The St. Peter Company, which helped to promote and establish the community of St. Peter, conveyed to the town's residents through this document the land for a large park. The park is known as Gorman Park, and was named after Territorial Governor Willis A. Gorman, who was a member of the St. Peter Company. The document is dated January 6th, 1857.
The twelfth annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis includes details about maintenance, improvements, and expenditures related to the parks and parkways in 1894. The Superintendent's report highlights winter sports in the parks and the park's fleet of boats on Lake Harriet. When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
This plan, written by Horace Cleveland, "landscape gardener," was a foundational document for the Minneapolis park system and was distributed with the first annual report of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This, the first such report, outlines the organization of the Board, describes the state of the nascent park system, and includes a map of a Minneapolis park system as recommended by Prof. H.W.S. Cleveland, showing parkways along the Mississippi River and arounds Lakes Harriet and Calhoun. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
The second annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis contains the text of the legislative ace "providing for the designation , acquisition, laying out and improvement of lands in the city of Minneapolis for a system of public parks and park ways, and for the care and government thereof." When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world�s leading urban park systems.
The third annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis describes the ten parks and parkways under its care. Included in this report is an argument for public attention to the planting of trees throughout the city, and the commitment of the Board to planting trees in the parks and boulevards under its control, along with data on the numbers and varieties planted. When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
One highlight of the fourth annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis is a letter from renowned landscape architect and designer of New York City's Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted, touching on the duties of park commissioners, the impact of changing ways of doing business on the layout of streets and the structure of cities, and reflections on the purpose, design and planning of parks and parkways. When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
The ninth annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis includes the rules for the Board of Park Commissioners and descriptions of the acquisition of land to enlarge parks such as Powderhorn, Lake Harriet and Minnehaha Parkway. When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
This book contains information on hunting, fishing, and other recreational activities in northern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. It also includes railway and steamship timetables, a brief directory of local businesses and public buildings in Duluth and Superior, resorts and picnic grounds in Duluth and Superior, social clubs, points of interest to visit, and many interesting advertisements.
"Your company is requested at a Cake Walk Party and Social Dance to be given at the Opera House, Fosston, Friday evening, Jan. 19th, 1900. Dancing at 9 o'clock sharp. Gentlemen's tickets, 50 cents. Herbert Mark, Richard Bakke, Robert Gwynne - Committee."
This camp brochure describes a week at Camp All's Well on Nine Mile Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Included is a picture of girls raising the U.S. flag, an application form, daily schedule, and camp staff. This included a hand drawn and type written draft and final printed version.
Contributing Institution:
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys
This report of the Board of Commissioners for Duluth, Minnesota, describes the city's parks, including improvements made during 1911 and planned improvements. The book includes photographs of some parks, including Lincoln Park, Congdon Park, Lake Front Park, Fairmont Park, and Chester Park.
Minneapolis (Minnesota) Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1920-01-01
Description:
Annual report of the Recreation Department activities conducted by the Minneapolis Park Board in 1919. Includes statistical and financial data covering the supervised playground season, organized sports (baseball, football, kitten ball, aquatics, tennis, basketball, and golf), pageantry, and baths. Includes photographs of some organized sports, the Mother Goose Pageant at Lyndale Park, and F.C. Berry the Supervisor of Recreation (1911-1919).
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Minneapolis (Minnesota) Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1922-01-01
Description:
Annual report of the Recreation Department activities conducted by the Minneapolis Park Board in 1921. Includes statistical and financial data covering the supervised playground season, horseshoe, outdoor winter sports, organized sports (baseball, football, hockey, kitten ball, basketball, tennis, soccer, swimming, skating, and golf), pageantry, and baths. Also includes a report from the Director of Recreation Centers on the second year of the Girls' Municipal Athletic Association. Includes photographs of the Children's Pets on Exhibition, Ski Slide at Glenwood Park, first annual Boys' Club banquet, "Weaver of Dreams" pageant, and tobogganing at Glenwood Park.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Young Men's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1923
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn, originally called the North Woods Camp, on West Bearskin Lake in Grand Marais, Minnesota. There is information about the purpose of camp, the camp's location, the camping program and activities, the camp leadership, and who may go to camp.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Minneapolis (Minnesota) Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1923-01-01
Description:
Annual report of the Recreation Department activities conducted by the Minneapolis Park Board in 1922. Includes statistical and financial data covering the supervised playground season, horseshoe, outdoor winter sports, organized sports (baseball, football, hockey, kitten ball, basketball, tennis, soccer, swimming, skating, and golf), pageantry, and baths. Includes photographs of the parade grounds, some sports, "Wedding of the Fairies" pageant.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Young Men's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1924
Description:
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota. The brochure provides information about the name "Menogyn", the camp program, the nature around the camp, the camp leadership, and who may go to camp.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Young Men's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1924 - 1930
Description:
This is an application card to attend Camp Menogyn, Grand Marais, Minnesota. The application includes space for the camper to provide his name, residence, phone, age and weight and the answers to two questions--Can you swim? and Can you handle a canoe?
