http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections Every object tells a story, and Collections Up Close presents short, illustrated features that highlight the stories and history behind selected items in the Minnesota Historical Society's museum collections. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:34:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 ©Minnesota Historical Society collections@mnhs.org (Minnesota Historical Society) collections@mnhs.org(Minnesota Historical Society) History, Society & Culture, American History, Education 1440 video, story, museum, history, preservation, civil war, Minnesota, Native American The stories behind selected items at the Minnesota Historical Society. Every object tells a story, and Collections Up Close presents short, illustrated features that highlight the stories and history behind selected items in the Minnesota Historical Society's museum collections. Minnesota Historical Society Minnesota Historical Society collections@mnhs.org No clean http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/wp-content/themes/mhs/MHS_Upclose_badge_small.png http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections 144 144 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/11/how-your-library-book-gets-to-you/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/11/how-your-library-book-gets-to-you/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:17:31 +0000 Pat Coleman http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=1365 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/11/how-your-library-book-gets-to-you/feed/ 00:01:01 Patrons of the Societyrsquo;s library know that it has ldquo;closed stacks.rdquo; Reference Assistants retrieve your requested books and bring them to you. In this episode, ... Patrons of the Societyrsquo;s library know that it has ldquo;closed stacks.rdquo; Reference Assistants retrieve your requested books and bring them to you. In this episode, Acquisitions Librarian Patrick Coleman takes us behind the scenes to see where the books are stored, and how they make their way to the reading room. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/11/conserving-minnesotas-battle-flags/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/11/conserving-minnesotas-battle-flags/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:37:55 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=1347 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/11/conserving-minnesotas-battle-flags/feed/ 3:19 The Minnesota Historical Society recently began a project to conserve several Civil War and Spanish American War battle flags. Doug Bekke, Assistant to the Textile ... The Minnesota Historical Society recently began a project to conserve several Civil War and Spanish American War battle flags. Doug Bekke, Assistant to the Textile Conservator, explains the painstaking process of examining and treating each of these historic banners. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/10/preserving-death-funerary-objects/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/10/preserving-death-funerary-objects/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:17:20 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=1336 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/10/preserving-death-funerary-objects/feed/ 5:16 We get into the Halloween spirit with a podcast on death-related objects in the Societyrsquo;s collection. Curator Matt Anderson provides an overview of changing funeral ... We get into the Halloween spirit with a podcast on death-related objects in the Societyrsquo;s collection. Curator Matt Anderson provides an overview of changing funeral customs, and then shares a look at a casket, a hearse, tombstones, and more. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/10/good-government-through-digital-infrastructure-and-preservation/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/10/good-government-through-digital-infrastructure-and-preservation/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:54:08 +0000 Lori Williamson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=1317 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/10/good-government-through-digital-infrastructure-and-preservation/feed/ 5:50 Through the Library of Congress' National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program (NDIIPP) the Minnesota Historical Society and its partners are developing a way to ... Through the Library of Congress' National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program (NDIIPP) the Minnesota Historical Society and its partners are developing a way to preserve and provide access to the digital records of state legislatures. Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and Robert Horton, Minnesota Historical Society's Director of Library, Publications and Collections, discuss the importance of creating a digital trail that documents, records, and preserves the records of todayrsquo;s electronic legislature. