Volume 1, number 3 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published on September 10, 1974. Contents include brief reports from the Children and Young People's Section and the Media Roundtable, a list of exhibitors and representatives at the upcoming MLA annual conference, an announcement of a discussion of film services in Minnesota public libraries at the annual conference, a call for committee participation, announcements of meetings of the Trustee Division and the Senior Citizens Roundtable, the Senior Citizens Roundtable meeting minutes, transportation information to the annual conference, and the scripts of two public service commercials for libraries created by the Houston Public Library.
In addition to numerous photographs and some written history, this large book provides information on the town of Duluth, Minnesota, in 1887, including sections on the geographic situation, the harbor, the St. Louis River and water power, churches and schools, railways, the grain market, the Board of Trade, and banking. Photographs include many birds-eye views of Duluth, Rice's Point, grain elevators, the Exchange Building, the Duluth National Bank Building, the Duluth Boat Club House, the Board of Trade Building, the Fargusson Block, the Grand Opera House, the Hotel St. Louis, the Spalding Hotel under construction, and individual homes of R.S. Munger and John P. Johnson.
The April 1971 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included an updated map of the location of bronze geologic markers, an article on how agates form, and a story on the early history of society.
One of a series of radio scripts written by the Radio Committee of the Minnesota Library Association for a weekly radio program broadcast throughout Minnesota. This program was broadcast on November 17, 1938. Questions include facts about Nostradamus, locations of pharmacy schools in Missouri, recommendations for amateur photography magazines, the location of Hennepin County Library, and bookmobiles
Nichols' Headlight: Souvenir of Little Falls and Morrison County, Minnesota, 1899. Unbound document, 32 pages stored in a three-ring binder with each sheet in a sheet protector. Statement included with publisher data on first interior sheet says that Nichols' Headlight is ""A journal of progress and develoment devoted to the interests of railroads and railroad centers."" The journal encourages people to move to Morrison County and Little Falls by discussing the resources of the area. Topics include climate, description of the land, railroad lines, soil, crops, population, natural resources, businesses, institutions, and well-known residents. Includes black and white photos throughout of individuals, buildings, and various local scenes. Many of the photos in the publication are by local photographer Frank A. Nelson.
This issue covers legislative approval for improved state employee benefits, demand for 1965 road maps, and the department's response to tornadoes. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
This issue covers the appointment of a new Highway Patrol chief, praise of Detroit Lakes employees, and a call for state employees to buy savings bonds. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
The October-November-December 1975 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included various meeting notices, and a report by Marcia Gunnville on a field trip to northern Minnesota.
The March-April 1976 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included various society notices, news of the death of Lawrence King, and an article by Marcia Gunnville on exploring the environment.
The March-April 1972 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included society notices, the President's Letter, and news of the death of Mrs. E.G. Fritter.