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1918 Forest Fire documents

 Collection
Identifier: S6057
Abstract

This collection is intended to accommodate miscellaneous, primary documents related to the October 12, 13, 1918 Cloquet-Moose Lake forest fire and its aftermath when provenance or donor information about the material is unclear or not known.

Dates: 1918-1920s

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

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

Duluth Board of Trade records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2209
Abstract

The Duluth Board of Trade records include information about the functioning of the Board of Trade from its inception in 1881 to the dissolution of the company in 1972.

Dates: 1881-1972

Duluth Business and Professional Women’s Club records

 Collection
Identifier: S3011
Abstract

The collection contains: cashbook, publications, news clippings, yearbooks, photographs, and scrapbooks. Some scrapbooks contain photographs.

Dates: 1922-1973

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 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

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

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

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

Minnesota Arrowhead Association records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3158
Abstract

The collection contains annual reports, correspondence, programs, publications, and photographs.

Dates: 1926-1983

North Star Sled Dog Club, Inc. records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: S6018
Abstract

The collection contains: rules and regulations; membership and mushers; contracts; board meeting minutes; financial information; correspondence; 1978 St. Paul Winter Carnival finances; races and race schedules; essays on ISDRA sanctioning, Timing, The History of Racing, Winter is for the Dogs, Trails in the Future, Interval Training, Mush (Rolling Stone article March 1984); newspaper clippings 1973–1983; and publications.

Dates: circa 1960-1990

R.S. Patrick, Inc. records

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S6115
Abstract

The collection consists of three lengthy promotional booklets for the business, a booklet commemorating a visit by Queen Mary to the London offices of the Diamond Trading Company, a color plate detailing Mr. Patrick's private collection of precious and semi-precious stones, a letter concerning the closure of the business, and a letter about R.S. Patrick from Hedwig Viking.

Dates: 1914-1977; Majority of material found in 1914, 1930, 1947, 1955, 1977

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

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

Unified Air Conditioner Company promotional pamphlet

 Collection — Box: SC
Identifier: S3621
Abstract

The collection consists of a booklet explaining how the business' air conditioning works and how it is installed and controlled.

Dates: 1935

Zenith Concrete Products Company records

 Collection — Box: S3622
Identifier: S3622
Abstract

The collection consists of a booklet with photographs explaining the company’s products.

Dates: circa 1955