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1. Maintenance staff posing with lawn mowers, Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
2023-06-27
Description:
Park Board Asset Management staff posing with lawn mowers at North 26th Avenue and Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, Minnesota. This photograph recreates an earlier image of grass mowers working in a Minneapolis park.
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Color photographs

2. The Juicy Hamburger, Kids Design Glass sculpture, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, Minnesota

Creator:
Michaud-Scorza, Anthony
Date Created:
2014
Description:
The original design for "The Juicy Hanburger" was drawn by Emily, age 10, of Cambridge Public Library, as branch of East Central Regional Library. Emily wrote, "It's a big delicouse, juicy burger. the two slices of bread, the juicy tomatos and the green suspence of the beautiful pickles and magnificent lettece. And the jucyest, delicouse, tasting meat ever!" The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Three Dimensional Object
Format:
Sculpture (visual works)

3. Arg Matey, Kids Design Glass sculpture, Chisago Lakes Area Library, Chisago Lakes, Minnesota

Creator:
Michaud-Scorza, Anthony
Date Created:
2014
Description:
The original design for "Arg Matey" was drawn by Syndey, age 9, of Chisago Lake Area Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. She wrote, " I named him Arg Matey because he belongs to a piraite. He see's land and said arg matey but it's really land ho." The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Three Dimensional Object
Format:
Sculpture (visual works)

4. Colorful Seahorse, Kids Design Glass sculpture, Aitkin Public Library, Aitkin, Minnesota

Creator:
Michaud-Scorza, Anthony
Date Created:
2014
Description:
The original design for "Colorful Seahorse" was drawn by Savannah, age 10, from the Aitkin Public Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Savannah wrote, "I named this 'Colorful Seahorse' because this seahorse is very colorful. I got this idea from seeing lots of beautiful seahorses at the Mall of America." The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Three Dimensional Object
Format:
Sculpture (visual works)

5. Cat in a Boat, Kids Design Glass sculpture, Hinckley Public Library, Hinckley, Minnesota

Creator:
Michaud-Scorza, Anthony
Date Created:
2014
Description:
The original design for "Cat in a Boat" was drawn by Madelyn, age 9, from Hinckley Public Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Madelyn wrote, "This is a sissy the cat. And she can sleep anywhere." The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Three Dimensional Object
Format:
Sculpture (visual works)

6. Flower with a Turtle, Kids Design Glass sculpture, Mille Lacs Lake Community Library, Isle, Minnesota

Creator:
Michaud-Scorza, Anthony
Date Created:
2014
Description:
The original design for "Flower with a Turtle" was drawn by Priscilla, age 10, of Mille Lacs Lake Community Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Priscilla wrote, "A turtle named Narnia likes crawling all over flowers. But, this flower was very special to him." The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Three Dimensional Object
Format:
Sculpture (visual works)

7. Picky Pickle Bird, Kids Design Glass sculpture, Milaca Community Library, Milaca, Minnesota

Creator:
Michaud-Scorza, Anthony
Date Created:
2014
Description:
The original design for "Picky Pickle Bird" was drawn by Tucker, ager 7, from the Milaca Community Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Tucker wrote, " The Picky Pickle Bird lives in a giant pickle in Pickle town. He flys thrue the air at 50 miles per hour and grabs frute off trees and land to eat." The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Three Dimensional Object
Format:
Sculpture (visual works)

8. Rainbow Fish, Kids Design Glass sculpture, McGregor Public Library, McGregor, Minnesota

Creator:
Michaud-Scorza, Anthony
Date Created:
2014
Description:
The original design for "Rainbow Fish" was drawn by Emily, age 10, from the McGregor Public Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Emma wrote, "It's a colorful fish. It likes to swim. It eats rainbow fish food. :)" The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Three Dimensional Object
Format:
Sculpture (visual works)

9. Purplicious Fish, Kids Design Glass sculpture, Mora Public Library, Mora, Minnesota

Creator:
Michaud-Scorza, Anthony
Date Created:
2014
Description:
The original design for "Purplicious Fish" was drawn by Mattea, age 10, of Mora Public Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Mattea wrote, "My fish is a very happy fish, who likes to swim in her fish bowl all day. But she only stops swimming when she goes in her castle to sleep! She also only eats the pieces of apple Jollly Rancher I giver her too!" The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Three Dimensional Object
Format:
Sculpture (visual works)

