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Comment on “3 Merry Widows” Tin by DocBeav

DocBeav — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:35:52 +0000

Found one this past April and posted it here:
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/351545-old-colonial-road-inn-25-26-apr-2013-pennsylvania-part-1-a.html

Pretty cool find and it was complete! In great shape!

Comment on Willcox & Gibbs sewing machine with cover by Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:35:53 +0000

I have one of these now, just bought it yesterday. Does anyone know what they are worth?

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Comment on Willcox & Gibbs sewing machine with cover by Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker | sewing machines

Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker | sewing machines — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:22:50 +0000

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Comment on Home Grown Smut by Damian Klussmann

Damian Klussmann — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:00:01 +0000

There are some interesting cut-off dates in this article but I don’t know if I see all of them center to heart. There is some validity however I will take maintain opinion until I look into it further. Good article , thanks and we wish more! Added to FeedBurner as nicely

Comment on Photographing Minnehaha Falls by Judy Van de Walker

Judy Van de Walker — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:54:18 +0000

I didn’t grow up in Minnesota, but now I need to see the Falls in person. What a great way to follow history.

Comment on Wadena and Joseph Charette by Justin Taylor

Justin Taylor — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:49:24 +0000

I am a decendent of Chief Joesph and I find it amazing to be able to see these photos of him. I would also like to learn more about him.

Comment on Willcox & Gibbs sewing machine with cover by Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:47:43 +0000

That’s a beautiful old machine. I will have to get my hands on a vintage machine soon. For now I will have to do with my modern version.

Comment on Birdella Ross and sister by Anna

Anna — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:39:07 +0000

Aww, I want to know what the other sister’s name is! I hope it’s as awesome as “Birdella”.

Comment on Stillwater State Prison Log by rosenbloom

rosenbloom — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:46:27 +0000

Was told my grandfather tiger jack rosebloom was in stillwater any info

Comment on All Tractors, All the Time by bucket teeth

bucket teeth — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:53:16 +0000

it seems the The Minnesota Historical Society is a great place!

Comment on Civilian Conservation Corps by Brennan

Brennan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:29:14 +0000

Ummmm…….. I like pancakes

Comment on Civilian Conservation Corps by Brennan

Brennan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:28:07 +0000

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Comment on “3 Merry Widows” Tin by Suzanne Cobb

Suzanne Cobb — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:04:13 +0000

Wow! I and my boyfriend were fishing on a creek bank. After a few hours and a few fish. They had stopped biting. So we started to leave. We took a path through the woods where the rain had washed through the woods. I looked down and there was the tin. I picked it up, brought it home, and Google got me here. Cool beans!

Comment on Fergus Falls State Hospital Papers by Hans Olav Hugdahl

Hans Olav Hugdahl — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 08:26:10 +0000

Hallo
Olaf Hugdahl was employed at the hospital around 1900, is there any information tio be foung about him ?

Comment on U.S. Army cavalry bit by Pat

Pat — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:47:47 +0000

Hi, I have a Bit like this. I would like to know what an item like might cost.

Thankyou

Comment on Fergus Falls State Hospital Papers by Kelly Garner

Kelly Garner — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:39:33 +0000

Thank you Dorothy Scanlin! What a great memory to cherish!

Comment on Immigration Week: Wild Geese by Cool Learn English images | Learn English Keeps Going and Going

Cool Learn English images | Learn English Keeps Going and Going — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:10:21 +0000

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Comment on 1955 Ford Customline Sedan by TED BAKO

TED BAKO — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:01:00 +0000

HI
VERY NICE CAR . I OWN AN ORIGINAL 55 FORD CLUB SEDAN COLOE SEASPRITE GEEN OVER SNOWSHOE WHITE . WOULD YOU KNOW WHERE I COULD GET A COUPLE OF THE ORINAL WINDOW STICKER . THE CAR WAS BUILT IB SAN JOSE CALF WITH A PRODUCTION DATE OF DEC. 29-1955 .
THANK YOU
TED BAKO

Comment on 1860s alcohol burner by Lizzie Ehrenhalt

Lizzie Ehrenhalt — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:44:26 +0000

Dear Lori,

Thanks for your comment. We have edited the blog post and its corresponding catalog record accordingly.

