Darro Willey served as the Director of East Central Regional Library from 1971-1975, supervising the Headquarters addition in Cambridge and library building projects in Lindstrom and Mora during that time. He is pictured here with a sign that says ""Information Power. National Library Week, 1975."" Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
An entry for the 1984 Fiber Fair sponsored by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota with instructions for entrants, a payment stub, and a sign-up sheet for volunteers.
First issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver Quarterly" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in the fall of 1984, containing reminders about upcoming study group meetings, and volunteering at Minnesota Germanfest and Fiber Fair; a report, with pictures, on the Midwest Weavers Conference, hosted by the Guild; and descriptions of upcoming workshops, and conferences.
First issue of the fifth volume of the ""Minnesota Weaver Quarterly"" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for the fall and winter of 1985 and 1986, containing a note from the editor and a call for contributors for the newsletter; descriptions of upcoming workshops, conferences, classes, and exhibits; book reviews; articles on shuttles, weaving fabric for a coat, and Churro sheep; a report on the Minnesota Federation of Weavers Artists Annual Meeting; and a calendar for December and January.
Third issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver Quarterly" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in the spring of 1985, containing a note from the president; descriptions of upcoming workshops, conferences, exhibitions, the annual meeting; an obituary of Dr. Andrew Harvey; a report from the Guild librarian; a review of the book Woven Fashion; articles on time and space management, marketing, rigid heddle weaving, block designing, obtaining a charka, new Minnesota fiber guilds; a list of samples woven by other guilds; and a question-and-answer section.
Fourth issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver Quarterly" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in the summer of 1985, containing a note from the editor; descriptions of upcoming workshops, conferences, exhibitions, and the annual meeting; introductions to dyeing, warp painting, block designing, product pricing and spinning wheels; reports on a dyeing workshop and the annual conference of the Minnesota Federation of Weavers and Fiber Artists; and a list of samples woven by other guilds.
Second issue of the fourth volume of the "Minnesota Weaver Quarterly" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in the winter of 1984, containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, lectures, conferences, exhibitions, and the Twin Cities Craft Directory, reports on a spinning workshop, the Federation of Weavers Guild and Fiber Artists conference, Guild finances, and Guild outreach activities; a call for entries for the Minnesota Crafts Festival; articles on weaving with handspun yarn and on Finnish felted boots, a list of samples woven by other guilds, and a question-and-answer section.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April and May 1986, containing descriptions of upcoming classes, workshops, study groups, and the April members meeting; a report on the upcoming Spring Fiber Fair, and the previous Spin-Off Autumn Retreat in Colorado; a calendar of Guild activities; and registration forms for a workshop and the Spring Fiber Fair.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April and May 1987, containing descriptions of upcoming classes, workshops, study groups, and the April and May members meetings; an article on Angora rabbits; an article on Bronson lace; and a calendar of Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 1991 containing descriptions of upcoming members meetings and workshops; a note from the president; an education update; and a calendar of April classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 1990 containing a description of upcoming meetings, conferences, and workshops; a list of positions for the Guild board elections; a financial report for the Christmas Boutique Report; biographies of Guild members Irene Wood and Barbara Heath and a calendar of April classes and lectures.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 1992 containing a letter from the co-presidents; descriptions of upcoming meetings, workshops, and shows; an article on member for member classes; a list of new members; a book review; and a calendar of April classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 1993 containing updates from the president and the newsletter editor; Library Corner; descriptions of upcoming meetings and exhibits; Guild news; articles on teaching skills through weaving, group buying of yarn, and Convergence �94; and a calendar of April Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 1994 containing descriptions of upcoming meetings; a reminder about board nominations; the article "Combing"; a report on the Frame Loom II class; updates on Convergence �94 and Fiber Source; notes from the president, and the new and old newsletter editors; and an announcement of a Weavers Guild memorial fund.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 1995 containing descriptions of upcoming meetings and classes; notes from the president and the editor; updates on Fiber Fair, placemats for the Handweavers Guild of America slide kit, and the Fiber Source committee; the articles "My Most Expensive Yarn" and "Beyond the Fringe"; a calendar of April classes and events; and a report of Cedar Point merinos.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 1989 containing a letter from the president; descriptions of upcoming members meetings, workshops, lectures, and exhibits; Guild and library news; an article on Colors of the 90�s; a book review, and a calendar of April classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 1988 containing descriptions of upcoming members� meetings, workshops, and exhibitions; a remembrance of Jean Lodge; a biography of Michele Wipplinger; project updates; a workshop registration form; and a flyer for Fibers Minnesota �88.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August and September 1986, containing descriptions of upcoming classes, lectures, and workshops; reports on fiber adventures in China and on the Midwest Weavers Conference; and a calendar of Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 1989 containing a description of upcoming lectures, workshops, and exhibits; a call for State Fair volunteers; a list of study groups; and a calendar of August classes.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 1991 containing a call for State Fair volunteers; Guild memories from Marie Nodland; descriptions of upcoming conferences, meetings, and exhibits; a donation slip for the purchase of an Irene Wood coverlet; a calendar of August classes; a list of common yarns for the rigid heddle loom.