The official 1873 founding document of the Minnesota Academy of Natural Sciences (later to become the Minnesota Academy of Science) contains its original Constitution and By-Laws. Article II states that, It shall be the object of the Academy to observe and investigate natural phenomena; to make collections of specimens illustrating the various departments of science; to name, classify, and preserve the same; also, to discuss such questions as shall come within the province of the Academy. The By-Laws direct the establishment of a museum, as well as regular meetings at which scientific investigations will be communicated either orally or in writing.
This hand-written "Historical Sketch," labeled in different writing [By Newton H. Winchell], contains an incomplete account of the Minnesota Academy of Natural Sciences' 1873 founding and activities in its early years. The approximate date is 1886, as it refers to the 13 years life of the M. A. of N. S. It states that the Academy has 175 members, summarizes its museum specimens, and mentions its public lectures and a few scientific contributions. See the transcript for the full text.
This hand-written document, labeled in different writing [By Newton H. Winchell], contains a brief and incomplete account of the Minnesota Academy of Natural Sciences' founding. The approximate date is 1890, as it refers to the 17 years of the Academy's existence. It includes a list of early members, first elected officers, and honorary members. The death of Dr. A.E. Ames, the Academy's first Corresponding Secretary, is noted. See the transcript for the full text.
Map showing the Pioneer iron mine, surveyed July 13, 1889, scale 1 inch = about 6.25 feet. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23265.pdf
Map showing iron mines in the Vermilion range, scale 1 inch = about 0.12 miles. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23264.pdf
Map of northeastern Minnesota showing iron regions, scale 1 inch = about 4.5 miles. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23263.pdf
Physical Science Laboratory in Old Main BuildingOld Main opened in 1874 as the main building of St. Cloud State. Old Main was demolished in 1950 after the completion of Stewart Hall.
The 1899 annual meeting of the Minnesota Academy of Natural Sciences took place at the Public Library Building in Minneapolis on January 3rd, 1899. This program shows 5 scientific talks, ranging from Unusual Occurrences of Copper in Minnesota to The Sugar Beet Industry at St. Louis Park. The agenda also includes reports and the election of officers. Full-text of the published papers is available in the digitized Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science.
The draft charter, "A Bill for an act of the Minnesota legislature to create a corporate body with the name and style of The Minnesota Academy of Science, is from around 1903, 30 years after its 1873 founding as the Minnesota Academy of Natural Sciences. Signers include Alexander Ramsey and Academy founder N.H. Winchell. Ex-officio members were listed as "the presidents of the Normal Schools at Mankato, Winona, St. Cloud, Moorhead, and Duluth, and the president of the University of Minnesota."
Map showing the Pioneer iron mine, surveyed July 13, 1889, scale 1 inch = about 6.25 feet. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23265.pdf
Sheet 2, Map of the Surface (glacial landforms) Formations and agricultural conditions of northeastern Minnesota, scale 1:500,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23267.pdf
Map of East Central Minnesota showing location of rock outcrops (location of rocks exposed at the land surface), scale 1 inch = 10 miles. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23269.pdf
Map of the principal part of the Cuyuna Iron-ore District, showing the distribution of known iron-bearing rocks and lines of maximum magnetic attraction, scale 1 inch = 1 mile. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23270.pdf
Map and sections showing the geology and workings of the Rowe Mine, Cuyuna Iron-ore District, surveyed in July, 1915, scale 1 inch = about 130 feet. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23271.pdf
Map and sections showing the geology and workings of the Pennington, Armour No. 1, and Armour No. 2 Mines, Cuyuna Iron-ore District, Minnesota, surveyed in July, 1915, scale 1 inch = about 130 miles. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23272.pdf
Map and sections showing the geology and workings of the Thompson Mine, Cuyuna Iron-ore District, surveyed July, 1915, scale 1 inch = 130 miles. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23273.pdf
Interpretations of bedrock geology (distribution of rock at the land surface and beneath surface sediments) of the Eastern Mesabi District, Minnesota, scale 1:31,250. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23278.pdf
Peat Deposits of Beltrami County, Minnesota, showing location of soundings and depth of peat and topography of the surface of the bogs north of Red Lake, scale 1 inch = about 4 miles. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23275.pdf
Peat Deposits of Koochiching County Minnesota, showing locations of drainage ditches, scale 1 inch = about 4 miles. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23276.pdf
Map showing Peat Deposits of Itasca County Minnesota, scale 1 inch = about 4 miles. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23277.pdf
Sheet 3, Map of the Surface (glacial landforms) Formations and agricultural conditions of the southern half of Minnesota, scale 1:500,000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn23268.pdf