This sound clip highlights what was happening in Roseau County 100 years ago in 1899. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights what was happening in Roseau County 100 years ago in 1899.The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
This sound clip highlights what was happening in Roseau County 100 years ago in 1900The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
Panoramic view of several young men posed in a group photograph setting outdoors at an unknown park or clearing. The individuals are wearing a variety of attire including sweater vests, suit coats and dress shirts and ties. At the center of the photograph in the background is a peak of a building that could be a park building.
Exterior view of the Oliver Faribault house in the background. Young woman with walking stick sitting on the lawn next to a small child in a rocking chair, holding a walking stick. This image is a reprint from Patricia Cates.
Signpost reading "Pike's Monument" with trees in the background. The monument is located near Little Falls, Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Carol Edwards, Youth and Community Services Librarian at East Central Regional Library in Cambridge, Minnesota. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Photograph of Charles M. Goodsell, the principal founder of Northfield College (later Carleton College), after whom Carleton's Goodsell Observatory was named.
Peg, Dorothy Molter's cocker spaniel dog, and Dorothy and a man fishing out of a rowboat. Both Dorothy and the man have fishing poles. Dorothy is rowing the boat.
David Polodna, Assistant Director of East Central Regional Library from 1985-1987 works at his desk at East Central Regional Library Headquarters, Cambridge, Minnesota. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Dorothy Molter in her nurses uniform standing next to a man wearing a cap. They are standing in a yard. Written on the reverse of the image: "Dorothy at the Kankakee State Hospital with an alcoholic patient who tended the lawn and flowers."
Dorothy Molter and man with a fur cap standing on a lake in winter with a wind sled behind them. The words "'54 and Knife Lake" written in ink on the front of the photograph.
Dorothy Molter and two men at a table in the Winter Cabin, located on Isle of Pines in Knife Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. One of the men is drawing a picture of a Canada Jay, which is laying before him on the table. The Winter Cabin was built in mid 1920s by the orignal owner of the resort. Dorothy used the Winter Cabin as her seasonal winter home and rented it in the summer to paying guests or used it to house family and friends. The Winter Cabin was disassembled in 1987 and is on site at the Dorothy Molter Museum.
Dorothy Molter with dark hair pulled back wearing a long-sleeved shirt with dark pants and suspenders. Dorothy is standing near a sign advertising the Kawishiwi Outfitting Camp, a Hibbard's Lodge sign and a Kawishiwi State Camp Ground sign.
Dorothy Molter handling a handcrafted Faberge-inspired egg. During the shoulder seasons of fall and spring Dorothy was known to pass time by crafting Faberge-inspired eggs with detailed interior dioramas.
Dorothy Molter wearing a red shirt with a tan sweater and blue pants. She is holding a large Lake Trout and wearing her classic navy blue Keds tennis shoes.
Dorothy Molter bending down in the door of the summer tent with a young boy next to her. She is putting duck food on the floor and the ducks are walking into the cabin.
Dorothy Molter in the kitchen of the Winter Cabin removing a sliver from a man, (Mac Carsey), sitting wearing a dark jacket. Written on the reverse of the image:, "Mac Carsey has a sliver-poor guy."
Dorothy Molter, Jule, and Verena on Bearskin Portage. Dorothy is in pigtail braids and is standing in the center holding a stringer of fish. Jule is holding a large fishing rod and Verena is carrying a life jacket.
Dorothy Molter ladeling root beer into glass bottles using an aluminum funnel. A young man, John Kimbler, is assisting by hand-capping the filled bottles.
Dorothy Molter making her annual move from the Winter Cabin to the Summer Tent Island. The boat is loaded with supplies and her pet cocker spaniel, "Peg" rides in the bow.
Dorothy Molter sitting at the kitchen table of the Point Cabin. She is wearing a beige and white shirt and there is a pan of chocolate cake on the table.
Dorothy sitting on a rock speaking to people in a canoe. Written on the reverse of the image: "Dorothy talking to a canoe party along south shore of the tent island summer 1952."
Dorothy Molter's nursing school class photograph. Dorothy is third from the left in the front row. Graduation was held at the Auburn Park Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Dorothy Molter standing by her Polaris Mustang snowmobile. Dorothy is wearing a red plaid shirt with blue pants. There is a wood pile and propane tank behind her.
Dorothy Molter in a red plaid shirt and red jacket standing in front of a cabin in winter at the Isle of Pines, Knife Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Dorothy Molter standing in front of her Polaris Sno-Traveler snowmobile. She is wearing a long-sleeve plaid shirt and dark pants. The process of putting up ice is seen in the background.
Dorothy Molter is in a red plaid shirt standing in front of the Coca-Cola cooler in which she kept her homemade root beer. Above a sign says, "Drink home brewed root beer it made Milwauke jealous." (Milwaukee is spelled incorrectly with only one "e".)
Dorothy Molter standing next to her paddle fence with flowers in the background. Dorothy is wearing her iconic blue Keds tennis shoes with holes in the toes. She was known to wear these shoes while wading up flowages in 40F-50F degree water during October and November.