10. Blue Jay, Kids Design Glass sculpture, Pine City Public Library, Pine City, Minnesota

Creator:
Michaud-Scorza, Anthony
Date Created:
2014
Description:
The original design for "Blue Jay" was drawn by Billy, age 8, of Pine City Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Billy wrote, "The Blue Jay is one of our backyard birds. I like watching them at the bird feeder at my Grandma's house." The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Three Dimensional Object
Format:
Sculpture (visual works)

11. Hot Rod, Kids Design Glass sculpture, North Branch Area Library, North Branch, Minnesota

Creator:
Michaud-Scorza, Anthony
Date Created:
2014
Description:
The original design for "Hot Rod" was drawn by Caleb, age 6, of North Branch Area Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Caleb wrote, "I drew a picture of a hot rod. I like to draw cars. I hope people like the sculpture." The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Three Dimensional Object
Format:
Sculpture (visual works)

12. Girafee, Kids Design Glass sculpture, Princeton Area Library, Princeton, Minnesota

Creator:
Michaud-Scorza, Anthony
Date Created:
2014
Description:
The original design for "Giraffee" was drawn by Griffin, age 5, of Princeton Area Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Griffin wrote, "It's a giraffe. It's colorful. It's happy." The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Three Dimensional Object
Format:
Sculpture (visual works)

13. Colorful Hearts, Kids Design Glass sculpture, Sandstone Public Library, Sandstone, Minnesota

Creator:
Michaud-Scorza, Anthony
Date Created:
2014
Description:
The original design for "Colorful Hearts" was drawn by Navaeh, age 8, of Sandstone Public Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Navaeh wrote, "I drew a cloud around a colorful heart. Then I drew a rose with thorns. I put many colors to make it colorful." The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Three Dimensional Object
Format:
Sculpture (visual works)

14. Olivia the Outstanding Owl, Kids Design Glass sculpture, Wyoming Area Public Library, Wyoming, Minnesota

Creator:
Michaud-Scorza, Anthony
Date Created:
2014
Description:
The original design for "Olivia the Outstanding Owl" was drawn by Kirsten, age 10, of Wyoming Area Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Kirsten wrote, "Olivia is the best owl! She is very outstanding and talented. Olivia is very smart and sophisticated." The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Three Dimensional Object
Format:
Sculpture (visual works)

15. Kids Design Glass Art Contest blank entry form, East Central Regional Library, Cambridge, Minnesota

Date Created:
2014
Description:
Blank entry form for the Kids Design Glass Art Contest. Instructions and rules are included in the form.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Documents (other)

16. Six Shooter, Kids Design Glass sculpture, Rush City Public Library, Rush City, Minnesota

Creator:
Michaud-Scorza, Anthony
Date Created:
2014
Description:
The original design for "Six Shooter" was drawn by Hunter, age 8, of Rush City Public Library, a branch of East Central Regional Library. Hunter wrote, "He is a good guy. He is a cowboy from a movie that I like to watch with my uncl. He is half spider." The sculpture is part of the East Central Regional Library's Kids Design Glass project. Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the project started with a Summer Reading Program art contest for kids 5-10 years old. One child's drawing was chosen from each of East Central Library's fourteen branches. Sculptor Anthony Michaud-Scorza, of Cambridge, Minnesota, then turned each drawing into a kid-inspired blown-glass sculpture.
Contributing Institution:
East Central Regional Library
Type:
Three Dimensional Object
Format:
Sculpture (visual works)

17. Camp Menogyn For young men and women, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1968 - 1982
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There is information about the camp location on the shores of West Bearskin Lake just two miles from the Canadian border, the "spirit of Menogyn", separate camp sessions offered for young men and women, and the leadership and staff.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

18. How Does Magic Feel?, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1983
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There are descriptions of the "Spirit of Menogyn", the experience at camp, what happens at camp, the sessions being offered, and how to register.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

19. Menogyn YMCA Wilderness Adventures, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1980
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There is information about camping sessions, what happens at Menogyn, what makes the Menogyn camping experience unique, the camping program, and how to register.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

