Jane Grey Swisshelm (1815-1884) was an abolitionist and advocate of women's rights. She ran the newspapers "The St. Cloud Visitor" and the "St. Cloud Democrat."
Portrait of Frank M. Eddy (1856-1929). Eddy was the first native Minnesotan to represent our state in Congress. Eddy was Pope County clerk of court for ten years, Seventh District Representative to Congress (1895-1903), publisher of the Sauk Centre Herald (1916), and worked in the Minnesota Secretary of State's office (1918-1929).
Group photograph of the Alpha Delta Society at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota. Julia Rognlie is picture in the third row from the bottom, second from the right.
First 50 years of the College of Saint Benedict (CSB). Sister Dominica Borgerding was appointed the directress of the academy in 1909. When the college was established in 1913, she served as directress for both the academy and the college until 1918. Hers was an ample, progressive, hearty soul. Weeping girls were swept to her bosom, given a huge apple, and made to feel that all was right with the world. She is best known for her amazing gift for dramatics (Gable, OSB).
Portrait of the Reverend George Henry Bridgman, Hamline University president, 1883-1912. Prior to coming to Hamline, he was a minister in the Canadian Methodist Conference and principal of Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, Lima, New York.
Portrait of first President for Mankato State Normal School. Edward Searing (1835-1898) served from 1880-1898. Three individuals served as Principal of the Mankato Normal School prior to Searing. Searing was the first to serve as President.
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
This is a photograph of Col. John A. Lundeen (1848 - 1940), an early resident of Oshawa Township in Nicollet County. Lundeen was graduated from West Point in 1873.
This photograph shows Nora Johnson, the wife of Gov. John A. Johnson. The photograph was given to Gov. Johnson's sister, Hattie. The Governor and his sister were from Nicollet County.
Formal portrait of Margaret Brooks Thompson. A note accompanying the photo reads: "Mrs. Charles Thompson at the age of 45. Photograph, gift of Mary Brooks [sister of Margaret] given in 1938, taken in the year of 1915. [Mrs. Charles Thompson lived during] 1870-1929. Writing on a card pasted on the back reads: "To Charles Thompson Hall, St. Paul, Minn., Given in 1938 by Mary Brooks. Joyous Easter Greetings. Picture taken in 1915, age 45 years." The card also has a formal printed message that reads: "Joyous Christmas Greetings to you and all Happiness in the New Year. Mrs. Margaret Thompson."
Studio portrait of Reverend Nels Forde (1849-1917) and Nora Erickson Forde (1862-1924). Rev. Nels [Nils] Forde was ordained in 1876 serving congregations in Clay County, Minnesota (1876-1881), Amherst and Stevens Point, Wisconsin (1881-1892), and Indherred, Immanuel and St. John's Congregations in Pope County (1892-1917). Nels and Nora were married in 1882. Nora contributed her musical talents and leadership to the Young Peoples Society and church choirs.
Hans Johnshoy (1847-1937) arrived in Pope County from Norway via Wisconsin in 1870, settling in Blue Mounds Township. Hans Johnshoy wrote recollections of his pioneer life and the building up of Blue Mounds Township and Barsness and Immanuel Churches. Standing; Clara, Herman, Casper. Seated: Hans, Selma, Mari, Walter, Kari Myrum Johnshoy (Hans' mother.)
Black and white photograph of Hattie Brandon -Barnes. Posed with a parasol in a lace waist and skirt with a formal living room background. Mother of Myrtle Huntley.
Black and white photograph of Hattie Brandon -Barnes. Posed with large hat on her head in a lace waist and skirt with a formal living room background. Mother of Myrtle Huntley.
Black and white photograph of Myrtle Huntley sitting in front of a three way mirror. She is dressed in a piece of material with a butterfly on her bear back. Can see some of Ben Huntley in the middle mirror.
Reproduction of a hand tinted photograph of Myrtle Huntley with roses in her hair. Dress is off her shoulders. She is holding roses in her hands and looking down at them.
Reproduction of a hand tinted photograph of Myrtle Huntley with roses in her hair. Dress is off the her shoulders. She has roses pined to the collar of the dress. She is making faces
Reproduction of a hand tinted photograph of Myrtle Huntley with roses in her hair. Dress is off the shoulders. She has roses pined to the collar of the dress. She is making faces.
Black and white photograph of Myrtle Huntley. A formal head photograph. Waist is off the shoulders with gathering of material in the neckline. Sleeves of the dress are large. Hair is up with flowers in it. Look like poppies.
Black and white photograph of Myrtle Huntley wearing a wide brim hat with large feathers, star pin in her hair, rhinestones around her neck. And off the shoulder waist.
Portraits of the six early collectors of customs at Duluth: Henry Selby, Vespasian Smith, Horace B. Moore, Charles F. Johnson, Emil Olund, and Levi M. Willcuts who were also mayor, businessmen, physician, and community leaders.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Group portrait of the Pope County Commissioners of 1910. Dana Hoyt, Westport; Ed Homstad, Ben Wade; Halvor Halvorson, Hoff; C.C. Gorder, White Bear Lake; Ole Irgens, County Auditor; Ole E. Nelson, Rolling Forks.
Portrait of Helen Sutherland, Hamline University graduate (Class of 1863). She served as the university's preceptress from 1865 to 1867 and taught mathematics and English.
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1987-1992 (District 38A); House 1993-1994 (District 36B). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10437
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1907-1908 (District 21); House 1919-1922 (District 15). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=11495
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1983-1992 (District 33A); House 1993-1994 (District 30A). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10225
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1901-10 (District 6); Senate 1919-22 (District 5). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=14179
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1907-08 (District 35). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=11458
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1907-10 (District 57). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=11261
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1907-10 (District 53). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=12588
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1895-96 (District 22); House 1907-08 (District 3). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=12858
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1903-10 (District 29). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=14445
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1907-14 (District 30). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=12053
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1903-08 (District 42); House 1911-14 (District 43); House 1917-24 (District 33). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=14180
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: Senate 1883-84 (District 3); House 1907-08 (District 6). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=13390
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1907-08 (District 11). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=13852
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: Senate 1907-14 (District 21). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=14392