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Alworth family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3635
Abstract

The collection consists of two series: correspondence and photographs. This collection shows only a small segment of the Alworth family business.

Dates: 1895-1967

American Land and Timber Company records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3075
Abstract

The collection contains articles of incorporation, May 1911; minutes of the Board of Directors; an account ledger, 1911-1929; two cashbooks, 1911-1929; a tract book describing the land owned, its location, and the amount and quality of timber; and two maps of the area. Also included are stock certificates, 1919-1920.

Dates: 1911-1929

Arrowhead Electric Cooperative records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3077
Abstract

The collection contains annual reports, 1964-1968, and the newsletter, Hy-Line By-Line,1964-1969.

Dates: 1964-1969

Julius H. Barnes papers

 Collection
Identifier: S3025
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, financial materials, articles, pamphlets, photographs, news clippings, sketchbooks, a tape recording, and miscellaneous reference materials. Most of the records originate from the period between 1940-1958 and document Barnes' financial interests and his involvement in the St. Lawrence Seaway project. Some personal correspondence is also included.

Dates: 1877-1959; Majority of material found in 1940-1958

Bud's advertising scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: S3799
Abstract

The collection consists exclusively of dismantled scrapbooks of the newspaper advertisements bought by Bud’s from 1946-1978 in Duluth newspapers, and an occasional mail order brochure from the shop.

Dates: 1946-1978

Business Advertising Cards, Duluth (Minn.)

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S2415
Abstract

The collection consists of business advertising cards of firms which either conducted business, or were located, in the Duluth, Minnesota area.

Dates: circa 1880

Jay Cooke and Company records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3183
Abstract

The collection contains a copy of an 1880 “catalog of stocks, bonds, western lands, town lots and other real estate belonging to Jay Cooke and Co. in bankruptcy to be sold.” The collection also includes a business card, telegraph ciphers, copies of two notes, a catalog.

Dates: 1866-1934; Majority of material found in 1866-1880, 1934

Coolerator Company records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2371
Abstract

The collection contains product advertisements with descriptions, National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standards, specifications and parts drawings, correspondence with James E. Frykdahl, Head of Coolerator's Engineering Department, and a copy of the firm's public auction.

Dates: 1921-1954

Duluth Builders Exchange records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3637
Abstract

The collection contains a membership booklet for 1939 and 5 annuals.

Dates: 1939-1958

Duluth Chamber of Commerce records

 Collection — Volume: 1
Identifier: S3065
Abstract

The collection contains two minute books; news clippings, 1933-1971; correspondence, 1890-1986; articles of incorporation and by-laws, 1902; pamphlets; and photographs. 

Dates: 1889-2000

Duluth Iron and Metal Company ledger

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: S4585
Abstract

The collections consists of a one volume business ledger covering December 1904 through June 1906.

Dates: 1904-1906

Duluth Linen Company catalog

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3618
Abstract

The collection contains a 1936 company catalogue with descriptions and photographs of Duluth Linen Company products and prices.

Dates: 1936

Gallagher Studio photograph collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S4475
Abstract

The collection consists of identified and unidentified photographs of the Duluth area, with and without corresponding negatives, negatives without corresponding prints and post cards.

Dates: 1890-1963

Goldfine family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2317
Abstract

The collection contains family and business papers, photographs, slides, one film, scrapbooks and photograph albums. The collection includes correspondence, legal documents, publications, minutes, photographs, financial reports, and news clippings for Goldfine's, Miller Furniture Company, Spirit Mountain Authority, Temple Israel, and the Goldfine family.

Dates: 1920-1977

Heimbach Family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S4583
Abstract

The collection consists of three photographs and one business ledger. The photographs are a portrait of William P. Heimbach, one image of Duluth and Superior lumbermen at an outing at Namekan Lake Sept 5-7, 1919, the Virginia & Rainy Lake Co., and employees of the Endion Lumber Co, about 1920. The one volume ledger is from the Heimbach Lumber Company cover March through July, 1883.

Dates: 1883-circa 1920; Majority of material found in 1883, 1919-1920?

