Food and Nutrition Food for Defense and Adequate Diet Programs, food safely, 4-H exhibits and results (pages 54-55); Child Development child hygiene classes, summary, 4-H Health project examined by doctor (pages 56-57); Clothing 4-H program members and results (pages 58-60); Home Management and Room Furnishings 4-H program (page 60); Long Time Extension Program committee (page 61); Projects Goals and Methods (pages 62-64); 4-H Program Planning (pages 65-68); Farmers Club and Rural Youth Program (pages 68-69); Community Activities Boy Scouts, Civil Defense, collect aluminum cans, Isaac Walton League, Commercial Clubs (pages 69-70); Rodents, Insects and Weeds meetings, Weed Inspector problems (page 71); Other Work Pie Baking Contest, Pork and Lard meeting, Recreation Short course, Mattress making through Surplus Commodities Program includes summary (pages 75-77); Agriculture Conservation, AAA program planning, County committee, names of farmers participating (pages 78-80); Rural Electrification secured lines for 42 families, cooking demonstrations (page 81); Farm Security plans and names of committee members (page 82); federal agencies list of agencies and contacts (page 83); 4-H Focus for 1941- Federation officers, adult leaders (pages 84-86); 4-H Club Club names, project enrollment members and officers (pages 87-93); Long-Time Members (pages 94-95); Leaders Forum Program (pages 95-97); One-Act Play, 4-H Sunday, County Picnic, 4-H Week, Frontenac, Agriculture Achievement, Home Economics Achievement Days (pages 98-103); County Fair premiums, placings (pages 103-112); State Fair and Achievement Day placings (pages 113-114); Location maps 4-H Club, Adult Leaders, Junior Leaders, intensity of work (pages 115-118); Rural Youth program, officers, members and summary (pages 119-122). 89-page 4-H Agents Narrative Report contains, enrollment numbers; Clubs and other organizations; meeting minutes of Leaders Federation and Rural Youth meetings; Reports on all Events and Fair Placings. Mattress making report shows supplies received from Surplus Commodities Program includes 13,000 yards of ticking ordered.
Contributing Institution:
Dodge County Extension Office, University of Minnesota Extension
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

15. Annual Report of the County Extension Service in Dodge County, Minnesota 1960

Creator:
Dodge County Extension Service
Date Created:
1960-09
Description:
The 1960 Dodge County Extension Serive Annual Report contains two documents: 31-page Annual Statistical Report; 110-pages Narrative Report. The Narrative Report includes: Introductory Statement (pages 1-3); Extension Organization, Extension Committee Members, budgets and expenses, County Fair – new grandstand; Issues of reduced premiums (pages 4-10); Program Planning – long term (pages 11-130; Projects Goals and Methods (pages 14-22); Crops and Soils, plots, yields, varieties, Crop Show exhibits and results, location map of soil testing, location map of extra yield plots, location map of Corn, location map of fertilizer demonstration (page 23-25); Weeds – Serious problem, field days, chemicals used, sample letter for Township Boards (pages 35-41); Hay and Forage - Pasture management, meetings, ration-a-day, grazing system (pages 42-43); Dairy – Major source of livestock, expansion programs, Dairy Princess Mary Ann Zeller, attendant Janice Stover and Marlys Knutsen, location map DHIA membership (pages 44-50); Beef – 7 percent of farms rises (page 51); Swine – Expansion and multiple farrowing, lagoon system (pages 51-53); Poultry and Sheep (pages 53-54); Soil, Water and Forestry – PCP practices, windbreaks, shelter belts, 18,500 trees ordered (pages 54-56); Planning and Farm Management – SE Forum, Management services, 7 meetings, agendas, buildings, safety, community efforts (pages 57-62); Home Program – Home Council officers, names of and location map of groups, Program lessons were Civil Defense, Mental Health, Good Meals, location map of Food Lessons, location map of Bound Button Hold Class. Complete list of lessons. Requested a Homemakers Camp (pages 63-76); 4-H Club names and location map of clubs and adult leaders, organization, Federation Officers, adult leaders, meetings graphs, enrollment by club, enrollment boy age, Project numbers, IFYE, Exchange to Canada, Achievement Banquet and awards, graph of project completion, graph of percent of members at fair (pages 79-108); Outlook and recommendation (pages 109-110).
Contributing Institution:
Dodge County Extension Office, University of Minnesota Extension
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