20. Rock Climbing in the Wilderness, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1993
Description:
This is a brochure for the Rock Climbing Adventure program at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. The program is for both the first time climber and the climber with some experience. The session includes full instruction for climbing and rappelling on rock faces found in the area of Menogyn.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

21. Menogyn Winter Camp December 26-30, 1992, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marias, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1992
Description:
This is a brochure for Menogyn Winter Camp at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Planned activities listed include snowshoeing, cross country skiing, overnight trips to a nearby lake, building quinsy huts out of snow, taking a sauna and dipping into the lake through a hole cut into the West Bearskin ice, and volleyball in the snow.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

22. Canoeing Back Packing For young men and women, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1969 - 1975
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There is information about Menogyn's location, the "spirit of Menogyn", the camping program, men's camping sessions, women's camping sessions, back packing trips, and the registration procedure.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

23. Canoeing Back Packing For young men and women, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1969 - 1972
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There is information about Menogyn's location, the "spirit of Menogyn", the camping program, men's camping sessions, women's camping sessions, back packing trips, and the registration procedure.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

24. Wilderness Adventures for Teens 21-Day, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1993
Description:
This is a brochure for a 21-Day Voyageur Sessions at Camp Menogyn. Trips started and ended at Camp Menogyn but campers spend two weeks on the trail.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

25. Canoe Trips for Groups, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1993
Description:
This is a brochure promoting group canoe trips in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. The brochure provides information about what a group coming to Camp Menogyn can expect, the benefits of bringing a group to camp, and how to register.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

26. Wilderness Adventures for Families, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1991
Description:
This is a brochure promoting "Wilderness Adventures for Families" at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There is information about the camp's location on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, practical information about how to get to camp, what to bring and how to register, and quotations about experiences on a family canoe trip at Camp Menogyn.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

27. Menogyn YMCA Wilderness Camping, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1977
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There is information about how Menogyn camping is unique, the camping program, what you do at Menogyn, what it's like on the trail, the leadership and staff, the purpose of Menogyn, the camping sessions, and the registration procedure.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

28. Canoeing and back packing for young men and women, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1975
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There is information about the camp's location, the Menogyn camping experience, the "spirit of Menogyn", the program, men's and women's camp sessions, special camping trips, leadership and staff, and the registration procedure.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

29. Menogyn Winter Camp, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1991
Description:
This is a brochure for "Menogyn Winter Camp" at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Planned activities listed include snowshoeing, cross country skiing, overnight trips to a nearby lake, building quinsy huts out of snow, taking a sauna and dipping into the lake through a hole cut into the West Bearskin Lake ice, and volleyball in the snow. There is also information about the mission and objectives of Camp Menogyn.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

30. 21 Day Mountain Hiking, Wilderness Adventures for Teens, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1994
Description:
This is a brochure for a "Mountain Hiking" trip sponsored by Camp Menogyn. Campers begin their trip at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota learning the important skills of packing packs, setting up tents, filling, lighting and caring for backpacking stoves, and finding their way in the wilderness. Campers then then travel to Yellowstone National Park for hiking and mountain backpacking.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

31. Wilderness Adventures for Adults, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1993
Description:
This is a brochure promoting "Wilderness Adventures for Adults" at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. A variety of trips are offered, such as "Boundary Water Canoeing", "Women's Wilderness Adventure", "Fishing Special/BWCA and Ontario", "Quetico Wilderness Adventure", and "Churchill River Wilderness Adventure." All trips include time at Camp Menogyn and time canoeing and hiking out on the trail.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

32. Wilderness Adventures for Families, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1993
Description:
This is a brochure promoting "Wilderness Adventures for Families" at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There is information about the camp's location on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, how to get to camp, what to bring, why families benefit from a Menogyn trip, and how to register.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

33. Wilderness Adventures for Teens 7-Day, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1993
Description:
This is a brochure for the seven day camping sessions during the summer for teens at Camp Menogyn. Campers spend time learning canoeing and camping skills, plan the trip, spend four days on the trail, and then return to camp.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

34. Rock Climbing in the Wilderness, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1994
Description:
This is a brochure for the "Rock Climbing Adventure" program at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There is information about what Camp Menogyn is like, the "Rock Climbing Adventure" program and leadership, and how to register.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

