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1. Interview with Marcus E. Erickson (1913-2002), St. Cloud State University Oral History, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1979-01-30
Description:
In an oral history conducted by St. Cloud State University Professor of History Calvin (Cal) Gower on January 30, 1979, Marcus Erickson detailed his family history and educational background. Erickson discussed his father's receiving a job with Pan Motor Company as their reason for moving to St. Cloud, though the company later folded as a result of the owner going to jail. He described his family was somewhat poor, so the decision to attend St. Cloud State was a natural choice, since it was affordable and would allow him to live at home. He also detailed his reasons for becoming a teacher. After graduating from St. Cloud's Technical (Tech) High School in 1932, he attended St. Cloud State with help from the National Youth Administration (NYA), a New Deal program that allowed students to take part in work study programs. If not for the NYA, Erickson would not have been able to finish college. He also discussed several important teachers to him, including Evelyn Pribble. Erickson claimed that the teachers were very strict, but only because they knew the students were there to learn. He also addressed some of the extracurricular and social activities he was involved in at St. Cloud State, including band and the Camera Club, as well as the demographics of the school. Erickson graduate in 1936 with a bachelor's degree. After graduation, he received teaching jobs in Remer and Brainerd, Minnesota, before he began working with the Army Air Force Program. Here he helped develop a program that would help correct improper weight and balance in airplanes. This program was later moved to Yale, where Erickson was able to receive his master's degree in Education. He also received a master's degree in Science from the University of Michigan. He then moved to California, where he taught until 1956, when he began working with the California Teachers Association. He remained in California and eventually retired. Erickson talked about his career after graduating from St. Cloud State, and also reflected on the ways in which the University prepared him for his career and other aspects of his life. He also discussed his memories of how the Depression affected the school and the people around him. Overall, he claimed that St. Cloud State was a strict but friendly school that prepared him wonderfully for a career as a teacher.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

2. Interview with Harvey Waugh (1902-1978), St. Cloud State University Oral History, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1974 - 1976
Description:
In an oral history conducted by St. Cloud State University librarians Norman Clarke and Lawrence Busse on February 14, 1974, February 25, 1975, November 26, 1975, and February 18, 1976, Harvey Waugh discussed his family background and a wide range of topics related to St. Cloud State. Born in Clarksville, Iowa, in 1902, Waugh worked at the Iowa State Teacher's College before offered a position at St. Cloud State by President George Selke. Waugh described how different things were when he first came to St. Cloud State, and how there was a great lack of organization, of departments, and of staff, along with very poor buildings. Other faculty members are also discussed including presidents George Selke, Dudley Brainard, and George Budd, music faculty Helen Grime, Roger Barrett, and Helen Hulls, also Amy Dale of English, who wrote the lyrics of the school hymn which Waugh set to music. Waugh talked about the various buildings that were part of campus in his early years here. He discussed Eastman Hall, as well as the wonderful Christmas parties that were held in Shoemaker Hall, by invitation. Other aspects of campus living are touched upon, including Mrs. Alice Whitney's presence, being head of a men's dorm, and Quonset huts. He mentioned Selke's great oratorical ability, especially in convincing young people from the Iron Range to come to St. Cloud State. Waugh discussed St. Cloud State president George Budd and his reputation at the university. Waugh described the various programs and plays he helped produce during his time at St. Cloud State, from ""South Pacific"" to ""West Side Story."" He mentioned taking one of his productions, ""The Pajama Game,"" on a European tour in the 1960s. Waugh proudly said that the plays always had a full orchestra and that his choir was called upon to give performances at various conferences and prestigious events. The status of buildings around as well as the construction of new ones, are a frequent topic in the interviews. The plans and building of the current Performing Arts Center as well as his tri-collegiate choral group are mentioned in detail. Information relating to Stewart Hall's construction, the Kiehle library, the Old Main Building and having to share space with other departments is also referenced.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

