Richard Abnet is a founding potter and host of the Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. He established his studio on a farm near Stillwater, Minnesota in 1961. Abnet died on March 1, 2011.
Group of hand-colored costume renderings for the play "Agnes of God" (John Pielmeier, playwright) performed at St. Cloud State University in 1985-1986. Costume designs for "Agnes of God" include Nuns.
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.
Group of hand-colored costume renderings for the play "Ah, Wilderness!" (Eugene O'Neill, playwright) performed at St. Cloud State University in 1977-1978. Costume designs for "Ah, Wilderness!" include Belle, Arthur, Mildred, Sid, Nat, Wint, Richard, Nora, Muriel, Salesman, Mrs. Miller, Lilly, Bartender, McComber, and Tommy.
Group of hand-colored costume renderings for the play "A Little Holy Water" (Ramon Delgado, playwright) performed at St. Cloud State University in 1976-1977. Costume designs for "A Little Holy Water" include Isobel, Meredez, Roberto, Ernesto, Graciela, Tony, Manuel, Consuelo, Felipe, and Roberto.
Group of hand-colored costume renderings for the play "Amadeus" (Peter Shaffer, playwright) performed at St. Cloud State University in 1985-1986. Costume designs for "Amadeus" include Constance, Mozart, County Johann Killian Von Strack, Austrian Emperor Joseph II, Count Franz Orsini-Rosenberg, Salieri, Terese Salieri, Baron Gottfried Van Swieten, Ghostfather figure, Constanze Weber, Katherina, Venticelli I and II, Chapel Master Bonno, Salieri's valet and cook.
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.
Local artist and resident Edgar F. Olson painted the Apostolic Lutheran Church and its cemetery in 1943, using oils. On the back of the painting was the following etching: "My apprecication to you, Rev. Michaelson, for making my mother's last moments happier. Edgar F. Olson, 1937. Old Finnish Cemetery and New Church, Carlton Co., Minn."
Group of hand-colored costume renderings for the play "Arms and the Man" (George Bernard Shaw, playwright) performed at St. Cloud State University in 1976-1977. Costume designs for "Arms and the Man" include Catherine, Raina, Bluntschli, Sergius, Petkoff, Louka, Petkoff, and Nicola.
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.
Uniformed Augustana College Band members pose with instruments including drums and brass. Band member O. J. Johnson (second from the right, top row) served as President of Gustavus Adolphus College 1913-1942.
Black and white photo proof of customers at a basket booth at the 12th Annual Minnesota Crafts Festival in 1984. A basket-maker is at work in the foreground.
Poster For Huntleys 15th Semi Annual Tour. Black and white photograph of Ben Huntley reading a book in a chair with face arm rest. Lettering and border done in red.
Poster of Huntley Show "To-Night! At the Opera House the Huntley Entertainers. FREE One additional lady admitted Free with each Paid Reserved Seat Ticket"
Poster of Huntley Show "To-Night The Huntleys Present the Huntley Vaudeville Shows under the big top on school grounds - Excellent singing, dancing and comedy Their own orchestra their own electric plant their own complete fleet of Motor coaches Special 1 lady free to-night with each paid adult ticket peoples popular prices .10 -.35 Reserves .10 Genuine Vaudeville."
Poster Coming West prairie School House – One Night Only, Rain or Shine Friday August 3 The Huntley Entertainers in an evening of Picture and Song. The proceeds of the entertainment will go toward an organ for the school it is anticipated You will be there, the organ is needed Admission 15-25 Cts Program opens at 8.15. Myrtle Huntley will present the Latest Picture Songs. Since Nellie Went Away - Dear, Old Dixie, Daddy's Little Girl, Take Me to Your Heart Again. They will give their famous moving pictures, The Frisco Earthquake and Fire, Illustrated Talk on the Panama Canal and several Special views of Strictly Local Interest. Covering the Wreck of the Quincy and showing the divers at work etc. Don't Miss this Evening of Instruction and Amusement Remember the Date and Come Albert Emberson, Sup's.
Bethel Male Chorus group photo 1939-1940 with director seated at piano and chorus standing behind. Future President of Bethel College and Seminary, Carl H. Lundquist, in front row, third from the right.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
This photograph shows a brass band and a group of soldiers in front of Col. Sporing's house in St. Peter. The Church of the Holy Communion is partially visible at the far right. The soldiers were very likely members of St. Peter's Company I of the Second Minnesota Infantry Regiment.
A group of unidentified men and women painting on easels on the lawn of the Sibley House. The house, considered the oldest private residence in Minnesota, was leased to artist Burt Harwood as a studio and art school. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
A group of unidentified men and women painting on easels on the lawn of the Sibley House. The house, considered the oldest private residence in Minnesota, was leased to artist Burt Harwood as a studio and art school. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Black and white photograph of Captain Bark in a movie made by Ben Huntley. Photo taken in front of Merchants National bank on 3rd street. People waling in the background of the photo in street clothing. Captain Bark leaning on hood of auto.
Dr. Marion Nelson, art historian, poses with Dr. John Lofgren of the American Swedish Institute at the opening of the Carl Sprinchorn exhibit, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Group of hand-colored costume renderings for the musical "Carousel" (music and lyrics by Rodgers and Hammerstein) performed at St. Cloud State University in 1988-1989. Costume designs for "Carousel" include Mrs. Mullins, Carrie, Billy Bigelow, Netti, Julie Jordan, Jigger Graigin, Enoch Snow, Enoch Snow Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Bascombe, Louise, Snow Children, Bascombe child, Snow child, Star Keeper, Heavenly Friend, Beauty of Europe, Chorus, Ballerina, Sailor dancers, Fisherman, and Townsperson.