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Diaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 39 Collections and/or Records:

Anatoly Rozenblat papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC3397
Abstract Collection consists of 15 bound volumes of typed memoir by Anatoly Rozenblat, covering the years 1990-2000, and 2002-2004, following his emigration from Russia and immigration to the United States. Included are also two published works by A. Rozenblat: "Rozenblat's Innovations for the 21st century" (1999) and "Statistical Analysis of Ship Speed in Waves and the Tropics" (2000). 1. Hello America!; 2. The Immigration of Russian Engineer to America; 3. America in True Colors; 4. American...
Dates: 1990-2004

Anton Zakelj papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC2887
Abstract

Typescript of a memoir "Starting Over in Cleveland" by Anton Zakelj, translated from Slovenian into English and edited by John Zakelj, with photographs by Anton Zakelj. Also a typescript of an article "Cleveland in the 50s" by Anton Zakelj. The Zakelj family immigrated to the United States from Slovenia in 1950, settling in Cleveland, Ohio. The memoir depicts life in the Slovenian neighborhood of Cleveland, around the St. Vitus Church.

Dates: 1950-1953

Archie Brown papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S6038
Abstract

The collection consists of a diary written from Friday, February 28, 1919 to May 18, 1919. Brown was in France from June 27, 1918, but the diary only covers his time in France from February 28, 1919 to April 19, 1919. He left France April 19, 1919.

Dates: 1917 December 12-1919 May 23

Buschman Family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC3903
Abstract

Diaries of Peter Buschman, pastor of a Latvian immigrant church in Pennsylvania (the diaries cover the years 1911-1916,1934, 1938-1945, 1947, 1948, 1954, 1959, 1960), his wife Valia Buschman (1931-1935) and their daughter Camille Buschman (covering the years 1981-2004 during which Camille Buschman lived in San Francisco, California). Also included are family photographs in 6 albums and two envelopes.

Dates: 1911-2004

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

Thomas Clark, II papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3081
Abstract

The collection contains a diary, notebook, letter press of Clark & Relf, 1865-1871; some correspondence, 1861-1866; and biographical information.

Dates: 1854-1943; Majority of material found in 1854-1871, 1942-1943

Congdon Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: U6192
Abstract

The collection contains materials related to the Congdon family, including personal and business papers. The papers include: photographs; materials related to the Glensheen estate house, grounds, and staff; Chester Congdon's business, financial, and political papers; materials related to Chester Congdon's 1914 trip around the Pacific; personal correspondence; diaries; and publications and ephemera.

Dates: 1843 - 1993

David H. Costello papers

 Collection
Identifier: S3039
Abstract

The collection contains a typed diary, scrapbooks, photographs, and miscellany.

Dates: 1892-1965

William G. Cowell diary transciption

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3186
Abstract

The collection consists of a typed transcription of a diary compiled by William Cowell. It includes a description of a trip from Quebec to Duluth-Superior.

Dates: 1849-1856

John H. Darling papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S3030
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, diaries, articles and addresses written by Darling, a subject file, personal financial materials, news clippings, photographs, and engineering plans.

Dates: 1813-1965

David Blumenfeld papers

 Collection
Identifier: umja0179
Abstract

This collection consists of the published and unpublished manuscripts and diaries of David Blumenfeld of Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Dates: 1930-1956

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

George A. Fay papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3111
Abstract

The collection contains notes, photographs, and news clippings.

Dates: 1867-1929

Federal Writers' Project, Duluth (Minn.) records

 Collection
Identifier: S3000
Abstract

The collection largely consists of typewritten manuscripts and notes collected for use in the state and regional guides. Other records included are correspondence, photos, and reference materials.

Dates: 1935-1942

Francis Xavier Szulak papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC2575
Abstract

Papers consist of a diary. Volumes II-VI concern his activities in Minnesota and elsewhere in the Midwest.

