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2101. Soudan Mine, No. 8 Shaft, 29th Level (Montana) Exploration, Soudan, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
Klinger, F.L.
Date Created:
1958-12-16
Description:
The mining companies would conduct diamond drill core drilling to determine the geology of the rock beneath them. This letter describes the rock found as the mining company was looking at the possible development of the No. 8 Shaft, 29th level (Montana). The letter was sent to I.L. Reid, Supervisor of the Minnesota Explorations, Oliver Iron Mining Division located in Duluth, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Soudan Underground Mine State Park
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

2102. Souvenir of St. Cloud, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
Atwood, E.W. & Co.
Date Created:
1892?
Description:
Drawings promoting Saint Cloud, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University
Type:
Text
Format:
Books

2103. Spring and Summer Shopping List of the Minneapolis Dry Goods Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
Minneapolis Dry Goods Company
Date Created:
1893
Description:
Illustrated trade catalog featuring men's and women's clothing, home decor, and everyday goods.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Catalogs

2104. Stacey and Webb's order, P. M. Mark Medicine Company, Fosston, Minnesota

Text
Date Created:
1905 - 1920
Description:
Receipt for an order from Stacy and Webb of Roseau, Minnesota for a variety of pharmaceutical (including veterinary) items from the P. M. Medicine Company of Fosston, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
East Polk Heritage Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Invoices

2105. Statement from E.A. Pease Hardware to library board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, asking payment for team labor

Text
Creator:
E.A. Pease Hardware
Date Created:
12/2/1904
Description:
Statement from E.A. Pease Hardware to Fred L. Warner of the library board, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, requesting payment to W.T. Wilcox for team labor grading the library grounds, signed by Josesph S. Smith.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Invoices

2106. Statement from Redwood Roller Mills, A.C. Burmeister, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
Redwood Roller Mills, A.C. Burmeister
Date Created:
1904-11-04
Description:
Statement from A.C. Burmeister, Redwood Roller Mills, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to the Redwood Falls Public Library board for wiring lights, switches and plugs at the new library,for a total cost of $118.00.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Receipts (financial records)

2107. Statement from the building committee to library board authorizing payment to contractor

Text
Creator:
Warner, Fred
Date Created:
10/18/1904
Description:
Statement from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the building committee, to Isaac N. Tompkins, secretary of the Redwood Falls Public Library Board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, authorizing payment to contractors Kreitinger and Isaacson, for work completed, $500.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Invoices

2108. Statement from the building committee to library board authorizing payment to contractor for work done of the new library, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
Warner, Fred
Date Created:
11/2/1904
Description:
Statement from Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Building Committee, to Library Secretary, Isaac N. Tompkins, authorizing payment to C.H. Hardy for labor on the grounds of the new library, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, $12.90.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Invoices

2109. Statement from the building committee to the library board authorizing payment to L.F. Robinson for work done on the Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
Warner, Fred
Date Created:
11/19/1904
Description:
Statement from Fred L. Warner, chairman of the building committee, to Isaac N. Tompkins, secretary of the library board, Redwood Falls Public Library, authorizing payment to L.F. Robinson, for labor performed on the public library, $17.53.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Invoices

2110. Statement from the Redwood Gazette, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
The Redwood Gazette
Date Created:
6/1/1904
Description:
Statement from The Redwood Gazette, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to the Redwood Falls Public Library board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, for purchase of letterhead and envelopes, for $8.50.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Receipts (financial records)

2111. Steam Engines and Boilers, from the Creamery Package Manufacturing Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
Creamery Package Manufacturing Company
Date Created:
1895 - 1910
Description:
Illustrated trade catalog of stationary and portable steem engines and boilers manufactured by the Creamery Package Manufacturing Company.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Catalogs

2112. Steam Plant Machinery, Power-Transmitting Machinery and Other Specialties, from the Twin City Iron Works, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
Twin City Iron Works
Date Created:
1894
Description:
Illustrated trade catalog of steam plant machinery, power-transmitting machinery, and other supplies.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Catalogs

2113. Stillwater City Directory, 1887

Text
Date Created:
1887
Description:
The Stillwater City Directory 1887 includes an alphabetical list of names, addresses and occupations of residents, a classified business directory, lists of city and county officers, churches, schools, societies, streets and wards. Also contains local advertisements.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
City directories