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
This book contains descriptions, photographs, and maps of some canoe trip routes in Minnesota, including the Arrowhead Country, Lac La Croix District, North of Grand Marais, the St. Crois River, the Minnesota Divide, and the Kawisiwi-Isabella Trip.
Record book showing income and expenditures for the club beginning in 1928 through 1950. the book also includes on page 144 the Annual Meeting notes for May 14, 1935. Note: some blank pages.
A 1932 letter from Birdsall Otis Edey, President of the National Girl Scouts, to Marjorie Edgar stating that the National Girl Scout organization would not be publishing any new Folk Songbooks in 1933.
Contributing Institution:
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1935
Description:
Pamphlet containing 1935 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits (including special limits for Big Stone Lake), the sale of fish, fish houses and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season.
Membership card for the Calhoun Yacht Club features the Club's logo which is a red, white and blue burgee. The card includes space for a member name, number and the Secretary's signature. The card is blank.
Record book showing minutes and the budget for 1935- November 1951. Note: some blank pages and one trophy presentation 1950 handout with names listed. There is also a map of the buoys on Calhoun.
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1936
Description:
Pamphlet containing 1936 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits (including special limits for Big Stone Lake), the sale of fish, fish houses and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season.
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1936
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1936. A note indicates that the photographs and compilation were by Walter B. Dahlberg. Many of the projects involve the building of walls and roads, but also included are the design and creation of concrete runways at the Minneapolis Municipal Airport, and an ""amazingly successful experiment in recreational dramatics"" which involved a troupe presenting plays in parks, playgrounds and public institutions. In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Beginning under the Civil Works Administration and the Emergency Relief Administration, and continuing under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
A brochure for Sophie Wirth Camp. Sophie Wirth Camp was founded in 1912 and sponsored by the St. Paul Section of the National Council of Jewish Women. Costs were kept down with N. C. J. W. subsidies, allowing low income children and their mothers a week of respite from heat and city life.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1937
Description:
Pamphlet containing 1937 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits (including special limits for Big Stone Lake), the sale of fish, fish houses and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season.
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1937
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1937. Sections address Major Improvements, Rehabilitation and Improvements, Horticulture, Recreation, Music, and the Charwoman Project. Recreation activities included general playground work (including athletics, arts and crafts, and games), puppetry, dramatics and recreation training school. In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1938
Description:
Pamphlet containing 1938 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits (including special limits for Big Stone Lake), the sale of fish, fish houses and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season.
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1938
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1938. Major improvements were made to River Road West; lawn spaces and recreational facilities were improved in many older parks; fifty-four concrete courts were built; nearly five miles of fences were erected; and 3,315 trees, 1,363 evergreens and 2,184 shrubs were planted, all by W.P. A. workers. In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Beginning under the Civil Works Administration and the Emergency Relief Administration, and continuing under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1939
Description:
Pamphlet containing 1939 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits, the sale of fish, fish houses and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season.
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1939
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1939. Activities in this year included the rehabilitation of Lake Nokomis Park, improvement of recreational areas, and the installation of concrete picnic tables and benches. Each year lists the athletic programs by W.P.A. recreation workers. In 1939 these included hockey and speed skating, diamondball, volleyball and track for both boys and girls, and baseball, football, touch-football and basketball for boys, and horseshoe swimming, and soccer for girls. In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Beginning under the Civil Works Administration and the Emergency Relief Administration, and continuing under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1940
Description:
Pamphlet containing 1940 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits, the sale of fish, fish houses and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season and an advisory note on handling minnows.
