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• Chris Monroe page on Children's Literature Network

North Star Cocktails

Award-winning drinkslinger Johnny Michaels, along with the North Star Bartenders’ Guild, move beyond the traditional Martini and Manhattan to offer nearly 200 crafted cocktail recipes with modern flavors.

• Star Tribune feature
• City Pages interview
• Heavy Table Feature
• Johnny Michaels Bio
• Johnny Michaels' Mogwai Are the Stars

Trout Caviar


Recipes from a Northern Forager

Let enticing tales, practical tips, and recipes both stunningly simple and tastefully elaborate point the way beyond “farm to table” to the truly wild foods of our streams and forests.

"My favorite cookbook of the year is... Trout Caviar, an astonishing trove of recipes using the things that grow so well here... . If it catches on it could transform northern cooking in our day." Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl, James Beard Award-Winning writer and food editor of Minnesota Monthly magazine.



"...the most original and beautifully written local cookbook of the year.” Rick Nelson, food writer and restaurant critic, Star Tribune

• Trout Caviar Blog
• Cooking Demo on KARE 11 TV
• Heavy Table interview
• Brett on Wisconsin Public Radio's Here on Earth
• Brett on Wisconsin Public Radio's Wisconsin Life
• Brett on Wisconsin Public Radio's Wisconsin Life
• Star Tribune Feature
• Pioneer Press Feature
• Dining with Dara Moskowitz: Best Local Food Books
• Isthmus: Brett Laidlaw's Grilled Ratatouille
• Recipe for Oven Roasted Tomatoes with Herbs

Split Rock Lighthouse 1000 pc Puzzle


1000 piece jig saw puzzle of the National Historic Landmark, Split Rock Lighthouse.

Birds In Our Backyard


Say Hello to Minnesota's Feathered Friends

From common loons to white-breasted nuthatches to ruby-throated hummingbirds, whether migrating or nesting or feeding or singing, explore Minnesota’s birds through the seasons in this delightful full-color picture book.



• Story Time Guide
• Coloring Page
• Adele's website
• Bill's website
• Bill's Star Tribune Photos of the Week

The 1968 Project


A Nation Coming of Age

Illuminates the extraordinary events of a pivotal year in America, with photography, eyewitness accounts, and iconic art and artifacts of the times.



• 1968 Exhibit


• 1968 Exhibit Media Room
• MPR Interview with Brian Horrigan and Brad Zellar



Architecture and Suburbia


From English Villa to American Dream House

Sisterhood of War


Minnesota Women in Vietnam

Fifteen Minnesota nurses spent a year caring for the casualties of a divisive war, only to come home and descend into isolated silence. To heal themselves, they banded together as veterans.



• Sisterhood of War website
• MPR Interview
• Star Tribune Feature
• Minnesota Magazine

Once There Were Castles


Lost Mansions and Estates of the Twin Cities

James J. Hill House Brass Ornament


Handsome 3D brass ornament with image of the James J. Hill house. Approx. 3" x 2" x 1/4"

Norwegians And Swedes In The United States


Friends and Neighbors

Eighteen essays explore interactions among Swedish and Norwegian immigrants to America, focusing on themes of friendship and competition through the lenses of identity, language, religion, and politics.

Beginning Dakota/Tokaheya Dakota Iapi Kin Teacher's Edition


Twenty-four Language and Grammar Lessons with Glossaries

This collection of fun and informative lessons provides numerous entry points for language learners and their instructors, inside the classroom and beyond.



• Beginning Dakota Website

Betsy-Tacy Treasury


The first four books in Maud Hart Lovelace's classic series: Betsy-Tacy, Betsy-Tacy and Tib, Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill, and Betsy and Tacy Go Downtown.

With forewords by Judy Blume, Ann M. Martin and Johanna Hurwitz, illustrations by Lois Lenski, and biographical information and photographs of the "real" Deep Valley, Mankato, Minnesota.

Minnesota History Quarterly Summer 2011 (62:6)


• Father Francis Gilligan and the Struggle for Civil Rights
• Frances Densmore Gets the Depression Blues
• From Emission to Pollution: Regulation and Changing Ideas about Smoke in the Twin Cities

Stillwater Night Bridge


Lithographic print on acid free paper.

A Poet Poets: Roy McBride DVD


A half-hour film of the poetry of Roy McBride (1943-2011).