2114. Stillwater City Directory, 1894-95

Text
Creator:
R. L. Polk and Company
Date Created:
1894 - 1895
Description:
The Stillwater City Directory 1894-95 includes an alphabetical list of names, addresses and occupations of residents, a classified business directory, lists of city and county officers, churches, schools, societies, streets and wards. Also contains local advertisments.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Directories

2115. Stillwater City Directory, 1890-91

Text
Creator:
R. L. Polk and Company
Date Created:
1890 - 1891
Description:
The Stillwater City Directory 1890-91 includes an alphabetical list of names, addresses and occupations of residents, a classified business directory, lists of city and county officers, churches, schools, societies, streets and wards. Also contains local advertisements.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Directories

2116. Stillwater City Directory, 1892-93

Text
Creator:
R. L. Polk and Company
Date Created:
1892 - 1893
Description:
The Stillwater City Directory 1892-93 includes an alphabetical list of names, addresses and occupations of residents, a classified business directory, lists of city and county officers, churches, schools, societies, streets and wards. Also contains local advertisments.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Directories

2117. Stillwater City Directory, 1896-97

Text
Creator:
R. L. Polk and Company
Date Created:
1896 - 1897
Description:
The Stillwater City Directory 1896-97 includes an alphabetical list of names, addresses and occupations of residents, a classified business directory, lists of city and county officers, churches, schools, societies, streets and wards. Also contains local advertisments.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Directories

2118. Stillwater City Directory, 1898-99

Text
Creator:
R. L. Polk and Company
Date Created:
1898 - 1899
Description:
The Stillwater City Directory 1898-99 includes an alphabetical list of names, addresses and occupations of residents, a classified business directory, lists of city and county officers, churches, schools, societies, streets and wards. Also contains local advertisments.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Directories

2119. Stillwater City Directory for 1882-83

Text
Date Created:
1882 - 1883
Description:
The Stillwater City Directory 1882-83 includes an alphabetical list of names, addresses and occupations of residents, a classified business directory, lists of city and county officers, churches, schools, societies, streets and wards. Also contains local advertisements.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
City directories

2120. Stock certificate for P. M. Mark Medicine Company, Fosston, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
P. M. Mark Medicine Company
Date Created:
1907-09-02
Description:
The certificate certifies that on September 2, 1907, Margaret Martha Mark was awarded seven shares of the capital stock of P. M. Mark Medicine Company, at the value of $100 per share. Signed by Harold F. Mark and Peter M. Mark.
Contributing Institution:
East Polk Heritage Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Certificates

2121. Storm King Steel Furnaces from Roberts Heating & Ventilating Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
Roberts Heating & Ventilating Company
Date Created:
1907 - 1912
Description:
Illustrated trade catalog of Storm King furnaces and combination heaters, with descriptions of parts, functions, and dimensions.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Catalogs

2122. Swanson Bakery label, Glenwood, Minnesota

Text
Date Created:
1916 - 1943
Description:
Label for Glenwood Bakery bread, "Home of Best-Yet Bread" in Glenwood, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Pope County Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Advertisements

2123. Swanson General Merchandise's order, P. M. Mark Medicine Company, Fosston, Minnesota

Text
Date Created:
1905 - 1920
Description:
Receipt for an order from P. M. Swanson General Merchandise of Thorhult, Minnesota for petroline, sweet oil and peroxide of hydrogen.
Contributing Institution:
East Polk Heritage Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Invoices

2124. The Annual Report of Mine Inspector, St. Louis County, Minnesota, Year 1928

Text
Creator:
Smith, Ed.
Date Created:
1928 - 1929
Description:
Annual Report for 1928 detailing mine statistics, including mine names and locations, managers and officers, shipments, numbers employed, wages, accidents and fatalities.
Contributing Institution:
Mesabi Range College Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

2125. The Annual Report of Mine Inspector, St. Louis County, Minnesota, Year 1924

Text
Creator:
Smith, Ed.
Date Created:
1924 - 1925
Description:
Annual Report for 1924 detailing mine statistics, including mine names and locations, managers and officers, shipments, numbers employed, wages, accidents and fatalities
Contributing Institution:
Mesabi Range College Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

2126. The Book of Minnesota: Development, Resources, Enterprise and Beauty of the North Star State

Text
Creator:
J. G. Nelson
Date Created:
1903
Description:
Comprehensive account includes early history of the state, biographical sketches of noted families and individuals, the lumbering industry, the sugar beet industry, the brewing industry, theaters, The Minnesota Historical Society, commerce and various Minnesota cities.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Books

