Class photo from 1954 Summer Weaving Institute, held at the University of Minnesota. The Institute was sponsored by the Guild of Twin Cities Weavers. Pictured are Mrs. Lynwood Downs, Mary M. Atwater, Hilma Berglund, Mrs. W. F. Geddes, Mrs. Arthur Roberts, Mrs. A. G. Athens, and Helen D. Eeles. They are gathered around a loom.
A photograph of Mary Meigs Atwater, a guest instructor at the Summer Weaving Institute sponsored by the Guild of Twin City Weavers in 1954. She is sitting at a loom in the classroom at the University of Minnesota. Mary Meigs Atwater is the author of "Shuttlecraft Book of American Handweaving."
Photo of guest artist Laura Wieman and Anna Smits, at a loom. Photo from an April 1965 workshop sponsored by the Minnesota Weavers Guild. Anna Smits replaced Hilma Berglund as weaving instructor in the University of Minnesota's Art Education department, after Hilma's retirement.
This is a typewritten report from Hilma Berglund, president of The Minnesota Weavers' Guild, dated May 7th, 1959. It is an annual report, with handwritten corrections and signature.
Name-weaving instructions from the Handweaving Workbook by Heather Thorpe. The text of the card describes the process to translate the name "Hilma Berglund" into an overshot weaving draft.
A woven swatch in cotton threads, with pencil drawn draft, and notations in ink. Titled "raindrops" it is a 4 shaft lace weave. The 3 items are mounted on card stock. The woven swatch is 6 x 21cm.
A woven swatch in green and off-white cotton threads, mounted on cardstock, woven by Hilma Berglund. The weaving is 8 x 13.5. The title "Eight-Harness Double Weave" is hand printed by Hilma Berglund.
A woven overshot swatch in cotton threads in "Pine Bloom" pattern, with ink drawn draft and notations. These are mounted on cardboard with notation "Pine Bloom page 121 in my notebook H B". The swatch is 11 x 15.5 cm.
A woven swatch of uphostery material woven by Hilma Berglund with thread samples and threading and treadling information. The index card reads "Warp: Gray carpet warp, set 15 to inch; Weft: Chartreuse cotton , Blue boucle rayon and cotton, Rose nubby rayon and cotton, red linen for binder; Threading: 4/3/4/1/2/1. C B R red Treadling: 3-4,1-2,3-4,1-3,1-2,3-4,1-2,2-4 Hilma Berglund" C B R red refers to the rotation fo the weft colors throughout the treadling sequence, i.e. Chartreuse, Blue, Rose, Red are repeated.
Two swatches woven in cotton threads and draft mounted on heavy paper. The swatches show several treadling variations. The swatches illustrate warp patterning with thick and thin threads. The swatches are 16 x 8 cm and 19.5 x 7.7 cm.
March 1944 Weaving Institute held at University of Minnesota. Foreground: Mrs. Lentz. Background (seated): Mrs. Montgomery. Background (standing): Mrs. Ina Bell Zell.
Twin Cities Weavers Guild annual exhibit at a Saint Paul bank on May 8-June 9, 1945. Display cases are visible and one of the cases holds a spinning wheel.
Twin Cities Weavers Guild annual exhibit at a Saint Paul bank on May 8-June 9, 1945. Display case hold a loom on the left and a spinning wheel on the right.
Demonstration booth at the 1956 Minnesota State Fair (probably in the Creative Activities Building). The booth is staffed by Mrs. Cory and an unidentified Guild member. They are booth weaving on floor looms. Weaving samples are on display in the booth.
Demonstration booth at the 1956 Minnesota State Fair (probably in the Creative Activities Building). A guild member is weaving on a floor loom. Weaving samples and a spinning wheel are on display.
Poster for Twin City Weavers Guild Annual exhibit on April 14-22, 1951 at the Annual Northwest Builders Show. The show was held at the Minneapolis Auditorium.
