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Gayle Thoreson Carlson and Carl E. Carlson family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S6019

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of family photographs, papers, and a scrapbook primarily documenting the life of Gayle Thoreson Carlson (d. 2000), and her husband Carl E. Carlson (d. 1992), as well as information on Proctor, Minnesota and the Cozy Café.

Miscellaneous papers including: booklet “Constitution and Rules of Naturalization Club of French Canadians of Duluth” in French; a bowling banquet program from 1950, “Pyramid” letter, miscellaneous; Wedding photographs and guest book; Gayle Carlson's bowling patches (1955-1964); Photographs from about 1900 of Proctor, Minnesota; UNK Country Club, possibly in Proctor not dated; Photographs with a few corresponding negatives presumable of family 1942-47, 1973, not dated; not dated photographs of the Cozy Café; a scrapbook primarily 1934-38, 1950, compiled by Gayle Thoreson of news clippings, invitations, tickets, souvenirs, photographs of unidentified people related to Proctor and the Duluth State Teachers College

Dates

  • Creation: about 1900-1973

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Gayle Thoreson Carlson died in 2000, and her husband Carl E. Carlson died in 1992. They lived in Proctor, Minnesota, and were involved in the French Canadians club. Gayle Thoreson was an accomplished bowler, and she probably attended the Duluth State Teachers College. The Carlson's relationship with the Cozy Café is not entirely clear.

Extent

2.00 Linear Inches

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of family photographs, papers, and a scrapbook primarily documenting the life of Gayle Thoreson Carlson (d. 2000), and her husband Carl E. Carlson (d. 1992), as well as information on Proctor, Minnesota and the Cozy Café.

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.

General

This collection is part of the Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections, which are housed in the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives at the Kathryn A. Martin Library.

Title
Guide to the Gayle Thoreson Carlson and Carl E. Carlson family papers
Author
Finding Aid Authors: M. Carol.
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Collecting Area Details

Contact The University of Minnesota Duluth Archives and Special Collections Collecting Area

Contact:
Kathryn A. Martin Library
University of Minnesota Duluth
416 Library Drive
Duluth MN 55812-3001
(218) 726-8526