Best,

Lizzie Ehrenhalt
Collections Assistant

Comment on 1860s alcohol burner by Lori Eggleston

Lori Eggleston — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:31:19 +0000

This would not have been used to sterilize instruments, at least not during the Civil War. The Germ Theory didn’t come about until 1874 – AFTER the war. Civil War surgeons did not know the importance of sterilizing their instruments. Alcohol burners could be used to heat instruments for cauterizing wounds though.

Curator, National Museum of Civil War Medicine

Comment on Portable 1860s army stove by richard hutson

richard hutson — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:55:01 +0000

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Comment on Immigration Week: Hmong earrings by Hmong Earrings | New York Diamond Center

Hmong Earrings | New York Diamond Center — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:57:08 +0000

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Comment on Artificial limb inspection by Jason Onerheim

Jason Onerheim — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:10:14 +0000

Paul, thank you very much for the information! Our collection of Minneapolis and St. Paul newspaper photo negatives contains little cataloging information so many times I just have to guess who is who. I will update the record today.

Comment on Artificial limb inspection by Paul Trautman

Paul Trautman — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:30:04 +0000

Man on the left is Lucius Trautman
The man on the right of the General is Ray Trautman
The Minneapolis Artificial Limb Co.
410 Portland Ave.
Mpls., MN

The man handing the artificial limb to the general may be Albert Wenger. He lost all four limbs to frostbite when in High school in Wisconsin.

Comment on Oscar Mayer Wienermobile by Matt Anderson

Matt Anderson — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:54:22 +0000

That looks familiar!

Comment on Oscar Mayer Wienermobile by Perry Schwitters

Perry Schwitters — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:49:19 +0000

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Comment on ‘Trim Twist, The Executive Exerciser’ by Carol Sullivan

Carol Sullivan — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:52:37 +0000

I was a Trim Twist Girl store demonstrator! It was my first job in high school “no experience necessary” in the summer of 1968. I twisted for about 4 hours at a time next to the cosmetics department at J.C. Penney. $1.60 an hour and 10¢ for every one I sold. I am looking for one because I remember how well they worked. I can recite the whole spiel on demand!

Comment on The Road to Prohibition by Armchair Access to Minnesota’s Past | Poking Around with Mary

Armchair Access to Minnesota’s Past | Poking Around with Mary — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:11:36 +0000

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Comment on Acquired! 1850 Edward D. Neill letter describing the Minnesota Territory by Chris Records

Chris Records — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:38:08 +0000

It makes me very happy to see something I have sold go to a good home. Having a letter like this available to to public is better than having it stored away.

Chris

Comment on Charles W. Holman Collection Returns to Minnesota by David Rowlands

David Rowlands — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:07:48 +0000

This was very interesting to view. My great-grandfather Hugh Rowlands and Speed’s mother Jane were brother and sister. Hugh’s obituary even mentioned Speed as his nephew. A number of old and fragile photos of Speed are in our family photo albums. Maybe some are from his flights to Milwaukee, WI as family lived in nearby Hartford in those days – though I am not sure I could match the biplane specified in his flight logs to the biplane in the pictures. It was great to find this site.

Comment on Paul Kramer, artist by Tina D.

Tina D. — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 01:52:12 +0000

Hello Joan Kramer-Tanck:

I’m trying to locate an online image for Mr. Kramer’s painting of the Linscheid family farm near Butterfield, MN. The B&W copy in “We Did Take Root: A Brief Saga of the Migrations to the New World by Galician Forebearers”
is not very good.

