R.B. McLean came to Superior, Wisconsin, in June of 1854 on the schooner "Algonquin." McLean recollects several trips along LakeSuperior's North Shore, both before and after the 1854 Treaty of LaPointe, searching for veins of copper. He discusses early settlers on the North Shore, the first election in St. Louis County in 1855, the first mail route from Superior to Grand Portage (which McLean delivered), and the first cabins built in Duluth in the winter of 1854-55.
A line men standing in front of the first carload of ore from the Mesabi Range, on display at the Union Depot in Duluth, Minnesota. People include a policeman, railroad employees, businessmen, workers and a couple of younger males.
The thirteenth volume of Randolph M. Probstfield's personal journals. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life.
Judge John R. Carey, an early settler on the north shore of LakeSuperior, wrote this account of the history of Duluth and northern Minnesota until 1870. He describes early exploration of the area, the surveying of the town of Superior, missionary efforts in the area, early elections, the building of railroads, the development of iron ore deposits and interesting anecdotes about residents and events.
The fifteenth volume of Randolph M. Probstfield's personal journals. These accounts discuss weather, agriculture, visitors, household expenses and many other details of family life.
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 LakeSuperior 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.
Handwritten in black ink. Mr. Smith comments about every day life as a teenager growing up in St. Cloud and attending Technical High School. Mr. Smith wrote portions of this journal from April 6, 1917, to April 15, 1917, from November 28, 1918 to December 3, 1918, and from February 12, 1919, to July 31, 1919. This is a bound leather, hard cover diary.
Mr. Smith comments about his adventures while staying at his family's cottage on Grand lake and his impressions about his first month and half as a senior at Tech High.
Henry Colin Campbell, a historian who wrote books on the history of the LakeSuperior region in Wisconsin, including the title "Radisson and Groseilliers." 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.
Handwritten in blue pen, a diary of a St. Cloud Technical High School senior recalling his daily experiences while attending school classes and extracurrcular activities. Attached to the pages of this book are photographs, letters, tickets, newspaper clippings and ribbons that relate to his school life.
Handwritten in blue ink. Mr. Smith comments on the final days of his high school career which include a state Civics exam and commencement exercises. This is a bound leather, hard cover diary.
View of the passenger platform at Iron Jct, Minnesota with the end of the Depot. Passenger cars are on the left with people ready to board the train. People are also waiting on the right for a train to appear.
Two men in work clothes with a two man saw about to saw a timber. Behind a depot or section house. Velocipede and barrels of spikes and tie plates behind the men: Ole Carsen and Chas Williamson.
Seven members and coach of the General Office D. & I. R. Baseball Team. The letters D. & I. R. herald and "GO" on the uniforms. This photo was used on page 19 of the Christmas 1936 issue of the D. M. & N. Safety and Welfare Magazine.
Ten members and coach of the Car Shop D. & I. R. Baseball Team. The letters D. & I. R. herald and "CS" are on the uniforms. This photograph was used on page 19 of the Christmas 1936 issue of the D. M. & N. Safety and Welfare Magazine.
Tweleve members and coach of the Machine Shop D. & I. R. Baseball Team. The letters D. & I. R. herald and "MS" on the uniforms. This photograph was used on page 19 of the Christmas 1936 issue of the D. M. & N. Safety and Welfare Magazine.
Ten members of the General Office D. M. & N. Baseball Team. The letter "O" is on the uniforms. This photograph was used on page 16 of the Christmas 1936 issue of the D. M. & N. Safety and Welfare Magazine.
Ten members and coach of the Car Shop D. M. & N. Baseball Team. The letter "C" is on the uniforms. This photograph was used on page 16 of the Christmas 1936 issue of the D. M. & N. Safety and Welfare Magazine.
Eleven members and coach of the Engineers D. M. & N. Baseball Team. The letters "DM & N" are on the uniforms. This photograph was used on page 19 of the Christmas 1936 issue of the D. M. & N. Safety and Welfare Magazine.
Ten members of the Machine Shop D. M. & N. Baseball Team. The letter "M" is on the uniforms. This photograph was used on page 16 of the Christmas 1936 issue of the D. M. & N. Safety and Welfare Magazine.