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Duluth Bicentennial Commission records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2358
Abstract

The collection consists of the Commission's files incuding: application to the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission to become a bicentennial city, articles of incorporation and by-laws, financial records, correspondence, manuscripts on local history that were published in the book Duluth: Sketches of the Past, project files by month, Voyageurs Canoe Trip reenactment files, news clippings, brochures and programs, photographs, and proposals.

Dates: 1974-1980

Duluth Boat Club records

 Collection
Identifier: S3009
Abstract

The collection contains club publications, 1891-1920; news clippings, 1912-1972; a 1916 petition urging the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen to hold their regatta in Duluth; two scrapbooks, 1904-1918; legal papers and photographs concerning a suit by Union Construction Co., 1936-1941; photographs of the Duluth Rowing Squad; and miscellany.

Dates: 1891-1972

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 Children's Museum records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S6170
Abstract

The collection contains articles of incorporation, by-laws, minutes, annual reports, budgets, policies, newsletters, newspaper clippings scrapbooks, photographs, Chisholm family genealogy and photographs, museum programming materials and photographs, American Alliance of Museums museum assessment, strategic plan.

Dates: 1901-2007; Majority of material found in 1930-2007

Duluth Civilian Defense Council records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3007
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, bulletins, publications, news clippings, scrapbooks, photographs, posters, personnel lists, and other reference materials from the war activities of the organization. The records were collected from a variety of sources, such as the Duluth Public Library, the War History Division of the Duluth Civilian Defense Council, and individuals. Parts of the collection, therefore, are sporadic and incomplete.

Dates: 1941-1946

Duluth Day Luncheon Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: S2362
Abstract

Contains financial records, minutes, committee records, reports, Annual Duluth Day materials, and other records.

Dates: 1927-2013

Duluth Downtown Restoration Proposal report

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3764
Abstract

The collection consists of a four page report and one page cover letter, both dated April 1, 1966, and 26 black and white silver gelatin, 8x10, photographs. The photographs are of blocks and buildings between Michigan Street and Second Street, Mesabi Avenue to Third Ave. East.

Dates: 1966

Duluth Eastern Little League scrapbooks

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: S3750
Abstract

The collection contains four scrapbooks compiled by Roy Rose.

Dates: 1961-1974

Duluth Garden Flower Society records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2295
Abstract The collection contain Duluth Garden Flower Society bylaws, minutes, 1932-1970; executive board minutes, 1927-1975; lists of executive board members and roll calls, 1933-1939; Society finances, 1953-1975; scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, programs, activities, club parties, Flower Show Schedules (booklets)1928-1990s; minimal correspondence, newspaper clippings, meeting agendas, brochures, photographs 1957-1990s, and dozens of scrapbooks for the Duluth Garden Flower Society and all of the...
Dates: 1927-2003; Majority of material found in 1930-1990

Duluth Heights Winter Frolic records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S4547
Abstract

The collection consists of 1 photograph and 140 color slides of the Duluth Heights Winter Frolic.

Dates: 1954-1970

Duluth Historic Resources Survey records

 Collection
Identifier: S3774
Abstract

The collection consists of the field data gathered to constitute a survey and organized into the Final Report. This data consists of detailed information on buildings, sites and other cultural resources in the Duluth community.

Dates: 1983-1984

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 Minnesota Lynchings of 1920: Selected Materials

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S6037
Abstract

The collection consists of selected materials, all but one from the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society (St. Paul, Minnesota), documenting the lynchings, press coverage, and court records of subsequent trials.

Dates: 1920-1976; Majority of material found in 1920-1925, circa 1939, 1971, 1976

Duluth, Minnesota photographs, glass plate negatives

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: U6225
Abstract

110 glass plate negatives. Photographs show Duluth and the surrounding area, including the harbour and downtown. Photographer is unknown, and dates are approximate.

Dates: 1882 - 1889

Duluth News Tribune film negatives

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S6058
Abstract

The collection consists only of 35mm film negatives from 1980-2000 arranged chronologically by month and year and alphabetically by the name of the staff photographer who shot the images.

