Tweny-first issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October 1972 and containing descriptions of exhibits and upcoming activities including Guild meetings, the LakeSuperior Craft Exhibit in Duluth, the Arts and Crafts Fair, and the Annual Open House, and workshops in drafting and needleweaving, and a list of new fiber-related books at the St. Paul Public Library.
Seventh issue of the second volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in April 1977 and containing descriptions of the upcoming April meeting, workshops, Wool Festival, exhibits, conferences, and classes; reports on the Yarn Co-op and study groups; articles on "From Woods & Fields", "Of Fiber", "The Rigid Heddle", Guatemalan twill skips, and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts textile collection; and a yarn directory.
Fourth issue of the first volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for summer of 1983, and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, and conferences; a report on the Northern Fibre Arts Guild of Bemidji, and the Midwest 84 conference; and the articles "The Dobby Loom", "Craftsman's Creed", "Fiber Meets Microchip: The Compu-Dobby System", "Tying on - Two Methods", "Warp Yardage Counter for Sectional Warping", "Photography: The Professional and the Amateur", "Safety for the Dyer", "A Visit with Jim Ahrens", "Do It Yourself", "A Day in the Life of a Lizard", and "Tools for Spinners"; and flyers on spinning supplies, the Traditions Transitions Two juried exhibition, and the 1983 Fiber Fair.
First issue of the sixth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in September of 1980 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, exhibits including the juried exhibit "Traditions/Transitions" sponsored by the Guild, and the annual Christmas tree at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; biographies of Gerhardt Knodel, Suzanne Gaston, Edna Gonske, Lynne Anderson, and Ann Brewer; a summary of the May board meeting; reports from the president, treasurer, newsletter editor, Demonstrations chair, and the Fiber Source and Fiber Fair committees; school news; a draft and swatch of Bronson lace; and a flyer for a juried competition for table linens for the Minnesota Governor's Residence.
First issue of the seventh volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in September of 1981 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, the October guild meeting, and the Federation of Minnesota Weavers Guilds and Fiber Artists; a summary of the June board meeting, Wool Day, and the Midwest Weavers Conference; reports from the co-chairpersons, the treasurer, and the newsletter editor; school news; an introduction to study groups; the columns "On Tapestry" and "From Woods & Fields"; and a draft for double corduroy.
Third issue of the sixth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in November of 1980 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, and exhibits; a summary of the July board meeting; annual reports from the vice-president, education director, library committee, and treasurer; a list of new members; school news; a report on the juried exhibit "Traditions/Transitions" sponsored by the Guild; the column "Lamb's Korner"; updates on the Fiber Source, Fiber Fair and the Christmas tree; and an advertising flyer for Fiber Fair.
Third issue of the third volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in November 1977 and containing a summary of the October Guild meeting; descriptions of upcoming shows, exhibits, and workshops; updates on the Art Institute Christmas tree and Fiber Fair; reports from the the president and administrative assistant; biographies of board members Lila Nelson and Faye Sloane, and Mary Temple; the columns "Garment", "From Woods & Fields", "Telas de los Muertos", and "The Rigid Heddle"; School news; and an overshot draft.
Eighth issue of the third volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in May 1978 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, and the May Guild meeting; a summary of the April board meeting; reports from the administrative assistant and president; school and library news; biographies of Merle Sykora, Lynn Klein, and Daralyn Pfeiffer; the columns "Guilds Elsewhere", "Frame Loominations", "Garments", and "From Woods & Fields"; a special report on health hazards in the arts; and a talk on Nature and weaving; and an article on profile drafts.
Seventh issue of the sixth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in March of 1981 and containing descriptions of an upcoming workshops, exhibits, and the monthly members meeting; reports from the January board meeting, the treasurer, and the Fiber Source committee; school and library news; the columns "Lamb's Korner", "From Woods & Fields", and "Weaving Myth & Magic"; an article on storage and display of textiles; and a registration flyer for a workshop of commission weaving by Ken Weaver.
Eleventh issue of the sixth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in July of 1981 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, shows, and local museum exhibits; a reminder of the upcoming State Fair; and the columns "Lamb's Korner" and "Of Fiber".
Fifth issue of the third volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in February 1978 and containing descriptions of upcoming programs, exhibits, and a Guild auction benefit; a summary of the December/January board and Guild meetings; a list of proposed revisions to the guild by-laws; reports from the the president and administrative assistant, the Publicity and the Fiber Fair committees; a biography of guild member Irene Wood; the columns "Garments", "From Woods & Fields", "The Rigid Heddle", and "Telas de los Muertos"; Library and school news; and a flyer of schedule changes.
Fifth issue of the seventh volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for February of 1982, and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, lectures, exhibits, and the February guild meeting; a report from the presidents; school news; the columns "From Woods & Fields"; "As the Wheel Turns", and "On Tapestry"; and articles on drafting for weft-faced four-harness twills, the Biennial National Draft Exhibition, and the Federation of Minnesota Weaver's Guilds and Fiber Artists.
Sixth issue of the fifth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in April 1980 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, and exhibits; a summary of the February board meeting; reports from the president, editor, guild coordinator, Fiber Source committee, and the public relations director; school news; a biography of Lynn Hazelton; a financial report on the 1979 Fiber Fair; a swatch page on shaft switching; the columns "As the Wheel Turns" and "From Woods & Fields".