Did the painting survive? Tina

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Floral brocade boots | totix.com — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:08:07 +0000

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Comment on Easy-Bake Oven by Arif Blog – The Magical Evolution Of The Easy-Bake Oven

Arif Blog – The Magical Evolution Of The Easy-Bake Oven — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:09:20 +0000

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Comment on Paul Kramer, artist by Brian Szott

Brian Szott — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:09:05 +0000

With regard to the portrait inquiry, we have no knowledge of the whereabouts of Paul’s work other than what is in MHS collection.

With regard to the exhibition dates of Other Realities: The Work of Paul Kramer, I’m pleased to confirm those dates as June 29 – October 13, 2013. That exhibition will take place at the James J. Hill House Gallery on Summit Avenue.

BSz

Comment on Paul Kramer, artist by Joan Kramer

Joan Kramer — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:00:59 +0000

Hi Rena,

I am Paul Kramer’s daughter and my daughter and I are on this site trying to confirm a date for an event in June. I believe I know the painting you are referring to. Have you already received a reply?

You can email please on my home email. Tanc...@wowway.com

Joan Kramer-Tanck

Comment on Weather or Not: Winter in Minnesota by Pamela Smith

Pamela Smith — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:13:47 +0000

I loved it. It reminded me of even MI in the good old days. I agree with the other two comments above and would love to be a kid again. Best to All.

Comment on Fergus Falls State Hospital Papers by Lori

Lori — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:38:51 +0000

Please see the reply above for more specific you might be interested in. Otherwise I would recommend contacting our Reference Department; information on that is above as well.
Thank you for your interest!
Best, Lori

Comment on Fergus Falls State Hospital Papers by Donna Berg

Donna Berg — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:33:34 +0000

I would like any records to do with William McMahon who died there in August 30,1950. Any information would be appreciated

Comment on Home Grown Smut by Pat

Pat — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:53:09 +0000

Thanks HH. Wow! that is a great Wikipedia article. Someone did their homework. I am now on a quest to find a vacation photo with Capt. Billy and Sinclair Lewis.

Comment on Home Grown Smut by www.happyhousekeepers.com

www.happyhousekeepers.com — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:48:49 +0000

Nice read about the Fawcett family and publications

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fawcett_Publications

Comment on Human Hair Jewelry by lonna

lonna — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:45:08 +0000

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Comment on “Spirit of St. Louis” liqueur decanter by Lori Williamson

Lori Williamson — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:28:29 +0000

Sorry, we are prohibited from doing appraisals for monetary value. I would recommend contacting someone on this list.
http://www.mnantiquesdealers.com/members/
Thank you for thinking of us!
- Lori

Comment on “Spirit of St. Louis” liqueur decanter by Joan Neizer

Joan Neizer — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:01:07 +0000

Hello,
I own one of your airplane decanters. I was trying to learn more about it. The Spirit of Saint Louis. Is it of any value? I’ve read some articles about it, but I keep looking for more.

Comment on Letter from Charles Goddard of the 1st Minnesota to his mother listing battles he’s been in and clearing up misunderstandings – February 20, 1863 by Jay Johnson

Jay Johnson — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:07:15 +0000

It was exciting to read your letter from Charles Goddard to his mother. I also have letters from my great grandfather to his family at home from various locations while serving in the Civil War. I have a collect of letters and memorabilia from the Civil War on view to the public at the Prospect House and Civil War Museum. Check out our website http://www.prospecthousemuseum.org and I would enjoy hearing more from you and about your family.

Jay Johnson

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Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:03:50 +0000

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Comment on Fergus Falls State Hospital Papers by Lori

Lori — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:33:12 +0000

The State Archives collection of the Minnesota Historical Society preserves several Fergus Falls State Hospital records that may answer your specific questions.
There are two sets of records that may interest you.

See this URL for an inventory of Fergus Falls State Hospital staff records, dated 1891-1998. http://www.mnhs.org/library/findaids/ffsh009.pdf.

