Letter from the corresponding secretary of the Golden Gate Weavers to Mrs. Alfred Bowen of the Twin Cities Weavers' Guild, Minneapolis, Minnesota, regarding the activities of the Golden Gate guild.
Letter from the corresponding secreatary of the Seattle Weavers' Guild to Mrs. Downs of the Minnesota Weavers' Guild, Minneapolis, Minnesota, regarding the activities of the Golden Gate guild.
Hilma Berglund created this Christmas card in 1945. It is hand lettered in brown ink on off-white stationery. Samples of natural dyed wool yarns are inserted along the left side. Three dark brown strands represent a tree trunk. These are interwoven with 1 inch strands of pale green, light brown, rust and gold yarns representing branches. The card when opened measures 18.5 x 15.3 cm.
Course summary for the 1943 Institute in Weaving held by the Twin Cities Weavers' Guild at the University of Minnesota Center for Continuation Study, Minneapolis.
This handwritten letter dated January 4, 1940 on Seattle Weavers' Guild letterhead encouraged Hilma Berglund to form a guild in the Twin Cities area. It speaks to the benefits of weavers meeting monthly for programs and sharing of resources. It is addressed to Hilma's University of Minnesota address in Jones Hall.
Hilma Berglund wrote this letter to Clyde Dunbar of Arkansaw, Wisconsin, Twin City Weavers' Guild member. It is dated March 16, 1945. Hilma talks of building her house, her classes at the University of Minnesota, the growth of the new Twin City Weavers' Guild and invites him to the Guild's first exhibition at the Minneapolis Public Library. She also invites him to visit her weaving class at the University of Minnesota.
Norwegian Students America Chorus; Normanna Male Chorus; Norsemen's League
Date Created:
1939
Description:
This program from a concert in Duluth on May 17, 1939, by the Norwegian Students' America Chorus from the Royal Frederick University of Oslo, Norway, includes photographs of the Norwegian chorus and of the Normanna Male Chorus of Duluth, a list of the songs performed in the concert, a greeting from Duluth Mayor Carl Rudolf "Rudy" Berghult, a short history of Duluth, and many ads from local businesses.
Norwegian Students America Chorus; Normanna Male Chorus
Date Created:
1925
Description:
This program is from a concert in Duluth on June 1, 1925, at the Armory, by the Norwegian Students' America Chorus from the Royal Frederick University of Oslo, Norway. The program includes greetings from Duluth's Mayor Samuel F. Snively, photographs of the chorus and of the Normanna Male Chorus of Duluth, a brief history of Duluth, information on the Duluth-Superior Harbor, photographs of some Duluth landmarks and of the Duluth homes of some Norwegian-Americans, and many interesting ads from local businesses.
Plaque recognizing longtime St. Olaf College choir director F. Melius Christiansen of Northfield, Minnesota at his retirement from active direction of the Lutheran Choral Union.
Title from caption. "This collection of printed fabrics, often known under the name of Toile de Jouy, has been made by Miss Frances Morris, of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and by Miss Elinor Merrell of New York who have kindly lent them for exhibition here."--Page 1. Tapestries on exhibit are chiefly from France, with selections from India, Java, England, and Italy and range from 1765-1830. 1 folded sheet (4 unnumbered pages).
This card has been glued onto a scrapbook page. Hilma Berglund printed an image of the sky line as viewed from her home. It is printed in brown, yellow and orange ink on cream paper.
This 4 page typewritten report, written by Hilma Berglund, describes the first five years of the Twin City Weavers' Guild. It lists officers and charter members, membership statistics, the first three weaving institutes held at the University of Minnesota, and other activities of the Guild. Guild meetings were held at the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Minnesota. A list of guild activities by date is included.
Course summary for the 1944 Institute in Weaving held by the Twin Cities Weavers' Guild at the University of Minnesota Center for Continuation Study, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Includes names of instructors, attendees, and techniques taught.
Minutes for the monthly meetings of the Twin Cities Weaver's Guild, October 1945-June 1946, held at various locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota. Includes a financial report.
Minutes for the monthly meetings of the Twin Cities Weaver's Guild, October 1947-May 1948, held at the homes of various guild members in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota.
Minutes for the monthly meetings of the Twin Cities Weaver's Guild, November 1949-July 1950, held at the homes of various guild members in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota. Includes treasurer's reports, executive board minutes, and information on a Weaving Institute held by the Guild at the University of Minnesota.
Minutes for the monthly meetings of the Twin Cities Weaver's Guild, October 1946-May 1947, held at various locations in Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota.
Annual report and monthly meeting notes for Twin Cities Weaver's Guild, October 1948-June 1949, held at various locations in Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota.
Course summary of the first 3 Weaver's Guild Institutes held in in Minneapolis 1940-1944 at Walker Art Center and Dayton's Departments Store. Includes names of attendees, weaves offered, and fees paid.
Course summary of the first three Weaver's Guild Institutes held in Minneapolis 1940-1944 at Walker Art Center and Dayton's Departments Store. Includes names of instructors and attendees, and techniques taught.