3. Interview with Ruth Dahlquist, St. Cloud State University Oral History, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1978-11-21
Description:
In an oral history conducted by St. Cloud State University Professor of History Calvin (Cal) Gower on November 21, 1978, Ruth Dahlquist described her family history and what inspired her to become a teacher. She was born on January 18, 1898, in Stewart, Minnesota, about an 65 miles southwest of Minneapolis. Her maiden name was Senescall, and her ancestry was Swedish, German, and English. Dahlquist said that she had always wanted to be a teacher, and since so many girls from Stewart, Minnesota attended St. Cloud Normal School for that purpose, it seemed like the natural thing to do. Dahlquist chronicled her time at St. Cloud State. She detailed what life was like in the dormitories. She claimed the teachers were very strict. She discussed the two different St. Cloud State presidents she encountered, Isabel Lawrence and Joseph Brown. Brown, Dahlquist stated, was freer with the students and brought more modern ideas to the school. Dahlquist described several other teachers and their personalities, interests, and teaching styles. She explained what she and her friends would do during their time off, and also discusses the literary societies they were involved in, which, though not sororities, had many similarities to them. Dahlquist graduated in 1917. Dahlquist discussed her experiences after leaving St. Cloud State, including teaching stints in Buffalo Lake and Hutchinson, Minnesota, as well as in the state of Wyoming. She settled in LaPorte, Indiana, where she taught for 19 years. Dahlquist married her husband in 1946; he passed away in 1955. She addressed such issues as World War I, which the U.S. became involved in during her time at the St. Cloud State. Dahlquist claimed that many students were shocked, and that the war was a controversial topic. She reflected on her experiences at St. Cloud State as a whole, and thanked the institution for being so severe and strict with her, as it provided her with a strong foundation that helped guide her for the entirety of her teaching career.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

4. Interview with Lydia Cecelia Olander (1886-?), St. Cloud State University Oral History, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1978-11-14
Description:
In an oral history conducted by St. Cloud State University Professor of History Calvin (Cal) Gower on November 14, 1978, Lydia Cecilia Olander described her family history. She was born on December 6, 1886, in Orion, Illinois. Olander discussed her parents, who both emigrated from Sweden. Her father came over to become a minister for the Lutheran Church of America, then sent for her mother, whom he married in 1876. Her father was called to a parish in Minneapolis in 1900, where the family then moved. Olander graduated from Central High School in Minneapolis in 1904. Olander recalled her decision to attend St. Cloud State, which was influenced both by her desire to teach as well as she had friends at the school. Arriving in 1904, Olander chronicled her time at St. Cloud State, completing her program in one year. She described living in Lawrence Hall, which burned down during her stay, forcing her to move in with some St. Cloud residents. Olander talked about her extracurricular activities, including the Glee Club. After graduation in 1905, Olander accepted teaching position for third and fourth grade in Brownton, Minnesota, where she taught for two years. Olander then took a position in the Minneapolis Public Schools. Here she taught at Van Cleve School and Hale School from 1929 to 1954. She also attended the University of Minnesota to get licensed to teach junior high. Olander described her experiences working both at the American Vocational Institute and the American Business College
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

5. Interview with Walter F. MacGregor (1890-1979), St. Cloud State University Oral History, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1978-11-14
Description:
In an oral history conducted by St. Cloud State University Professor of History Calvin (Cal) Gower on November 14, 1978, Walter MacGregor discussed how his family came to Minnesota from Scotland and Ireland. He was born on October 8, 1890, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He described his elementary and high school education, both of which took place in St. Cloud. MacGregor stated his decision to attend St. Cloud Normal School was easy, since it was very close and allowed him to live at home while pursuing his studies. Arriving in 1911, MacGregor chronicled his time at the St. Cloud State, mentioning his practice teaching in Sauk Rapids, where he taught manual training. He discussed how he obtained a job in Spokane, Washington, and the health problems that forced him to leave that job behind. MacGregor also explained how he was drawn to architecture, and why he decided to pursue that as a career. MacGregor recalled some of the teachers he remembers from St. Cloud State, including Clara Stiles, Elsa Dopp, and George Lynch. He told an interesting anecdote about how George Lynch convinced him to play basketball and then kicked him out. MacGregor also discussed the backgrounds of the students who attended the university when he did. He claimed that many of them came from farming families, and many of them did not come from families with large amounts of money. MacGregor touched on his reasons for joining the Army during World War I, where he spent the duration in Sussex, England, but did not see combat.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