35. 21 Day Mountain Hiking, Wilderness Adventures for Teens, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1993
Description:
This is a brochure for a "Mountain Hiking" trip sponsored by Camp Menogyn. Campers spend time at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota learning backpacking skills, travel to Montana for hiking and mountain backpacking, then return to Camp Menogyn.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

36. Wilderness Adventures for Teens 10-Day, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1993
Description:
This is a brochure for a ten day Adventure Session at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Campers learn canoeing skills and plan their trip at Camp Menogyn and then spend one week on trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

37. Appalachian Spring for Teens and Adults, Menogyn Wilderness Adventures, YMCA Camp Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1991
Description:
This is a brochure for the "Appalachian Spring" trip sponsored by Camp Menogyn. The trip to the Smoky Mountain National Park and includes hiking and camping.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

38. Wilderness Adventures for Teens 10-Day Backpacking on Isle Royale, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1993
Description:
This is a brochure for a Camp Menogyn backing trip to Isle Royale National Park. Campers begin their camping session at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota to learn about packing, setting up tents, filling and caring for backpacking stoves, and the varied environment on Isle Royale.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

39. Appalachian Spring for Teens and Adults, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1993
Description:
This is a brochure for the "Appalachian Spring" trip sponsored by Camp Menogyn. The trip to the Smoky Mountain National Park and includes hiking and camping.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

40. Family Canoe Trips, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1985
Description:
This is a brochure for family camping sessions at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There is information about where Menogyn is located, the camping sessions offered, what equipment the camp provides, and what a family canoe trip at Menogyn is like.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

41. Take a trip through Canoe Country at YMCA Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1940 - 1960
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. The brochure advertises a "never to be forgotten experience in the enchanted, roadless wilderness of the Canadian border." There is also information about the camp location, leadership at camp, what the camp provides, and what to bring.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

42. YMCA Camp Menogyn , Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1940 - 1960
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota promoting the lure of the wilderness at the Canadian border. The is information about where the camp is located, the camp leadership, what the camp provides campers, and what campers should bring to camp.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

43. Application for Camp Menogyn Minneapolis Young Men's Christian Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Young Men's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1924 - 1930
Description:
This is an application card to attend Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota. The application includes space for the camper to provide his name, residence, phone, age and weight and the answers to two questions--Can you swim? and Can you handle a canoe?
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Application forms

44. Let's Go To Menogyn for a Wilderness Canoe Trip, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1952 - 1954
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn on West Bearskin Lake in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There are descriptions of the camp location, program, leadership, what camp provides, and what a camper should bring. There are also pictures of campers and a map.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

45. Father-Son's Wilderness Canoe Camping, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1972
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn on West Bearskin Lake in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There are descriptions of the camp location, the camping programs offered, and the registration procedures.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

46. The Operating Committee of Camp Menogyn Cordially invites you to be present for the Dedication Program for 2 New Staff Cabins, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1968
Description:
This is a brochure promoting a dedication program for two new cabins at Camp Menogyn on West Bearskin Lake in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There are descriptions about the "Dedication Weekend" activities for families such as canoeing, hiking, and enjoying the beauty of the northwoods canoe country. It also includes information about what to bring to camp, the costs, parking at camp, and registration.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

47. Wilderness Adventures for Teens 14-Day, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1993
Description:
This is a brochure for the "14-Day Challenger Session" at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Campers learn canoeing skills and plan their trip at Camp Menogyn and then spend ten days on trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico Provincial Park.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

48. Camp Me-No-Gyn, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Young Men's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1924
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota. The brochure provides information about the name "Menogyn", the camp program, the nature around the camp, the camp leadership, and who may go to camp.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

49. Menogyn Wilderness Adventures "The best.", Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1990 - 2000
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn on West Bearskin Lake two miles south of the Canadian border. The brochure includes information about what Menogyn is like and many pictures of camp life.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

50. Depending on how you like to have your fun "Menogyn is where it can begin. Join the wildlife," Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Menogyn YMCA Wilderness Adventures
Date Created:
1993
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn on West Bearskin Lake in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There is a description of the wilderness area around Camp Menogyn, the camping sessions offered, and the camping experience at Menogyn.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

