The William Crooks was the first locomotive to operate in Minnesota. Constructed in 1861, it provided service a year later for the Saint Paul and Pacific Railroad, a company that eventually became part of the Great Northern Railway. James J. Hill had the locomotive pull his personal train. It now resides in a static display at the LakeSuperiorRailroadMuseum in Duluth. Minnesota. Engineer Herschell Hudgens, Jr. and three unidentified people shown.
The William Crooks was the first locomotive to operate in Minnesota. Constructed in 1861, it arrived on a river barge in Saint Paul. It provided service in 1862 for the Saint Paul and Pacific Railroad, a company that eventually became part of the Great Northern Railway. The engine is pulling a Saint Paul and Pacific baggage car and passenger car. It ran on the eleven miles of track between Saint Paul and Saint Anthony (now Minneapolis). Eventually, James J. Hill used the locomotive to pull his personal train. It now resides in a static display at the LakeSuperiorRailroadMuseum in Duluth, Minnesota.
The William Crooks was the first locomotive to operate in Minnesota. Constructed in 1861, it first provided service a year later for the Saint Paul and Pacific Railroad, a company that eventually became part of the Great Northern Railway. James J. Hill had the locomotive pull his personal train. William Crooks was displayed at the 1939 New York World's Fair and in 1948 at the Chicago Railroad Fair. It was displayed for some time at the Saint Paul Union Depot before being put in a static display at the LakeSuperiorRailroadMuseum, in Duluth, Minnesota.
This is a view into Leif Erikson Park from London Road over the railroad tracks that separate the street from the park. Lakeshore Park was renamed Leif Erikson Park 1929.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
A westbound streetcar on Superior Street at 8th Avenue West enters the curve approaching Point of Rocks. In the distance at right are the Soo Line and Union depots.
Looking east on Superior Street at 13th Avenue East with streetcar tracks. Temporary track has been laid to detour around the switch leading to the Armory loop.
Tweleve members and coach of the Machine Shop D. & I. R. Baseball Team. The letters D. & I. R. herald and "MS" on the uniforms. This photograph was used on page 19 of the Christmas 1936 issue of the D. M. & N. Safety and Welfare Magazine.
Seven members and coach of the General Office D. & I. R. Baseball Team. The letters D. & I. R. herald and "GO" on the uniforms. This photo was used on page 19 of the Christmas 1936 issue of the D. M. & N. Safety and Welfare Magazine.
Ten members and coach of the Car Shop D. & I. R. Baseball Team. The letters D. & I. R. herald and "CS" are on the uniforms. This photograph was used on page 19 of the Christmas 1936 issue of the D. M. & N. Safety and Welfare Magazine.
A view from the roof of the Lake Street Station shop building over a yard full of streetcars. Note the trailer trains in the first two rows of streetcars.
Overview of the Lake Street Station yard. This view is looking north from the roof of Lake Street Station. Note the trailer trains in the first two rows.
Commission's report on surveying and delineating the border between the United States and Canada. The Commission's efforts were concentrated on the traditional voyageurs highway, which now divides the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area and Quetico Provincial Park
Elevated view of the D.M. & I.R. ore steaming operation at Two Harbors with loaded and empty cars in the yards. Also in view are several steam engines switching cars and in the distance the "Edna G" is assisting a lake freighter in the harbor.
A shuttle streetcar ran from 52nd Avenue East and Crosley Avenue to a connection with the 45th Avenue East and Superior Street, where it connected with the bus to downtown. This is 45th & Superior, with the motorman waiting for the connecting bus.
This is one of five identical lightweight streetcars built for Duluth in 1925 by the Lightweight Noiseless Electric Streetcar Company, which used the Snelling Shops of Twin City Rapid Transit in St. Paul. The cars were initially assigned to Superior, Wisconsin and later were moved to Duluth.
The Duluth incline connected Superior Street on the west end of downtown with the Highland streetcar line at 8th Street, 500 feet higher. This photo shows the Highland streetcar, its storage barn (at left) and one of the two incline cars at right.
Ten members of the General Office D. M. & N. Baseball Team. The letter "O" is on the uniforms. This photograph was used on page 16 of the Christmas 1936 issue of the D. M. & N. Safety and Welfare Magazine.
Ten members and coach of the Car Shop D. M. & N. Baseball Team. The letter "C" is on the uniforms. This photograph was used on page 16 of the Christmas 1936 issue of the D. M. & N. Safety and Welfare Magazine.
Ten members of the Machine Shop D. M. & N. Baseball Team. The letter "M" is on the uniforms. This photograph was used on page 16 of the Christmas 1936 issue of the D. M. & N. Safety and Welfare Magazine.
Ten members of the Docks D. M. & N. Baseball Team. The letter "D" is on the uniforms. This photograph was used on page 16 of the Christmas 1936 issue of the DM&N Safety and Welfare Magazine.
Eleven members and coach of the Engineers D. M. & N. Baseball Team. The letters "DM & N" are on the uniforms. This photograph was used on page 19 of the Christmas 1936 issue of the D. M. & N. Safety and Welfare Magazine.
