Businesses

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

The collection contains two minute books; news clippings, 1933-1971; correspondence, 1890-1986; articles of incorporation and by-laws, 1902; pamphlets; and photographs. 

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

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

The collection contains a 1936 company catalogue with descriptions and photographs of Duluth Linen Company products and prices.

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

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

The collection contains one financial ledger.

The collection consists of financial ledgers.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.