51. A Covenant With Tomorrow, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1977 - 1982
Description:
This is a brochure for the "Covenant with Tomorrow" capital campaign of the Metropolitan Minneapolis YMCA. There is information about the history of the YMCA in Minneapolis, the history of Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota, and Camp Menogyn's future construction plans that will be possible because of the campaign.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

52. The Spirit of Menogyn, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1966
Description:
This is a pamphlet about wilderness canoe camping at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. The pamphlet includes a list of Menogyn camping guidelines that are in line with the "ways of the wilderness."
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

53. Wilderness Adventures for Teens 7-Day, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1994
Description:
This is a brochure for the seven day "Adventurer Session" for teens at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Campers spend time learning canoeing and camping skills, plan the trip, spend four days on the trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and then return to camp.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

54. Menogyn '96, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Menogyn/YMCA Wilderness Adventures
Date Created:
1996
Description:
This is a brochure about what it's like at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota and the types of camping sessions offered in the 1996 summer camping season. The brochure includes a story about one longtime camper's experiences at Menogyn.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

55. North Woods Camp on the Canadian Border, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Young Men's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1923
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn, originally called the North Woods Camp, on West Bearskin Lake in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There is information about the purpose of camp, the camp's location, the camping program and activities, the camp leadership, and who may go to camp.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

56. En Avant/Forward! With Menogyn, the Wilderness Canoe Base of the Metropolitan Minneapolis YMCA, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1964 - 1967
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. The brochure highlights the camp's location next to the Quetico-Superior wilderness and the history of the French Voyageurs.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

57. Menogyn A Wilderness Challenge For young men and women, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1972
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn on West Bearskin Lake in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There are descriptions of the camp's location, the "spirit of Menogyn", the camping programs offered for men and women. There is also information about camp staff and leadership and how to register for camp. There are pictures of campers at camp and out on the trail.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

58. Come back to... 1992 Wilderness Adventures for Teens 7-Day, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1992
Description:
This is a brochure for seven day summer camping sessions for teens at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Campers spend time learning canoeing and camping skills, plan a canoe trip, spend four days on the trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and then return to camp. The brochure has information about what's new at camp in 1992, what a seven day "Adventure Session" is like, and how to register for camp.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

59. Wilderness Adventures for Teens 10-Day Backpacking on Isle Royale, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1994
Description:
This is a brochure for a Camp Menogyn sponsored "Adventurer Session" backpacking trip to Isle Royale National Park. Campers begin their camping session at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota to learn about packing, setting up tents, filling and caring for backpacking stoves, and the varied environment on Isle Royale.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

60. Late summer camping opportunities for the whole family,Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1979
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota promoting the Boundary Waters in late summer. There is information about camping sessions for families, young adults and young women.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

61. Wilderness Adventures for Teens 14-Day, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1994
Description:
This is a brochure for a "14-Day Challenger Session" at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Campers learn canoeing skills and plan their trip at Camp Menogyn and then spend ten days on trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico Provincial Park.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

62. Wilderness camping for adults, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1979
Description:
This is a brochure for summer camping sessions for adults 19 and over at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. The sessions are specially geared toward the needs and interests of college and post-college aged people.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

63. Menogyn '95, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Menogyn/YMCA Wilderness Adventures
Date Created:
1995
Description:
This is a brochure about what it's like at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota and the types of camping sessions offered in the 1995 summer camping season. There is also a story about a group of young women's canoe trip from Camp Menogyn through Canada.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

64. Wilderness Adventures for Teens 21-Day, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1994
Description:
This is a brochure for the "21-Day Voyageur Session" at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. The camping sessions start and end at Camp Menogyn, but campers spend two weeks on the trail canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Quetico or backpacking in Yellowstone National Park.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

65. Wilderness Trips for Adults, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Menogyn
Date Created:
1985
Description:
This is a brochure promoting wilderness trips for adults at Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Some of the trips are co-sponsored with the Science Museum of Minnesota, Continuing Education Department.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