The Leavenworth Rescue Expedition Revisited


An account of how a rescue party left the safety of New Ulm hoping to rescue families and neighbors along the Big Cottonwood River, only to return empty-handed and placing themselves in peril. Numerous maps and black & white photograph, with survivor accounts and quotations from newspapers of the time.

Split Rock - Lighthouse opoly


The game that "lights the way" around coastal USA!

Snelling: Minnesota's First First Family


The life and times of Colonel Josiah Snelling and his wife Abigail Hunt Snelling and their involvement in the development of early Minnesota.

Seeking the Infinite


The Musical Life of Stanislaw Skrowaczewski

Minnesota Historical Society Baseball Cap


Adjustable 100% cotton cap with embroidered Minnesota Historical Society logo. Navy or Charcoal.

Minnesota History Quarterly Winter 2011-12 (62:8)


• Adding “A Little Suffrage Spice to the Melting Pot”: Minnesota’s Scandinavian Woman Suffrage Association
• How Jesse James Nearly Robbed Northfield . . . in 1948
• Season’s Greetings from Minnesota

Finns in Minnesota


This succinct yet comprehensive volume outlines the contributions and culture of Minnesota’s Finnish Americans, perhaps best known for their cooperative ventures, their political involvement, and, of course, their saunas.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask


More than one hundred stereotype-debunking questions—thoughtful, awkward, and searching—answered with solid information, humor, and compassion.



• More info and presskit on our blog


Advance Praise



“Straightforward, fascinating, funny, and often wise, Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians But Were Afraid to Ask is a wonderful resource for non-Indians and Indians too. (There are plenty of things we want to know about each other.) It is that rare thing—an informational and entertaining read.”
Louise Erdrich

" This book marks Anton Treuer’s shift from an expert on Ojibwe history and language to one of the most powerful tribal voices on most things Indian. Informed, compassionate, funny, and provocative, Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask is a truly needed and compelling read."
Rex Lee Jim, Vice President of Navajo Nation

“Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians does more than answer the questions. It raises other questions about civilization and religion. It does what a book should do.”
Basil Johnston, award winning author of The Manitous and many other books on Ojibwe history and culture

“Anton Treuer is a consummate bridge-builder. Patient and pointed in equal measure, Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians inspires readers to embrace human commonality—and when confronted with issues of social and cultural difference, to engage our better natures.”
Philip J. Deloria, Carroll Smith-Rosenberg Collegiate Professor, University of Michigan, an] author of Indians in Unexpected Places

“President John F. Kennedy said it best in 1960: ‘American Indians remain probably the least understood and most misunderstood Americans of us all.’ I highly recommend this extraordinary book that makes every effort to set the record straight.”
Tim Giago (Oglala Lakota), President, Unity South Dakota Foundation

Colorful Kayaks


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Split Rock Moon


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Cardinal


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Eat More Vegetables


Making the Most of Your Seasonal Produce

The companion for home cooks seeking to wring all the pleasure, flavor, and nutrition they can from the amply available vegetables of seasonal farmers’ markets and CSA boxes.

Hmong and American


From Refugees to Citizens

Insightful, accessible, and eye-opening essays consider the life journeys of Hmong-American individuals, families, and communities as they participate in creating the ethnic and social fabric of this nation.

Rhubarb Renaissance


Rhubarb sheds its image as a sugar-swathed pie plant to find its place in appetizers, salads, side dishes, entrées, and more—while also remaining one of the best desserts around.

My Mother Is Now Earth


An isolated northern farm provides the backdrop to a child’s searching, empathetic view of his conflicted mother during the last three years of her life.

• Twin Cities Planet Review

Minnesota History Quarterly Fall 2010 (62:3)


• Bicycling in Minneapolis in the Early 20th Century
• Common Threads: The Minnesota Immigrant Experience
• Up! Up! Stadium: Planning and Building a War Memorial

The Good Fight: A Life in Liberal Politics


Former Vice President Walter Mondale makes a passionate, timely argument for American liberalism in this revealing and momentous political memoir.

Mill City Unbleached Spring Wheat Flour


Fine Unbleached Spring Wheat Flour, born of the region's rich soil and representing the skills of farmers and the world's best millers. Mill City Flour gives you a taste of what made Minnesota great!

Hubert H. Humphrey: Art of the Possible DVD


For the last half of the 20th century, America was consumed by two struggles: the civil rights movement and the cold war. For 30 years, Hubert Humphrey stood at the center of both. As a soldier of the New Deal and the Great Society, he amassed one of the most prolific legislative records in senate history, sponsoring hundreds of bills--from Medicare to the Peace Corps to the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.

Homestead Mills Pancake Mix


Whole wheat flour. Includes a recipe for pancakes and waffles and a recipe for muffins. Available also in Wild Rice, Hot Buttered Cinnamon Roll, Pumpkin Pie, Cranberry Maple Pecan, and Apple Pie flavor.

Emily of Deep Valley


Often considered Maud Hart Lovelace’s best novel, Emily of Deep Valley is now back in print. This gorgeous volume includes a new foreword by acclaimed young adult author Mitali Perkins, and compelling historical material about the real people who inspired Lovelace’s beloved characters.

Over the Earth I Come: The Great Sioux Uprising of 1862


An even-handed and highly readable account of the culture clash the led to the U.S./Dakota War of 1862.

Dutiful Son: Louis W. Hill, Life in the Shadow of the Empire Builder James J. Hill


Biloine (Billie) W. Young and researcher Eileen McCormack bring to light the extraordinary life and contributions of Louis Hill Sr., the second son of James J. Hill.

Foley Fork Replica


Every Kitchen Needs a Foley Fork …for stirring, blending and mixing. The original Foley Fork was introduced by Foley Manufacturing in Foley, Minnesota during the Great Depression. Original forks are highly collectible – try out our replica to see why it became such an essential cooking utensil.

Red Wing 4 Quart Covered Casserole


Even the simplest meal looks dressed up when served in this beautiful stoneware casserole dish. Perfectly designed for a casserole, stew, scalloped potatoes or a "hot dish" of your choice. With classic Red Wing decoration.

Size: 8-1/4" high w/lid x 9-1/4" wide

Winter in Minnesota Postcard Book


A Postcard Book
Minnesotans have always had a love/hate relationship with winter. Here, in historic photographs from the Minnesota Historical Society’s collections, are astounding and humorous images that celebrate that relationship.

Mill City Postcard Book


A Postcard Book
Minneapolis rose in the 1850s along the shore of the Mississippi River's only waterfall and developed into a city driven by its mills. Historic photos of St. Anthony Falls and the mill district chronicle when Minneapolis reigned as the flour capital of the world.

100 Years of Good Cooking


A Minnesota Centennial Cookbook
Features more than 375 recipes from city and farm kitchens across the state.

Going It Alone


Fargo Grapples with the Great Depression

A unique study of one U.S. city, whose resourcefulness and self-help enabled growth during the Depression.

Six Miles from St. Paul: The Family and Society of Sarah Jane Sibley


A biography of the wife of Henry Hastings Sibley(born Sarah Jane Steele), Minnesota's first First Lady.

US Join Poster


11 x 17 laminated ready to hang

John Dillinger Slept Here


A Crooks' Tour of Crime and Corruption in St. Paul, 1920-1936
Crime historian Paul Maccabee takes you inside the bankrobberies, gangland assassinations, and police intrigue of St. Paul's 1920s and 1930s gangster era.



"Paul Maccabee's John Dillinger Slept Here is not just one of the best books ever written about Minneapolis-St. Paul, it is one of the best books of local history I have ever read -- about any city anywhere on Earth. While writing `Public Enemies' I kept it on my desk at all times. I daresay one cannot call himself a real Minnesotan if you haven't read it. The book is just that darned good."
Bryan Burrough, author of Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and Birth of the FBI, 1933-34,the basis for Public Enemies, the movie starring Johnny Depp

Wanda Gág: The Girl Who Lived to Draw


A picture book biography of Wanda Gág, the well-known author and illustrator of Millions of Cats, one of the best-loved children’s books of all time.

Shavetail


The Odyssey of an Infantry Lieutenant in World War II

Casting Her Own Shadow: Eleanor Roosevelt and the Shaping of Postwar Liberalism


A concise study focusing on Roosevelt's political career, chronicling her tenacious support for the civil rights of African Americans and the civil liberties of those accused of Communist leanings.

John Brown, Abolitionist: The Man Who Killed Slavery, Sparked the Civil War, and Seeded Civil Rights


Few historical figures are as intriguing as John Brown, the controversial Abolitionist who used terrorist tactics against slavery and single-handedly changed the course of American history. This brilliant biography of Brown (1800—1859) by the prize-winning critic and cultural biographer David S. Reynolds brings to life the Puritan warrior who gripped slavery by the throat and triggered the Civil War.

