This typescript was copied in November 1926 from Alfred Merritt's original 1915 manuscript. The author described his family's experience on the north shore of Lake Superior from the time of their arrival via steamboat in 1856 until the year 1894, including accounts of pioneers, settlers and land claims, and the discovery of iron ore on the Mesaba Range. Merritt also addressed the creation and demise of the Duluth, Missabe and Northern Railroad.
"The Companion" magazine (Volume XLII, Number 2), dated November 15, 1916, has a front page article titled "Charles Thompson Memorial Hall." This article describes the dedication exercises that took place on November 5, 1916, for the opening of the Charles Thompson Memorial Hall. This building is described as a gift to the deaf people of Minnesota by Mrs. Charles Thompson, as a memorial to her husband, the late Charles Thompson.
Decorative marriage certificate for Adam Smith and Julia Austin, both of Dakota County, Minnesota, married September 24, 1863 at Cannon Falls, Minnesota.
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 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 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 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 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 at H.B. Fuller; chores; property management; real estate; participation with Christian Endeavor; attending many local churches; social life; singing; and his mother's growing illness
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.
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 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 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 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.
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; clothing; gift and flower giving; painting; visits from door to door salesmen; the increasing illness of her mother; and food preparation.
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.�
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 Grace Stork and her family as they live in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include a record of correspondence; daily chores; the social life of her family; clothing; gift and flower giving; food preparation; and her worsening illness.
The daily experiences of Grace Stork and her family as they live in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include a record of correspondence; daily chores; the social life of her family; clothing; gift and flower giving; food preparation; and her worsening illness and the strain it puts on her and her family.
This is an envelope with a Minnesota Territorial Pioneers' logo and a return address of Edwin Clark, Secretary, Hennepin County Territorial Pioneers' Association.
Envelope that contained the Press Release from the United states Air Service Command about Corporal Joe P. Burmis's activities in England as a vehicle mechanic.
Evelope from the letter from Private First Class Arthur L. Bentzen to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, asking to recieve a copy of the local newspaper in England.