66. Wilderness Adventures for Teens 10-Day, Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis YMCA Camp Center
Date Created:
1994
Description:
This is a brochure for ten day "Adventurer Session" and "Advanced Adventure Session" at Camp Menogyn. Campers learn canoeing skills and plan their trip at Camp Menogyn and then spend one week on trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Type:
Text
Format:
Brochures

67. Suggestions for a system of parks and parkways for the city of Minneapolis: read at a meeting of the Park Commissioners, June 2, 1883

Creator:
Cleveland, Horace William Shaler, 1814-1900
Date Created:
1883-06-02
Description:
This plan, written by Horace Cleveland, "landscape gardener," was a foundational document for the Minneapolis park system and was distributed with the first annual report of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

68. First Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the city of Minneapolis for the year ending March 13, 1884

Creator:
Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1884
Description:
When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This, the first such report, outlines the organization of the Board, describes the state of the nascent park system, and includes a map of a Minneapolis park system as recommended by Prof. H.W.S. Cleveland, showing parkways along the Mississippi River and arounds Lakes Harriet and Calhoun. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

69. Third Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the city of Minneapolis for the year ending March 14, 1886

Creator:
Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1886-03-14
Description:
The third annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis describes the ten parks and parkways under its care. Included in this report is an argument for public attention to the planting of trees throughout the city, and the commitment of the Board to planting trees in the parks and boulevards under its control, along with data on the numbers and varieties planted. When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

70. Ninth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the city of Minneapolis, 1891

Creator:
Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1891
Description:
The ninth annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis includes the rules for the Board of Park Commissioners and descriptions of the acquisition of land to enlarge parks such as Powderhorn, Lake Harriet and Minnehaha Parkway. When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

71. Fourth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis for the year ending March 14, 1887

Creator:
Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1887-03-14
Description:
One highlight of the fourth annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis is a letter from renowned landscape architect and designer of New York City's Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted, touching on the duties of park commissioners, the impact of changing ways of doing business on the layout of streets and the structure of cities, and reflections on the purpose, design and planning of parks and parkways. When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

72. Eleventh Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota for the year 1893

Creator:
Board of Parks Commissioners
Date Created:
1893
Description:
Annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

73. Second Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the city of Minneapolis for the year ending March 13, 1885

Creator:
Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1885-03-13
Description:
The second annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis contains the text of the legislative ace "providing for the designation , acquisition, laying out and improvement of lands in the city of Minneapolis for a system of public parks and park ways, and for the care and government thereof." When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world�s leading urban park systems.
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

74. Twelfth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, 1894

Creator:
Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1883
Description:
The twelfth annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis includes details about maintenance, improvements, and expenditures related to the parks and parkways in 1894. The Superintendent's report highlights winter sports in the parks and the park's fleet of boats on Lake Harriet. When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

75. The Story of W.P.A. in the Minneapolis Parks, Parkways and Playgrounds, for the Year 1937, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1937
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1937. Sections address Major Improvements, Rehabilitation and Improvements, Horticulture, Recreation, Music, and the Charwoman Project. Recreation activities included general playground work (including athletics, arts and crafts, and games), puppetry, dramatics and recreation training school. In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

76. The Story of W.P.A. in the Minneapolis Parks, Parkways and Playgrounds, for 1939, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1939
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1939. Activities in this year included the rehabilitation of Lake Nokomis Park, improvement of recreational areas, and the installation of concrete picnic tables and benches. Each year lists the athletic programs by W.P.A. recreation workers. In 1939 these included hockey and speed skating, diamondball, volleyball and track for both boys and girls, and baseball, football, touch-football and basketball for boys, and horseshoe swimming, and soccer for girls. In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Beginning under the Civil Works Administration and the Emergency Relief Administration, and continuing under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

77. Board of Park Commissioners 1886 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1886
Description:
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1886. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. Among many other activities, the Park Board paid for and planted trees throughout the city. Payments approved on May 15 included $2936.45 for trees and shrubs. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

78. The Story of W.P.A. in the Minneapolis Parks, Parkways and Playgrounds, January 1, 1941, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1941-01-01
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1940. In addition to the on-going work of grading land, and constructing walls, sidewalks, and curbs, 1940 saw projects related to the rearrangement and expansion of the Minneapolis Municipal Airport. This report includes counts of participants and spectators for athletic teams, arts and craft activities (such as wood craft), clubs (such as model airplane), tournaments (such as checkers), and special events (such as a doll tea party). In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Beginning under the Civil Works Administration and the Emergency Relief Administration, and continuing under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

