Twenty-eighth issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in June 1973 and containing descriptions of the upcoming June meeting, the annual meeting, and upcoming classes and workshops; information about the 1973 and 1974 Midwest Weavers Conference; a report on the Symposium on Technology and the Craftsman in Ames, Iowa; an obituary for Sue Cory; and a list of textile books at the St Paul Library.
Forty-third issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in March 1975 and containing descriptions of the upcoming March meeting, guild birthday party, tour of the Textile and Tapestry Collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, workshops on visualizing ideas and on color and weave, a bus trip to the White Bear Area Vocational School, and a traveling exhibit from the Twenty Weavers of Washington, D.D.; announcements of parking improvements and new classes; and a "From Woods & Fields" column.
Twenty-fifth issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in March 1973 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, Guild meeting, and Highland Games Day; information about the 1973 and 1974 Midwest Weaver's Conferences, the annual Arts and Craft Fair, and changes in the guild board; a message from the president regarding voting proxies; library news; and a membership survey.
Thirty-fourth issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in March 1974 and containing descriptions of the upcoming March meeting, a Scandinavian Night at the Midwest Weavers Conference, classes, and workshops on coiled basketry, crackle weave, applique, and dollmaking; an announcement of the new Educational Coordinator; St. Paul Public Library news; Guild news; and a summary of the January Liturgical Design Workshop.
Forty-fifth issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in May 1975 and containing descriptions of the upcoming May meeting, proposed by-laws changes, a workshop on non-traditional uses of traditional techniques, a guild display at the Snoose Boulevard Festival, and the Christmas tree at the Minneapolis Institute of Art; announcements about a new lease agreement and a new zip code; reviews of new books in the guild library; and a "From Woods & Fields" column.
Twenty-seventh issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in May 1973 and containing an announcement about the 1974 Midwest Weavers' Conference, a brief history of the Guild, and a weaving draft and sample.
Thirty-ninth issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October 1974 and containing descriptions of the upcoming October meeting, and workshops on fabric design and sprang; a report from the Education Committee; information on the Fiber Fair; Guild news; a proposal for a long range plan; Board retreat note; and a draft for transparent hangings.
Thirty-first issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in November 1973 and containing descriptions of the upcoming November meetings, workshops, December Open House, community demonstrations, and Spinning Group meeting; updates for the 1974 Midwest Weavers Conference; board decisions; request for spinning wheel loans; a list of library rules; an update about the St. Paul Public Library, the Guild swatch library, sources for dyes; and other Guild news.
Twenty-second issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in November 1972 and containing an obituary of Hilma Berglund, and descriptions of upcoming activities including the Annual Open House, Midwest Weavers' Conference, exhibits, and workshops and classes in twining, beadmaking, weaving techniques, spinning, texturing, and rug techniques, and a draft and swatch for shadow weave.
Thirty-eighth issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in September 1974 and containing descriptions of the upcoming September meeting, and workshops on basketry, drafting, and fabric design; the workshop registration policy; a description of Fiber Fair policies and standards; and Guild news.
Tweny-first issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October 1972 and containing descriptions of exhibits and upcoming activities including Guild meetings, the Lake Superior Craft Exhibit in Duluth, the Arts and Crafts Fair, and the Annual Open House, and workshops in drafting and needleweaving, and a list of new fiber-related books at the St. Paul Public Library.
Thirtieth issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October 1973 and containing descriptions of the upcoming October meetings, workshops, 1974 Midwest Weavers Conference, Saint Anthony Park Craft Fair, and study groups; prize winners of the 1973 Midwest Weavers Conference; gifts to the Guild; new textile books at the St. Paul Public Library; community response to the Guild exhibit at the State Fair and the Rennaisance Fair; and biographies of new teachers.
Thirteenth issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October 1971 and containing descriptions of the Guild's activities over the summer including demonstrations at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the State Fair, workshops in Color and Design, and study groups, and listing upcoming workshops in batik and finishing touches, an announcement for the upcoming St. Anthony Park Craft Fair, and a weaving draft and swatch for Latvian warp-faced rosepath.
Fourth issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October 1969 and containing a discussion of guild and library rules, descriptions of upcoming workshops in rug techniques, color, crochet, stitchery, and weaving garments, and a weaving draft for spaced huck with an attached sample.
Ninth issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October 1970 and containing descriptions of an upcoming workshop in string art, a request from the guild president for volunteers, the 1970/1971 class schedule and registration fxrm, an announcement for the Sixteenth Annual St. Anthony Park Craft Fair, and a weaving draft for blanket weave with an attached sample.
Thirty-seventh issue of the "Threadbender" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in June 1974 and containing a list of new officers; descriptions of the annual meeting, new staff meetings, and the financial policy; a reminder of annual dues; a report on the Midwest Weavers Conference, a list of conference award winners, and plans for the Guild to administer a national project for certification of handweavers; an announcement of a new building fund and a Guild group project; an upcoming workshop on basketry; and Guild news.
Twentieth issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in September 1972 and containing descriptions of upcoming activities including Guild meetings, Faribault Woolen Mill trip, the Annual Arts and Crafts Fair, and workshops in double weave, bead making, finishing techniques, and drafting, a description of Guild volunteer opportunities, a flyer for the St. Anthony Park Annual Craft Fair, and a weaving draft and swatch for tabby check or stripe.
Second issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in 1969 and containing end-of-year thanks from the outgoing board president and education chair.
Third issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in 1969 and containing a discussion of library purchases, descriptions of upcoming workshops in weaving, macrame, dyeing, stitchery, and rug techniques, and a weaving draft for canvas weave.
Three Ojibwe boys are sitting near a lake, playing with slingshots. In her album, photographer Stella Stocker notes that these boys sang for her. This snapshot by Stella Stocker is from her photograph album. Stocker, a musician and music educator, studied American Indian music among the Ojibwe people in Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Three characters in various costumes, standing on stairs of a columned building, in the Minneapolis park system's annual playground pageant, produced by Mrs. Alice Dietz of the Recreation Department.
Three charter members of the Women's Cooperative Guild of Virignia, Minnesota in 1965, sitting on a sofa. Left to right: Aili Tapanila, Sylvia Silvola, Edna Simonson.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
Three children standing by a wire fence with a calf. A little boy appears to be petting the calf. Images in this collection were found in the attic of an old farm house in Kandiyohi County formerly owned by George Kallevig. Whether these negatives are from the Kallevig family or not is unknown.