Dates: 1869-1903

Elizabeth deCourcy Greene travel diary

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S4476
Abstract

The collection consists of a small travel diary written during a Minnesota Historical Society sponsored trip to James Bay, Canada, and several black and white photographs from the trip. The trip took place July 21-31, 1964.

Dates: 1964 July 21-31

Hearding family papers

 Collection
Identifier: S3672
Abstract

The collection consists of two diaries belonging to William H., correspondence files of John H. Sr. dating from World War I and II concerning the war effort and war related experiences. 

Dates: 1861-1977

William H. Hearding journal

 Collection
Identifier: S2354
Abstract

The collection consists of Hearding's journal containing copies of letters, reports, statistical data, and similar information relating to his career, including surveys of the Great Lakes.

Dates: 1855-1891

John J. and Edwin J. Hibbard papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S4499
Abstract

The collection contains photographs consisting of family portraits, bicycles, rifles, houses and work places from 1885-1948; a biography from 1892-1969 and articles from the Northwestern Gun Club of Duluth from 1921-1966; guns, shooting ledgers from 1933-1969; the National Rifle Association from 1926-1933; weather report and diary of John J. Hibbard from 1911-1962.

Dates: 1885-1969

Reverend William Higgins diary transcription

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3165
Abstract

This collection contains a typed transcription of Higgins' 1869 diary which includes a cash account for that year.

Dates: 1869

Trevanion W. Hugo papers

 Collection
Identifier: S3166
Abstract

The collection contains election materials, mayoral, personal and business correspondence, speeches, articles and letters by Hugo, material on social activities, descriptions of Hugo, and his personal diary from 1902–1913.

Dates: 1899-1923

Wilfred Louis Johnston papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S6000
Abstract

Collection includes: papers; post cards; poem; diary; photograph of Sgt. Wilfred Louis Johnston; Eveleth, MN; WWI Letters 1917-1919.

Dates: 1917-1919

Ira Butler Jones papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: S4400
Abstract

The papers are not extensive but sketch for us family relationships and three interests of Ira Jones: the temperance movement, which he helped to establish in communities where he lived; fraternal organization affiliation, specifically Good Templars; and the religious denomination Christian Science.

Dates: 1860-1920; Majority of material found in 1860-1911, 1920

K. Brooke Anderson papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.27
Abstract

Papers of K. Brooke Anderson documenting his relief work in the Middle East, first with YMCA prisoner of war work and later representing other church organizations with refugees in the Gaza Strip.

Dates: 1919-1980; Majority of material found within ( 1949-1959).

Charles E. Lovett papers

 Collection
Identifier: S3041
Abstract

The collection contains diaries, news clippings, photographs, and reference materials.

Dates: 1873-1925

Mabelle G. McCullough papers

 Collection
Identifier: 477
Abstract

The collection contains the papers of Mabelle McCullough, associate professor of Education and Assistant Dean of Students at the University of Minnesota.

Dates: 1948; 1959-1979

William H. Magie, M.D. case books

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S4548
Abstract

The collection consists of five case books by William H. Magie, M.D. They date from 1903 to 1908. Each book contains approximately 50 cases.

Dates: 1903-1908

Northwest Missions papers

 Collection
Identifier: S3044
Abstract

The collection contains typewritten copies of letters, diaries, church records and magazine articles relating to Protestant and Catholic missions in Minnesota and the Northwest.

Dates: 1810-1926; Majority of material found in 1810-1897, 1926

James Peet papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: S3047
Abstract

The collection contains two typewritten copies of James Peet's original diaries and three letters.

Dates: 1856-1923; Majority of material found in 1863-1864, 1923

Robert Weidensall papers

 Collection
Identifier: Y.USA.23
Abstract

Papers, primarily correspondence, diaries, and travelogs, of Robert Weidensall documenting his 54 year career organizing YMCAs, including state, county, college and railroad work. The collection includes correspondence from Weidensall's brother, Jacob, who was involved in the Civil War; as well as many local YMCA leaders documenting the evolution of state, county and college work of the YMCA.

Dates: 1844-1940; Majority of material found within ( 1860-1920).