There have been excursions available at the Duluth Harbor through the decades. This craft is part of a 1960s business that becomes the Goldfine family's Vista Fleet in the 1990s. This outing was during the Duluth celebration called Portorama Days. This excursion boat in in the Duluth harbor. The first Duluth Seaway Portorama of 1960 was celebrated to commemorate the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway the prior year (officially May 3) in Duluth in July 8-14 of 1959. The Duluth Junior Chamber of Commerce, commonly called the Duluth Jaycees, was the sponsor. They crowned a Miss Seaway. It was about nine days in duration, usually late July to early August and later overlapped with the International Folk Festival held each August. The Jaycees announced it would discontinue sponsoring Portorama in 1970.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
In this group photograph, dated June 4th, 1939, Muskego Church provides the backdrop for the attendees at the closing session of the Southern Minnesota District Convention of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America. In 1844, Norwegian settlers at the Muskego Settlement in southeastern Wisconsin dedicated one of the first Norwegian American Lutheran church buildings. The building was moved to the United Church Seminary campus in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood of St. Paul in 1904. In 1917, United Church Seminary became Luther Theological Seminary. Front of photograph reads: Closing session, So. Minn. Dist. Conv.-N.L.C.A., Muskego Church, Saint Paul, Minn., June 4th 1939.
Boy Scout group marching in Norse-American Centennial parade in New York. Carl O. Pedersen was influential in setting up Norse-American Centennial celebrations across the country.
Boy Scout Troop 248 marching the the Norse-American Centennial parade in New York City. Carl O. Pedersen's influence in organizing the Norse-American Centennial celebration spanned from New York to Minnesota, as well as other parts of the country.
Agnes Suudheim (left) and Alfrida Hoff (right) appeared as two of the brides to be carried away by the young immigrants in the Pageant of the Northman.
Gate and driveway down to main pavilion, Mesaba Co-op Park. Founded in 1929, Mesaba Co-op Park is a member-owned cooperative park and is open to the public.
Children marching in the Norse-American Centennial parade in New York. Carl O. Pedersen was an important figure in setting up events during this parade and other celebrations across the country.
Children petting deer near Children's Camp, Mesaba Co-op Park. Founded in 1929, Mesaba Co-op Park is a member-owned cooperative park and is open to the public.
Women seated under trees writing with child nearby, Mesaba Co-op Park. Founded in 1929, Mesaba Co-op Park is a member-owned cooperative park and is open to the public.
Adult watching children pet deer near Children's Camp, Mesaba Co-op Park. Founded in 1929, Mesaba Co-op Park is a member-owned cooperative park and is open to the public.
Adult watching children pet deer near Children's Camp, Mesaba Co-op Park. Founded in 1929, Mesaba Co-op Park is a member-owned cooperative park and is open to the public.
Children swimming in the lake at the Mesaba Co-op Park. Founded in 1929, Mesaba Co-op Park is a member-owned cooperative park and is open to the public.
Clan Stewart members in highland dress with bagpipes and drums and a few men wearing WWI uniform coats are playing in an unidentified business setting.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
People gathered under the main pavilion, Mesaba Co-op Park. Founded in 1929, Mesaba Co-op Park is a member-owned cooperative park and is open to the public.
People sitting on log rinsing large pans in lake at Mesaba Co-op Park. Founded in 1929, Mesaba Co-op Park is a member-owned cooperative park and is open to the public.
Family reunion outside of theTrondhjem Lutheran Church. Back row: adults from left to right: Johanna Fossum Griswold, Johanna Quinnell, Lloyd Fossum, Olla Fossum, Ernest Fossum, Nelius Nelson, Hanna Fossum, Chris Fossum, Rev. and Mrs. B.L. Sundahl, Joe Fossum, Susie Gorder Fossum, Bertha Paulsen Fossum, and Bennie Fossum. Children in front row: Kenneth, Palmer, Vernon, and Albert Fossum.
Elmer A. Benson speaking before outdoors audience, Mesaba Co-op Park. Founded in 1929, Mesaba Co-op Park is a member-owned cooperative park and is open to the public.
Young Asian men from a Young Men's Christian Association English class for immigrants, sitting and standing on the steps of the Minneapolis Central Branch Y. M. C. A. building located at 10th Street and Mary Place.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Five women wearing skirts and dresses with flowers posing for a group portrait. Left to right: Astrid Nyskinen, Florence Ranta, Aune Lahti, Aune Kettunen, Amelia Saari.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
Pictured in the front row, left to right: Theodore Gilman, Hans O., James Ludvig, Mathea, John Olaus. Back row: George Edward, Benjamin Henry, Albert Martin, Carl Otto.
A group holding American flags in the Norse-American Centennial parade in New York. Carl O. Pedersen, a Norwegian-born Lutheran clergyman, was influential in organizing these celebrations across the country.
A group of people are standing on the platform at the Hendricks Minnesota railroad depot waiting for the train. They are leaving for Norway. The people are dressed up in hat and suits, and long dresses. Along with the travelers are several other people. Among the travelers are Mr. and Mrs. P. Bogen, Mr. and Mrs. Arnt Hinsvark and Mr. Peder Kvernmoe.
Group portrait of the Bygdelagenes Faellesraad (Counsel of the Bygdelags), St. Paul, Minnesota. Included in the portrait is Pastor L. M. Gimmestad (President), T.A. Walby (Vice-President), and Eilev O. Bakke (Secretary).
Women's Cooperative Guild in Virginia, Minnesota, standing and sitting at the 25th anniversary of the Guild celebration event held at the home of Ruth Irwin in 1964. Back row left to right: Ellen Luopa, Elsie Wiljanen, Bertha Saarela, Tynne Isaacson, Edna Simonson, Hilma Torma, Florence Panta (cut out: Fanny Lehto, Aune Lahti); Middle left to right: Amelia Koski, Edna Hall, Viena Tuohi, Esther Niskala, Aili Tapanila (cut out: Hilja Kilkkinen); Front: Elma Samuelson, Sylvia Isaacson, Sylvia Silvola, Mary Knight, Miriam Heikkila (cut out: Sylvia Hill).
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
Joe Clifford of Midland Cooperatives, Lillian Ollila and Anne Lahti with a sign "Let's Go Camping" advertising Camp Co-op-a-gan on Perch Lake in French Township, Northern Minnesota in 1965, large scenic photograph of the northwoods in the background.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
View of the John and Gina Fossum Golden Wedding Anniversary party. Attendees from left to right: Ray, Leif, John Fossum, Gina Fossum, and Helen Fossum.
John T. Bernard with Elmer A. Benson in the parking lot at the Mesaba Co-op Park. Founded in 1929, Mesaba Co-op Park is a member-owned cooperative park and is open to the public.