Senators Larry Pogemiller, Roger Moe, Doug Johnson, and LeRoy Stumpf at a DFL press conference, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Johnson, Douglas J.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10288 ; Moe, Roger D.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10434 ; Pogemiller, Lawrence J.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10539 ; Stumpf, LeRoy A.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10640
Interior view of construction at the National Hockey Center. The National Hockey Center opened in December 1989, home to St. Cloud State's men's and women's hockey programs.
Exterior view of one side of the Atwood Memorial Center, with a street in the foreground. The building was named in honor of St. Cloud's Atwood family, including Clarence Atwood, an 1880 St. Cloud State graduate who served as the school's resident director from 1911 to 1921. The Atwood Memorial Center was constructed in 1966. Additions were constructed in 1972 and 1993.
Exterior view of the Minnetonka Public Library at 17524 Excelsior Boulevard. This building opened in 1989. It sits on land once occupied by the historic Westburg House and Farm in western Minnetonka. Library service to this area of Hennepin County began in the late 1800s, when the library was housed in office space in the Fletcher-Loring Flour Mill at Minnetonka Mills. For over a century, the library operated out of various locations in the community.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The returns desk of the Minnetonka Public Library at 17524 Excelsior Boulevard. This building opened in 1989. It sits on land once occupied by the historic Westburg House and Farm in western Minnetonka. Library service to this area of Hennepin County began in the late 1800s, when the library was housed in office space in the Fletcher-Loring Flour Mill at Minnetonka Mills. For over a century, the library operated out of various locations in the community.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Bret Hedican played in the National Hockey League for 18 seasons, appearing with the St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Anaheim Ducks.
Star Tribune reporters Paul Klauda and Dave Hage discuss their book No Retreat, No Srtrrender: Labor's War at Hormel, with Tom O'Neill of Hennepin County Library.
This interview was conducted on December 12, 1989 by David Overy. Romuald Thibault was born on December 22, 1918 in Garden, Michigan. He enlisted in the military twice, first in 1937 with the 7th Tank Company and again in 1942. During World War II, Thibault spent most of his service in Alaska patrolling the North Pacific Ocean with the Navy. His first overseas duty was in the Philippines, and he discussed his interactions with the local civilians and life there before the outbreak of World War II. After the war, Thibault came to St. Cloud where he worked for the railroad, retiring in 1980. He married Rachael Kramer on January 2, 1945 and they had two sons, Jack and Pat. Thibault concluded the interview with his thoughts on the Vietnam War and how he was against the draft process .Thibault passed away on May 28, 2002.
This was an interview conducted on December 7, 1989 by Nancy Baker. Stewart Gross was born in New England, North Dakota, on November 9, 1921. He moved to Minnesota when he was less than one-year old. He graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School in 1939 and enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp, trained as a radio operator, in aerial gunnery, and basic navigation. Gross served in both the Pacific and European Theatres as a navigator/bombardier, first with the 20th Fighter Pursuit Group and 14th Fighter Group (China) in 1942-1943. While in China, Gross was shot down twice, once by anti-aircraft and the second time by Japanese fighters. Gross left China in November 1943, having flown 85-90 missions. Later in 1944 he served with the 321st Bomber Group (Italy, Corsica) and the 10th Bomb Division. Near the end of the war, he was transferred to the 15th Air Force. After the war, Gross re-enlisted and was stationed first in Garden City, Kansas, then later in Alaska with the 7th Weather Group. Gross left the military in May 1948. Gross passed away on December 25, 2013.
This interview was conducted on December 7, 1989 by Nancy Baker. Clara Schrom Gruber was born in Albany, Minnesota, on July 3, 1921. After graduating high school in 1939, she enrolled in St. Cloud Hospital nurses training at Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley, Kansas, finishing in 1942. In June 1943, Gruber entered the United States Army Nurse Corps as a first lieutenant. Gruber helped establish two general hospitals, one outside of London, the other near Glasgow, Scotland, where wounded soldiers were evacuated directly from the war zone. In addition to her nursing responsibilities Gruber described the German and Italian prisoners of war who were housed next to the hospital in Glasgow. Upon discharge from the Army in December 1945, Gruber returned to St. Cloud and worked as a private nurse at the St. Cloud Hospital. In 1946, she married Roland Gruber, a paratrooper during World War II, and they raised five children. She worked as a registered nurse at the St. Cloud VA Hospital from 1967 until she retired in 1981. In this interview Gruber also discussed her nurses training at the St. Cloud Hospital and being encouraged to enlist by one of the doctors, the benefits of having served, and life after returning to St. Cloud. Gruber passed away on July 5, 2002.
Mn/DOT Express was a newsletter published by the Minnesota Department of Transportation as an official medium of information to correlate the work of its employees throughout the state and to stimulate dedicated and efficient public service in all transportation activities. (1987 - 1995).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Twelfth issue of the fifth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December 1999 containing a description of upcoming meetings and classes; a note from the president; the articles "Fleece, Fleece Everywhere" and "Using What You've Got"; a report on the Federation conference, and on Icelandic sheep; a calendar of December classes and activities; and a call for workshop ideas.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December 1989 containing a description of upcoming meetings, exhibits, and workshops; updates from the Guild president and the Education Committee; a call for personal histories of Guild members; articles on the Spin-Off Autumn Retreat, Guild members� benefits, and African-American Quilt Making; biographies of Guild members Carla Adams and Virginia Parent; and a calendar of December classes and lectures.
This interview was conducted on November 30, 1989, by Nancy Baker. Margaret Theisen was born October 12, 1914 in Wesley, Iowa. After graduating from high school, she moved to Iowa City, where she worked for the editor of Better Homes and Gardens. After attending the University of Iowa School of Nursing, she took a position at the VA hospital in St. Cloud, where she met her future husband, Earl Theisen. Both served in World War II, he in Hawaii and she as an Army nurse in England, France, Belgium, and Norway. Theisen discussed her experiences as a nurse with the 46th Field Hospital during World War II. Theisen was awarded the Bronze Star for her service as a surgical nurse during the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, she and Earl were married on November 29, 1945 and then went to work at St. Cloud Hospital. She later returned to the VA hospital, where she worked for another 25 years before retiring in 1978. Theisen passed away on June 16, 2007 and buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Dr. Gisela Konopka, author of Courage and Love and Professor emeritus, University of Minnesota, is interviewed by Ruth Harris of Hennepin County Library.
Karen Kennelly, CSJ, author of American Catholic Women and President of Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles, is interviewed by Margaret Gillespie of Hennepin County Library.