The presence of Peavey elevators in the Duluth harbor dates back to 1900. In 1930, F.H. Peavey expands the Peavey Duluth terminal with concrete silos. In 1999, the Seaway Port Authority lets contract for razing of Occident and Peavey elevators. Garfield Avenue is the main street that runs the length of Rice's Point. It is the street in the lower left corner of this photograph. Houses and businesses on Garfield are parallel to the rail yards of the Northern Pacific; Great Northern; Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha. Garfield Avenue takes you to the Interstate Bridge.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Tourism map of Cook County, Minnesota with Gunflint Trail, American and Canadian lakes adjacent to the border with the types of fish that are in them, listings of accommodations, resorts, historical sites and sites of interest.
Interview with Williard Badeaux. He talks about some of his and his family's history, including work in the logging and railroad industries. This interview is part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Crow Wing County during the years 1936-1939. This outreach effort sought to record personal accounts of the lives of early Crow Wing County pioneers and settlers.
Interview with Ella McCarville Merwin. She relates some of the history of her family, her husband's family, and her personal history as well as a family genealogy. This interview is part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Crow Wing County during the years 1936-1939. This outreach effort sought to record personal accounts of the lives of early Crow Wing County pioneers and settlers.
Interview with Sarah E. Heald, cousin of Benjamin Callendar Heald. She relates some of Benjamin's personal and family history. This interview is part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Crow Wing County during the years 1936-1939. This outreach effort sought to record personal accounts of the lives of early Crow Wing County pioneers and settlers.
Biennial Report of the Minnesota Department of Conservation made to Governor Floyd B. Olson. Includes commissioner's report, reports of the divisions of Drainage and Waters, Forestry, Game and Fish, and Lands and Minerals. Includes several foldout maps, charts and diagrams. Also submitted is an organizational chart of the department.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry
Interview with Same Tresaker and his wife, Inga. They relate some of Sam's personal and family history as well as some family genealogy. This interview is part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Crow Wing County during the years 1936-1939. This outreach effort sought to record personal accounts of the lives of early Crow Wing County pioneers and settlers.
Interview with Andrew Wolford. He gives a lengthy account of some of his personal history, family history, and family genealogy. This interview is part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Crow Wing County during the years 1936-1939. This outreach effort sought to record personal accounts of the lives of early Crow Wing County pioneers and settlers.
Interview with Dwight A. Potter. He gives a lengthy account of some of his personal and family histories. This interview is part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Crow Wing County during the years 1936-1939. This outreach effort sought to record personal accounts of the lives of early Crow Wing County pioneers and settlers.
Interview with William E. Brockway. He relates some of his personal and family history. This interview is part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Crow Wing County during the years 1936-1939. This outreach effort sought to record personal accounts of the lives of early Crow Wing County pioneers and settlers.
Interview with Dudley Gordon. He relates some of his family and personal histories. This interview is part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Crow Wing County during the years 1936-1939. This outreach effort sought to record personal accounts of the lives of early Crow Wing County pioneers and settlers.
Interview with Lars Risnes. He relates some of his personal history. This interview is part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Crow Wing County during the years 1936-1939. This outreach effort sought to record personal accounts of the lives of early Crow Wing County pioneers and settlers.
Interview with Mrs. David Wesley Wayt. She gives a lengthy account of some of her personal and family history. This interview is part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Crow Wing County during the years 1936-1939. This outreach effort sought to record personal accounts of the lives of early Crow Wing County pioneers and settlers.
Interview with Edward Gustad. He relates some of his personal history, including that he was the first mayor of Cuyuna. This interview is part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Crow Wing County during the years 1936-1939. This outreach effort sought to record personal accounts of the lives of early Crow Wing County pioneers and settlers.
Interview with Samuel Alexander Merritt. He gives a lengthy account of some of his personal history. This interview is part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Crow Wing County during the years 1936-1939. This outreach effort sought to record personal accounts of the lives of early Crow Wing County pioneers and settlers.
Interview with Ole H. Hoff. He relates some of his personal history. This interview is part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Crow Wing County during the years 1936-1939. This outreach effort sought to record personal accounts of the lives of early Crow Wing County pioneers and settlers.
Interview with Charles Maybee Smith. He gives a lengthy account of some of his personal and family history along with a genealogy of his children. This interview is part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Crow Wing County during the years 1936-1939. This outreach effort sought to record personal accounts of the lives of early Crow Wing County pioneers and settlers.
The Carleton College viewbook introduced the college to prospective students and their parents and to friends and prospective friends of the college. The publication included information relating to the campus and to student life as reflected in academics, student organizations, and sports and leisure time activities.
Interview with Joseph Raymond. He relates some of the traveling that he has done. This interview is part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Crow Wing County during the years 1936-1939. This outreach effort sought to record personal accounts of the lives of early Crow Wing County pioneers and settlers.
Interview with Ole Peterson. He gives a lengthy account of some of his personal history and family genealogy. This interview is part of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Crow Wing County during the years 1936-1939. This outreach effort sought to record personal accounts of the lives of early Crow Wing County pioneers and settlers.
College of St. Benedict; Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict
Date Created:
1934
Description:
1934-1935 with announcements for 1935-1936 is a Bulletin of the College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, Minnesota, an annual catalogue published for the College without including the Academy. During the period of 1926-1962, the college operated under auspices of St. Benedict�s Monastery before the College was separately incorporated in 1962. Contents include college calendar, table of contents, location and communication, accreditment, the Board of Advisers, faculty, campus and grounds, buildings and equipment, residence, the library, the chapel, aims and ideals, clubs, administration, courses, departments, scholarships and index.