Tenth issue of the sixth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in June of 1981 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops and exhibits; reports from the April board meeting, the treasurer, and the Fiber Source committee; the column "From Woods & Fields"; and a flyer and registration form for the Wool Day festival.
DOT Scene was a newsletter published by the Minnesota Department of Transportation as an official medium of information to correlate the work of its employees throughout the state and to stimulate dedicated and efficient public service in all transportation activities. (1976 - 1987).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Eleventh issue of the sixth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in July of 1981 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, shows, and local museum exhibits; a reminder of the upcoming State Fair; and the columns "Lamb's Korner" and "Of Fiber".
Minnesota Library Association; Panzer Morris, Adele (editor)
Date Created:
1981-07 - 1981-08
Description:
Volume 8 number 8 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in July/August of 1981. Contents include a summary of Minnesota librarians who received awards at the American Library Association annual meeting, announcement of a pilot education program of the American Library Trustees Association that was to be located in Minnesota, MLA awards presented at the All Association Conference, minutes of the general membership meeting, minutes of the board of directors meeting, listings of national and regional library events, and library job postings.
DOT Scene was a newsletter published by the Minnesota Department of Transportation as an official medium of information to correlate the work of its employees throughout the state and to stimulate dedicated and efficient public service in all transportation activities. (1976 - 1987).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
The 1980-81 Dodge County Extension Services annual report contains the 18-page Annual Progress Report. Contents include: Extension Committee and Staff; Farm Management and Decision Making, Conservation and Energy, Crunch Corn and Soybean Management, Small Grains, Forages, Safety, Dairy, Swine Management, Home Horticulture, Food and Nutrition, Consumer Affairs, Clothing and Textiles, Interior Design and Equipment, Housing, Individual and Family Development, Human Health, Cultural Understanding, Expressive Arts and Crafts, Leadership, Forestry and Wildlife, Community Study and Planning, Sheep Production, Other 4-H Livestock Extension Administrative, Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action (pages 1-12). Accomplishment Reports include: Wood Burner Safety, Effective Minimum Tillage Weed Control, Minnesota Home Economics Family Living, 4-H Youth Development and Junior Leader Project, 4-H Cultural Enrichment. Points of interest: Pattern swap, 4-H Clowning Project, Poultry, rabbit, dog and horse fastest growing project. Extension hiring freeze.
Contributing Institution:
Dodge County Extension Office, University of Minnesota Extension
First issue of the seventh volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in September of 1981 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, the October guild meeting, and the Federation of Minnesota Weavers Guilds and Fiber Artists; a summary of the June board meeting, Wool Day, and the Midwest Weavers Conference; reports from the co-chairpersons, the treasurer, and the newsletter editor; school news; an introduction to study groups; the columns "On Tapestry" and "From Woods & Fields"; and a draft for double corduroy.
Minnesota Library Association; Panzer Morris, Adele (editor)
Date Created:
1981-09 - 1981-10
Description:
Volume 8 number 10/11 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in September/October, 1981. Contents include summary of the meeting of the Association of College and Research Libraries, minutes of the MLA board meeting, a listing of regional MLA meetings, upcoming meetings of various MLA sections and roundtables, the results of the Technical Services Section election, a report from the ALA chapter councilor, a listing of library continuing education events, announcement of NEH grants available for youth projects, a call for humanities workshop participants, a call for submissions to the Minnesota English Journal, news from the multi-county multi-type library systems, announcement of the ALA awards and scholarships, and library job postings.
DOT Scene was a newsletter published by the Minnesota Department of Transportation as an official medium of information to correlate the work of its employees throughout the state and to stimulate dedicated and efficient public service in all transportation activities. (1976 - 1987).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Second issue of the seventh volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October of 1981 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, an author autograph party, and a studio tour; a summary of the August board meeting; reports from the co-presidents, the treasurer, the editor, and the Outreach, Fiber Fair, Fiber Source, and State Fair committees; a guest artist schedule and a list of classes at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; school news; an article on Florence Titus; the column "On Tapestry" and "From Woods & Fields"; and a draft for double corduroy.