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/09/the-ferrell-collection-cataloging-and-photography/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/09/the-ferrell-collection-cataloging-and-photography/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:09:32 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=1252 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/09/the-ferrell-collection-cataloging-and-photography/feed/ 3:55 Collections Assistants Jane Wong and John Fulton discuss their efforts to catalog and photograph more than 3,000 different objects in the Richard Ferrell Flour Milling ... Collections Assistants Jane Wong and John Fulton discuss their efforts to catalog and photograph more than 3,000 different objects in the Richard Ferrell Flour Milling Industry History Collection. The size of the collection, together with some of the unusual items it contained, presented special challenges. You can learn more about the collection from Mr. Ferrell himself in an earlier podcast. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/08/the-biggest-thing-in-the-collection/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/08/the-biggest-thing-in-the-collection/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:16:39 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=1233 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/08/the-biggest-thing-in-the-collection/feed/ 1:20 One of our most frequently asked questions is, What is the biggest thing in the Societyrsquo;s collection? Objects Curator Matt Anderson provides the answer in ... One of our most frequently asked questions is, What is the biggest thing in the Societyrsquo;s collection? Objects Curator Matt Anderson provides the answer in this podcast. It certainly stands out - even among the various cars, boats and wagons in the collection. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/07/highlights-from-the-hill-family-collection/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/07/highlights-from-the-hill-family-collection/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:26:21 +0000 Jillian Odland http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=1177 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/07/highlights-from-the-hill-family-collection/feed/ 4:16 Hill project cataloger Jillian Odland shares some fun and quirky objects, photos and letters she's found while working on the papers of St. Paul railroad ... Hill project cataloger Jillian Odland shares some fun and quirky objects, photos and letters she's found while working on the papers of St. Paul railroad baron James J. Hill, his son Louis W. Hill, and other Hill family members. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/06/flour-power-the-richard-ferrell-collection/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/06/flour-power-the-richard-ferrell-collection/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:31:04 +0000 John Fulton http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=1081 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/06/flour-power-the-richard-ferrell-collection/feed/ 4:49 Avid collector and donor Richard Ferrell describes how he got into collecting and the lessons he learned on the way to amassing the Richard Ferrell ... Avid collector and donor Richard Ferrell describes how he got into collecting and the lessons he learned on the way to amassing the Richard Ferrell Flour Milling Industry History Collection, now a part of the Historical Society's collections. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/05/in-search-of-lorenzo-lawrence/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/05/in-search-of-lorenzo-lawrence/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 19:24:05 +0000 Ellen Miller http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=1012 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/05/in-search-of-lorenzo-lawrence/feed/ 8:56 In Search of Lorenzo Lawrence is a story about identity lost and found. Dr. Elden Lawrence (Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota) is a Dakota scholar and writer. For ... In Search of Lorenzo Lawrence is a story about identity lost and found. Dr. Elden Lawrence (Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota) is a Dakota scholar and writer. For the past several years, Elden has been doing research in the MHS collections, trying to find out more about his ancestor Lorenzo Lawrence, who played a key role in the 1862 U.S.-Dakota War. Lorenzo Lawrence is an enigmatic and controversial figure. Well-known in the 1860s, by the late 1880s he disappears into the mists of time. Elden is slowly piecing together the puzzle of Lorenzo's life. His biggest thrill came in September 2008 when, through a chance meeting with a stranger, he found a photograph of Lorenzo Lawrence. nbsp; Directed and produced by Ellen Miller and John Fulton. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/05/1955-ford-sedan-vehicle-for-family-history/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/05/1955-ford-sedan-vehicle-for-family-history/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 15:45:57 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=937 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/05/1955-ford-sedan-vehicle-for-family-history/feed/ 4:14 Collections Curator Matt Anderson presents the story of a 1955 Ford Sedan MHS acquired for the Minnesota's Greatest Generation exhibit. The car was purchased new, ... Collections Curator Matt Anderson presents the story of a 1955 Ford Sedan MHS acquired for the Minnesota's Greatest Generation exhibit. The car was purchased new, and then driven by three generations of the Bergan-Carr family before arriving in our collection. Oral history, family photos, and film of the St. Paul Ford plant add to the story. Read more about the car's technical specifications in a separate post under "Our Favorite Things." Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/04/the-ramsey-piano/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/04/the-ramsey-piano/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:21:50 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=918 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/04/the-ramsey-piano/feed/ 1:51 Cindy Olsen, Acting Site Manager at the Alexander Ramsey House, discusses conservation work recently done to the housersquo;s 1872 Steinway grand piano, and the unusual ... Cindy Olsen, Acting Site Manager at the Alexander Ramsey House, discusses conservation work recently done to the housersquo;s 1872 Steinway grand piano, and the unusual circumstances involved in the preservation of a musical instrument. Pianist Jeremy Roth accompanies her comments with Bachrsquo;s ldquo;Prelude in C Major.rdquo; Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/03/preserving-digital-content-in-the-21st-century/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/03/preserving-digital-content-in-the-21st-century/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:20:22 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=889 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/03/preserving-digital-content-in-the-21st-century/feed/ 5:28 Bob Horton, Director of Library, Publications #38; Collections, takes a look at the considerable challenges involved in preserving digital content. While content keeps growing and ... Bob Horton, Director of Library, Publications #38; Collections, takes a look at the considerable challenges involved in preserving digital content. While content keeps growing and storage media keep changing, historical organizations struggle to keep up. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/03/delisle-globe-1765-quicktimevr/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/03/delisle-globe-1765-quicktimevr/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:15:51 +0000 Lori Williamson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=840 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/03/delisle-globe-1765-quicktimevr/feed/ 6:00 Take a spin! The Delisle Globe is a spectacular and important recent addition to our collection and is currently on view in the Minnesota on the ... Take a spin! The Delisle Globe is a spectacular and important recent addition to our collection and is currently on view in the Minnesota on the Map exhibit. We can now offer you the chance to move and manipulate this amazing and fragile 1765 French globe yourself in ways one never could in real life. Take your mouse, click and move the globe around. See it from different viewpoints, zoom in and visit the Northwest Passage, Lake Superior, or the mysterious cities in the lower Mississippi Valley. More on the globe Let us know what you think! Be aware Quicktime is required to view the file and that at 53MB the Quicktime VR file will take time to load before the image can be manipulated. Our thanks for making this possible go to John Soderberg, managing director at the University of Minnesotarsquo;s Evolutionary Anthropology Laboratory, and Michele Stillinger. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/02/delisle-globe-1765/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/02/delisle-globe-1765/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:56:33 +0000 Pat Coleman http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=678 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/02/delisle-globe-1765/feed/ 4:13 Map Curator Pat Coleman gives us an introduction to 'Minnesota on the Map:' Four Centuries of Maps from the Minnesota Historical Society Collection: an exhibit ... Map Curator Pat Coleman gives us an introduction to 'Minnesota on the Map:' Four Centuries of Maps from the Minnesota Historical Society Collection: an exhibit he has curated that opens on February 28. The exhibit includes 100 maps from the MHS collection of over 22,000. Pat also shares his insights to a recently acquired globe from 1765. View 3-D version of the Delisle globe Click on picture to read caption [set_id=72157611907351760] 1765 Guillaume Delisle Globe Terrestre: Revu et Corrige sur les Dernieres Observations et les Meilleurs Cartieshellip; Paris: Desnos. As beautiful and as informational as maps can be, globes literally add a third dimension. They are fabulous artifacts that allow a user to interact with maps in a way that a two dimensional map cannot. Mid 18th -century French globes are considered to be among the finest examples of the art of globe making. This globe, based on the cartographic work of Guillaume Delisle, is interesting in the extreme. To begin with, Delisle was a cartographic "rock star". He was born in Paris in 1675, the son of Claude Delisle, a famous geographer and historian. Trained in mathematics and astronomy, Guillaume was perfectly suited to make scientific corrections on earlier Dutch cartography. Delisle made giant leaps forward in mapmaking. For his work he was appointed "Premier Geographe du Roi" in 1718. This globe is not representative of Delisle's most accurate cartography, however. There are many inaccuracies on the North American continent alone. Notice the two North West passages, which are clearly based on wishful thinking, and the Mer de l'Ouest, (Sea of the West), is shockingly incorrect. Since Delisle had been dead for 40 years when this globe was made, and since Delisle was know for excluding hearsay on his maps, it seems safe to conclude that his successors- his younger brother, Joseph-Nicholas Delisle and his nephew Philippe