History of Business Development in Duluth oral history interviews

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2376
Abstract

The interviews in this project document the history of Duluth area businesses and labor unions. Narrators comment, where appropriate, on the founding and growth of carious businesses or labor organizations, the formation of corporate policies, labor – management relations, urban renewal, union philosophy and strategy, government regulation, binding arbitrations, and the relationship of business and labor political and civic affairs.

Dates: 1980-1981

Hudson's Bay Company records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S2433
Scope and Contents This collection consists of originals and typed transcripts of the following records: correspondence, receipts, lists of Hudson's Bay Company property loaded, transported, and unloaded, inventory records, record of Indian annuity - Long Lake District 1864, and a record indicating that the heads of families of different Indian tribes along the North Shore of Lake Superior have received interest from the provincial government for the year 1866. The records in this collection largely deal with...
Dates: 1858-1887

Jay D. Siegel papers

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S2238
Abstract

The collection contains 10 photographs of Jay D. Siegel, his father Julius Siegal, and their pawn shop, Keystone Loan.

Dates: 1952-1966

Perley S. Knowlton papers

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3174
Abstract

The collection contains letters, shareholders certificates, annual financial statements for the Duluth Van Storage Company, bills, business agreements, and insurance receipt.

Dates: 1894-1942

Austin Lathers papers

 Collection
Identifier: S2444
Abstract

The collection contains record of personal investments and businesses, correspondence and law practice papers, journals from his rental properties.

Dates: 1907-1961

Marshall-Wells Company records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3614
Abstract

The collection consists of articles of incorporation, bylaws, annual reports (1940, 1946, 1948, 1954), titles, leases, deeds, stock certificates, financial statements; a list of salesmen (1953); annual roundup program; photograph of George Hill, John Howe, Sig Soberg (1957), and John Hutman; business letters; promotional material; product advertisements; John Patterson correspondence; a company history; and newspaper articles about the company.

Dates: 1892-1961; Majority of material found in 1940s-1950s

McAlpine Logging Company journals

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3076
Abstract

The collection contains account journals, cashbooks, and employee ledgers from the McAlpine Logging Company and the Lutsen Lumber Company.

Dates: 1905-1910

Merritt family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3120
Abstract

The collection contains personal and financial correspondence, letterpress books, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, manuscripts written about local and family history, financial records, legal papers, maps, photographs, one audio cassette of an interview, and reference materials.

Dates: 1823-1992

Mesaba Iron Company records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2203
Abstract

Contains information on the organization of the company, election of officers and directors, stock issues, options and leases on company lands, royalty arrangements, assessments on stocks, taxation on company lands, and the exploration of minerals.

Dates: 1882-1906

Minnesota and Oregon Land and Timber Company records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3080
Abstract

The collection contains articles of incorporation, August 26, 1905; minutes of the board of directors, 1905-1920; two journals, 1905-1931; and three account ledgers, 1905-1931.

Dates: 1905-1931

The Minnesota Woolen Company Story film

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3758
Abstract

The collection consists of one 16mm film, which includes two separate productions: Wool O’ the West and The Minnesota Woolen Company Story.

Dates: 1959

John Monaghan letter

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3673
Abstract

The collection consists of a letter from the Kincaid Mercantile Company Liquidating Committee concerning payment for services Monaghan gave them.

Dates: 1926

Northern Cold Storage and Warehouse Company records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3613
Abstract

The collection contains promotional material, newspaper advertisements, a news article, a financial report, storage receipts, a check and order, business letters, employment cards for Presidents and president’s death notices.

Dates: 1907-1968

Northwestern-Hanna Fuel Company records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3619
Abstract

The collection contains a photograph album, 1902 – 1953, showing the company’s docks, apparatus, and delivery methods The photographs document changes in technology in coal handling and also include trains, lake vessels, conveyors, land transportation, coal handling in the yard, a 1914 hydraulic dump truck. The collection includes two loose photographs of their local storefronts in Duluth and Superior, price cards, 1880 – 1916, and a newsletter to company employees.

Dates: 1902-1965

Oreck's, Inc. account ledger

 Collection — Volume: 1
Identifier: S3110
Abstract

The collection contains an account ledger including information on all three of the Oreck owned apparel stores located in Duluth.

Dates: 1914-1921