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.
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.
January 1960 correspondence between Nancy Iona of Denver, Colorado and Hilma Berglund concerning details of Twin Cities Weavers Guild structure. Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild is seeking advice concerning membership requirements and participation.
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.
Hilma Berglund wrote this letter to Clyde Dunbar of Arkansaw, Wisconsin, Twin City Weavers' Guild member. It is dated March 16, 1945. Hilma talks of building her house, her classes at the University of Minnesota, the growth of the new Twin City Weavers' Guild and invites him to the Guild's first exhibition at the Minneapolis Public Library. She also invites him to visit her weaving class at the University of Minnesota.
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.