Buache - were responsible for the "Mer de l'Ouest," based on the supposed voyage of an Admiral de Fonte who claimed to have found a river that flowed through North America. Ten years later Cook's voyage would disprove the existence of both these inaccuracies. California is still attached to the mainland on this globe, but the shape of the Great Lakes are poorly rendered for the time period and the Missouri and Rio Grande (Rio del Norte) have nearly identical headwaters. The Mississippi River takes an exaggerated eastward bend but the location of the head of the river is a fairly accurate guess. All of these strange features add to the fascination of the globe. There are two cartouches (think of a cartouche as the title page and copyright page of a book) and an advertisement printed on the globe. The main cartouche promises that the globe is "revised and corrected on the latest observations and the best maps" and, of course, is dedicated to the king of France. The other main cartouche mentions "Delisle, the astronomer..." as the cartographer behind this terrestrial globe that was "Monte par l'Auteur" or "mounted" by Desnos the publisher. The globe also shows the routes of the explorers via dotted lines suggesting the inclusion of information gathered from those excursions. Globes dating from the 18th century are extremely rare, which might lead one to assume that they were not widely used in their day. This is not the case at all. Globes were common educational tools used in classrooms, libraries, and even as navigational instruments on ships. It is their inherent fragility that has led to their scarcity. Help us preserve and display the Delisle Globe. Come,See,It,,Podcasts,,What's,New Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/01/day-in-the-life-of-dancagley/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/01/day-in-the-life-of-dancagley/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:22:28 +0000 John Fulton http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=736 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/01/day-in-the-life-of-dancagley/feed/ 5:48 How do the Historical Society's objects move into exhibits, or in and out of the building? To find out, we throw the spotlight on one ... How do the Historical Society's objects move into exhibits, or in and out of the building? To find out, we throw the spotlight on one of the solid citizens of the Society, our unheralded Collections Manager Dan Cagley. He keeps over 250,000 3ndash;D objects safe and available. We follow Dan over the course of a typical busy day as he processes new acquisitions, creates a mount, and pulls and returns objects in storage. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/01/cased-images-%e2%80%93-daguerreotypes-and-tintypes/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/01/cased-images-%e2%80%93-daguerreotypes-and-tintypes/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:00:05 +0000 John Fulton http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=674 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2009/01/cased-images-%e2%80%93-daguerreotypes-and-tintypes/feed/ 3:08 Just what is the difference between a daguerreotype and a tintype? Photo curator Diane Adams-Graf explains what distinguishes these two early photographic processes. Actual daguerreotypes ... Just what is the difference between a daguerreotype and a tintype? Photo curator Diane Adams-Graf explains what distinguishes these two early photographic processes. Actual daguerreotypes and tintypes are pulled apart and viewed in detail. (3 min. 8 sec.) View Daguerreotypes and Tintypes in the Societyrsquo;s Visual Resources Database Explore the history of photography further in the Directory of Minnesota Photographers Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/12/hill-family-collection/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/12/hill-family-collection/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:30:19 +0000 Jillian Odland http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=613 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/12/hill-family-collection/feed/ 4:47 Early in 2008 the papers of legendary Minnesota businessman James J. Hill and several of his family members were transferred from the James J. Hill ... Early in 2008 the papers of legendary Minnesota businessman James J. Hill and several of his family members were transferred from the James J. Hill Reference Library in St. Paul to the Minnesota History Center, just a few blocks away. In this podcast, learn about the history and contents of the collection and the reasons for the move, and catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the incredible process of relocating almost 2500 boxes of valuable historical documents, photographs, books and artifacts. Hill Family Collection library catalog entry James J. Hill House historic site Jerome Hill papers website (James Jrsquo;s grandson) Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/12/a-selection-of-minnesota-quilts/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/12/a-selection-of-minnesota-quilts/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:00:03 +0000 Jillian Odland http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=574 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/12/a-selection-of-minnesota-quilts/feed/ 00:01:01 A quilt can be something to keep you toasty warm on a chilly night, but it can also be a work of art. Quilts ... A quilt can be something to keep you toasty warm on a chilly night, but it can also be a work of art. Quilts today are often created as serious artistic expression, but quilters of earlier centuries also could focus their work on artistry as much as utility. Textile curator Linda McShannock shows us some of her favorite examples of these artistic quilts from the Society's collection, ranging in date from the 18th Century to the present. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/11/1963-andersen-rolvaag-election-recount-2/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/11/1963-andersen-rolvaag-election-recount-2/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:20:03 +0000 John Fulton http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=514 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/11/1963-andersen-rolvaag-election-recount-2/feed/ 5:24 Acquisitions Librarian Patrick Coleman explains the complicated events that led to the 1963 recount. A variety of film from the KSTP-TV Archive shows us the ... Acquisitions Librarian Patrick Coleman explains the complicated events that led to the 1963 recount. A variety of film from the KSTP-TV Archive shows us the players in this newly relevant drama including Elmer Andersen, Karl Rolvaag, the voters, the judges and vote-counters, and even JFK. For Minnesota news outlets to rebroadcast any of this footage, the Minnesota Historical Society must be credited as well as an on-screen synchronous credit reading lsquo;KSTP-TV ARCHIVErsquo;. This credit must appear on-screen, at the same time as the news film for a minimum of five seconds and be of such font style and size that it is easily legible to a reasonable viewer of the news film. To learn more, see Patrick Coleman's article "No, this isn't an opportunity to steal an election," Saint Paul Pioneer Press, November 19, 2008. See also the Governors of Minnesota homepage. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/11/clem-haupers-minnesota-artist/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/11/clem-haupers-minnesota-artist/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:08:44 +0000 John Fulton http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=569 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/11/clem-haupers-minnesota-artist/feed/ 00:01:01 Art Curator Brian Szott discusses the life and work of St. Paul artist Clem Haupers. From his birth in St. Paul, his time in Paris, ... Art Curator Brian Szott discusses the life and work of St. Paul artist Clem Haupers. From his birth in St. Paul, his time in Paris, his stint as Minnesota director of the Federal Art Project to his art and teaching career afterwards, Szott combines the timeline of Haupers's life with a critical appreciation of his paintings and prints. Highlights include many examples of the art itself along with archival interviews with the artist. (5 min. 25 sec. / 14.1 MB) nbsp; View photos of Clement Haupers, Clara Gardner Mairs, and their artwork. Learn more about the Federal Arts Project in Minnesota. You can also explore Haupers's and Mairs's papers, and read and hear interviews with Haupers, in the History Center Library. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/10/the-younger-brothers/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/10/the-younger-brothers/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:38:49 +0000 Lori Williamson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=393 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/10/the-younger-brothers/feed/ 5:58 Everyone knows the story of the attempted bank robbery in Northfield by the James-Younger gang, when the townspeople rose up to defend their bank and ... Everyone knows the story of the attempted bank robbery in Northfield by the James-Younger gang, when the townspeople rose up to defend their bank and thwarted the infamous would-be robbers. The gang fled the scene and split up; however, the Younger Brothers were captured later near Madelia, Minnesota. Government Records Specialist Charlie Rodgers tells the story of what happened to the brothers after their capture in this podcast. Transcript Learn More: History Topics: Northfield Raid and the James-Younger Gang The Story of Cole Younger by Himself Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/08/minnesota-state-fair-in-archival-film-footage/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/08/minnesota-state-fair-in-archival-film-footage/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:52:03 +0000 John Fulton http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=313 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/08/minnesota-state-fair-in-archival-film-footage/feed/ 4:52 In our tribute to the MN State Fair, Collections Assistant John Fulton digs into the KSTP-TV news film Archive to find some stories that recall ... In our tribute to the MN State Fair, Collections Assistant John Fulton digs into the KSTP-TV news film Archive to find some stories that recall Fairs gone by. A taste of the large amount of film in the societyrsquo;s collection. View posters and photos on the Fair in the Visual Resources Database Order the books State Fair, Blue Ribbon or The Great Dan Patch and the Remarkable Mr. Savage in the online store Share your own story about the Minnesota State Fair Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/08/1892-republican-national-convention-in-minneapolis/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/08/1892-republican-national-convention-in-minneapolis/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:51:16 +0000 Pat Coleman http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=312 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/08/1892-republican-national-convention-in-minneapolis/feed/ 4:42 As a prelude to this year's Republican National Convention in Saint Paul, Acquisitions Librarian Patrick Coleman takes a look back at the last time the ... As a prelude to this year's Republican National Convention in Saint Paul, Acquisitions Librarian Patrick Coleman takes a look back at the last time the Twin Cities hosted a national convention, the 1892 Republican Convention in Minneapolis. Then as now, the metro area took center stage with a huge influx of delegates, supporters, and of course, media. However, the conditions and the possibility of a surprise outcome were rather different. Take a listen! Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/07/1950s-tourist-cabins/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/07/1950s-tourist-cabins/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:40:01 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=283 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/07/1950s-tourist-cabins/feed/ 4:54 Curator Matt Anderson celebrates the summer road trip season with a look at an early predecessor to the modern motel: the tourist cabin. One cabin ... Curator Matt Anderson celebrates the summer road trip season with a look at an early predecessor to the modern motel: the tourist cabin. One cabin from the Star Harbor Resort near Two Harbors, complete with its furnishings and appliances, is highlighted. The cabin is now in the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society. (4 min. 53 sec. / 12.6 MB) View photos of tourist cabins in general, and of the Star Harbor Resort in particular, in the Visual Resources Database. Purchase copies of Cabins of Minnesota and Minnesota Vacation Days in the online store. Learn more about one segment of the "hot pillow trade" in Minnesota under "History Topics." Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/06/suburban-richfield/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/06/suburban-richfield/#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:07:02 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=253 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/06/suburban-richfield/feed/ 5:09 In recognition of the "Suburban World" exhibit now showing at the History Center, we take a look at Richfield, a classic Minnesota postwar suburb. Excerpts ... In recognition of the "Suburban World" exhibit now showing at the History Center, we take a look at Richfield, a classic Minnesota postwar suburb. Excerpts from oral histories with long-time Richfield residents are featured, along with historic photos and documents from the community. (5 min. 8 sec. / 3.91 MB) See additional photos of suburban Richfield in the Visual Resources Database. Read about the postwar boom at the Minnesota's Greatest Generation "In Their Words" website. Order the book Richfield: Minnesota's Oldest Suburb from the online store. Learn more at the Richfield Historical Society. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/05/retrorama-a-celebration-of-50s-suburbia/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/05/retrorama-a-celebration-of-50s-suburbia/#comments Mon, 12 May 2008 20:16:15 +0000 Lori Williamson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=213 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/05/retrorama-a-celebration-of-50s-suburbia/feed/ 4:24 Although RetroRama is over, you can still appreciate our trip into the basement at the History Center to examine and pull items from the MHS ... Although RetroRama is over, you can still appreciate our trip into the basement at the History Center to examine and pull items from the MHS Collection that speak to the culture and fashion of the 1950s. We documented what we found and thought wersquo;d share it with youhellip;enjoy! Learn More: RetroRama Site 1950s Fashion in the MHS Collection Suburban World - The Norling Photos Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/04/streetcars-in-st-paul-and-minneapolis/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/04/streetcars-in-st-paul-and-minneapolis/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:59:10 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=202 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/04/streetcars-in-st-paul-and-minneapolis/feed/ 4:42 Matt Anderson, Objects Curator, looks at the history of streetcars in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Trolley-related artifacts, photos and film footage in the Society's collection ... Matt Anderson, Objects Curator, looks at the history of streetcars in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Trolley-related artifacts, photos and film footage in the Society's collection are featured. (4 min. 41 sec. / 12.2 MB) Learn more about the Minnesota Historical Society's trolley resources at the streetcars History Topics page. Read about streetcars in the Minnesota's Greatest Generation Share Your Story page. See trolley photos in the Visual Resources Database. Learn about streetcars on the Selby-Lake line at the Right on Lake Street exhibit page. Purchase a copy of Twin Cities by Trolley in the online store. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/04/1950s-fashion-in-the-mhs-collection/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/04/1950s-fashion-in-the-mhs-collection/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:02:58 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=175 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/04/1950s-fashion-in-the-mhs-collection/feed/ 2:55 Curator Linda McShannock explores 1950s fashion through dresses, hats, shoes and accessories in the Minnesota Historical Society's collection. (2 min. 55 sec. / 7.51 MB) Fashion ... Curator Linda McShannock explores 1950s fashion through dresses, hats, shoes and accessories in the Minnesota Historical Society's collection. (2 min. 55 sec. / 7.51 MB) Fashion was the focus of the first in the Society's popular series of RetroRama programs. The next RetroRama event takes place on May 15, 2008. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/03/%c2%a0civilian-conservation-corps/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/03/%c2%a0civilian-conservation-corps/#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:25:51 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=150 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/03/%c2%a0civilian-conservation-corps/feed/ 4:32 This month marks the 75th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps, established March 31, 1933. Curator Matt Anderson commemorates the occasion with a look at ... This month marks the 75th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps, established March 31, 1933. Curator Matt Anderson commemorates the occasion with a look at CCC pieces in the Minnesota Historical Society's collection. (4 min. 32 sec. / 11.7 MB) The CCC is a focus of the Minnesota's Greatest Generation project. Visit MGG's In Their Words site to read accounts from CCC participants. Explore John Buskowiak's trunk through a virtual presentation. Add your CCC story (or that of a friend or relative) to MGG's Share Your Story site. Visit the State Historic Preservation Office site to search for surviving Minnesota CCC structures, including Camp Rabideau in Beltrami County. Purchase a copy of Hard Work and a Good Deal: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Minnesota in the Online Store. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/02/bishop-whipple-collection-of-american-indian-art/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/02/bishop-whipple-collection-of-american-indian-art/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:57:46 +0000 Lori Williamson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=139 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/02/bishop-whipple-collection-of-american-indian-art/feed/ 6:01 Senior Curator Marcia Anderson gives a brief overview of the new exhibit Selections from the Bishop Whipple Collection of American Indian Art, now on view ... Senior Curator Marcia Anderson gives a brief overview of the new exhibit Selections from the Bishop Whipple Collection of American Indian Art, now on view at the Minnesota History Center. This podcast includes biographical information about Bishop Whipple as well as a closer look at a few pieces from his fabulous collection. (6 min. / 3.64 MB) video,,story,,museum,,history,,preservation,,civil,war,,Minnesota,,Native,American Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/01/picturing-fort-snelling/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/01/picturing-fort-snelling/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:33:29 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=102 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/01/picturing-fort-snelling/feed/ 6:47 Brian Szott, Curator of Art, looks at changing views of Fort Snelling seen through artwork and photography of the 19th and 20th Centuries. (6 min. ... Brian Szott, Curator of Art, looks at changing views of Fort Snelling seen through artwork and photography of the 19th and 20th Centuries. (6 min. 46 sec. / 17.5 MB) Additional images of Fort Snelling can be seen in the Visual Resources Database. More about Fort Snelling artist Seth Eastman can be found under History Topics, and at the exhibit page for Seth Eastman: Artist on the Frontier. Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/01/camera-ojibwe-the-photos/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/01/camera-ojibwe-the-photos/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:32:35 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=94 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2008/01/camera-ojibwe-the-photos/feed/ 6:56 Diane Adams-Graf, Curator of Sound #38; Visual Collections, and Marcia Anderson, Senior Curator, discuss photographs featured in the 2007 exhibit "Camera Ojibwe." (6 min. 55 ... Diane Adams-Graf, Curator of Sound #38; Visual Collections, and Marcia Anderson, Senior Curator, discuss photographs featured in the 2007 exhibit "Camera Ojibwe." (6 min. 55 sec. / 17.7 MB) We Are at Home, the book by Bruce White that inspired "Camera Ojibwe," is available in the Online Store. video,,story,,museum,,history,,preservation,,civil,war,,Minnesota,,Native,American Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/12/virginia-battle-flag/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/12/virginia-battle-flag/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:35:13 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=34 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/12/virginia-battle-flag/feed/ 3:16 Objects Curator Matt Anderson takes a look at the Virginia battle flag captured by the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry during Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg on ... Objects Curator Matt Anderson takes a look at the Virginia battle flag captured by the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry during Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. (3 min. 15 sec. / 8.42 MB) Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society no No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/franzman-altar-installation/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/franzman-altar-installation/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:00:42 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=61 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/franzman-altar-installation/feed/ 2:40 Watch Minnesota Historical Society staff members as they move the altar from the basement Conservation Lab and install it in the MN150 gallery. (2 min. ... Watch Minnesota Historical Society staff members as they move the altar from the basement Conservation Lab and install it in the MN150 gallery. (2 min. 40 sec. / 13.1 MB) museum,,history,,altar,,church,,preservation,,Lutheran,,Minnesota,,exhibit Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/franzman-altar-object-and-textile-treatments/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/franzman-altar-object-and-textile-treatments/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:59:16 +0000 admin http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=60 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/franzman-altar-object-and-textile-treatments/feed/ 6:06 Watch Conservators Tom Braun and Ann Frisina clean and repair the altar to prepare it for display in MN150. (6 min. 5 sec. / 30.2 ... Watch Conservators Tom Braun and Ann Frisina clean and repair the altar to prepare it for display in MN150. (6 min. 5 sec. / 30.2 MB) museum,,history,,altar,,church,,preservation,,Lutheran,,Minnesota,,textile Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/franzman-altar-introduction-and-unpacking/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/franzman-altar-introduction-and-unpacking/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:57:39 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=58 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/franzman-altar-introduction-and-unpacking/feed/ 3:11 Senior Curator Marcia Anderson shares the story behind the church altar carved by John Franzman and now on display in the MN150 exhibit. Objects Conservator ... Senior Curator Marcia Anderson shares the story behind the church altar carved by John Franzman and now on display in the MN150 exhibit. Objects Conservator Tom Braun is seen unpacking the altar's components as they arrive at the Minnesota Historical Society. (3 min. 10 sec. / 15.4 MB) altar,,preservation,,Minnesota,,Lutheran,,History,,Historical,,museum,,exhibit Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/looking-backmoving-forward/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/looking-backmoving-forward/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:52:53 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=57 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/looking-backmoving-forward/feed/ 3:39 Brian Szott, Curator of Art, shares five of his favorite new additions to the Minnesota Historical Society's fine art collection. (3 min. 38 sec. / ... Brian Szott, Curator of Art, shares five of his favorite new additions to the Minnesota Historical Society's fine art collection. (3 min. 38 sec. / 2.08 MB) Podcasts Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/i-35w-bridge-resources-at-the-minnesota-historical-society/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/i-35w-bridge-resources-at-the-minnesota-historical-society/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:50:20 +0000 Matt Anderson http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=56 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/i-35w-bridge-resources-at-the-minnesota-historical-society/feed/ 3:34 Shawn Rounds, Government Records Specialist, describes plans, photographs and records from the Interstate 35W bridge across the Mississippi River that collapsed on August 1, 2007. ... Shawn Rounds, Government Records Specialist, describes plans, photographs and records from the Interstate 35W bridge across the Mississippi River that collapsed on August 1, 2007. (3 min. 33 sec. / 17.3 MB) Find more on the bridge at the Minnesota Historical Society Library's I-35W Bridge Resources page. 35W,,Bridge,,Documents,,Highway,,Minnesota,,Collapse,,design,,History Minnesota Historical Society clean No http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/pulp-fiction/ http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/pulp-fiction/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:47:04 +0000 Pat Coleman http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/?p=55 http://discussions.mnhs.org/collections/2007/11/pulp-fiction/feed/ 5:13 Acquisitions Librarian Patrick Coleman takes a look at the seamy, steamy and entertaining world of Minnesota pulp fiction. (5 min. 12 sec. / 26 MB) Explore ... Acquisitions Librarian Patrick Coleman takes a look at the seamy, steamy and entertaining world of Minnesota pulp fiction. (5 min. 12 sec. / 26 MB) Explore more books from the 1930s through the 1950s with the Books of an Era timeline at the Minnesota's Greatest Generation In Their Words web site. Preservation,,History,,books,,magazines,,pulp,,history,,whiz,bang,,Captain,Billy Minnesota Historical Society clean No