79. The Story of W.P.A. in the Minneapolis Parks, Parkways and Playgrounds, for 1941, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1941
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1941. During 1941 an emergency project was set up to accommodate the expansion of the grounds and facilities of the Naval Reserve Base; work continued on the Minneapolis Municipal Airport and; improvements to parks, parkways and recreational facillites continued. This report includes photographs of a stone quarry operated by the W.P.A. for park needs, stone walls along Lake Calhoun's shoreline, a playground pageant, a model boat regatta, and more. In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Beginning under the Civil Works Administration and the Emergency Relief Administration, and continuing under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks.
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

80. Board of Park Commissioners 1885 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1885
Description:
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1885. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. Among much other content, the Proceedings for 1885 document setbacks the Board encountered in acquiring land for East River Boulevard and Powderhorn Park due to excessive expenses from landowner appraisals and negotiations with landowners in other areas where parks were being planned. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

81. The Story of W.P.A. in the Minneapolis Parks, Parkways and Playgrounds, for 1938, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1938
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1938. Major improvements were made to River Road West; lawn spaces and recreational facilities were improved in many older parks; fifty-four concrete courts were built; nearly five miles of fences were erected; and 3,315 trees, 1,363 evergreens and 2,184 shrubs were planted, all by W.P. A. workers. In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Beginning under the Civil Works Administration and the Emergency Relief Administration, and continuing under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

82. Distribution and classification of expenditures for year 1910, Board of Park Commissioners, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910
Description:
The chart of expenditures is found in the Twenty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 122.
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Accounts

83. Board of Park Commissioners 1884 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1884
Description:
Table tennis and playground on the beach at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

84. Board of Park Commissioners 1891 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1891
Description:
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1891. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. Proceedings from this year include ongoing discussions about and efforts to acquire land along the East River Bank Parkway, for which $30,000 was set aside, and around Lake Harriet. The popularity of Minnehaha Park is evident through discussions of erecting guardrails and gravel paths in dangerous areas, approving a license to sell refreshments and photographs for $415, and actions to ban the erection of tents and curio stands within the park. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

85. Board of Park Commissioners 1887 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1887
Description:
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1887. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. The Board changed Secretaries in this year, which prompted a review by the Committee on Finance with recommendations regarding bookkeeping, payroll, inventories and reporting. The proceedings of June 25 contain a resolution justifying and creating the post of Chief of Park Police, who would also serve as accountant and time keeper for the Superintendent of Parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

86. Board of Park Commissioners 1890 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1890
Description:
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1890. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. Some important elements from this years’ Proceedings include ordinances spelling out what was considered “quiet, orderly and suitable use of the Parks and Parkways of the City of Minneapolis by the people” (an example: “No person shall ride, propel or drive any velocipede, bicycle or other vehicle propelled by the feet or hands, or both, of the rider or person carried thereon in any park.”). On August 5 an ordinance was passed authorizing the Minneapolis Street Railway Company to construct and operate an electric line along Hennepin Avenue. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

87. General plan for the improvement of Minnehaha Parkway from Lake Harriet to Minnehaha Park, Board of Park Commissioners, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kvitrud, I.
Date Created:
1912
Description:
This item consists of seven sheets of maps attached at the left edge, showing planned changes to Minnehaha Creek and Parkway. The maps were created in January 1912, when Theodore Wirth was Superintendent of Parks, and are indexed on page 103A of the Twenty-Ninth Annual Report of the Minneapolis Board of Park Comissioners. This particular copy was mailed on October 10, 1921 according to the postmark on the envelope.
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Cartographic
Format:
Engineering maps

88. The Story of W.P.A. and Other Federal Aid Projects in the Minneapolis Parks, Parkways and Playgrounds, for the Year 1936, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1936
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1936. A note indicates that the photographs and compilation were by Walter B. Dahlberg. Many of the projects involve the building of walls and roads, but also included are the design and creation of concrete runways at the Minneapolis Municipal Airport, and an ""amazingly successful experiment in recreational dramatics"" which involved a troupe presenting plays in parks, playgrounds and public institutions. In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Beginning under the Civil Works Administration and the Emergency Relief Administration, and continuing under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

