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Businesses

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 85 Collections and/or Records:

Alworth family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3635
Abstract

The collection consists of two series: correspondence and photographs. This collection shows only a small segment of the Alworth family business.

Dates: 1895-1967

American Land and Timber Company records

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3075
Abstract

The collection contains articles of incorporation, May 1911; minutes of the Board of Directors; an account ledger, 1911-1929; two cashbooks, 1911-1929; a tract book describing the land owned, its location, and the amount and quality of timber; and two maps of the area. Also included are stock certificates, 1919-1920.

Dates: 1911-1929

Arrowhead Electric Cooperative records

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3077
Abstract

The collection contains annual reports, 1964-1968, and the newsletter, Hy-Line By-Line,1964-1969.

Dates: 1964-1969

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

Brainerd-Cuyuna Mining Company records

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3658
Abstract

The collection contains land leases, land lots and prices marked on township grid maps, description of the Brainerd-Cuyuna Mine and operating expenses.

Dates: 1912-1916

Bud's advertising scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: S3799
Abstract

The collection consists exclusively of dismantled scrapbooks of the newspaper advertisements bought by Bud’s from 1946-1978 in Duluth newspapers, and an occasional mail order brochure from the shop.

Dates: 1946-1978

Business Advertising Cards, Duluth (Minn.)

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S2415
Abstract

The collection consists of business advertising cards of firms which either conducted business, or were located, in the Duluth, Minnesota area.

Dates: circa 1880

Benton B. Byers papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3113
Abstract

The collection contains a diploma, photograph and news clippings from 1904–1972, a plant sketchbook, a scrapbook, and various items of Benton Byers' father Fredrick W. Byers including journals, notes, and letters from the Civil War.

Dates: 1861-1972

Chicago Ore Company records

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S2231
Abstract

The collection consists of one volume of corporate minutes and two volumes of stock certificates.

Dates: 1906-1913

City Realty Company ledgers

 Collection
Identifier: S3023
Abstract

The collection contains financial ledgers of a Duluth, Minnesota realty company.

Dates: 1907-1916

William H. Cole estate inventory

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3634
Abstract

The collection contains an inventory of Cole’s estate, drawn up at his death for probate court.

Dates: 1915

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

Coolerator Company records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2371
Abstract

The collection contains product advertisements with descriptions, National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standards, specifications and parts drawings, correspondence with James E. Frykdahl, Head of Coolerator's Engineering Department, and a copy of the firm's public auction.

Dates: 1921-1954

Duluth Bicentennial Living History Project oral history recordings

 Collection
Identifier: S2358a
Abstract

The collection consists of audiocassette recordings of four individuals discussing their lives and businesses in Duluth, Minnesota. The discussions were recorded in 1975.

Dates: 1975

Duluth Builders Exchange records

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3637
Abstract

The collection contains a membership booklet for 1939 and 5 annuals.

Dates: 1939-1958

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 Imperial Mill Company collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3650
Abstract

The collection consists of an advertisement for the opening of the Duluth mill and an employee notice regarding spitting.

Dates: circa 1889

Duluth Iron and Metal Company ledger

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: S4585
Abstract

The collections consists of a one volume business ledger covering December 1904 through June 1906.

Dates: 1904-1906

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

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 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-Superior Steamship Company journal

 Collection — Volume 1
Identifier: S3024
Abstract

The collection contains one financial ledger.

Dates: 1890-1897

Duluth Tent & Awning Company records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2405
Abstract

The collection consists of financial ledgers.

Dates: 1915-1949; Majority of material found in 1911-1912, 1915-1949

Elliott Meat Packing Company records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3745
Abstract

The collection documents Elliott's and its predecessor companies.  The records consist primarily of production and financial records. 

Dates: 1912-1984

Fitger Brewing Company records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3720
Abstract

The collection consists of minutes, correspondence, accounting and sales ledgers, payroll cards, real estate, one film circa 1939 (WDSE video copy), and brewing records spanning the operation from near its beginning to its close.

Dates: 1898-1972

Gallagher Studio photograph collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S4475
Abstract

The collection consists of identified and unidentified photographs of the Duluth area, with and without corresponding negatives, negatives without corresponding prints and post cards.

Dates: 1890-1963

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

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

Roy E. Halvorson papers

 Collection — Box Film
Identifier: S2399
Abstract

The collection contains Halvorson's business records including articles of incorporation and bylaws, stock information, promotional material, and photographs. Also included are family correspondence, photographs, and news clippings, and clippings, correspondence, and photographs related to the Ralph Plaisted Polar Expedition.

Dates: 1929-1987

Heimbach Family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S4583
Abstract

The collection consists of three photographs and one business ledger. The photographs are a portrait of William P. Heimbach, one image of Duluth and Superior lumbermen at an outing at Namekan Lake Sept 5-7, 1919, the Virginia & Rainy Lake Co., and employees of the Endion Lumber Co, about 1920. The one volume ledger is from the Heimbach Lumber Company cover March through July, 1883.

Dates: 1883-circa 1920; Majority of material found in 1883, 1919-1920?