Double-sided brochure for Champlin's Fishing Lodge on Basswood Lake in Ely, Minnesota. The front has photographs of the lake with a boat, and a closeup of fish. The back shows photographs of the lake and cabins as well as a general highway map. ""Selected Clientele"" is highlighted.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Part of a double -sided brochure for the resort Burntside Lodge in Ely, Minnesota. Included are photographs of Burntside Lake, a general map and marked, Restricted Clientele.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This is a tri-fold Brochure for Ruttger's Lodge. Included are train schedules to Deerwood, rates, accommodations, and photographs. ""clientele carefully restricted"" is noted. Brochure is cut off.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This tri-fold brochure for Gitche Gumee Lodge in Lutsen, Minnesota, describes things to see and do, rates, area, and includes a general map. The brochure has been cut off.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This is a tri-fold brochure for Glenmar Lodge on Woman Lake in Longville, Minnesota. It includes a photograph, map of surrounding cities, special attractions, and rates. ""Clientele carefully restricted"" is noted.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This is a four panel brochure for Grand View Lodge on Gull Lake in Brainerd, Minnesota. Included is a general map of Minnesota with cities and miles, a close-up map of the lakes around Nisswa, Minnesota. The reverse includes photographs and lodge descriptions and rates. ""In Arizona,...riangle W Ranch at Wickenburg, and Desert Willow Sun Ranch at Tucson"" is noted.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This is a folding brochure for Kilkare Lodge and Cottages, Birch Island Lake, in Spooner, Wisconsin. It includes many photographs, a discription of the lodge, and a general map of Wisconsin with a close-up of Birch Island Lake.""Kilkare Lodge Caters to a Carefully Restricted Guest List"" is at the bottom.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Letter to Minnesota Arrowhead Association from Erwin Oreck about "Restricted clientele" noted on a brochure for Gitchi Gumee Lodge in Lutsen, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This is a tri-fold brochure for Madden Lodge on Pine Beach Gull Lake, Brainerd, Minnesota. Included is a general map of Gull Lake and surrounding cities, photographs of lodges and outside, and descriptions of the lodge. ""Clientele Carefully Selected"" is noted. Brochure is cut off.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This tri-fold brochure, in two pages (two of two)for Ruttger's Pine Beach Lodge includes photographs of Gull Lake and inside the lodges, train schedules, general map, as well as descriptions of food and service and affiliations. ""Clientele Carefully Restricted"" is noted.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This tri-fold brochure, in two pages (one of two)for Ruttger's Pine Beach Lodge includes photographs of Gull Lake and inside the lodges, train schedules, general map, as well as descriptions of food and service and affiliations. ""Clientele Carefully Restricted"" is noted.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This bi-fold brochure for Squaw Point Resort in Hillman, Minnesota includes maps, photographs, rates, and describes accommodations. ""Clientele Carefully Selected"" is noted.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This tri-fold brochure inculdes general Wisconsin map, map of lakes pasted on, photographs, rates, train schedules, and description of accommodations. ""Selected Clientel"" is noted. Brochure is cut off.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This is the first and last page of a brochure that comprises two pages folded in half. This section describes the hotel and facilities. It has been cut off.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This is the second page insert of a brochure that comprises two pages folded in half. This section gives the address, surrounding location, pictures of the beach, beadroom, and dinning room. It has been cut off.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota. The brochure advertises a "never to be forgotten experience in the enchanted, roadless wilderness of the Canadian border." There is also information about the camp location, leadership at camp, what the camp provides, and what to bring.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
This is a brochure for Camp Menogyn in Grand Marais, Minnesota promoting the lure of the wilderness at the Canadian border. The is information about where the camp is located, the camp leadership, what the camp provides campers, and what campers should bring to camp.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Booklet shows the Superior National Forest and includes a map of Superior National Forest with locations of boundaries, roads, canoe routes, ranger stations, lookout towers, campgrounds, fish hatcheries, points of historic and scenic interest.
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1941
Description:
Pamphlet containing 1941 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits, the sale of fish, fish houses and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season with special limits and dates for boundary waters between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1941
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1941. During 1941 an emergency project was set up to accommodate the expansion of the grounds and facilities of the Naval Reserve Base; work continued on the Minneapolis Municipal Airport and; improvements to parks, parkways and recreational facillites continued. This report includes photographs of a stone quarry operated by the W.P.A. for park needs, stone walls along Lake Calhoun's shoreline, a playground pageant, a model boat regatta, and more. In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Beginning under the Civil Works Administration and the Emergency Relief Administration, and continuing under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks.
Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1941-01-01
Description:
This typescript, with photographs pasted in, compiles the activities undertaken in Minneapolis parks in 1940. In addition to the on-going work of grading land, and constructing walls, sidewalks, and curbs, 1940 saw projects related to the rearrangement and expansion of the Minneapolis Municipal Airport. This report includes counts of participants and spectators for athletic teams, arts and craft activities (such as wood craft), clubs (such as model airplane), tournaments (such as checkers), and special events (such as a doll tea party). In the fall of 1933, the United States government inaugurated a program of federal work relief for the unemployed. The purpose of this program was two-fold: to provide work for the unemployed, and to initiate and support useful public projects round the country. The Minneapolis Park Board was included under this program. Beginning under the Civil Works Administration and the Emergency Relief Administration, and continuing under the Works Progress Administration many rehabilitation and improvement projects were undertaken in Minneapolis parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1942
Description:
Pamphlet containing 1942 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits, the sale of fish, fish houses and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season with special limits and dates for boundary waters between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1943
Description:
Pamphlet containing 1943 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits, the sale of fish, fish houses and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season with special limits and dates for boundary waters between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
A tri-fold brochure for Crescent Park Resort in Chetek, Wisconsin discribes their amenities, such as fishing and their cabins. Restricted Clientele is noted. Reservation card is attached.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1944
Description:
Pamphlet containing 1944 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits, the sale of fish, fish houses and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season with special limits and dates for boundary waters between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1945
Description:
Pamphlet containing 1945 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits, the sale of fish, fish houses and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season with special limits and dates for boundary waters between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
This letter to "All Resort Operators" from Verne E. Joslin at the Minnesota State Tourist Bureau informs operators about Chapter 579, Laws 1943 in which it is a "gross misdemeanor to discriminate on account of race, color, national origin or religion."
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
A folding brochure for Johnson's Cedar Lake Camp in Quibell Ontario, Canada. Inside is a road map. The back gives details for hunting and fishing. It notes ""Gentiles Only"" on the front.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Department of Conservation, Division of Fish and Game, State of Minnesota
Date Created:
1946
Description:
Pamphlet containing 1946 fishing laws and regulations for the state of Minnesota. Summarizes laws concerning game fish, angling licenses, fish limits, the sale of fish, fish houses and spearing fish. Includes a detailed schedule of open and close dates for the fishing season with special limits and dates for boundary waters between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Letter to Minnesota Jewish Council executive director, Samuel L. Scheiner from Erwin Oreck detailing Oreck's plan to send Gitchee Gumee Lodge, Ruttgers Pine Beach Lodge, Burntside Lodge, Arrowhead Lodge, and Maddom Lodge a letter, as well as sending it to Duluth Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Arrowhead Association.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Letter to Minnesota Arrowhead Association from Erwin Oreck informing that Gitchi Gumee Lodge uses the phrase, restricted clientele, in their resort literature. A footnote states that the phrase will be removed next season.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Letter to Erwin Oreck from Barkley Schroeder at Duluth Chamber of Commerce stating that Gitchi Gumee Lodge folder will not contain "restricted clientele" after the current season.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Letter to Erwin Oreck from S. Valentine Saxby at Minnesota Arrowhead Association letting Erwin know that they have not had any mentioned folders on their rack for some time.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Letter to Minnesota Arrowhead Association from Erwin Oreck about Madden Lodge on Gull Lake. Noting they have something such as, "clientele carefully selected" on the their resort folder on display.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Letter to Minnesota Arrowhead Association from Erwin Oreck about Ruttger's Pine Beach Lodge. Noting they have something such as, "clientele carefully selected" on the their resort folder on display.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Letter to Mr. Barkley Schroeder at Duluth Chamber of Commerce from Erwin Oreck thanks Barkley for the work he has done reguarding the removal of the phrase, restricted clientele, from the Gitchi Gumee Lodge folder.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Letter to Mr S. Valentine Saxby at Minnesota Arrowhead Association from Erwin Oreck informs Val that Gitchi Gumee Lodge will eliminate "restricted clientele" next year, as well as Erwin has enclosed self-explanatory letters.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Letter to Erwin Oreck from Helen Woeber at Arrowhead Lodge in reply to a letter from October 4th. Arrowhead Lodge discribes how Oreck believes they discriminate based on religion, and how they do not, but simple do not want "riffraff."
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Letter to Erwin Oreck from Helen Woeber at Arrowhead Lodge in reply to Oreck's reply. Helen and Ed Woeber state they were as mistaken as Oreck was of them and will stop in for luncheon when they are in Duluth.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives