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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

Eudora V. Marshall Commemoration Celebration collection

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S4402
Abstract

Eudora V. Marshall was born in Aitkin, Minnesota in 1906, and moved to Duluth in 1924. A poet, Marshall was published in newspapers and magazines, and was one of the few black writers in the U.S. who continued to be published during the Great Depression. The collection includes materials that were generated as a result of the decision to present locally as much of Marshall’s extant work as possible.

Dates: 1986

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

Matinee Musicale records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2224
Abstract

The collection contains a complete series of administrative records including board minutes, annual reports, committee reports, financial statements, membership lists. The collection also includes publicity files, programs, photographs, scrapbooks and news clippings.

Dates: 1900-2002

William F. Maupins papers

 Collection
Identifier: S2367
Abstract

The collection largely consists of correspondence, legal documents, and news clippings dealing with civil rights issues.

Dates: 1958-1969

Thomas F. McGilvray papers

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S4484
Abstract

The collection consists of eight items concerning the Aerial Bridge and Thomas McGilvray.

Dates: 1889-1944

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

Minnesota Power and Light print materials collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: S2342
Abstract

This open collection contains news clippings, annual reports, quarterly stockholder reports and prospectuses; and promotional materials from and about the Minnesota Power and Light Company, now known as Minnesota Power.

Dates: 1931-2006

Robert C. Mitchell family papers

 Collection
Identifier: S3027
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, reference materials, photographs and news clippings.

Dates: 1853-1957

Morgan Park School Archives Restoration Committee records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: S6080
Abstract

The collection consists of minutes, lists of committee members, funding information, expenses, exhibit subjects and timeline, a CD of the final exhibit on site.

Dates: 2002-2004

Morningside Friendship Club scrapbook

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3751
Abstract

The collection contains one scrapbook of clippings, constitution and by-laws, membership list, snap shots of programs. Events include picnics, parties and refurbishment of the playground and club building.

Dates: 1956-1958

Newspapers special issues

 Collection — Box: Oversize
Identifier: S2453
Abstract

This collection contains special issues of newspapers pertinent to local history, covering a variety of topics such as anniversary or dedicatory occasions and so forth.

Dates: 1933-1982

North Shore Historical Assembly records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3617
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence between member historical societies, meeting programs, 6 photographs taken in meetings, resolutions, and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1929-1967

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

Old Settlers Association of the Head of Lake Superior records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3013
Abstract

The collection contains scrapbooks, news clippings, membership card file, reminiscences, financial and legal materials, photographs, and reference materials.

Dates: 1884-1958

Bert Onsgard family photographs

 Collection — Box: CD
Identifier: S6118
Abstract

The collection consists of one CD containing electronic images made from photographs and newspaper clippings. It contains photos of family members, Hotel Nettleton, zoo animals, the Duluth Zoo, amusement rides, and Onsgard Printing. Included are three photos of classrooms with children in the 1950s from Longfellow and McArthur schools. The CD also includes some accompanying documents.

Dates: 1898-1994

F. Rodney Paine scrapbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3154
Abstract

The collection contains one scrapbook, one photograph album, and a small number of personal letters, job applications, recommendations, resumes, and business letters.

Dates: 1916-1967

John Stone Pardee papers

 Collection
Identifier: S3036
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, articles written by Pardee, notes and other reference materials. Most of the material concerns Pardee's Duluth, Minnesota civic activities, including the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Tidewater Association correspondence (1918-1930), civic council material (1925-1928) and some correspondence and notes on "Pittsburg Plus" (1924-1927), an issue concerning unfair steel base prices.

Dates: 1885-1954

Abner C. Pearsons papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3145
Abstract

The collection contains two scrapbooks, three photographs of the newsboys, letters, a Kiwanis newsletter with an article about Pearsons, and a book of sketches of Duluth, Minnesota in 1894.

Dates: 1894-1941

Mary Clara Post papers

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3128
Abstract

The collection contains: copies of letters to newspapers, 1854–1859; two news clippings about Mary Clara Post, 1934–1941; and one scrapbook consisting of newspaper clippings of Post's articles as a correspondent and poems written by her and by others, 1853–1891.

Dates: 1853-1941

Arthur E. Ramberg collection

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S2217
Abstract

The collection includes photographs, newspaper clippings, and correspondence.

Dates: circa 1906-1961

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

Scrapbooks

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: S4442
Abstract

The collection consists of 4 spiral bound scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings from the Duluth News Tribune for the years 1935-1941.

Dates: 1935-1941

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

Omar H. Simonds scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: S3149
Abstract

The collection contains four scrapbooks.

Dates: 1889-1909

Walter H. Singer scrapbook [microfilm]

 Collection — Box: microfilm
Identifier: S2205
Abstract

The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings pertaining to Singer’s role in the Lake Superior transportation business from 1899-1903.

Dates: 1899-1903

Soo Line Depot records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3086
Abstract

The collection contains a series of blueprints, 1909-1910, of the depot building; a photograph, circa 1965; and newsclippings, 1971-1974.

Dates: 1909-1974

Spalding Hotel records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3083
Abstract

The collection contains minutes, 1887-1890; two stock journals, 1887, 1890-1901; a day book, 1887-1889; brochures; menus; news clippings, 1940-1963; and photographs.

Dates: 1887-1963

William Spalding family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3607
Abstract This collection contains family photographs, letters between family members, also a letter from William Spalding to the President, business documents, The Zenith City Star newspapers, biographical information, mainly from newspaper articles. It also includes newspaper clippings pertaining to William Spalding, a prayer cloth belonging to William, personal journals and address books and a series of maps of  the Crow Wing County area including Fox and Eagle...
Dates: 1844-1929

St. Lawrence Seaway scrapbook

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3138
Abstract

The scrapbook consists of material related to "Seaway Days", which were celebrated in Duluth, Minnesota July 8-14, 1959 in recognition of the completion of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Dates: 1959