16. Biennial Report of the Commissioner of Highways of Minnesota from July 1, 1942 to June 30, 1944

Creator:
Minnesota Department of Highways
Date Created:
1944
Description:
Report contains the commissioner's report and legislative recommendations and a narrative of department activities organized by division. Tables are organized by financial statements, bond statements, construction division reports, maintenance division reports and State aid reports. Commissioner's Report acknowledges that World War II has shifted the priority to maintenance over construction.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

17. Manganese-bearing ores of the Cuyuna Iron Range, east-central Minnesota, Phase 1, OFR77-01

Creator:
Morey, G.B.; Broberg, J.; Beltrame, R.J.; Holtzman, R.C.
Date Created:
1977
Description:
Summary of the geology and distribution of manganese-bearing minerals, Cuyuna Iron Range, east-central Minnesota
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Geological Survey
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

18. Annual Report of the County Extension Service in Dodge County Minnesota 1943

Creator:
Dodge County Extension Service
Date Created:
1943-10
Description:
The 1943 Dodge County Extension Service Annual report contains three documents: 13-page Annual Extension Review, Analyses, Interpretation and Presentation Summary; 62-page Extension Narrative Report; 81-page 4-H Narrative. The Extension Narrative Report contains: Office Summary (page 2); Extension Organization Overview (pages 3-4); Farm Bureau Board of Directors (page 5); 1942 Program of Work Food for Freedom- Organization of leaders with names (pages 6-12); Crop Production Corn cereals, legumes, pastures, potatoes, varieties, disease and meetings (page 13); Victory Gardens and Food For Freedom 18,000 pounds garden products raised, 37 gardens exhibited at the County Fair, Victory Garden recognition emblem (pages 14-17); Dairy meetings, group leaders, Cow Testing Association officers and members, testers called to military service, 5 herds Federally Accredited; DIHA report (pages 18-21); Artificial Insemination interest, copy of agreement, organization on hold because tire and gas rationing (page 24); County Holstein Association officers, Black and White Show, 4-H (pages 24-26); Beef increasing numbers, 4-H and Baby Beef vs. Market Class, (page 27); Sheep meeting, parasites, 4-H (pages 28-29); Swine management, community leaders named, cholera outbreak, 4-H (pages 30-31); Horse, Poultry leaders named (pages 32-33); Soil and Pasture Management (page 34); Forestry Wildlife, pheasants (page 34); Farm Management farm records, personal farm planning, Farm Credit, landlord tenant relationships (page 35); Outlook creamery transportation problem, school lunches (pages 36-38); Eggs; Home Furnishings related to war (page 40); Farm Mechanics farm machinery school, war rationing problems (page 40); Nutrition and Health schools and County Agencys address nutrition, nutrition program (pages 41-42); Clothing, Family Economics, Recreation and Community Life (page 43); 4-H Club Work Leaders Federation officers and program, 4-H Clubs named with officers (pages 44-51); 4-H Activities (pages 52-53); County Fair exhibitors, results (page 54); Employment Service and Governor Stasson Man Power Plan Fire Prevention, Civil Defense (page 58); Surplus Marketing penny milk program, school lunch program WPA (pages 59-60); National Defense Activity Civilian Defense, Scrap Drive, Bond Drive, Red Cross (page 60). The 81-page 4-H Narrative Report contains: statistics, leader names, clubs with officers, project numbers and small write up, Cumberland Wide Awake and Milton Clubs join, long-time membership, Leaders Federation program, minutes, no play or music festival (gas and tire shortage), letter from President Franklin Roosevelt.
Contributing Institution:
Dodge County Extension Office, University of Minnesota Extension
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports
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