89. Board of Park Commissioners 1888 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1888
Description:
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1888. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. The proceedings of the April 14 meeting include the approval of revised rules for the Board, covering everything from instructions for Board meetings and reports, duties of the officers, duties and procedures for the standing committees, and guidelines for employees such as the Superintendent of Parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

90. Board of Park Commissioners 1883 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1883
Description:
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year January 1-December 31, 1883. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. The Proceedings for 1883 include the details of the first meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners on March 14 and subsequent monthly meetings, the appointment of commissioners, and of the decisions to purchase the first lands to be designated as public parks and parkways in the city of Minneapolis. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

91. Board of Park Commissioners 1889 Proceedings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1889
Description:
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1889. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. Proceedings from this year reveal increased activity around facilities, amenities and activities in parks such as the purchase of pleasure boats and water swans for Central Park (now known as Loring Park) Lake, or the granting of privileges to sell refreshments at Minnehaha Falls. The June 29 business included amendments to “An Ordinance to secure the quiet, orderly and suitable use and enjoyment of the parks and parkways of the City of Minneapolis by the people” which contained notice that “No cattle, horses, mules, swine, sheep, goats, dogs or fowls shall be turned into or allowed to run at large in or upon any park or parkway.” This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Contributing Institution:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

92. V-Mail letter Peter Tema, dated September 29, 1943 from Private First Class Joe P. Burmis, London, England

Creator:
Burmis, Joe P.
Date Created:
1943-09-29
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Private First Class Joe P. Burmis to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record updating Peter on his time in England and thanking him for continuing to send the newspaper.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

93. V-Mail letter to Peter Tema, dated January 31, 1944 from Corporal Joe P. Burmis, London, England

Creator:
Burmis, Joe P.
Date Created:
1944-01-31
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Corporal Joe P. Burmis to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record describing his Christmas in England and a visit to a Royal Air Force camp for training.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

94. V-Mail letter to Peter Tema, dated February 15, 1944 from Willard Bolling, London, England

Creator:
Bolling, Willard
Date Created:
1944-02-15
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Willard Bolling to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record expressing appreciating for being sent the newspaper and giving a short update about his time in England.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

95. Envelope from a letter to Peter Tema, dated July 7, 1944 from Jospeh M. Gwiazdon, New York, New York

Creator:
Gwiazdon, Joseph M.
Date Created:
1944-07-22
Description:
Envelope that contained the letter from Joseph M. Gwiazdon to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

96. V-Mail letter to Peter Tema, dated February 20, 1945 from Corporal Steven Warhol, London, England

Creator:
Warhol, Steven
Date Created:
1945-02-20
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Corporal Steven Warhol to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record asking that the newspaper be sent to his new address in England.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

97. V-Mail Letter to Peter Tema from Private Jack Podany, London, England

Creator:
Podany, Jack
Date Created:
1942 - 1945
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Private Jack Podany to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record wishing him a happy Thanksgiving and asking to be sent the local newspaper while in England.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

98. V-Mail letter to Peter Tema, dated January 1, 1945 from Private Donald Tonder, London, England

Creator:
Tonder, Donald
Date Created:
1945-01-01
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Private Donald Tonder to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record asking that the newspaper be sent to his new address in England.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

99. Letter to Peter Tema, dated April 22, 1944 from Private First Class Arthur L. Bentzen, London, England

Creator:
Bentzen, Arthur L.
Date Created:
1944-04-22
Description:
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Private First Class Arthur L. Bentzen asking to recieve a copy of the local newspaper while in England.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

100. Envelope of a letter to Peter Tema, dated April 22, 1944from Private First Class Arthur L. Bentzen, London, England

Creator:
Bentzen, Arthur L.
Date Created:
1944-04-22
Description:
Evelope from the letter from Private First Class Arthur L. Bentzen to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, asking to recieve a copy of the local newspaper in England.
Contributing Institution:
Columbia Heights Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)
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