Also,there is a set of personnel service records, dated 1925-1940, of the Division of Public Institutions.
Here is a summary of the records. Physical Details 4.0 cu. ft. (4 boxes). Records documenting various state personnel, particularly those at the state’s public institutions. The majority are personnel service record cards (1925-1939) for the state’s institutions, listing employee name, address, position, salary, brief statement of duties, data on previous state service, education, training, and personal and family information. Also State Employees Retirement Association deduction cards (1929-1939) and payroll deduction records on State Relief Agency and State Emergency Relief Administration paid employees (1939-1940).

I recommend you check the Library’s on-line research service for state hospital records available at: http://shop.mnhs.org/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=2474.

Also, you may contact the Society’s Library staff at 651.259.3300 or refe...@mnhs.org for further assistance.

Good luck with you research!

Comment on Fergus Falls State Hospital Papers by Hans Olav Hugdahl

Hans Olav Hugdahl — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:01:11 +0000

I have been told taht Peder and Kjersti Hugdahl hav ebeen working on Fergus Falls State Hospital 1900 – 1905. is there a record over enployed personale from that years ?

Comment on Fergus Falls State Hospital Papers by Hans Olav Hugdahl

Hans Olav Hugdahl — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:58:27 +0000

Jeg har hørt at Pder og Kjersti Hugdahl arbeidet på Fergus Falls State Hospital rundt 1900 – 1905. Finnes der noe registert over ansatte på hospitalet ?

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Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:11:32 +0000

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Comment on Folding Reed Organ by Michael

Michael — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:10:42 +0000

Anywhere you don’t mind carrying a 63 lb box! :-)

Comment on Univac II computer console by Shea Singerling

Shea Singerling — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 05:03:50 +0000

Anyone know where to purchase one of these or something very similar?

Comment on Weather or Not: Winter in Minnesota by Rick Reierson

Rick Reierson — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 21:28:34 +0000

Wonderful images of the good ol’ days that make you smile. It helps me realize that we really do love it!

Comment on Rat trap by Lee ly

Lee ly — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 07:15:13 +0000

I’d like to buy one.I live in California,USA. How much is it? How do I order?
Thanks

Comment on Letter presenting a flag from the Loyal Ladies of the Louisville Soldiers Association to the 2nd regiment – February 17, 1862 by Honoring Minnesota Civil War soldiers via history lessons & a puzzle « Minnesota Prairie Roots

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:20:33 +0000

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Comment on Tools of the tailoring trade by tom terry

tom terry — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:07:36 +0000

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Comment on Weather or Not: Winter in Minnesota by Erica Skinner

Erica Skinner — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:31:28 +0000

Love the music you chose for this one! Fitting. I’m going to hear it in my head tomorrow as I scrape my windshield.

Comment on Fergus Falls State Hospital Papers by Jean Evans

Jean Evans — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:51:22 +0000

I am trying to find information regarding my Grandfather Arthur Brostrom. He was born on Nov 26, 1891 and died Nov 15, 1967. My grandparents divorced in 1947, so that he would have to stay in the hospital. We have no information on why he was there and if he actually died there. Is there anybody that can help me with some information regarding him.

Thank you!

Comment on Food press by berish

berish — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:21:46 +0000

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Comment on Fergus Falls State Hospital Papers by Dorothy Scanlan

Dorothy Scanlan — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:00:24 +0000

We lived in a glorious apartment on the third floor of the Administration Building, in 1966. Doctor Patterson, the Hospital Chief, lived on the second floor.
My husband was an MD, who was between the Military and a Psychiatry Residency; there was a terrific Psychiatrist who was working at the State Hospital, and John went to work there to work under him, Ralph Hirschowitz. Dr. Hirschowitz began the CTC at the Hospital, the Community Treatment Center. I don’t have any history of what happened after we-and he-left.
We had three small children in this extraordinary setting. They used to have rocking chair races in the great hall.
It was a great adventure.
My attention was caught by yesterday’s (January 12) article in the Minneapolis Tribune.

