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Duluth Convention and Visitors Bureau records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S4437

Scope and Contents

The materials in this collection came from a former board member and are not complete. Minutes, budget information, audits, by-laws, amendments to by-laws, annual meeting materials, 8mmfilms, and some marketing planning materials comprise the records.

Dates

  • 1982-1986

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

Chartered in 1935 as an independent, nonprofit organization, the Duluth Convention and Visitors Bureau functions to attract the maximum number of visitors and infuse tourism dollars into the local economy. The Duluth Convention and Visitors Bureau establishes new initiatives to increase tourism, visitors and conventions, and continuously works to enhance the awareness of the visitor industry. Members are business people and interested Duluthians. A Board and Executive Committee lead the organization. An Executive Director supervises and manages the office and business affairs of the Bureau. The organization is now named Visit Duluth.

The Bureau was formerly a part of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce. That relationship changed in approximately 1981 when they separated. The Bureau’s function is very specific in its task to promote and market tourism related activity and magnets for the city of Duluth. Efforts are funded by tax revenue from hotel/motel accommodations and food/beverage transactions, as well as by private fund raising, membership dues and cooperative programs with the Minnesota Office of Tourism and other entities. It represents more than 450 businesses.

Extent

3.00 Linear Inches

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The materials in this collection came from a former board member and are not complete. Minutes, budget information, audits, by-laws, amendments to by-laws, annual meeting materials, 8mmfilms, and some marketing planning materials comprise the records.

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 owned by the Minnesota Historical Society, but is housed at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives.

Title
Guide to the Duluth Convention and Visitors Bureau records
Author
Finding Aid Authors: P. Maus.
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