Richard Abnet is a founding potter and host of the Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. He established his studio on a farm near Stillwater, Minnesota in 1961. Abnet died on March 1, 2011.
Group of hand-colored costume renderings for the play "Agnes of God" (John Pielmeier, playwright) performed at St. Cloud State University in 1985-1986. Costume designs for "Agnes of God" include Nuns.
Image of pottery on hold for guests at Robert Briscoe's home in Harris, Minnesota. Briscoe is a founding potter and host of the annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. The 22nd annual tour was held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014.
Group of hand-colored costume renderings for the play "Ah, Wilderness!" (Eugene O'Neill, playwright) performed at St. Cloud State University in 1977-1978. Costume designs for "Ah, Wilderness!" include Belle, Arthur, Mildred, Sid, Nat, Wint, Richard, Nora, Muriel, Salesman, Mrs. Miller, Lilly, Bartender, McComber, and Tommy.
Group of hand-colored costume renderings for the play "A Little Holy Water" (Ramon Delgado, playwright) performed at St. Cloud State University in 1976-1977. Costume designs for "A Little Holy Water" include Isobel, Meredez, Roberto, Ernesto, Graciela, Tony, Manuel, Consuelo, Felipe, and Roberto.
Group of hand-colored costume renderings for the play "Amadeus" (Peter Shaffer, playwright) performed at St. Cloud State University in 1985-1986. Costume designs for "Amadeus" include Constance, Mozart, County Johann Killian Von Strack, Austrian Emperor Joseph II, Count Franz Orsini-Rosenberg, Salieri, Terese Salieri, Baron Gottfried Van Swieten, Ghostfather figure, Constanze Weber, Katherina, Venticelli I and II, Chapel Master Bonno, Salieri's valet and cook.
Twin Cities Weavers Guild annual exhibit at a Saint Paul bank on May 8-June 9, 1945. Display cases are visible and one of the cases holds a spinning wheel.
Twin Cities Weavers Guild annual exhibit at a Saint Paul bank on May 8-June 9, 1945. Display case hold a loom on the left and a spinning wheel on the right.
Local artist and resident Edgar F. Olson painted the Apostolic Lutheran Church and its cemetery in 1943, using oils. On the back of the painting was the following etching: "My apprecication to you, Rev. Michaelson, for making my mother's last moments happier. Edgar F. Olson, 1937. Old Finnish Cemetery and New Church, Carlton Co., Minn."
Group of hand-colored costume renderings for the play "Arms and the Man" (George Bernard Shaw, playwright) performed at St. Cloud State University in 1976-1977. Costume designs for "Arms and the Man" include Catherine, Raina, Bluntschli, Sergius, Petkoff, Louka, Petkoff, and Nicola.
Minnesota potter Robert Briscoe is a founding potter and host of the annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. The 22nd annual tour was held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014.
Minnesota potter Robert Briscoe is a founding potter and host of the annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. The 22nd annual tour was held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014.
Uniformed Augustana College Band members pose with instruments including drums and brass. Band member O. J. Johnson (second from the right, top row) served as President of Gustavus Adolphus College 1913-1942.
Black and white photo proof of customers at a basket booth at the 12th Annual Minnesota Crafts Festival in 1984. A basket-maker is at work in the foreground.
Poster of Huntley Show "To-Night! At the Opera House the Huntley Entertainers. FREE One additional lady admitted Free with each Paid Reserved Seat Ticket"
Bethel Male Chorus group photo 1939-1940 with director seated at piano and chorus standing behind. Future President of Bethel College and Seminary, Carl H. Lundquist, in front row, third from the right.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
This photograph shows a brass band and a group of soldiers in front of Col. Sporing's house in St. Peter. The Church of the Holy Communion is partially visible at the far right. The soldiers were very likely members of St. Peter's Company I of the Second Minnesota Infantry Regiment.
A group of unidentified men and women painting on easels on the lawn of the Sibley House. The house, considered the oldest private residence in Minnesota, was leased to artist Burt Harwood as a studio and art school. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
A group of unidentified men and women painting on easels on the lawn of the Sibley House. The house, considered the oldest private residence in Minnesota, was leased to artist Burt Harwood as a studio and art school. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Black and white photograph of Captain Bark in a movie made by Ben Huntley. Photo taken in front of Merchants National bank on 3rd street. People waling in the background of the photo in street clothing. Captain Bark leaning on hood of auto.
Dr. Marion Nelson, art historian, poses with Dr. John Lofgren of the American Swedish Institute at the opening of the Carl Sprinchorn exhibit, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Group of hand-colored costume renderings for the musical "Carousel" (music and lyrics by Rodgers and Hammerstein) performed at St. Cloud State University in 1988-1989. Costume designs for "Carousel" include Mrs. Mullins, Carrie, Billy Bigelow, Netti, Julie Jordan, Jigger Graigin, Enoch Snow, Enoch Snow Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Bascombe, Louise, Snow Children, Bascombe child, Snow child, Star Keeper, Heavenly Friend, Beauty of Europe, Chorus, Ballerina, Sailor dancers, Fisherman, and Townsperson.