Dorothy Molter standing with a group of campers from Camp Birchwood. Actress Julia Roberts is wearing a yellow rainsuit on the left side of the photo. Dorothy's great-nephew, Danny Galante is standing in the front with his hands on his knees.
Dorothy Molter tending to a rubbish fire, part of the duties of running a wilderness resort. The rubbish fire was on the back tent island, known later as the Cady Cabin island. Background includes the wooden footbridge to the big island.
Dorothy Molter using a winch to haul a block of ice up from the lake into the ice house. With the invention of snowmobiles the time for the chore was greatly reduced.
A rare portrait of Dorothy Molter in formal attire. Written on the reverse of the image: "This was taken at Ede's when I was in Princeton - or Zearing, ILL. near Princeton."
Elvera Anderson, Reference Librarian at East Central Regional Library, Cambridge, Minnesota, served as Acting Director in 1967 and again from 1970-1971. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Group of snowmobilers visit Dorothy Molter. Photo taken in front of the Winter Cabin. From left to right; Tom Ware, Dorothy Molter, Ruth Molter, Jack Farske, Duane Krause.
A photograph of Hans and Mattie Sanbo's wedding on their farm, July 12, 1900. The Sanbo farm was in Ann Township, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, just south of Walnut Grove.
Remember Rondo program with a list of events of the program, historic overview, photos, and a map of the commercial buildings and other establishments from 1926 - 1964.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), photograph taken in Tracy on April 28, 1912 to commemorate the 93rd Anniversary of the American I.O.O.F. organization's existance in Tracy, MN. The photo was taken in front of the Tracy Citizens State Bank by F.K. Ives. Shown are: 1. Wm. Harriman 2. E.E. Converse 3. M.W. Baker 4. W.B. Harwood 5. Chas. Herder 6. Jacob W. Hirshfield (dry goods store) 7. C.W. Bulen (postmaster) 8. Ulric "Bim" Dilger (mail carrier) 9. J.P. Olson (dry goods store) 10. John Olson 11. W.B. Thompson 12. J.T. Jackson 13. Col. Charles Berdan (auctioneer) 14. Buck Swoffer (?)
Alice Polikawsky was born in 1904 in Moland township. In 1951, she joined the Moorhead Daily News Staff as their first full-time alumni director. From 1957-58, she was instructor of Home Economics at Concordia and became chairman of that department until her retirement in Nov. 1974. Mrs. Polikowsky discusses her education and teaching experiences in home economics.
In this interview conducted 1979-06-26, Arild Fredrickson recalls his father having the first barbershop in Askov, Minnesota. Arild was a line type operator for the Askov American. He remember picnics at Low Landing and Rock Dam. There were programs in the park on June 5 and July 4. He described delivering cream to the creamery, which only churned butter for Land o' Lakes. He described meat rings.
Arleigh Schafer (1905-1993) discusses the history of Lakewood Cemetery in Lake City, Minnesota. He also discusses his early life and career in banking and insurance, the Lake City Citizens Bank, the Great Depression, other cemeteries in Lake City, and being secretary of the Lakewood Cemetery Association starting in 1950.
In an oral history, Arvid Anderson describes his family settling near Garrison, Minnesota, his work as a heavy equipment operator for the Minnesota Highway Department, and his experiences as one of the first pilots in Crow Wing County.
Beulah Olson was born August 12, 1912 in Ortley, South Dakota. Her family came to Hoffman, MN in 1921. Mrs. Olson relates her childhood, early education, and life as a homemaker. She discusses the changing roles of women as student, teacher, housewife, mother, and finally as grandmother.
Dr. Clarence Glasrud discusses his involvement with the Moorhead Rotary Club over the past several decaded. He provides background into the history and functions of the Moorhead Rotary Club. He taught at MSU from 1952 to 1977 when he retired and was considered an excellent teacher. This is interview 1 of 2.
Daniel Preston was born in Bangor, Wisconsin and spent his childhood there. Preston gives some brief information on the early activities of the American Legion in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Donna Mathisen Dosland was raised in northeastern Minnesota. She moved to Moorhead when she married Mr. Dosland. She has been associated with the Clay County Public Health Nursing Service since its formation in March 1969 and tells of the purposes and functions of the Foundation. Donna Dosland describes the history, organization, and the obstacles that needed to be overcome.
Elsie Lee was born on a farm near Big Lake, MN on September 2, 1916. Mrs. Lee tells of her many years of experience as a homemaker and describes her life and activities in Moorhead. Elsie tells of her experience as one of the first homemakers to work fulltime while raising a family of 3 children.
Florence Jenkins (Mrs. John) was born in Juanita, ND in 1914. Mrs. Jenkins began volunteer work and fund raising for the Red Cross during World War II. After the war she became an office secretary of Clay County Red Cross. She describes her work as a Red Cross volunteer and how it has affected her life. She discusses the goals and work of the Clay County Red Cross Chapter.
Gladys Westrum was born March 27, 1907 in Moorhead. Mrs. Westrum describes a typical homemaker' day in the age before modern conveniences and how the homemaker's tasks have changed as a result of technology. She discusses the Depression and WWII rationing. She also describes the changes in the attitudes of people toward women working outside of the home.