Freedom Riders: 1961 and the Struggle for Racial Justice


Author Raymond Arsenault offers a meticulously researched and grippingly written account of the Freedom Riders, one of the most compelling chapters in the history of civil rights.

Marquette and Jolliet: Quest for the Mississippi


From this publisher's "In the Footsteps of Explorers" series, an illustrated guide to the explorers who led the first French expedition down the Mississippi River.

Dia's Story Cloth: The Hmong People's Journey of Freedom


A Hmong American tells of her people's search for freedom.

We Are at Home


Pictures of the Ojibwe People
A fascinating history of the Ojibwe people at home in the Minnesota landscape through 1950-as told through more than 200 vivid photographs.

Winner of the 2008 Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) Leadership in History Awards



• Slide Show by Minnesota Public Radio

Minnesota Loons Ankle Socks


Cute and comfy ankle socks, decorated with Minnesota's state bird, the Common Loon. Our exclusive design. Adult 9-11.

Betsy and Tacy Go Downtown


Book four in Maud Hart Lovelace's well-loved series of the adventures of three little girls growing up together in Deep Valley, Minnesota, at the turn of the century.

The Funny Thing


The whimsical successor to Wanda Gag's Millions of Cats.

Native American Animal Stories


A collection of 24 stories about "our relations, the animals." With illustrations by Mohawk artists John Kahionhes Fadden and David Fadden.

The Street Where You Live: A Guide to the Place Names of St. Paul


Do you know what landmark St. Paul restaurant occupies the site of an old lakebed? Where the first cocktail hour in Highland Park took place? Which St. Paul neighborhood takes its name from a curve in the road?

Learn the perfect trivial tidbit for parties, find destinations for Sunday drives, and get to know the city from pavement to park - in The Street Where You Live, St. Paul's secrets are revealed.

Liberty and Power: The Politics of Jacksonian America


As an engaging and persuasive survey of American public life from 1816 to 1848, Harry L. Watson's Liberty and Power remains a landmark achievement. Now updated to address twenty-five years of new scholarship, the book brilliantly interprets the exciting political landscape that was the age of Jackson-a time that saw the rise of strong political parties and an increased popular involvement in national politics. In this enduring and impressive work, Watson examines the tension between liberty and power that both characterized the period and formed part of its historical legacy.

Tessoro Nordic Collection Pin/Pendant


Birch and hammered sterling silver are artfully combined in this beautiful pin/pendant.

Natural birchbark, hand hammered sterling silver, with bail back

1 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Minnesota History Quarterly Fall 2006 (60:3)


• The Making of the Modern Vice Presidency: A Personal Reflection
• “Auntie Gopher”: Lorena Hickok Tackles College Football
• The Political Equality Club of Minneapolis

Hubert H. Humphrey

American Scriptures: Making the Declaration of Independence


National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist Pauline Maier shows us the Declaration of Independence as both the defining statement of our national identity and the moral standard by which we live as a nation. It is truly "American Scripture," and Maier tells us how it came to be -- from the Declaration's birth in the hard and tortuous struggle by which Americans arrived at Independence, to the ways in which the document itself became sanctified in the nineteenth century.

The FBI & American Democracy: A Critical History


For nearly a century, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has been famous for tracking and apprehending gangsters, kidnappers, spies, and, much more recently, international terrorists. The agency itself has done much to promote its successes, helping to embellish its legendary aura. Athan Theoharis, however, contends that a closer look at the historical record reveals a much less idealized and much more disturbing vision of the FBI.

Tessoro Silver Wire Earrings


Birch and sterling silver are artfully blended in these beautiful earrings by Minnesota artist Deborah Bushinski.

Natural birchbark, hand hammered sterling silver wrap, sterling silver ear wires.

Approx. 3/4" x 1/2"

Grain Merchants: An Illustrated History of the Minneapolis Grain Exchange


When Skins were Money: A History of the Fur Trade


A highly readable and engaging account of the fascinating enterprise that was North America's first business. Over 140 maps and illustrations.

Minnesota on Paper: Collecting our Printed History


Using a whimsical and engaging approach, Minnesota on Paper showcases some of the saved treasures that bring Minnesota history to life. With a nostalgic glimpse into the past, Moira and Leo Harris convey the aesthetic, historical, and cultural significance of particular ephemera, including beer labels, circus posters, postcards, and stamps, to name a few.