6. 1973 Bethel Story, Bethel University Promotional Audio, Arden Hills, Minnesota

Creator:
Bethel College and Seminary
Date Created:
1973
Description:
The promotional audio describes Bethel College and Seminary campuses, academic and extra-curricular opportunities, and encourages listeners to support Bethel financially.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

7. Interview with Anna Lagergren, History Center, Archive of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC, Arden Hills, Minnesota

Creator:
Lagergren, Anna.
Date Created:
1978-02-20
Description:
Anna Lagergren discusses her father, Carl G. Lagergren, dean of Bethel Seminary from 1889-1922.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

8. Interview with Dr. Henry C. Wingblade, History Center, Archive of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC, Arden Hills, Minnesota

Creator:
Wingblade, Henry C.
Date Created:
1973-05
Description:
H.C. Wingblade discusses his memories of the development of Bethel Seminary and College.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

9. Interview with C.E. Carlson, History Center, Archive of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC, Arden Hills, Minnesota

Creator:
Carlson, C.E.
Date Created:
1974-07-15
Description:
C.E. Carlson discusses his involvment with Bethel during its transition from a two-year college to a four-year college.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

10. Minnesota Interlibrary Telecommunications Exchange (Minitex) promotional video

Date Created:
1978-1980
Description:
A reproduction of a slide show and audio cassette created in the 1970's to educate library staff and to promote Minitex services. As part of the Minitex 50th Anniversary, the video was edited in 2021 by Carol Nelson with assistance from former Minitex staff Kathy Drozd, Dave Paulson, and Mark Eckes. Topics in the presentation include: Minitex resource sharing among libraries, the Minitex Union List of Serials, the technology used to communicate between libraries for resource sharing, the Minitex Reference and Information Network, Minitex workshops and training sessions, and how Minitex was initially funded.
Contributing Institution:
Minitex
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Slides (photographs)

11. Dakota County Library Bookmobile, Eagan, Minnesota

Creator:
Stelling, Del (1917 - 2011)
Date Created:
1977
Description:
Before Dakota County communities, including Eagan, Minnesota, had a library of its own, residents received library services from the bookmobile shown at the Cedarvale Shopping Center.
Contributing Institution:
Dakota County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

12. Journal of the Minnesota Library Association, Lakeland Libarian (Lakeland Librarian), Pre-conference Newsletter, September 1972

Creator:
Minnesota Library Association
Date Created:
1972-09
Description:
The Pre-conference newsletter issue of the Lakeland Libarian (Librarian in the title was intentionally misspelled as Libarian) was published in September of 1972. The issue includes reports of business meeting agenda items and planned activities of the Academic Libraries Division, the Public Libraries Division, the Adult Services Section, the Children and Young People's Section, the Reference Section, the Technical Services Section, the Minnesota Social Responsibilities Round Table, the Intellectual Freedom Committee, the Minnesota Library Trustees Association, the Professional Welfare Committee, and other program notes. The Lakeland Libarian replaced The MLA Bulletin as the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) in 1972, after an appointed publication board became responsible for all Minnesota Library Association publications. The Lakeland Libarian employed a newspaper format, incorporating features such as a letter to the editor column, students' column, trustee's section, want ads, and coverage of statewide events. Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

