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Richard H. Hudelson labor history research collection

 Collection
Identifier: S6143
Abstract

The collections contains research materials compiled to write Dr. Hudelson's book published by the University of Minnesota Press in 2006 titled By the Ore Docks: A Working People’s History of Duluth.

Dates: 1880-2006; Majority of material found in 1883-1978

Robert J. Jansen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S6023
Abstract The collection consists of family papers and photographs, organization records, and business records. The papers span Jansen’s life from grade school through college, political activities of the 1990s, Jansen's activism as a gay man, teaching career from Cal State Fresno through The College of St. Scholastica including the CSS grievance over tenure (1982-1983), the beginnings of his gay bar The Main Club, and the purchase and renovation of a Victorian house (his home in Duluth (1215 East...
Dates: 1949-2001

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

Joint Committee of Civic Organizations for Steel Base records

 Collection
Identifier: S3016
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence,1906–1923; legal materials; news clippings, 1918–1924; and pamphlets. Legal materials include petitions and complaints to the Federal Trade Commission and miscellaneous resolutions.

Dates: 1906-1924

Karon family papers

 volume
Identifier: U6253
Abstract

The collection consists of seven albums containing family photographs, correspondence, and other documents related to the Robert Joseph and Ruth Helen Edelstein Karon family.

Dates: 1890 - 2000

Donald Klaber oral history interviews

 Collection — Box: OH
Identifier: S6009
Abstract

The collection consists of interviews by Professor Richard Hudelson, Ph. D. of Donald Klaber on July 22, 1999 and March 2000.

Dates: 1999-2000; Majority of material found in 1999, 2000

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

Ralph S. Knowlton papers

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3173
Abstract

The collection contains a night school certificate, his father Perley S. Knowlton's death certificate, papers regarding settlement of his father’s financial business, Notary Public appointment certificate, letter of appreciation, and an article on the Duluth Superior Harbor.

Dates: 1931-1963

Labor Relations and Union Development in Duluth oral history interviews

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2220
Abstract

The interviews in this project document the history of Duluth, Minnesota area businesses and labor unions. Barbara Sommer conducted the interviews in 1980-1981.

Dates: 1980-1981

Lake Superior Paper Industries In Harmony videotape

 Collection — Box: VHS
Identifier: S4497
Abstract

The collection consists of a single videocassette. The video contains a documentary on Lake Superior Paper Industries entitled In Harmony.

Dates: 1991

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

Marvin Meierhoff photograph collection

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S2265
Abstract

The collection consists of six undated photographs, collected by Marvin Meierhoff. The photographs depict the Kelley-How-Thomson Company Building; Marshall-Wells Company Building; and Blake & Waite Company Building in Duluth, Minnesota.

Dates: not dated

Master Painters' Association records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S4494
Abstract

Collection consists of price lists for the work of professional painters for 1910, 1911, 1917.  Title of each three page list is Minimum Prices for Painting, Tinting, Finishing, etc.

Dates: 1910-1917

McDougall-Duluth Shipbuilding Company records

 Collection
Identifier: S4550
Abstract

The collection consists of one record of the McDougall-Duluth Shipbuilding Company.

Dates: 1919-1920

Menu collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S4524
Abstract

The collection consists of postcards images and menus from restaurants in Duluth and the Arrowhead region of Northeastern Minnesota.

Dates: 1912-2008; Majority of material found in 1912-1958, 1970s, 2000-2008

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

Michael and Diane Gallagher family papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: S6148
Abstract

The collection contains a family photograph album/scrapbook, 1912-1988, 2002; a file of biographical information and 8x10 photographs about Annabelle Freeman Gallagher Thompson's career in marketing, service on the Duluth Arena-Auditorium Board, Woman of the Year award in 1969; Perry Gallagher's career until his retirement from photography in 1978.

Dates: 1911-1988; 2002-2005

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

Kenneth J. Moran photograph collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S6060
Abstract

The collection consists of images and negatives made by or collected by Kenneth Moran.

Dates: 1900-1996; Majority of material found in 1958-1966

Henry H. Myers papers

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S6029
Abstract

The collection consists of two volumes, a business ledger and a business journal, covering the brief period of May 1908 to May 1915 that describe a portion of the Myers company’s activity.

Dates: 1908-1915; Majority of material found in 1908-1915, undated

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

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

Frederic W. Paine papers

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3078
Abstract

The collection contains contracts, statements, correspondence, and biographical material. Most of the records concern Paine's interest in the Bay View Land Co. from 1894 through 1921, and a lawsuit against the Security Bank by the Mercantile Bank of New York in 1896.

Dates: 1893-1940; Majority of material found in 1894-1921, 1929-1931

Real Estate Companies collection

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S4580
Abstract

Collection contains letters on letterhead stationery, marketing materials, and certificates.

Dates: 1888-1962

Red Cliff Lumber Company photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: S4516
Abstract

The album is a nearly day-by-day visual log of new construction of a mill at the Duluth waterfront, presumably at 39th Avenue West.

Dates: 1913 April 10-1913 December 2

Hjalmer C. Rykken photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S4525
Abstract

The collection consists of black and white photographs by Hjalmer C. Rykken amateur but experienced photographer, that were made between October 1958 and July 1962. Content of the photographs includes: streets, views of Lake Superior, Central High School, Fire Hall, the Hibbard Plant, Lakefront, the First Presbyterian Church, Elliott Packing Co., Park Point, and Rail Road tracks.

Dates: 1958-1962; Majority of material found in 1962

George B. Sargent papers

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3129
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence and biographical information, 1869–1900; news clippings concerning George Sargent, 1931–1941; photographs including a portrait of Sargent and an image of his house, 1869–1965; and one scrapbook containing personal correspondence concerning Sargent's life, work, and speeches, news clippings, and some maps, 1851–1875.

Dates: 1851-1965

Scott-Graff Lumber Company records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2258
Abstract

The collection contains corporate and financial records and minutes; job site and construction records; publicity records; and oversized photos and blueprints.

Dates: 1880-1967

Seaway Port Authority of Duluth records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2348
Abstract

The collection contains annual reports, 1954-1977, minutes, 1930-1977, correspondence, files by office divisions, legal materials, news clippings, publications, and photographs.

Dates: 1927-1978