Comment on ‘Trim Twist, The Executive Exerciser’ by Shahla Fadaie

Shahla Fadaie — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 23:21:40 +0000

I have a Trim Twist, it was given to me years ago. I just Google the name to learn about it. It is a fascinating piece of work, I love it.

Comment on Colonial Delaware currency by Euroteken

Euroteken — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:02:04 +0000

Wow the picture! Exclusive piece of history right there.
I have never seen anything like it in real life, but thanks to you now atleast digital.

Thanks

Comment on Blessed by Bly and Bly by Haydn Reiss

Haydn Reiss — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:37:09 +0000

Greetings, Just came across this because of photo and happy to see…I, too, would love to track down the photo’s source for use in my upcoming film on Robert Bly. Any suggestions welcomed. Best, Haydn Reiss

Comment on Moon Rocks! – Apollo 11 Lunar Soil Sample by Moon Rocks are at the Minnesota History Center | phenoMNal twin cities

Moon Rocks are at the Minnesota History Center | phenoMNal twin cities — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:01:39 +0000

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Comment on Perfection in Munsingwear by Lori Williamson

Lori Williamson — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:39:58 +0000

I’m sorry, but we cannot do evaluations for monetary value. I would recommend taking it to an antique or art dealer in your area.
Thank you for your interest!
Best, Lori
MHS, Collections Department

Comment on Perfection in Munsingwear by Richard Bonham

Richard Bonham — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:48:49 +0000

I have this picture and was wondering what it’s value is.

Comment on Civil Defense gas mask and case by Photo Jigsaw Puzzle of Metropolitan Police gas mask, bag, rattle and tin helmet from Mary Evans : gas masks

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:04:00 +0000

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Comment on Abram M. Fridley by Lori Williamson

Lori Williamson — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:32:23 +0000

Thanks for the tweak! You’re right, it’s not quite that large as that(can you imagine?). We are fixing it now.
The Legislative Reference Library lists him as Abram, so we’re going with that.
http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=12907
Thanks again for your help, we appreciate it!
Best, Lori

Comment on Abram M. Fridley by Chris Steller

Chris Steller — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:38:19 +0000

Thanks for picking Fridley’s namesake!

One tweak: The size of the image can’t really be 4 1/4′ height by 3 1/4′ width, as listed at http://collections.mnhs.org/cms/display.php?irn=10061838 (Double quote marks for inches?)

Also I’m wondering about Abram vs. Abraham … assuming it’s the same guy.

Comment on Marriage Amendment shirt by Perry

Perry — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:21:56 +0000

Excellent item to add to MHS’s collection.

Comment on Moon Rocks! – Apollo 11 Lunar Soil Sample by Matt Anderson

Matt Anderson — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:24:22 +0000

It’s great to see that Minnesota’s moon rocks are safe and sound!

Comment on “An Incident” and “A Few Sober Reflections on the Condition of our Country,” Stillwater Messenger – October 7, 1862 by Lori

Lori — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:49:28 +0000

Yes! Click on it twice, please. The first click makes it very small, the second makes it nice and readable.
I try to remind people that they can do this every couple weeks or so – sorry you missed that!
Thanks for your interest!
Best, Lori

Comment on Cook stove by Parker

Parker — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:15:19 +0000

I have this stove in my house. In fact I have a fire roaring in it right now. Though mine says 1908 on the side. Whether is is 104 years old or 88, it sure it one hell of a stove.

Comment on Shoes on Parade: Highlights from the Minnesota Historical Society’s Footwear Collection by Amy Lucas

Amy Lucas — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:02:20 +0000

I loved the interactive (music/changing photos) of the collection of shoes!!! Great use of the collection and modern technology. I’ll forward to friends because it’s fun AND educational.

Comment on “A Negro Escort,” and “Local Affairs,” Saint Paul Daily Press – October 13, 1861 by Samantha

Samantha — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:24:26 +0000

I agree. It is crazy how quickly things have changed through the years for the better. Although we still have racial slander unfortunately.