13. Journal of the Minnesota Library Association, Lakeland Libarian (Lakeland Librarian), Summer 1972

Creator:
Minnesota Library Association; McClellan, Audrey (editor)
Date Created:
1972
Description:
Volume 21, number 3 of the Lakeland Libarian (Librarian in the title was intentionally misspelled as Libarian) was published in the summer of 1971. This issue includes a report of the MLA censure of the Polk County Library Board, book reviews, meeting minutes, a listing of MLA election nominees, statewide librarian job postings, and an essay by guest contributor John Robson titled "The Professional Welfare of Academic Librarians: Some Random Thoughts." The Lakeland Libarian replaced The MLA Bulletin as the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) in 1972, after an appointed publication board became responsible for all Minnesota Library Association publications. The Lakeland Libarian employed a newspaper format, incorporating features such as a letter to the editor column, students' column, trustee's section, want ads, and coverage of statewide events. Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

14. Journal of the Minnesota Library Association, Lakeland Lib*arian (Lakeland Librarian), Fall 1972

Creator:
Minnesota Library Association; McClellan, Audrey (editor)
Date Created:
1972
Description:
Volume 21, number 4 of the Lakeland Libarian (Librarian in the title was intentionally misspelled as Libarian with an asterisk in place of the first r for this issue) was published in the fall of 1972. This issue includes a recap of the fall annual conference, legislative topics, an obituary for former MLA president Maurine Hoffman, announcement of a contest for renaming the Lakeland Libarian, a fund appeal for dismissed Polk County Library employees Cleo McDonald and Avis Boe, a denial by the Intellectual Freedom Committee for a request for action by Jack Baker, a call for the creation of a legal defense fund, notes from the Intellectual Freedom Committee, letters to the editor, book reviews, trustee notes, and committee reports. The Lakeland Libarian replaced The MLA Bulletin as the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) in 1972, after an appointed publication board became responsible for all Minnesota Library Association publications. The Lakeland Libarian employed a newspaper format, incorporating features such as a letter to the editor column, students' column, trustee's section, want ads, and coverage of statewide events. Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

15. Journal of the Minnesota Library Association, Lakeland Libarian (Lakeland Librarian), Spring 1972

Creator:
Minnesota Library Association; McClellan, Audrey (editor)
Date Created:
1972
Description:
Volume 21, number 2 of the Lakeland Libarian (Librarian in the title was intentionally misspelled as Libarian) was published in the spring of 1972. This issue includes an announcement of a change in format for the newsletter, editor's column, meeting minutes, roster of the division chairs, section announcements, and biographies of ALA councilor candidates and study opportunities. Also included is an insert by the Intellectual Freedom Committee for reporting complaints against library materials. The Lakeland Libarian replaced The MLA Bulletin as the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) in 1972, after an appointed publication board became responsible for all Minnesota Library Association publications. The Lakeland Libarian employed a newspaper format, incorporating features such as a letter to the editor column, students' column, trustee's section, want ads, and coverage of statewide events. Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

16. Journal of the Minnesota Library Association, North Country Librarian, Fall 1973

Creator:
Minnesota Library Association; McClellan, Audrey (editor)
Date Created:
1973
Description:
Volume 1, number 3 of The North Country Librarian was published in the fall of 1973. The issue includes an announcement about the speakers for the 78th annual fall conference of the Minnesota Library Association, MLA section and committee updates, the fall conference program, an invitation to join the Minnesota Association of School Librarians, Gerald McDermott (illustrator) to speak during a Book Week dinner, appointment of Fred Neighbors from Hennepin County Library to state chairperson of the ALA membership committee, two views on the Legal Defense Fund, an update from the Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation (OPLIC), and 30 bylaws changes to be voted on at the MLA annual meeting. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), published quarterly. Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the previous title, Lakeland Libarian, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

