Andy Balmer from Portland, Oregon, was a guest potter at the studio of Minnesota potter Jeff Oestreich during the 22nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour, held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014. Balmer was one of 44 potters selling work at seven host studios throughout the St. Croix River Valley.
Will Swanson and Janel Jacobson are founding potters and hosts of the Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. Both Swanson and Jacobson were photographed and interviewed as part of the 22nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014. Swanson and Jacobson's distinctive studio and home are near Harris, Minnesota.
Jeff Oestreich is a founding potter and host of the Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. He was photographed and interviewed as part of the 22nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014. Oestreich's distinctive home and studio are near Taylors Falls, Minnesota.
Connee Mayeron-Cowles is a founding potter and host of the Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. She was photographed and interviewed as part of the 22nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014. Mayeron Cowles' distinctive studio and home are near Shafer, Minnesota.
Linda Christianson is a founding potter and host of the Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. She was photographed and interviewed as part of the 22nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014. Christianson's distinctive studio and log home are nestled in a clearing in the woods near Lindstrom, Minnesota.
Jeff Oestreich is a founding potter and host of the Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. He was photographed and interviewed as part of the 22nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014. Oestreich's distinctive home and studio are near Taylors Falls, Minnesota.
Will Swanson and Janel Jacobson are founding potters and hosts of the Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. Both Swanson and Jacobson were photographed and interviewed as part of the 22nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014. Swanson and Jacobson's distinctive studio and home are near Harris, Minnesota.
Minnesota potter Robert Briscoe is a founding potter and host of the annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. The 22nd annual tour was held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014.
Minnesota potter Robert Briscoe is a founding potter and host of the annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. The 22nd annual tour was held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014.
Image of pottery on hold for guests at Robert Briscoe's home in Harris, Minnesota. Briscoe is a founding potter and host of the annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. The 22nd annual tour was held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014.
Sam Taylor from Worthington, Massachusetts was a guest at the studio of Minnesota potter Will Swanson during the 22nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour, held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014. Taylor was one of 44 potters selling work at seven host studios throughout the St. Croix River Valley.
Mark Shapiro from Worthington, Massachusetts was a guest at the studio of Minnesota potter Will Swanson during the 22nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour, held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014. Shapiro was one of 44 potters selling work at seven host studios throughout the St. Croix River Valley.
Will Swanson and Janel Jacobson are founding potters and hosts of the Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. Both Swanson and Jacobson were photographed and interviewed as part of the 22nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014. Swanson and Jacobson's distinctive studio and home are near Harris, Minnesota.
Will Swanson is a founding potter and host of the Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. Swanson was photographed and interviewed as part of the 22nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014. Swanson's distinctive studio and home are near Harris, Minnesota.
Sam Taylor from Worthington, Massachusetts was a guest at the studio of Minnesota potter Will Swanson during the 22nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour, held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014. Taylor was one of 44 potters selling work at seven host studios throughout the St. Croix River Valley.
Mark Shapiro from Worthington, Massachusetts was a guest at the studio of Minnesota potter Will Swanson during the 22nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour, held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014. Shapiro was one of 44 potters selling work at seven host studios throughout the St. Croix River Valley.
Ellen Shankin from Floyd, North Carolina was a guest at the studio of Minnesota potter Will Swanson during the 22nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour, held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014. Shankin was one of 44 potters selling work at seven host studios throughout the St. Croix River Valley.
Robert Briscoe is a founding potter and host of the annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. His studio is in Harris, Minnesota. The 22nd annual tour was held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014.