The cast of a production of "The Talk of the Town" posed on the Lyceum theater stage with an elaborate backdrop, Japanese lanterns, and stage curtains.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The cast of a production of "The Talk of the Town" posed on the Lyceum theater stage with an elaborate backdrop, Japanese lanterns, and stage curtains.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Photograph of the Members of "His Awakening" cast and few friends "filling up" at lunch Hour. Taken at the country home of Dr. Mayo in Rochester, Minn. Howard Huntley upper left and Myrtle Huntley and her mother in the lower center of photo.
Will Swanson and Janel Jacobson are founding potters and hosts of the Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. Both Swanson and Jacobson were photographed and interviewed as part of the 22nd Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour held May 9, 10, and 11, 2014. Swanson and Jacobson's distinctive studio and home are near Harris, Minnesota.
Choir singing and watching conductor while orchestra is at rest during Festival of Christmas. Background has mural of nativity scene in a blocky, collage style.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Drypoint etching of a Mexican church building signed "Cadwallader Lincoln Washburn." Washburn was a renowned deaf artist who was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and graduated from the Minnesota Institute for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind and the National Deaf-Mute College (soon to be renamed Gallaudet College). He donated this art work to the Charles Thompson Memorial Hall, a deaf club in St. Paul, Minnesota, in honor of its opening in 1916.
Class photo from 1954 Summer Weaving Institute, held at the University of Minnesota. The Institute was sponsored by the Guild of Twin Cities Weavers. Pictured are Mrs. Lynwood Downs, Mary M. Atwater, Hilma Berglund, Mrs. W. F. Geddes, Mrs. Arthur Roberts, Mrs. A. G. Athens, and Helen D. Eeles. They are gathered around a loom.
This postcard shows St. Peter drummer Cliff Mollert and his band. The band members were, from left to right, Burton Johnson, Don Anderson, Bill Norman, Maurice Rheaume, Cliff Mollert, Bob Tousley, and piano player Jean Gustafson.
Drypoint etching of a coast landscape signed "Cadwallader Lincoln Washburn." Washburn was a renowned deaf artist who was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and graduated from the Minnesota Institute for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind and the National Deaf-Mute College (soon to be renamed Gallaudet College). He donated this art work to the Charles Thompson Memorial Hall, a deaf club in St. Paul, Minnesota, in honor of its opening in 1916.
Group of hand-colored costume renderings for the play "Crimes of the Heart" (Beth Henley, playwright), performed at St. Cloud State University in 1988-1989. Costume designs for "Crimes of the Heart" include Babe, Chick, Doc, Barnette, Meg, and Lenny.
Black and white photo proof of customers at the booth of glass artist and award winner Robert Beer at the 12th Annual Minnesota Crafts Festival in 1984.
Dag Hammarskjold, United Nations Secretary General, on left, with Stanley Berglund, trustee of the American Swedish Institute, examining Swedish artifacts on exhibit.
Minnesota artist Dewey Albinson painting outdoors in winter. The St. Croix River is in the background. This specific artwork has not yet been identified.
Musicians of the orchestra under the baton of conductor Paul Lemay when it was the Civic Symphony. It became the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra January 15, 1974.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Edie Abnet is a watercolor artist and wife of potter Richard Abnet. Richard Abnet is a founding potter and host of the Annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. He established his studio on a farm near Stillwater, Minnesota in 1961. Abnet died on March 1, 2011.
This photograph shows the members of the Essler Mandolin Club in St. Peter. From left to right, the men are: Charlie Volk, Joe Rhiner, John Essler, Stephen Spiess (note the incorrect spelling on the photograph), Fred Veith, and George Essler.
Color photograph of guild items for sale. Items include garments such as scarves, skirts, aprons, dress, and a coat. There is a small loom visible in the background.
Choir seated in front of mural with shepherds, Mary and Joseph, and grown Jesus with words "And the Word was made flesh And dwelt among us." flanked by two Bible verses from John 1 during Festival of Christmas.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Orchestra and choir during Festival of Christmas with banner in background that reads, ""Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the Highest"". Photo was taken from back of Robertson Center auditorium and shows the front and right side of audience.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Choir, orchestra and banner visible in background with silhouetted audience in foreground during the Festival of Christmas concert. Extended exposure shows streaks of light from candlelight procession onto the stage at the Robertson Center. The banner on the wall reads, "In the beginning was the word, the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us we beheld his glory."
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC