Physical Science Laboratory in Old Main BuildingOld Main opened in 1874 as the main building of St. Cloud State. Old Main was demolished in 1950 after the completion of Stewart Hall.
This hand-written "Historical Sketch," labeled in different writing [By Newton H. Winchell], contains an incomplete account of the Minnesota Academy of Natural Sciences' 1873 founding and activities in its early years. The approximate date is 1886, as it refers to the 13 years life of the M. A. of N. S. It states that the Academy has 175 members, summarizes its museum specimens, and mentions its public lectures and a few scientific contributions. See the transcript for the full text.
This hand-written document, labeled in different writing [By Newton H. Winchell], contains a brief and incomplete account of the Minnesota Academy of Natural Sciences' founding. The approximate date is 1890, as it refers to the 17 years of the Academy's existence. It includes a list of early members, first elected officers, and honorary members. The death of Dr. A.E. Ames, the Academy's first Corresponding Secretary, is noted. See the transcript for the full text.
Map showing the Pioneer iron mine, surveyed July 13, 1889, scale 1 inch = about 6.25 feet. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23265.pdf
Map showing iron mines in the Vermilion range, scale 1 inch = about 0.12 miles. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23264.pdf
Map of northeastern Minnesota showing iron regions, scale 1 inch = about 4.5 miles. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23263.pdf
The official 1873 founding document of the Minnesota Academy of Natural Sciences (later to become the Minnesota Academy of Science) contains its original Constitution and By-Laws. Article II states that, It shall be the object of the Academy to observe and investigate natural phenomena; to make collections of specimens illustrating the various departments of science; to name, classify, and preserve the same; also, to discuss such questions as shall come within the province of the Academy. The By-Laws direct the establishment of a museum, as well as regular meetings at which scientific investigations will be communicated either orally or in writing.
The 1899 annual meeting of the Minnesota Academy of Natural Sciences took place at the Public Library Building in Minneapolis on January 3rd, 1899. This program shows 5 scientific talks, ranging from Unusual Occurrences of Copper in Minnesota to The Sugar Beet Industry at St. Louis Park. The agenda also includes reports and the election of officers. Full-text of the published papers is available in the digitized Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science.