Plans and assignments for Weavers Guild Craft Sale to be held on April 3, 4, 5, 1956. Planning areas include Publicity, Finance, Merchandising, Sales Staff, and Clean Up.
Color photograph of demonstration booth at the 1958 Minnesota State Fair. Mrs. Monroe and Mrs. Steele are both in colonial costumes. Weaving samples are on display and one of the women is sitting at a floor loom.
Color photograph of demonstration booth at the 1958 Minnesota State Fair. Mrs. Monroe and Mrs. Steele are both in colonial costumes. Weaving samples are on display and one of the women is sitting at a floor loom. A spinning wheel is in the foreground.
Color photograph of a display case at the 1958 Minnesota State Fair (probably in the Creative Activities Building). In the case is the award-winning handwoven dress made by Mrs. Cory. A purple and a blue ribbon are pinned to the dress.
Letter to guild members, dated September 4, 1956. The letter announced the craft sale and exhibit to be held at the Minneapolis YWCA on October 30 and 31, November 1, 1956.
Color photograph of guild items for sale. Items include garments such as scarves, skirts, aprons, dress, and a coat. There is a small loom visible in the background.
Minutes for the monthly meetings of the Minnesota Weaver's Guild Board of Directors, September 1963-May 1964, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Includes Treasurer's reports.
Minutes for the monthly meetings of the Twin Cities Weaver's Guild, September 1952-July 1953, held at various locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota. Includes executive board minutes.
Minutes for the monthly meetings of the Twin Cities Weaver's Guild, Septermber 1956-June 1957, held at the Y.W.C.A. and other locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota. Includes executive board minutes.
Minutes for the monthly meetings of the Twin Cities Weaver's Guild, Septermber 1955-June 1956, held at various locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, Minnesota. Includes executive board minutes.
This handwritten report summarizes the Minnesota Weavers Guild presence at the 1958 Minnesota State Fair. The report includes a list of organizing committee members, a budget, and demonstrations. Hilma Berglund was a member of the committee.There was a stronger guild presence at the fair since it was the Centennial of Minnesota statehood. The report concludes with recommendations for future years.
This 3 page typewritten report, written by Hilma Berglund, describes the 1955-1960 history of the Minnesota Weavers' Guild. During this period the guild began meeting at the Minneapolis Y.W.C.A., which gave them access to classroom/meeting space four days a week. Regular classes were held, using donated and purchased looms. By 1960, the guild owned ten looms, including a memorial loom used by members only for group projects. This also allowed for permanent library space. In 1956 the first member sale was held. Membership remained steady at an average of 105 members. Programs and other member activities are listed.
This 4 page typewritten report, written by Hilma Berglund, describes the second and third five years of the Twin City Weavers' Guild. It describes membership growth, programs and exhibits. Four weaving institutes were held, three at the University of Minnesota, and one in a private home. Due to the growth of membership, meetings were held both day and evening, and some meetings were held at member homes. Members were expected to provide proof each year that they were productive weavers. A Board of Directors was added and first met in 1949.
This three page typewritten report, written by Hilma Berglund, summarizes the history of the Minnesota Weavers' Guild from 1960-1965. During this time, the Guild continued to meet and teach classes at the Minneapolis Y.W.C.A. Malin Selander of Orebro, Sweden, was the teacher for two workshops. A third workshop was conducted by Mrs. Weyman of Illinois. Other guild programs, events and speakers are listed.
This 4 page typewritten report, written by Hilma Berglund, describes the first five years of the Twin City Weavers' Guild. It lists officers and charter members, membership statistics, the first three weaving institutes held at the University of Minnesota, and other activities of the Guild. Guild meetings were held at the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Minnesota. A list of guild activities by date is included.
This handwritten letter dated January 4, 1940 on Seattle Weavers' Guild letterhead encouraged Hilma Berglund to form a guild in the Twin Cities area. It speaks to the benefits of weavers meeting monthly for programs and sharing of resources. It is addressed to Hilma's University of Minnesota address in Jones Hall.