17. Journal of the Minnesota Library Association, North Country Librarian, Spring 1973

Creator:
Minnesota Library Association; McClellan, Audrey (editor)
Date Created:
1973
Description:
Volume 1, number 1 of The North Country Librarian was published in the spring of 1973. The issue includes articles about the state aid to libraries crisis discussed at the Midwinter meeting of the American Library Association, notice of the journal's name change, MLA section and committee updates, MLA awards jury seeking nominees, a Europe Charter planned for MLA members and relatives, an update from the Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation (OPLIC), a review of the government services available from the Twin City Federal Information Center, the legislative platform supported by MLA members, ALA's intellectual freedom committee resolutions and statements supporting the Library Bill of Rights, librarians serving Vietnam veterans, librarian roles, a fictional story called Library Fuzz, The Population Resource Center of Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, a calendar of upcoming events, The Environmental Library of Minnesota, a continuing education questionnaire, and a profile on MLA's ombudsman Elinor Detra. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), published quarterly. Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the previous title, Lakeland Libarian, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

18. Journal of the Minnesota Library Association, The North Country Librarian, Winter 1973-1974

Creator:
Minnesota Library Association; McClellan, Audrey (editor)
Date Created:
1973 - 1974
Description:
Volume 1, number 4 of The North Country Librarian was published in the winter of 1973-1974. This issue includes an announcement of a major MLA bylaws change, a summary of a talk by Rep. Donald Fraser (D., Minn.) about the endangerment of libraries, MLA section and committee announcements, and announcement tha no ALA Midwinter Meeting will be held in 1974, Librarian awards, a poll to gauge interest in a course for librarians and teachers, books of interest to librarians, notes from 1973 ALA Midwinter, a call for gifts to fund MLA annual conference speakers, a catalog available that contains a compilation of services for youth in the Twin Cities area, a Poetry Corner column, state library services column (OPLIColumn), legislative announcements, retirement announcements, the decentralization of the Midwest Medical Library Network, guidelines to consider when requesting a computer search, SLA-ASIS meeting date announcement, and a summary of MEDLINE and SUNY service in health fields. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA). Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word ""librarian" in the previous title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

19. Journal of the Minnesota Library Association, The North Country Librarian, Spring-Summer 1974

Creator:
Minnesota Library Association; McClellan, Audrey (editor)
Date Created:
1974
Description:
Volume 2, number 1 of The North Country Librarian was published in the spring-summer of 1974. The issue includes articles on the 79th MLA annual meeting speakers Dallas Townsend (CBS News) and Roderick Schwartz (deputy director of the National Commission on Library and Information Science), candidates for MLA offices, MLA section and committee updates, ALA's notable children's books of 1973, a list of 1974 MLA officers and committees, an editor's note, an update from the Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation (OPLIC), a new reference work published on Minnesota's past, puppetry and library instruction, the University of Minnesota map library, Library of Congress surplus books to libraries, Reference Service rules for good conduct, 1974 MLA officer candidate biographies and statements, and upcoming continuing education opportunities. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA). Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the previous title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

20. Journal of the Minnesota Library Association, North Country Librarian, Summer 1973

Creator:
Minnesota Library Association; McClellan, Audrey (editor)
Date Created:
1973
Description:
Volume 1, number 2 of The North Country Librarian was published in the summer of 1973. The issue includes articles on MLA Vice-President and Treasurer nominees, announcement of 1973 annual conference speaker Celeste West, MLA section and committee updates, the MINITEX program, an update from the Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation (OPLIC), Friends of Minnesota Libraries new vice-president Mrs. Richard Edwards, a legislative report, announcement of a pre-Conference screening of the film "Deep Throat" sponsored by the intellectual freedom committee, opposing editorials on the proposed MLA legal defense fund, an editorial on professional job title changes, INFORM (Information for Minnesota), announcement of guest speaker for Minnesota Association of School Librarians meeting, Hennepin County Library's human resource indexing project, the decision not to print an MLA directory, the University of Minnesota Kerlan Collection, a list of 1973 officers and committees, passing of an ALA resolution called the Indian Library and Information Service, and the defense fund procedures proposed by the Professional Welfare committee of MLA. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA), published quarterly. Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the previous title, Lakeland Libarian, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

