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George A. Beck papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: S6039
Abstract The collection contains a June 10, 1959 letter to Beck's Ohio State University professor on the occasion of the professor's retirement and a September 13, 1959 reply from Professor Dan H. Eikenberry, and 8 bound volumes: 1921-1929 course work of George Beck; July 1930 Child Labor and Compulsory Attendance Laws of West Virginia; June 1931 Syllabus for Ohio State University course 817, Seminary in Secondary School...
Dates: 1921-1964

E. R. Cobb Elementary School memorabilia

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S2259
Abstract

The collection consists of the program issued on the occasion of the formal re-opening of E.R. Cobb School, May 29, 1919, and a photo of the school.

Dates: 1919

Committee on Preservation of Central High School records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S4407
Abstract

The collection consists of a committee member’s file of materials compiled as part of the work of the preservation committee’s efforts to spearhead community interest and creativity in keeping Central standing.

Dates: 1971-1972

Craggencroft School records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3639
Abstract

The collection contains two photographs of the school and one of five students; calendars with descriptions, photographs, cost, and classes offered; invitations to parents; two report cards; financing contract; and account of presentation of Julia Ward Howe.

Dates: 1891-1902

Daily and Periodic Report of School Lunch Program documents

 Collection
Identifier: S6010
Abstract

The collection consists of form 391, 2 pages, Directions for Use of Period and Daily Report for School Lunch Project which supplies directions for how to fill out the report form columns 1-11.

Dates: 1942-1943; Majority of material found in 1942 December, 1943 January

Eloise Marie Decker College Days album

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S6003
Abstract

Contains one photograph album titled College Days, compiled and lettered by Eloise Marie Decker during 1901-1902 while a student at Craggencroft school in Duluth, Minnesota. There are two copy negatives, one of Eloise at the time of her marriage in 1903, and one of her as a elderly woman.  There are photocopies of the two photographs which were lent by the family for copying.

Dates: 1901-1902

Duluth Central High School PTA records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: U6248
Abstract

The collection consists of two items: one scrapbook dated 1971-1972, which contains newspaper clippings, reports, correspondence, and ephemera; one book of meeting minutes, dated 1940-1949.

Dates: 1940 - 1972

Duluth Community Garden Program records

 Collection
Identifier: U6231
Abstract

The collection contains materials created and collected by the Duluth Community Garden Program, including newsletters, clippings, ephemera, meeting minutes, planning documents, garden plans, and scrapbooks.

Dates: 1989-2016

Duluth Department of Recreation records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3680
Abstract

The collection contains material relating to the proposal to form a single recreation department for the city of Duluth by combining the programs of the city of Duluth and the Board of Education of Duluth.

Dates: 1951-1963

Duluth High School records

 Collection — Box: Oversize
Identifier: S3687
Abstract

The collection contains a volume listing a monthly report for students, 1881 – 1883; scores on the State High School Board Examination, 1881 – 1884; and volume two, which lists scores for the University Certificates received by pupils of the Duluth High School prior to Sept. 1889, and for 1890 – 1893.

Dates: 1881-1893

Duluth Junior College records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S6054
Abstract

The collection consists of two alphabetical series: graduates and non-graduates.

Faculty Meeting Minutes 1947-1948; DJC Bulletins 1942-43, 1947-48, 1948-49

Dates: 1927-1950

Duluth Junior College scrapbook

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: S6017
Abstract

The collection consists of one 84 page fragile scrapbook with primarily unidentified and undated local news clippings and 6 photos and 1 photocopied photo.

Dates: 1938-1941

Duluth Living History Project videotapes

 Collection
Identifier: S3035
Abstract

The collection contains 13 videotapes holding 29 interviews, and 8 topic videotapes. Most interviews are indexed.

Dates: 1986-1990

Duluth News Tribune slide shows

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S6086
Abstract

The collection consists of two 25 minute slide shows from 1977.

Dates: 1977

Duluth Public Library photograph collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3766
Abstract

The collection consists of original and copy prints and negatives of Duluth, buildings, sites, views, parks, and development of the area.

Dates: 1869-1986

Duluth Public Schools records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3688
Abstract

The collection contains 27 volumes of board minutes, 1870-1971; a small number of attendance and enrollment records; rules and regulations; clerk’s annual reports, 1923-1925, 1929-1936, 1939-1947; publications, 1 scrapbook, and photographs.

Dates: 1870-2010

Ely-West Junior School PTA scrapbook

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: U6247
Abstract

The collection consists of one scrapbook containing newspaper clippings, correspondence, and ephemera. The scrapbook does not include photographs.

Dates: 1952 - 1953

Paul B. Gaylord photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2395
Abstract

The collection contains photographs and glass plate negatives of Duluth, Minnesota taken by photographer Paul Gaylord.

Dates: 1869-1875

Elizabeth J. Goodsell slides

 Collection
Identifier: S4532
Abstract

The collection consists of approximately 1,240 black and white and color slides of Duluth sites, views, events, and activities from 1955-1973.

Dates: 1955-1973

Historic Old Central High School Museum Committee collection

 Collection
Identifier: U6244
Abstract

The collection consists of a variety of materials related to the Duluth Public Schools, collected by the Historic Old Central High School Museum Committee.

Dates: 1857 - 2011

Homecroft Community residents scrapbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S4556
Abstract

The scrapbooks are comprised of newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1912-1947; Majority of material found in 1912-1940s, 1947

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

Jefferson Elementary School PTA scrapbooks

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: U6246
Abstract

The collection consists of two scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, correspondence, reports, and photographs.

Dates: 1951 - 1967

Jussi K. and Olga S. Kangas papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S6064
Abstract The Kangas papers provide a look at individuals enrolled and employed at the Work People's College located in a neighborhood of Duluth called Smithville. The collection consists of photographs (1921-1942) of the Work People's College buildings, students, classrooms, dining hall, a friend of the Kangases, a picnic at Fairmount park (1926, Cliff Studios), a 1920’s photograph and a postcard (mailed March 22, 1926) of the Duluth Central high school building, and two undated photos of the...
Dates: 1921-1942

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

Lakeside Elementary School PTA records

 Collection
Identifier: S6028
Abstract

The collection consists of two volumes of PTA minutes for both general membership meetings and board meetings (vol. 1 March 12, 1929 to March 6, 1933; vol. 2 March 14, 1933 to May 21, 1940), one volume of the executive board’s monthly meeting minutes (Sept. 2, 1935 to May 8, 1940) and scrapbooks for the academic years 1955-1956 and 1956-1957.

Dates: 1917-1991

Lincoln Elementary School PTA scrapbooks

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: U6249
Abstract

The collection consists of two scrapbooks. The first is dated 1930-1931 and contains newspaper clippings and correspondence. The second is dated 1951-1964 and contains newspaper clippings, correspondence, meeting agendas, ephemera, and photographs.

Dates: 1930 - 1964

Marjorie Wilkins papers

 Collection
Identifier: U6267
Content Description The collection contains materials related to Marjorie Wilkins’ life and work in Duluth, Minnesota. Included are materials related to her career as a nurse anesthetist, as well as her work as an activist and local leader for racial equity. A large portion of the materials in the collection are related to her work for racial equity in education, both in K-12 public schools and in higher education. Also included are personal correspondence and photographs, along with handwritten notes,...
Dates: 1888-1998

Hugh McKenzie photograph collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2422
Abstract

The collection contains photographic prints and glass plates of Duluth and surrounding areas.

Dates: 1902-1947