2127. The Booster Book: West Duluth in 1916

Text
Creator:
Morrison, John L.
Date Created:
1916
Description:
This book provides a history of West Duluth before 1916 and a detailed look at business and industry active in West Duluth at that time. It includes many photographs and brief biographies of early settlers and photographs of homes, buildings, and industrial facilities, including the Zenith Furnace Co., the Island Creek Coal Dock Co., the Union Match Co., the Diamond Caulk Horse Shoe Co., the People's Brewing Co., and the Berwind Fuel Co.
Contributing Institution:
Duluth Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Books

2128. The Duluth Year Book: a Review for the Year 1892 of the Progress, Trade and Resources of the City of Duluth, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
Bowen, Thomas E.
Date Created:
1893
Description:
"A Handbook of Information and Statistics Regarding The Metropolis of the Northwest, Illustrated with Original Engravings." The 1893 Year Book is a history of Duluth's progress for 1892. Topics covered include mines and mining, lumber, manufacturing, railroads, marine, education, and suburban Duluth. Photographs show Chester Terrace, the Burrows Block, Buffalo Flats, the Pavilion at the top of the Incline Railway, the Union Depot, the Masonic Temple, Sacred Heart Cathedral, and the coal docks. Also includes some interesting advertisements from local businesses.
Contributing Institution:
Duluth Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Books

2129. The Great Minneapolis Line, Power Farming Machinery from the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company
Date Created:
1920
Description:
Illustrated trade catalog of gas and steam tractors, grain and rice threshers, cylinder corn shellers, and farm machine attachments.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Catalogs

2130. The Gregg-Seager Company, Wholesale Dealers in Iron, Steel, Heavy Hardware, Wagon, Carriage and Sleigh Material, Horse Shoers' Supplies, Carriage Trimmings, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
Gregg-Seager Company
Date Created:
1866?
Description:
Illustrated trade catalog featuring tools, hardware, and supplies for wagons, carriages, and sleighs. Also includes horse shoes and decorative carriage trimmings.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Catalogs

2131. The Heart of Minneapolis

Text
Creator:
Odlum, George
Date Created:
1912
Description:
A collection of photographs taken at each principal street corner in the business district of Minneapolis in 1912.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Pamphlets

2132. The Hero Corn Grader, from the Twin City Separator Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
Twin City Separator Company
Date Created:
1916
Description:
Illustrated pamphlet describing the Hero Corn Grader with testimonials.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Catalogs

2133. The House of Quality & Low Prices. Catalog No. 37, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
J. M. Davis Mercantile Company
Date Created:
1916?
Description:
Illustrated trade catalog featuring men's and women's clothing and accessories, home decor, furniture, and everyday goods.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Catalogs

2134. The land of promise for farmers, dairymen, stock raisers, market gardeners, etc., a brief description of the resources and possibilities of the country tributary to the Saint Paul & Duluth Railroad and general information about the State of Minnesota

Text
Date Created:
1897
Description:
This 40-page book, published in 1897, describes the land and towns that lie on the route of the Saint Paul & Duluth Railroad. Chapters describe the route of the railroad; the counties the railroad passes through; various crops grown, including potatoes, grain, berries and small fruit, and dairying. The last chapter provides brief descriptions of some towns along the route, including Pine City, Hinckley, Finlayson, Rutledge, Willow River, Sturgeon Lake, Moose Lake, Barnum, Mahtowa, Carlton, Duluth, and West Superior.
Contributing Institution:
Duluth Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Books

2135. The National Credit Insurance Company Catalog, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
National Credit Insurance Company
Date Created:
1895?
Description:
Description of credit insurance and testimonials.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Catalogs

2136. The Open Door to Success, J.R. Watkins Company promotional booklet, Winona, Minnesota

Text
Date Created:
1933
Description:
Booklet promoting the idea of working for the Watkins Company. Information includes advantages of working for the company, testimonials, and an overview of Watkins products.
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Booklets

2137. The Pacing Stallion Roy Wilkes 2:06 1/2, International Stock Food Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for International Stock Food with a testimonial by E.L. Rolph of Pender, Nebraska, about the effectiveness of the feed on horses. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, who bought race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business. Consequently, Dan Patch is featured on many International Stock Food Products. The horse and his owner had a close connection: Dan Patch died July 11, 1916; Savage died of a heart attack a few days later. Dan Patch became less significant as America embraced the automobile. Ironically, Savage started manufacturing the Dan Patch automobile in 1911.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Advertisements