Seventh issue of the fourth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in April 1979 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, exhibits, and a silent auction; a summary of the March board meeting including a proposed increase in membership fees; a report from the Guild coordinator; school and library news; biographies of Anna Smits, Dianne Swanson, and Rose Allen; the columns "From Woods & Fields" and "As the Wheel Turns"; and a swatch page on double weave.
The Minnesota Weavers Guild newsletter for October and November 1983 containing a schedule of upcoming classes, workshops, and the October guild meeting; a letter from the presidents; reports on the the July board meeting and the 1982 Fiber Fair; and an update from the Fiber Source Committee.
Schubert Theatre program listing events the week of January 15, 1911: "The Bohemian Girl" staged by Edward P. Temple, music by Michael Balfe. Also advertisements, with drawings or photographs, coming attractions, and a list of theatrical stars appearing.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Roosevelt Marching Club program for "The Queen of the Ballet", a comic opera by R.A. Barnet, listing cast, synopsis, and songs from each act. Also includes description and member list of Roosevelt Club and advertisements with drawings and photographs. The play was performed at the Mankato Theatre in Mankato on February 28, the Metropolitan Theatre in Minneapolis on March 2, 3, and 4, and the Fargo Opera House in Fargo, North Dakota on March 7.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Roosevelt Club program for "Baron Humbug," a musical comedy by R.A. Barnet listing cast, synopsis, and songs from each act. Also includes description and member list of Roosevelt Club, photographs of the cast in costume, and advertisements with drawings and photographs. The play was performed at the Metropolitan Opera House in St. Paul on March 12, the Metropolitan Opera House in Minneapolis on March 14, 15, and 16, and the Lyceum in Duluth on March 19.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Roosevelt Club program for "The Yap from Home: An Original Burlesque in Four Act," by S.E. Keiser. Also includes description and member list of Roosevelt Club, photographs of the cast in costume, and advertisements with drawings and photographs. The play was performed at the Lyric Theatre in Minneapolis on March 28, 29 and 23.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Roosevelt Club program for "Pipes o' Pan - A Musical Vaudeville and Burlesque," featuring a selection of acts: Davis and Rieke - Sharp Shooting Extraordinary; Heathe Gregory, Basso performing Songologue; Thomas G. McCracken and Company performing "Fluffy Ruffles and The Kandy Kyds"; Paris Hawkins and Wells performing "The Music Question; Banks and Cotton performing "The Littlest Girl"; Arthur White and Company performing "Colored Ecstasies"; and Philip R. Brooks and Company performing "Mrs. O'Brien of the Potato Patch." Also includes member list of Roosevelt Club, photographs of the performers, and advertisements with drawings and photographs. The play was performed at the Metropolitan Opera House in Minneapolis on April 21 and 22, and the Metropolitan Opera House in St. Paul on April 23, 24, and 25.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Title from cover. "October-November". Includes artist biographical information. Catalog includes entries 22-88. Contents: Minneapolis series; American series; Chicago series; New York series; Pittsburgh series; Panama series; English series; Belgian series; Dutch series; German series; Italian series. 16 pages: illustrations.
Orpheum Theatre program listing events from the week of May 2, 1909. Events include the Orpheum Theatre Orchestra directed by Theodore Martin; Sam Suraxall and Ada Razall in "The Music Publisher"; Max Witt's "Singing Colleens"; Charlotte Parry and her company in "The Comstock Mystery"; Laddie Cliff, comedian and grotesque dancer; Eight Original Madcaps; Farrel-Taylor Company in "That Minstrel Man"; Three sisters Athletas; The Kinodrome. Also advertisements, with drawings or photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
In this interview, Jeff Oestreich (1947-) discusses growing up in White Bear Lake; early experiences with music and art; undergraduate education at Bemidji State University; graduate studies with Warren MacKenzie at the University of Minnesota; apprenticeship at the Leach Pottery in St. Ives, England; local and national teaching and exhibition experiences; establishing his studio in Taylors Falls, Minnesota; and his involvement with the founding and legacy of the St. Croix Pottery Tour.
This interview was conducted by local oral historian and PhD Candidate from the University of Minnesota Anduin Wilhide. ""A Measure of the Earth: An Oral History of the Potters of the St. Croix River Valley"" explores the anomalous community of potters in Eastern Minnesota who host an annual cooperative tour for participating ceramic artists from around the world. This annual three-day event attracts art enthusiasts from across the country. Together the project's ten oral history interviews, representing diverse perspectives from within the local pottery community, tell the story of how, from the 1950s to today, Minnesota�s St. Croix River Valley has developed into a major center for pottery, and a destination for thousands nationally.
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.
Volume 5, number 3 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the third quarter of 1979. The theme for this issue is craft cooperatives. Contents include profile of Dona Turbes; summary and photographs of the 1979 Minnesota Crafts Festival; craft co-ops, including profiles of Fire in the Lakes, People's Clothes, Semi Automatic Glass, and Mississippi Mud Works; summary of the North Central regional Design Conference; and the second annual Wool Day hosted by the Wool-N-Shop, a division of North Central Wool Marketing.
