Bedrock topography (elevation of the bedrock sruface) map of the Minneapolis and St. Paul urban area, scale 1:48,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22446.pdf
Jirsa, Mark A.; Olsen, Bruce M.; Bloomgren, Bruce A.
Date Created:
1986
Description:
Interpretations of bedrock geology (distribution of rock at the land surface and beneath surface sediments) of the Twin Cities, seven-county metropolitan area, scale 1:125,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22442.pdf
Jirsa, Mark A.; Olsen, Bruce M.; Bloomgren, Bruce A.
Date Created:
1986
Description:
Bedrock topopgrapy (elevation of the bedrock surface) of the Twin Cities, seven-county metropolitan area, scale 1:125,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22443.pdf
Interpretations of bedrock geology (distribution of rock at the land surface and beneath surface sediments) and structure map (recognizable features produced by deformation of rocks) of the seven county Metropolitan area, Twin Cities, Minnesota, scale 1:125,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22506.pdf
Belle Plaine Cornet Band at Waconia Band tournament. Members holding Cornets, Trombones, Clarinet, snare drum, bass drum, french horns, and tuba. Band leader dressed as Uncle Sam. Wearing matching uniforms with hats. Band name painted on bass drum. Jake Krekelberg and Art Kloos.
The front side of "Explore Minnesota Bikeways: Map E - Metro Southwest" contains the map index a list of county and municipal parks bicycling safety tips and a "potpourri" article with illustrations of the Chanhassen Town Hall and Trinity Episcopal Chapel in Excelsior. The back side contains a legend of signs and symbols and the larger bikeways map. MnDOT's bikeway maps serve as a reference guide illustrating major historical and cultural points of interest in Minnesota, public park lands and facilities, equipment, and safety information. They also depict road analyses for bicycle travel, location of paved road shoulders and off-road bikeways, and controlled access roads where bicycles are prohibited. There are 54 maps in the Statewide Series (1979-1983), 4 maps in the Statewide Quadrant Series (1986-1993), and 2 maps in the Metro Series (1989). Legislatively mandated, these maps were prepared as convenient guides to help bicyclists select their routes. Each map is unique and signifies a historical reference to the state of bicycle facilities at the time of publication.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
The front side of "Explore Minnesota Bikeways: Southeast" contains the larger bikeways map, a legend, inset maps of Stillwater and Hastings, an illustration of the St. Croix Valley Tour Route, and bicycling safety tips. The back side contains inset maps of Austin, Faribault, Albert Lea, Rochester, Northfield, St. Cloud/Sauk Rapids, Mankato/North Mankato, Owatonna, Winona, and Red Wing; and an illustration of the Tour of Valleys and Ridgetops. MnDOT's bikeway maps serve as a reference guide illustrating major historical and cultural points of interest in Minnesota, public park lands and facilities, equipment, and safety information. They also depict road analyses for bicycle travel, location of paved road shoulders and off-road bikeways, and controlled access roads where bicycles are prohibited. There are 54 maps in the Statewide Series (1979-1983), 4 maps in the Statewide Quadrant Series (1986-1993), and 2 maps in the Metro Series (1989). Legislatively mandated, these maps were prepared as convenient guides to help bicyclists select their routes. Each map is unique and signifies a historical reference to the state of bicycle facilities at the time of publication.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Harlan Dammann provides a narrative of the Hamburg Centennial Parade. Footage begins with a drive trhough of the floats and individuals in the parade staging area. At 4:15, the footage moves to recording parade spectators along the parade route through Hamburg. At 8:31, footage of the parade begins, recorded from a raised viewing platform and narrated by Harlan Dammann.
Ferdinand "Fritz" Westlund discussing the operations of the Thompson Ferry by his father, Herman Westlund, during the 1920s. The Thompson Ferry operated across the Minntesota River between Jordan, Minnesota and San Francisco Township, Carver County. The first 51 minutes is filmed in Fritz Westlund's home in Chaska. Fritz and interviewers discuss construction of the ferry; construction of the winch, cable, and deadman anchors; use of a ""ferry club."" Starting at 51:30, interviewers and Fritz are at the former ferry location on the banks of the Minnesota River.
Letter from Eric Norelius, founder of Gustavus Adolphus College, to Reverend Professor W. K. Frick, May 9, 1887. Written in English for the 25th anniversary of the founding of Gustavus Adolphus College, it summarizes the circumstances under which the college was begun and the conditions that existed in 1862. Prompted by the suffering experienced by many during the U.S. Civil War, the college was founded to train parochial school teachers who could also serve congregations as ministers.