Symmetrical circular design of roosters and a flower in black, blue, red, yellow, and green on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of two red roosters flanking a tree with flowers and two doves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical circular design of two blue doves with red and green detail and a red flower on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of three orange, pink, red, and blue flowers with green leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of orange and blue flowers with leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical floral design with multi-colored flowers and leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical floral design with multi-colored flowers and leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of blue and yellow flowers with green leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of orange, red, and yllow flowers with green leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of orange and blue flowers with green leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of flower sna leaves in a two-handled vase. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical, circular design of two doves in black, red, yellow, green, and blue on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Two roosters with green, yellow, and black detail. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of two roosters flanking a tree. Blue paper on white. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of two doves flanking a tree, black paper on cream "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of two black doves facing each other, in black, red, green, and yellow on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of red and blue flowers with leaves in a black and yellow two-handled vase. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Five small medallions in gold, black, red, and blue on white apper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Five small medallions in black, coral, gold, green, and red. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of blue, red, green, and yellow glowers in a blue vase. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design cut in a square shape from brown paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Large red rooster with yellow, black, orange, and green details. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Red rooster with yellow, green, black, and blue details, on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Red rooster with a black, yellow, and blue wing. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Large rooster design in black, red, yellow, blue, and green on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Large rooster in black, yellow, red, green and blue on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Assymetrical design of a dove in black, red, green,and gold standing on green grass. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design cut out of brown paper with roosters, flowers, and leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Black rooster with a yellow, green, and red wing, on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Black dove with a gold, blue, and red wing perched on a branch with red flowers. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Gwiazda in black, red, orange, and green on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Two trees and a woman in traditional Polish dress. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Kodry paper cut is a thematic design consisting of a symmetrical horizontal design featuring floral imagery, birds, or scenes of village life.
Circular floral design in orange , blue, and red on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Circular floral design in red, black, green, purple, and blue on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Circular floral design in red, black, green, purple, and blue on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Circular floral design in red, black, green, purple, and blue on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Gwiazda cut from green paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Gwiazda in gold on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Gwiazda in gold on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
"Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Gwiazda cut from brown paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Brown Gwiazda mounted on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Gwiazda cut from brown paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Brown Gwiazda mounted on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Gwiazda in black, red, and yellow on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Gwiazda in black, red, and blue. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Gwiazda in black, blue, yellow and orange. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Circular, symmetrical design of two roosters in black, orange, green, blue, yellow, and purple on gray paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Symmetrical design of two red roosters flanking a tree. The tree also includes smaller birds inside the branches. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Gwiazda in black, orange, red, yellow, and green. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Sylized bird motif in an assymetrical design, bird is cut in black, mauve, yellow, pink, and gray papers. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Framed rooster image. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Circular floral design with flowers in orange, red, white, and gray in a black vase. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Gwiazda cut in black paper, mounted on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Orange and gold Gwiazda mounted on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Colorful Gwiazda of two roosters in green, yellow, blue, red, and purple on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Colorful Gwiazda with roosters in black, green, red, pink, yellow, and blue on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Skippers from left to right - Tom Weigel, Mike Elson, Gary Peterson, Gary Retier, Geoffrey Elson, and Kurt Hotze. These DN boats are 12 feet long with a 21 inch wide cockpit.
Tim McCluske (MLAC) and Bill Dejohn (Minitex Director, 1984-2012) in the Minitex break room in Andersen Library celebrating Groundhog Day, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
From left to right: Tom Shaughnessy (University of Minnesota Libraries Director, 1989-2002), Kathi DeJohn, Wendy Lougee (University of Minnesota Libraries Director 2002-2020), and Bill DeJohn (Minitex Director, 1984-2012).
Symmetrical design of foliate motfic, black on cream colored paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Stylized tree design with birds and roots, green design on cream-colored paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of partitions filled with birds and leaves, yellow on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Left to right: Ruth Dukelow (CLIC Director, 2012 - 2019) and Mary Parker (Minitex Associate Director for Reference, 1989 - 2012) at the Minitex MnLINK Conference in 2012.
Beth Staats and Mark Wilhelmi staff the booth at the 2011 Minnesota Library Association Annual Conference, celebrating Minitex's 40th birthday at DECC in Duluth, MN.
Carla Dewey Urban and Becky Ringwelski at the Minnesota Library Association Annual Conference. Celebrating 40 years of Minitex with an inflatable cake, Duluth, Minnesota.