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Amusements

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Charles and Anna Sandberg Benson family papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S4533
Abstract

The collection consists of family photographs and two items related to the 1933-1934 city of Chicago 100 anniversary event called A Century of Progress.

Dates: 1909-1940

Charles A. Curtis photograph collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S6076
Abstract

The collection consists primarily of black and white and color photographs by a photojournalist employed by a Duluth newspaper. The photographs are of the city of Duluth, events, people, as well as the northeast Minnesota area primarily from 1971, 1982-1990s; many are not dated and unidentified.

Dates: 1957-1999

Duluth Ice Follies records

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S6045
Abstract

The collection consists of one reel to reel tape [identified as reel number 131] of the Sunday, March 25, 1962 ice skating performance "Wild West--Dance Hall Girls" in the event titled Musical Century on Ice. The five performers named are: Susie Underdahl, Rowena Larson, Jan Loiselle, Arlene Hildebrandt, and Louise Karon.

Dates: 1962; Majority of material found in 1962 March 25

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

Elizabeth J. Goodsell slides

 Collection
Identifier: S4532
Abstract

The collection consists of approximately 1,240 black and white and color slides of Duluth sites, views, events, and activities from 1955-1973.

Dates: 1955-1973

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

Shrine Circus programs

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S6141
Abstract

The collection consists of Aad Temple Shrine Circus programs from the years 1949, 1951-1964, 1966-1967. The programs themselves contain notes from the Aad Temple officers, history of the Shriners, promotional material regarding vacation areas in northern Minnesota, and a large amount of advertising from local businesses.

Dates: 1949-1967; Majority of material found in 1949, 1951-1964, 1966-1967

Stillman (Bud) Thompson family papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S6024
Abstract

The papers include photographs (1908-1994), an undated wedding portrait, account books (about 1900), hunting and fishing licenses (1960-1988), high school diplomas (1930, 1945), letters, military service papers (1932), greeting cards (1954-1963), and service station papers (1941-1992). The largest part of the collection is fishing and hunting photographs.

Dates: 1900-1994; Majority of material found in 1908-1994

Charles Trezona family movies

 Collection — Box VHS
Identifier: S4537
Abstract

The collection consists of one videocassette of family movies shot in Houghton, Michigan, and includes Minnesota iron range footage shot by and about the Trezona Family dating between 1925-1929, narrated by Richard J. Trezona.

Dates: 1925-1929

Dell Wheeler marionettes and puppets scrapbook

 Collection — Box Oversize
Identifier: S6100
Abstract

The collection consists of a scrapbook on construction and performances of marionettes and puppets. Head modeling, use of tools such as rasps for shaping wood, joining wood parts, and so forth are depicted and described.

Dates: 1934-1937

Arthur B. White papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S4490
Abstract

The collection consists of a photograph of Arthur B. White; a 1913 Orpheum Theater calendar; photocopied pages pertaining to Duluth from The Saga of the Shufflin' Kid, by White (1940); and genealogical information about the Foote family.

Dates: 1913-1940; Majority of material found in 1913