DOT Scene was a newsletter published by the Minnesota Department of Transportation as an official medium of information to correlate the work of its employees throughout the state and to stimulate dedicated and efficient public service in all transportation activities. (1976 - 1987).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Third issue of the seventh volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in November of 1981 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, and the November guild meeting; a summary of the September board meeting; reports from the co-presidents, the treasurer, the Fiber Source, Fiber Fair; school and library news; the column "On Tapestry", "The Rigid Heddle", "As the Wheel Turns", "Lamb's Korner", and "From Woods & Fields"; articles on weft-faced weaving, the Diane Itter workshop, and the University of Minnesota Akhmin Project; biographies of co-presidents Ann Fox and Connie Magoffin, Secretary Terry Stanley, Treasurer Paul O�Connor; and a flyer for Fiber Fair.
DOT Scene was a newsletter published by the Minnesota Department of Transportation as an official medium of information to correlate the work of its employees throughout the state and to stimulate dedicated and efficient public service in all transportation activities. (1976 - 1987).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Fourth issue of the seventh volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December of 1981 and January of 1982, and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, and the December guild meeting; a summary of the October board meeting; school and library news; the column "From Woods & Fields"; an article on drafting for weft-faced weaving; reports on the Duluth Fiber Show and on textiles from Abu Seiffein (Akhmin); and biographies of Guild board members Paula Pfaff, Susan Brown, Kathy McMahon, and Shirley Herrick.
Volume 8, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1982. The the front page contains writings on the aesthetics, function, and use of crafts. Other contents include the announcement of Craft Connection's new editor Reinder Van Til; the founding of the cooperative 5th Avenue Gallery of St. Cloud; the 1981 MCC Annual Meeting; copyright protection for artists; producing and selling pottery to restaurants; By Design gallery and co-directors Sue Nardie and Nancy Gruver; profile of the Whiteway family and their craft displays, shop, and restaurant; commission weaving; the newly-formed Iowa Association of Visual Artists; Surface Design Minnesota's show of wearable art; and the Craftsmen's Gallery in Omaha.
Volume 9, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1983. The story on the front page is about woodworking in Minnesota and the Minnesota Woodworkers Guild. Other contents include messages from MCC's retiring President Nann Miller and new President Ken Davenport; summary of the MCC Annual Meeting; rug maker Dorothy Sauber's exhibition in Washington, D.C.'s Textile Museum; selling art through consignments; summary of a glass workshop at Semi Automatic Glass with Richard Marquis; Wayne Crim, woodworker Ray Kyler, and their redwood furniture shop Waynecraft Industries; the beginnings of the Fine Woodworking Company custom shop; Ojibwa art and woodcarver, beadworker, and jewelry maker Duane Goodwin; and a review of Roy Strassberg's 'Demolition Vessels' exhibition.
Volume 8, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the fourth quarter of 1982. The story on the front page is about craft's status in the art field and the frequent treatment of crafts as inferior to art. Other contents include results of a questionnaire of MCC members; a conference to be held alongside the MCC Annual Meeting; profiles of two Los Angeles-area potter suppliers (Lockerbie and Thorley's Pottery Supply); profile of craftsman and model builder Roald Gunderson; jewelry artist George Sawyer and the Japanese metalworking technique mokum�; and announcement of a workshop held by Semi Automatic Glass featuring glassblower Richard Marquis.
Volume 8, number 2 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the second quarter of 1982. The story on the front page is part one of a series on crafts in public places. Other contents incluide a message from President Nann Miller calling for volunteers; the newly-formed Textile Council at the Minneapolis Institute of Art; contract law for craftspeople; profile of silversmith, blacksmith, and boatbuilder David Christofferson; how art and crafts relate to nature, decoration, and use; profile of attorney and craftsperson Donald Harman; photographs and summary of an exhibit of 1981 Minnesota Crafts Festival award winners; DubuqueFest Art Fair; review of the 'Innovative Furniture in America' at the Minnesota Museum of Art; and information about upcoming workshops at the Summer Arts Study Center.
Volume 9, number 2 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the second quarter of 1983. The story on the front page is about weaver and nun Sister Carlene Unser. Other contents include a keynote address from the MCC Annual Meeting about aesthetics and crafts; SACK's Gallery and silkscreen and sumi-e artist Susan Christie-Kellman; photographs and summary of an exhibit of 1982 Minnesota Crafts Festival award winners; and reviews of the 'Americans in Glass' and 'New Glass/Minnesota' exhibitions.