21. Journal of the Minnesota Library Association, North Country Librarian, Fall-Winter 1974

Creator:
Minnesota Library Association; McClellan, Audrey (editor)
Date Created:
1974
Description:
Volume 2, number 2 of The North Country Librarian was published in the fall-winter of 1974. The issue includes articles on MLA endorsed library legislation, MLA conference updates from the sections and committees, a directory of 1975 MLA officers and committees, an editorial critiquing the 1974 MLA annual conference, a summary of the MLA ombudsman activity, a 1974 transcript of a presentation to the Citizens League, announcement of the Midwest Federation of Library Associations conference, the Mildred L. Batchelder Award, an update from the Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation (OPLIC), addition of a new Minnesota book collection to the Governor's library, and a list of upcoming continuing education opportunities. The North Country Librarian (formerly known as the Lakeland Libarian) is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA). Following a backlash over the intentional misspelling of the word "librarian" in the previous title, a contest was held to rename the publication and in the spring of 1973 the Lakeland Libarian became the North Country Librarian.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

22. MLA Newsletter, April 10, 1975

Creator:
Minnesota Library Association
Date Created:
1975-04
Description:
Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter, Vol. 1, Number 10, April 10, 1975 includes the President's Letter by Barbara Hughes; an update on the White House Conference; excerpts from recent MLA Board meetings; call for a study commission to examine elements of statewide library and information services; meeting notes and activities of Special Libraries Roundtable, Media Roundtable, Management Roundtable, Academic and Research Libraries Division, Children and Young People's Section, and Government Documents Roundtable, with review of the recent report, ""Minnesota State Documents, a prescriptive study"" by Shaun Duffy; Calendar of Events April-June, 1975; meeting notice for Library Subcommittee of the State Board of Education on proposed actions to improve library services throughout the state; news of the pending Public Library Assistance Act of 1975; announcements of the creation of the Traverse des Sioux Regional Library System covering the Region Nine area of South Central Minnesota, creation of a search committee named to recruit a new OPLIC Director, and an Institute by the ALA Library Administration Division entitled "Running out of Space -- What are the Alternatives?" to be held in conjunction with the ALA Conference in San Francisco June 26-28, 1975; plus tentative programs for Midwest Federation of Library Associations in Detroit, Michigan, October 1-4, 1975, and MLA Fall Conference at the Thunderbird Motel in Minneapolis, November 13-14, 1975.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

23. Minnesota Library Association Newsletter, February 1977

Creator:
Minnesota Library Association; Wulff, L. Yvonne (editor)
Date Created:
1977-02
Description:
Volume 4, number 2 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) newsletter was published in February 1977. Content includes highlights from the upcoming 1977 MLA midwinter conference, a directory of 1976-77 MLA officers and chairpersons, minutes from the December 9, 1976 meeting of the Long Range Planning and Development Committee, and overview of the Southcentral Minnesota Inter-Library Exchange (SMILE).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

24. Minnesota Library Association Newsletter, March 1977

Creator:
Minnesota Library Association; Wulff, L. Yvonne (editor)
Date Created:
1977-03
Description:
Volume 4, number 3 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) newsletter was published in March 1977. Content includes an MLA goal statement for new membership drive, the establishment of the Joint House/Senate Education Subcommittee on Libraries, MLA board meeting notes for December and January, roundtable meeting announcements, and Futures Task Force updates.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

25. Minnesota Library Association Newsletter, April 1977

Creator:
Minnesota Library Association; Wulff, L. Yvonne (editor)
Date Created:
1977-04
Description:
Volume 4, number 4 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) newsletter was published in April 1977. Content includes MLA board meeting minutes, ALA 1977 Midwinter meeting councilor's report, a calendar of colloquia from the Library School, University of Minnesota, and spring workshop and roundtable meeting announcements.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters
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