The October 1943 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter includes the 1943/1944 weekly lecture series on historical geology by Professor Thiel, field notes that included news from individuals, an editorial column by Alger R. Syme, Editor, and an article titled 'Geology' by Edward P. Burch.
The November 1943 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter includes a biography of Charles Herbert Preston, miscellaneous short items, and an article on 'Salt of the Earth' reprinted from Compressed Air magazine.
The January 1944 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter includes a biography of Dr. Leslie O. Dart, miscellaneous short items, and an article on 'Some Values in Historical Geology' derived from an address to the Society presented on October 11, 1943.
The February 1944 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter includes a biography of George A. Thiel, Ph.D., miscellaneous short items, and an article on Paricutin, Mexico's new volcano by Harvard Geologist Dr. L.C. Graton.
The March 1944 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter includes a biography of GSM Treasurer Joseph W. Zalusky, miscellaneous short items, the first geological crossword puzzle, and an article on synthetic sapphires produced by The Linde Air Products Corp.
The October 1944 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter includes biographies of Mrs. Helen J. Sommers, Mrs. Charles H. Preston, and Mrs. Anna Kolderie, miscellaneous short items, an article on 'Interpreting Fossil Remains' by Miss Thelma Sneed, and a article on Carlsbad Caverns condensed from Compressed Air Magazine.
The December 1944 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter includes the editor's thoughts on the first year of the newsletter, paleogeographic maps depicting North America at times such as the Middle Cambrian, a rock classification key, and an Ice Age map.
The January 1945 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included Ordovician paleogeographic maps for North America and Europe, and article on trilobites, mineralogy, and history of the Great Lakes.
The February 1945 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a geology lesson, Silurian paleogeographic maps, miscellaneous notices, maps on the history of the Great Lakes, and a working classification for 50 common minerals.
The March 1945 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a geology lesson, Devonian paleogeographic maps, miscellaneous notices, and maps on the history of the Great Lakes.
The April 1945 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included society notices, paleogeographic maps for the Mississippian, the bulletin board, a note on silicon, maps on the history of the Great Lakes, and miscellaneous items.
The June 1945 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter was dedicated to the memory of Edward Parris Burch, Founder of the Society; included were multiple eulogies, along with paleogeographic maps for the Pennsylvanian, a note on Niagara Falls, maps on history of the Great Lakes, and notices for two field trips per month over the summer.
The August 1945 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included paleogeographic maps for the Permian, continued maps on history of the Great Lakes, a note on an esker in Minneapolis, and a humor page.
The October 1945 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included society notes, the lecture program for the winter, paleogeographic maps for the Triassic, and notes on Crater Lake in New Mexico and an ancient Niagara River.
The December 1945 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a report on the convention of the Midwest Federation of Geological Societies in Illinois, paleogeographic maps for the Jurassic, note on staurolites and on map projections, and continuation of the series on Great Lakes history.
The January 1946 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included society notices, paleogeographic maps for the Cretaceous, a note on mineralogy, and continuation of the series on Great Lakes history.
The March 1946 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included paleogeographic maps for the Tertiary, a geology lesson on the interior of the earth, and continuation of the series on Great Lakes history.
The May 1946 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included society news, notices for many field trips, paleogeographic maps for the Proterozoic and the Pleistocene, as well as notes on origin of petroleum, on trilobites, and on the geologic column.
The July 1946 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included society news, paleogeographic maps for the Paleozoic, as well as notes on coal deposits in the US, and on salt domes.
The September 1946 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter focused on the Midwest Federation of Geological Societies convention that October in Minneapolis, including a listing of places of geologic interest in Minnesota.
The November 1946 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a report on the Midwest Federation of Geological Societies convention that had been held that October in Minneapolis, a notice of a 16-lecture series by George Schwartz on mineral deposits, a story by George Thiel on sand, and a report on the Society field trip to Grand Canyon.
The January 1947 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included society notices including reference to a Black Hills field trip, a story on nuclear power, and a classification of mineral deposits.
The July 1947 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a report on the Black Hills field trip attended by 52, a story on non-metallic mineral resources, a story on the oil geology of the African Gold Coast, and a not on America's oldest mines.
The November 1947 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included an update on Society affairs, an article on geology of Jay Cooke State Park, notices of weekly lectures, and note on mineral club history and on building a mineral collection, and a Society financial statement indicating an annual budget of about a thousand dollars.
The January 1948 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a plan for a field trip to Denver, society news, stories on geology of Alexander Ramsey State Park and of Duluth, and a photo of the Black Hills field trip group, with names.
The March 1948 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included stories on geology of Gooseberry State Park, on earth science in the secondary schools, on the continental shelf, and on Minnesota iron ore.
The May 1948 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included society news, plans for 2 or 3 field trips per month over the summer, a note on mineral collecting, and a story on the Panama Canal.
The July 1948 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included reports on the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies convention, and the field trip, in Denver, and a story on being married to an engineer.
The September 1948 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included society news, and stories on caves, as well as plans for the Midwest Federation of Geological Societies convention coming up in Chicago, a story on geology of Baptism River State Park, and a report on the Colorado field trip.
The November 1948 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter was dedicated to the memory of Society Past President and newsletter Editor Alger R. Syme, and included a story on geology of Lake Superior.
The June/August 1949 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a report on a field trip to Utah and the Black Hills, and a listing of books being sold from the Alger R. Syme book collection.
The March/May 1949 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included society news, a memorial to Junior F. Hayden, a story on geology of Whitewater State Park, and an outline of twice-monthly field trips for summer 1949.
The September/October 1949 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a report on the Midwest Federation of Geological Societies Convention in Davenport, Iowa, at which the focus shifted toward minerals and lapidary, as well as a memorial to Lillian J. Freeman, an article on the atmosphere, the lecture schedule for the coming winter, and an article on uranium.
The January/February 1949 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included memorial to Mr. Rowberg and to Alden Clark, and a membership directory.
The December 1949 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included the Presidential Address, a review of the contribution made to the society by Mr. E. P. Burch, a report on the geological markers project, an article on uranium, and news of the death of Hazel Prochaska.
The First Quarter 1950 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter indicated that the banquet speaker in March would be Dr. Ben Hur Wilson, an invitation to their events by the Minnesota Mineral Club, announcement of the coming national federation convention in Milwaukee, an article on time, and a third article on uranium.
The Second Quarter 1950 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter outlined a planned field trip to Wisconsin, a listing of twice-monthly field trips over the summer, an outline of a plan for advancement of geologic education in America, and information on the Milwaukee convention.
The Third Quarter 1950 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a report from the Milwaukee convention of the federation, a review of the first twelve years of GSM activity, a listing of lectures planned for the winter, a report on dedication of a plaque at Gooseberry Falls, and a financial report.
The First Quarter 1951 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter reported that plaques had been ordered for near Stillwater and Mankato, and included GSM articles of incorporation and bylaws, and a membership directory.
The Fourth Quarter 1951 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included the program for lectures at the Science Museum, announcement of the death of Benjamin A. Pratt, news that Macalester would host the coming Midwest convention, a note on the lake Pepin plaque, and article on the Franconia Formation by Robert R. Berg, and another on climate, as well as a memorials to Effie Burch McWethy, Paul Denkowitz, and Benjamin A. Pratt.
The Second Quarter 1951 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter mentioned that the State Fair booth was joint with the University of Minnesota geology department and the survey, and reported on plans for twice-monthly summer field trips to sites ranging from Alberta to Wisconsin, as well as news of the planned dedication of the Reads Landing plaque, an article on plans for the federation convention in Houghton, where hotel rooms could be had for $2.50 a night, and an article on geology of Buffalo River State Park.
The Third Quarter 1951 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a report on the first state fair booth, an indication that the American Geological Institute had published news on the Minnesota plaque project, the lecture program for the winter, reports on plaque dedications, a report on the convention in Tacoma, and a report on the field trip to Alberta.
The Fall/Winter 1952 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter indicated lecture attendance averaging 89, a description of the public perception of geology based on state fair experience, a note on copper-nickel potential near Ely, a report on the eastern federation meeting in Newark, and a memorial to Edward W. Hawley.
The Spring 1952 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter discussed the Junior Hayden bequest to the University, an outline of twice-monthly field trips over the summer, and news on plans for the Midwest convention at Macalester College.
The Fall/Winter 1953-1954 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included an editorial on the future of the society, the weekly lecture schedule, an article on mineral hardness, and an article discussing GSM field trips.
The Spring/Summer 1953 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included plans for summer field trips, an article on Newton Horace Winchell, an article on time-lapse, memorials to W. C. Wilson and Lynn Gardiner, and a report on the Midwest federation convention in St. Louis.
The Fall/Winter 1954-1955 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a listing of weekly lectures, am article on how rocks can tell romantic stories, plans for twice-monthly summer field trips, and an article on the cause of ice ages.
The Spring/Summer 1954 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a listing of planned summer field trips, an article on aluminum, a note on plaques for Minnehaha Park, Mille Lacs, Minnetonka, and Elk River, a report on the Midwest convention in Milwaukee, memorials to Ralph Hollingsworth, H. H. Edgerton, and Maida Wheeler, and a story on the around-the-world trip made by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sommers.
The Spring/Summer 1955 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included an article on Hawaii, an article and map showing location of 28 geological markers across Minnesota, as well as the text for markers at St. Louis River, Duluth Harbor, and the Mesabi Range, as well as a financial statement for the society.
The Winter 1955-1956 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter listed lectures, several given by Dr. Sloan, plans for a two-week trip to Montana and Washington, an open letter from the Board, articles on time and on soil, and a memorial to Charles H. Preston.