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.
Thirtieth issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October 1973 and containing descriptions of the upcoming October meetings, workshops, 1974 Midwest Weavers Conference, Saint Anthony Park Craft Fair, and study groups; prize winners of the 1973 Midwest Weavers Conference; gifts to the Guild; new textile books at the St. Paul Public Library; community response to the Guild exhibit at the State Fair and the Rennaisance Fair; and biographies of new teachers.
Thirty-sixth issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in May 1974 and containing descriptions of the upcoming May meeting and annual meeting, classes, a contemporary craft exhibit, workshops in tapestry, Midwest Weavers Conference, and the Guild's move to 427 1/2 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis; Guild news; a membership questionnaire; and a list of Post-Midwest Conference seminars and summer classes.
Twenty-eighth issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in June 1973 and containing descriptions of the upcoming June meeting, the annual meeting, and upcoming classes and workshops; information about the 1973 and 1974 Midwest Weavers Conference; a report on the Symposium on Technology and the Craftsman in Ames, Iowa; an obituary for Sue Cory; and a list of textile books at the St Paul Library.
Twenty-eighth issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in June 1973 and containing descriptions of the upcoming June meeting, the annual meeting, and upcoming classes and workshops; information about the 1973 and 1974 Midwest Weavers Conference; a report on the Symposium on Technology and the Craftsman in Ames, Iowa; an obituary for Sue Cory; and a list of textile books at the St Paul Library.
Thirty-second issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in December 1973 and containing descriptions of the upcoming January meeting, workshops, and December Open House; class schedule changes; an announcement of a fiber slide library; library news; workshop leader biographies; other Guild news; and a draft and swatch for the Rambler rose pattern.
Fourteenth issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in December 1971 and containing descriptions of a demonstration day at the Guild, local and national press coverage of the Guild, upcoming workshops in inkle loom weaving and TENT needlepoint stitch, and a weaving draft and sample for a seven-harness Finnish design.
Forty-first issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in December 1974/January 1975 and containing descriptions of the upcoming annual Open House, talks on batik, history of costume, and on patterns and techniques, courses including eight harness block designs, and workshops on applique and tubular double weave; announcements of the summer course schedule, college credit for guild classes, and an Andersen Foundation grant received by the guild; a "From Woods & Fields" column; and an insert of the winter class schedule.
Twenty-ninth issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in September of 1973 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, a report from the Education Committee, and other guild business.
Ninth issue of the first volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in summer 1976 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, shows and exhibits, the Guild show at Northwestern National Bank, summer classes, and going away parties; reports of the May board meeting including standing committee annual reports, annual exhibit awards, Stitchery '76 Show and Sale, and the Spin-in; the columns "From Woods & Fields", "Metrics for Weavers", "Frame Loominations", "Of Baskets", and "Swap Shop"; information on waving with linen; a list of new members; and a letter from the president.
First issue of the second volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in September 1976 and containing descriptions of upcoming talks, Guild cleanup day, an autograph party for guild author-members, workshops, classes, Fiber Fair, and the Art Institute Christmas tree; a letter from the president and the editor; reports about the July board meeting and out-of-town and guild summer workshops; an article of the importance of sampling; columns titled "The Rigid Heddle", "From Woods & Fields", and "Of Fiber", and "Swap Shop"; and library news.
First issue of the first volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in September 1975 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, classes, exhibits, and Fiber Fair; a letter from the president, vice-president, and editor; long range guild planning; library news; new columns titled "Frame Loominations", "From Woods & Fields", and "We Have a Past"; and other guild news.
Third issue of the first volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in November 1975 and containing descriptions of upcoming programs, workshops, classes, demonstrations, Fiber Fair, and Art Institute Christmas tree; a report of the October board meeting including resignations and reports by the treasurer, president, and education committee; a report from the Duluth Fiber Handcrafters Guild; the columns "Frame Loominations", "Metrics for Weavers", "We Have a Past", and "Of Baskets", and "From Woods & Fields"; a story on Hardanger embroidery; an announcement of coffee socials; guild news, and a draft and swatch of the weave M's and O's.
Eighth issue of the first volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in May 1976 and containing descriptions of upcoming annual meeting and members show, workshops, spin-in, shows and exhibits, and classes and summer mini-courses; reports of the April board meeting and out-of-town conferences; the columns "From Woods & Fields", "Of Baskets", "We Have a Past", "Frame Loominations", and "Swap Shop"; a draft for satin weave and damask; and an order form for yarn orders.
Sixth issue of the first volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in March 1976 and containing descriptions of upcoming programs, workshops, exhibits, classes, shows and exhibits, and Fiber Fair; reports of the February board meeting, Planning Committee survey results, and the floor loom study group; the columns "From Woods & Fields", "Frame Loominations", "Of Baskets", and "We Have a Past"; a draft of waffle weave; and an announcement for a craft tour to Turkey.
Ninth issue of the second volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in June 1977 and containing descriptions of a going-away party for a guild member and upcoming classes; Guild news including a message from the administrative assistant; reports on visiting artists; the annual report including information on the search for a new Guild location, a review of the year's programs, workshops, classes, equipment purchases, studio exhibits, publicity, and the newsletter; library news; a review of locals shows and exhibits; an announcement of an opening for an educational coordinator; a ballot for a special election of officers; and articles on "From Woods & Fields", "Of Fiber", the galloon braid, and a biography of Kathy Mahon.
Fifth issue of the second volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in February 1977 and containing descriptions of the upcoming February Guild meeting, workshops and spin-ins, classes, and exhibits; reports on the November board meeting and treasurer's report, the January Guild meeting, Fiber Fair; a calendar; and library news; articles on "From Woods & Fields", "Of Fiber", and "The Rigid Heddle"; and a draft of a sixteen harness point twill.
Fifth issue of the first volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in February 1976 and containing descriptions of upcoming programs, workshops, classes, shows, and exhibits; reports on the January board meeting, the Bolivian study group, and workshops with Clint MacKenzie; library news; the columns "We Have a Past", "From Woods & Fields", "Metrics for Weavers", "Of Baskets", and "frame Loominations"; an announcement of a new educational coordinator; a draft of crackle weave; and a questionnaire on the future of the guild.
Fourth issue of the second volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in December 1976/January 1977 and containing descriptions of upcoming open house and yarn sale, spin-in, programs, February Guild meeting, group project, classes; and exhibits; reports on Guild finances, parking, the Art Institute Christmas tree, the November Guild meeting, Fiber Fair, and a crafts tour of Turkey; library news; and articles on card weaving, "The Rigid Heddle", "From Woods & Fields", and "Of Fiber".
Seventh issue of the first volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in April 1976 and containing descriptions of upcoming programs, workshops, shows and exhibits, and classes; reports of the March board meeting, the spinning study group, and out-of-town conferences; a list of new guild members and of yarns available through the guild; the columns "Frame Loominations", "From Woods & Fields", "Of Baskets", "We Have a Past", and "Swap Shop"; and a draft for the warp pattern system.
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.
Eighth issue of the fifth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in the summer of 1980 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, programs, and exhibits; a summary of the May annual meeting; reports from the Fiber Source and Fiber Fair committees, and from the newsletter editor; library and school news; and the columns "From Woods & Fields", "We Have a Past", and "Cooks Corner".
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.
Third issue of the first volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for spring of 1983, and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops and exhibits; reports on the Peter Collingwood workshop, the Fiber Source and Educations Committees, the Ely Guild, and the Midwest 84 conference; and the articles "Design", "On Design", "Symmetry as an Element of Design", A Perspective on Rug Design", "Design Process: Pursuing Design Ideas", "Design in Spinning: An Overview", "Handknitting with Handspun", and "Intellectual vs. Reactionary Design".