2138. The Paint that Satisfies, Catalog of the Erickson Paint Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
Erickson Paint Company
Date Created:
1906
Description:
Illustrated trade catalog featuring weather proof paint used for building exteriors. Booklet describes the ingredients, process of making the paint, suggestions for selecting colors and determining amount, and directions for application.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Catalogs

2139. The Spirit of Christmas is Remembrance, Catalog of Legg & Son, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
Legg & Son Jewelers
Date Created:
1920?
Description:
Illustrated trade catalog featuring platinum and white gold watches, diamond rings, bracelets and brooches.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Catalogs

2140. The Zenith: Where Rails and Water Meet, Marshall-Wells Hardware Company, Duluth, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
Marshall Wells Hardware Company
Date Created:
1902
Description:
This April 1902 issue of "The Zenith" was published for the interest of merchants who deal in hardware. It contains advertisements for products available for purchase from Duluth's Marshall Wells Hardware Company. It includes an article, with photographs, about the Superior Ship Building Co. in Superior, Wisconsin; a review of the Visible Sholes Typewriter; essays on Store and Advertising Aids, and Little Tales of the Hardware Trade and tips useful for hardware businesses.
Contributing Institution:
Duluth Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Catalogs

2141. Think Safety Until it Becomes a Habit, Bulletin No. 6, Eveleth, Minnesota

Text
Date Created:
1923-04
Description:
Safety advertisement for the Oliver Iron Mining Company.
Contributing Institution:
Iron Range Research Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Advertisements

2142. This Beautiful $5.85, 31-Piece Set Of Dishes Absolutely Free

Text
Creator:
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for a special offer of dishes from the International Stock Food Company. The pattern on the dishes features violets. The images of the plate and meat patter are full-sized.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Advertisements

2143. This Splendid, $5.85 31-Piece Set, Of Beautiful Semi-Porcelain Dishes Absolutely Free

Text
Creator:
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for a special offer of dishes from the International Stock Food Company. The pattern on the dishes features violets. The images of the plate and meat patter are full-sized. Advertisement states, "genuine white semi-porcelain with violet decorated centers combined with beautiful gold wreath design." International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Advertisements

2144. Thresher and Automotive Supplies and Accessories for Hardware Implement and Garage Men Catalog No. 44, from W.S. Nott Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
W. S. Nott Company
Date Created:
1920
Description:
Illustrated trade catalog featuring automobile tools and parts, from wrenches and drills to batteries and compressors.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Catalogs

2145. To Elmer Brooks and his Gallery of World Famous Artists, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
The Brooks Piano Company
Date Created:
1880 - 1910
Description:
Business trade card advertising the Brooks Piano Company.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Pamphlets

2146. Vincent M. Sherwood business card, Winona, Minnesota

Text
Date Created:
1900 - 1912
Description:
Business Card - Black and white photograph of Vincent M. Sherwood Clarinetist Huntley Shows Home address De Smet, S.D Per Address Winona, Minnesota
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Business cards

2147. Virginia Index, Complete Directory of all Virginia Business Establishments Plus Briefs on our City and Institutions

Text
Creator:
Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Virginia, Minnesota
Date Created:
1947
Description:
Directory of all Virginia business establishments, their managers, locations, number of employees, and products; local organizations and their officers; local churches, their locations and clergy; a brief history of Virginia plus information about Virginia schools, hospital, municipal parks and golf course, library, utility department; tourist registration; and service record of World War II GI's.
Contributing Institution:
Mesabi Range College Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Booklets

2148. Visit of the Traffic Committee of the United States Steel Corporation to Duluth and the Iron Ranges, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
United States Steel Corporation
Date Created:
1912-08
Description:
This book frontispiece introduced the photographs of an August 17, 18, and 19, 1912 visit of the U.S. Steel Traffic Committee to Minnesota's Iron Range.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Museum of Mining
Type:
Text
Format:
Books

2149. Warranty Deed for Fillebrown House, White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Text
Date Created:
1937-11-16
Description:
Warranty Deed transferring the Fillebrown House at 4735 Lake Avenue, formerly 303 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, from Harriet and Jonas Walter Fillebrown to Helen K. Fillebrown and Arthur K. Fillebrown.
Contributing Institution:
White Bear Lake Area Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Deeds

2150. Water bill from the city of Redwood Falls, Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota

Text
Creator:
City of Redwood Falls
Date Created:
1904-11-28
Description:
Bill from the city of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to the Redwood Falls Public library board for water use, $1.75 due.
Contributing Institution:
Redwood Falls Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Receipts (financial records)
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