Comment on Fergus Falls State Hospital Papers by Lori Williamson

Lori Williamson — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:51:27 +0000

The photos are part of the State Archives Collection, so it would have to be located within that collection, pulled, and scanned. Here is the URL for the on-line inventory: http://www.mnhs.org/library/findaids/ffsh016.pdf
You could come use the Collection here at the Library (see here for hours: http://sites.mnhs.org/library/)to see the higher quality image for yourself or use Reference Services available here: http://sites.mnhs.org/library/researchservices.
Hope this helps! Thanks for your interest.

Comment on Fergus Falls State Hospital Papers by Glenda Clark

Glenda Clark — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 02:04:45 +0000

Is it possible to get a higher resolution copy of the two images of the ladies that worked in the Fergus Falls Hospital laundry above? I am trying to identify a relative in that picture and having some difficulty since it is so very low resolution.
Any help would be appreciated!

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Comment on Paul Kramer, artist by Rena Dehler

Rena Dehler — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:01:21 +0000

Hello,
I am wondering if you have any portraits that Mr. Kramer has done sometime in the early 70s. My mother was one of his subjects and my parents own a head-shot painting he did of my mom. We know there is at least one other painting of my mother out there, probably painted in 1971. She is of half-mexican ancestry and is pregnant (with me). I would be very happy if someone at MNHS knows of or could confirm you have this image on hand. I would love to see it.
Cheers,
Rena

Comment on Ojibwe dance costume shirt by Joanne

Joanne — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:14:40 +0000

Incredible. :)

Comment on Firefighting in Minnesota: A Salute to the Fallen by Anne Lowe

Anne Lowe — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 15:42:13 +0000

What a great podcast. As a retired history teacher and volunteer firefighter, my dad would have enjoyed watching the video posted here and being at the ceremony last Sunday on the grounds of the state capital. Unfortunately, my dad died a week before the dedication ceremony for the Fallen Firefighters Memorial, and his funeral was the day this podcast was filed. He loved the fire department and he would have loved to have seen the new installation of the memorial. Thank you for posting this video. And thank you to all the firefighters and first responders out there who put their lives on the line for us all every day.

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Comment on Speed Holman’s baby shoes by ivy johnson

ivy johnson — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:22:13 +0000

Those shoes must be so durable. Is there any chance that those shoes can be restored in its original state? I think those shoes are worth to be a memorabilia.

Comment on U.S. Army cavalry bit by Lizzie Ehrenhalt

Lizzie Ehrenhalt — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:52:03 +0000

Dear Jim,

Thank you for your comment. The rosette on the side of the bit not pictured is attached right side up. The post and the catalog record it links to have been edited to include this fact, and to use the word \boss.\

Lizzie Ehrenhalt
Collections Assistant

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Comment on Images of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Edmund Fitzgerald Service 2012

Edmund Fitzgerald Service 2012 — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 05:31:36 +0000

S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald 37 Year Anniversary
November 10, 2011
RIVER ROUGE — A memorial service is planned for Saturday November 10, 2012 to remember the 29 men who died when the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior on Nov. 10, 1975.
The ceremony is set for 6 to 8 p.m. and the heated tent open at 4:30 p.m. for viewing Edmund Fitzgerald artifacts, near the Mariners Memorial Lighthouse at Belanger Park, off Belanger Park Drive and Marion.
The event is held in River Rouge because that’s the city where the vessel was built in 1957 and ’58.
Several speakers will give their memories of the ship, including people who helped construct it and relatives of some of the deceased crewmen.
Artifacts, photographs and videos also will be on display and you can talk to the Fitz Ship Builders, past Crew Members and Fitz Family Members.
At 7:10 p.m. — the time the ship sank — a wreath will be tossed into the Detroit River. A bell will be rung 29 times in memory of each person who died.
A plaque presentation and lantern lighting is planned. Food and Refreshments will be provided free of charge.
Event organizer Roscoe Clark has a Web site devoted to the vessel, which contains several video clips and photos of the ship.
Earlier in the day, an Edmund Fitzgerald open house will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. at the River Rouge Historical Museum, 10750 W. Jefferson Ave.
This year, the service will be web cast free of charge for those viewers all across the US and Canada.
For more information and location call Roscoe Clark at (810) 519-2148.
This is a special program held each year and is free of charge. All new this year.