The front side of "Minnesota Bike Map East" contains the map of the southeastern quadrant of the state, from Elmore to Royalton, a legend, a small map of native vegetation in the state, and an article about bicycling safety and security. The back side contains the map of the northeastern quadrant of the state, from Royalton to Baudette, and a legend. MnDOT's bikeway maps serve as a reference guide illustrating major historical and cultural points of interest in Minnesota, public park lands and facilities, equipment, and safety information. They also depict road analyses for bicycle travel, location of paved road shoulders and off-road bikeways, and controlled access roads where bicycles are prohibited. There are 54 maps in the Statewide Series (1979-1983), 4 maps in the Statewide Quadrant Series (1986-1993), and 2 maps in the Metro Series (1989). Legislatively mandated, these maps were prepared as convenient guides to help bicyclists select their routes. Each map is unique and signifies a historical reference to the state of bicycle facilities at the time of publication.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
The front side "Minnesota Bikeways: Map 33 Outlying Metro West" contains a legend of signs and symbols, the larger bikeways map, and the map index. The back side contains: a list of county, municipal, and state parks; a "potpourri" article; and inset maps of Annandale, Monticello, Hutchinson, Shakopee, Winsted, Watertown, Glencoe, Chaska, and Buffalo. MnDOT's bikeway maps serve as a reference guide illustrating major historical and cultural points of interest in Minnesota, public park lands and facilities, equipment, and safety information. They also depict road analyses for bicycle travel, location of paved road shoulders and off-road bikeways, and controlled access roads where bicycles are prohibited. There are 54 maps in the Statewide Series (1979-1983), 4 maps in the Statewide Quadrant Series (1986-1993), and 2 maps in the Metro Series (1989). Legislatively mandated, these maps were prepared as convenient guides to help bicyclists select their routes. Each map is unique and signifies a historical reference to the state of bicycle facilities at the time of publication.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
The front side of "Minnesota Bikeways: Metro/Southwest - Map E" contains a "potpourri" article; the map index; a checklist of touring supplies with a diagram of where to put supplies on a bike; a list of municipal and county parks in the Southwest Metro; and a history article about pioneer life in the Big Woods. The back side contains the larger bikeways map and a legend. MnDOT's bikeway maps serve as a reference guide illustrating major historical and cultural points of interest in Minnesota, public park lands and facilities, equipment, and safety information. They also depict road analyses for bicycle travel, location of paved road shoulders and off-road bikeways, and controlled access roads where bicycles are prohibited. There are 54 maps in the Statewide Series (1979-1983), 4 maps in the Statewide Quadrant Series (1986-1993), and 2 maps in the Metro Series (1989). Legislatively mandated, these maps were prepared as convenient guides to help bicyclists select their routes. Each map is unique and signifies a historical reference to the state of bicycle facilities at the time of publication.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
St. Ansgar's Academy, Board of Trusstees (Carver County, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1863 - 1875
Description:
St. Ansgar's Academy was opened in 1863 at East Union, Carver County, Minnesota, where it remained until 1876. It continued a parochial school founded in 1862 at Red Wing by Rev. Eric Norelius and served primarily as a preparatory secondary school for those wishing to enter teaching or the ministry in immigrant Swedish communities and congregations. It was owned and largely controlled by the Minnesota Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod, which nominated members of its board of trustees for approval by the Synod, received annual reports from its principal and its board president, provided financial backing, and had a say in its operation. During its thirteen years at East Union, St. Ansgar's Academy was also known variously as Minnesota Elementar Skola, St. Ansgarii Skola, Minnesota Preparatory School, and sometimes simply as "Swede School". In 1876, the school moved to St. Peter, where it was renamed Gustavus Adolphus College. Written mostly in Swedish, with some entries in Norwegian or a mix of the two languages, by various appointed secretaries, the minutes constitute a single bound volume covering the period in Carver County, August 1863 to May 1875, with the exception of 1865, for which no minutes were entered. It opens with the school's Constitution, which had been adopted at the Augustana Synod meeting in Chicago on June 23, 1863. The minutes include committee reports and reports regarding the Bevens Creek Mill, which operated to support the school. Edi Thorstensson, Librarian and Lutheran Church Archivist, Gustavus Adolphus College, transcribed and translated the minutes in July 2006 for the Minnesota Digital Library.
Map showing primary aggregate (crushed rock, sand and gravel) sources and potential for aggregate development in the Twin cities, seven county Metropolitan area, Minnesota, northern half of study area, scale 1:100,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22501.pdf
Data base map showing water well and soil boring locations used to develop the interpretions for the map M-102, in the Twin cities, seven county Metropolitan area, Minnesota, northern half of study area, scale 1:100,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22503.pdf
Map showing primary aggregate (crushed rock, sand and gravel) sources and potential for aggregate development in the Twin cities, seven county Metropolitan area, Minnesota, southern half of study area, scale 1:100,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22502.pdf
Data base map showing water well and soil boring locations used to develop the interpretions for the map M-102, in the Twin cities, seven county Metropolitan area, Minnesota, southern half of study area, scale 1:100,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22504.pdf
Schools in south-central Minnesota (1876-1909); St. Benedict's Monastery (convent), St. Joseph, Minnesota. Known for its bee-keeping industry, St. Bonifacius became a typical small town German settlement with its own church and school. In 1885, sisters opened a school there which in time reached an enrollment of 180 (Saint Benedict's Monastery Archives, Richard Olsenius, Minnesota Travel Companio, A Guide to the History Along Minnesota's Highways, page 154).