Dates: 1980-2000

Duluth Photographers' Studios photograph collection

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S4409
Abstract

The collection consists of 21 photographs from Duluth photographers' studios.

Dates: 1895-1910

Duluth Planning and Development Department news clippings and photographs

 Collection
Identifier: S2302-2
Abstract

The collection consists of news clipping files pertaining to various city problems and concerns. These files were compiled by the Duluth, Minnesota Planning and Development Department.

Dates: 1964-1976

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 Streets photograph collection

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S6078
Abstract

Black and white snapshots of Duluth street scenes, traffic, city buses, trucks, first street, downtown Duluth in winter, pedestrians, cars, buildings, children, Superior street, Woolworths, banks, store window displays, Railroad street, steam plant, etc. Some of these unidentified images have times of day noted: they may be court records.

Dates: 1946-1952

Duluth Summer Festival of the Arts records

 Collection
Identifier: S3792
Abstract

The collection consists of working files, including letters, brochures, press releases, photographs, and clippings.

Dates: 1979-1981

Duluth-Superior Transit Company records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3020
Abstract

The collection contains minutes, financial books, annual reports, publications, maps, miscellaneous correspondence, news clippings, photographs, timetables, and microfilmed scrapbooks. Financial records represent the largest portion of records, and there is a significant lack of executive records.

Dates: 1882-1970

Duluth USO records

 Collection
Identifier: S3135
Abstract

The collection contains information on the activities of the USO in Duluth.

Dates: 1941-1968

Duluth Winter Frolic

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: S3157
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, press releases, newspaper clippings, programs, ephemera, and photographs from the annual Winter Frolic event. Some of the photographs were taken by photographer Hugh McKenzie.

Dates: 1926-1928

Agnes Dunn Commencement Days scrapbook

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S4467
Abstract

The collection consists of one volume that functions as a scrapbook chronicling the 1920-1921 school year and includes autographs, messages from classmates and teachers, photographs, programs, tickets, invitations, clippings, calling cards and school produced memorabilia including cards printed with "ideals" "school spirit" and "mottos."

Dates: 1920-1921

Walter and Goldie Eldot papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: S4527
Abstract

The collection consists of 1956 articles of incorporation for Duluth Community Chest; a 90 minute interview on cassette tape with 89-year old Glen Merritt on October 26, 1983, about Merritt’s recollections of YMCA’s Camp Miller; and black and white photographs collected by Eldot that may have illustrated his articles in Outlook and Cosmopolitan sections of the newspaper when he was editor.

Dates: 1956-1984; Majority of material found in 1967-1983

Edmund F. Ely papers

 Collection
Identifier: S3045
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, contracts and agreements, journals, transcriptions of these materials, and reference materials and photographs.

Dates: 1820-1927; Majority of material found in 1820-1904, 1927

Fenny and Adams Photograph Collection

 Collection — Box: Oversize
Identifier: S4465
Abstract

The collection contains photographs with the Fenney and Adams stamp or attribution. There are four items: A. Fitger and Company Brewery about 1905; Aerial Ferry Bridge, 1905; Superior Street looking east from Seventh Avenue west about 1900; Aerial Lift Bridge under construction, 1904

Dates: 1903-1905

James A. Ferguson family papers

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S4427
Abstract

The collection consists of the papers of the James A. Ferguson family.

Dates: circa 1900-1925

Jens H. Flaaten papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3147
Abstract

The collection contains letters regarding Flaaten's work, recommendations, and appreciation; news clippings about events concerning bands and band members, Flaaten's activities as musical director,  and personal and family events; photographs depicting his work, family, and friends. The collection includes clippings and programs of the Beethoven Chamber Music Club circa 1900–1902.

Dates: 1896-1958

Charles Foster photograph albums

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: S2449
Abstract

The photographs document the utility and power plants of a variety of Duluth, Minnesota and Iron Range (Virginia, Hibbing, Ely) city buildings and schools. Other Minnesota and South Dakota city buildings are also documented.  Some of the photographs are by professional Duluth photographer Hugh McKenzie.

Dates: 1921-1940