Comment on Colonial Delaware currency by Kent Seebach

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Comment on Marschner Map of Original Vegetation by Lori Williamson

Lori Williamson — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:09:19 +0000

I consulted with permission folks in the Library, and we don’t think display in a classroom as an exhibit needs formal permission. Generally, we don’t issue permission for published items anyway. It shouldn’t be a problem. Thanks for checking!
- Lori

Comment on Marschner Map of Original Vegetation by John

John — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:26:23 +0000

Lori,
As I look at the licensing agreement, it does not appear that any particular language relates to the public display in a college classroom, University of Minnesota, Crookston, MN. I just didn’t want to get sideways with the copyright police. Please advise
John

Comment on Marschner Map of Original Vegetation by Lori

Lori — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:56:37 +0000

You can order a reprint from Collections Online:
http://greatriversnetwork.org/index.php?q=marschner+map&brand=cms
Click the buy button under the map on the right; you will see the ordering options from there.
Thanks for your interest!
Best, Lori

Comment on Marschner Map of Original Vegetation by John

John — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:26:50 +0000

Seriously, Can I buy one of these to replace one we use regularly in a classroom?

Comment on USS Minnesota Photograph and Relic by Jim Lowery

Jim Lowery — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 05:56:58 +0000

Lorne My great great grandfather James Lowery/Lowry also served on the Minnesota and was at the second battle of Ft. Fisher. He was a boy 1st. class 15 years old. I have found info. where he saved a Confederate Soldier and years later while buying lumber to build boats he was talking to the landowner about the War turns out the landowner was the same soldier he saved years before. If you have any information on the Minnesota I would appreciate your help. Thanks Jim Lowery

Comment on Letter from H. C. Simpson to Ignatius Donnelly – May 31, 1861 by Lori

Lori — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:06:00 +0000

Hi. What is the title of the book, please? Our interest likely would depend on the topic, not just that it was owned by him.
Please let me know either here or by emailing me directly: lori...@mnhs.org
Thank you for thinking of us; we appreciate it!
Best, Lori

Comment on Letter from H. C. Simpson to Ignatius Donnelly – May 31, 1861 by Jane Bonner

Jane Bonner — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:15:46 +0000

I have just discovered a book belonging to H. C. Simpson with a very similar signature which is dated 1888 I believe it was a book given out by state office holders here in Pennsylvania. Are you interested in this?

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Comment on USS Minnesota Photograph and Relic by Lori

Lori — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:06:17 +0000

Here are some of the resources about Fort Fisher we have in the Library Collection:
http://mnhs.mnpals.net/F?func=find-b&find_code=WRD&request=fort+fisher&local_base=&adjacent=N
If you need more than that I recommend contacting our Reference Department directly:
http://sites.mnhs.org/library/content/contact-us
Thank you for your interest and good luck with your presentation!
- Lori

Comment on USS Minnesota Photograph and Relic by Lorne Marmet

Lorne Marmet — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 03:45:49 +0000

I am a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Camp 04. My great-great-great-grandfather Seaman David Bass, earned the Medal of Honor while serving aboard the USS Minnesota. I am putting together a presentation about him and would like a large portion be about the ship. I am looking for the “official version” of the 2nd battle of Fort Fisher. Assistance would be deeply appreciated.

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Comment on U.S. Army cavalry bit by jim

jim — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:10:01 +0000

the description doesn’t mention that the “rosette” (technically a “boss”) is attached upside down. Is the one on the other side also upside down?