Nordic Ware Bundt Cake Thermometer


This reusable cake thermometer takes the place of the toothpick testing method.

Canoe Kit


An easy-to-assemble kit, fun for scout groups or classrooms

Rosie the Riveter Puzzle


Norman Rockwell's classic Saturday Evening Post May 29, 1943 Rosie the Riveter cover, in a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle for the whole family to enjoy.

Crossing Hoffa


A Teamster's Story
A forthright teamster faces off with Jimmy Hoffa in this true saga of corruption, betrayal, intrigue, and courage.

Borealis Books

Dial M
The Murder of Carol Thompson


The Murder of Carol Thompson
A Haunting re-creation of the brutal death of an American housewife, the conviction of her husband, and the family trial at which their children determined for themselves how their father should be charged.

Borealis Books

Tessoro Silver Wire Necklace


Birch and sterling silver are artfully combined in this beautiful necklace by Minnesota artist Deborah Bushinski.

Natural birchbark, hand hammered sterling silver wrap, black leather cord 17"

1" x 3/4"

North Star Statehouse


An Armchair Guide to the Minnesota State Capitol

Early American Sampler


Kit includes 11-count Aida Cloth, Embroidery Floss, Needle, Chart, Instructions and History

The Enchanted Moccasins and Other Native American Legends


A selection of nineteen spellbinding American Indian legends recorded by Henry R. Schoolcraft, who lived among Indian tribes in the West and around the Great Lakes for thirty years.

Guide to MN Vegetable Gardening


AIA Guide to the Twin Cities


The Essential Source on the Architecture of Minneapolis and St. Paul
Thoroughly researched, meticulously written, and featuring 2,000 architectural structures of wide-ranging styles, this is the guide to the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Split Rock Lighthouse Denim Shirt


Split Rock Lighthouse 100% cotton light blue denim shirt. This shirt is great for a relaxing day thinking about the lighthouse but is dressy enough to wear for a casual day at work. Embroidered with our custom logo, you'll want to purchase more than one. The shirt is designed with a button down collar, left chest button pocket under the logo and an adjustable 2-button cuff. Unisex adult sizing S - 3XL

North Pier Lighthouse Print


The North Breakwater Lighthouse, in Duluth, Minnesota, has been faithfully serving maritime interests entering and departing Duluth Harbor since April 7, 1910.

Invitation to Vernacular Architecture


A Guide to the Study of Ordinary Buildings and Landscapes

Fallout Shelter: Designing for Civil Defense in the Cold War


Where One Voice Ends Another Begins


150 Years of Minnesota Poetry
The First single-volume, comprehensive survey of the best Minnesota Poetry. Where One Voice Ends Another Begins showcases the work of seventy-six of the state's premiere poets.

Beware of Cat


And Other Encounters of a Letter Carrier
With humor and depth, letter carrier Wyckoff reveals the rhythms, secrets, and surprises of the thriving community that comprises his postal route.

Borealis Books

Voices From Minnesota


Short Biographies from Thirty-two Senior Citizens

Cabins of Minnesota


A charming survey of Minnesota's treasured getaways, with over 120 color photographs of cabins by Doug Ohman and witty prose by well-known writer Bill Holm.

Hear an interview with Doug Ohman on Minnesota Public Radio, complete with photos from the book.

Game of Graces


Includes four, 19-inch wooden wands and two 7-inch diameter wooden hoops tied with colorful ribbons (colors vary,)instructions, and a brief history.

Native American Dream Catcher Kit


A fun project based on the traditional Ojibwe cradle ornament. Finished size approx. 5.5" diameter.

Memory and Vision


Arts, Cultures, and Lives of Plains Indian People

Split Rock - The Great Lakes Cribbage Board


3 player, wooden, laser etched cribbage board showing Split Rock Lighthouse and the five Great Lakes. Proudly made in the USA.

Railroad Tracks at Camden State Park


Framed images from the photographer of MHS Press's Minnesota Byways series.

Lower Whitefish Lake, Crow Wing County


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Frame Color Options

Hard Work and a Good Deal


The Civilian Conservation Corps in Minnesota

CCC veterans tell compelling stories of their experiences planting trees, fighting fires, building state parks, and reclaiming pastureland in this collective history of the CCC in Minnesota.

Winner of the 2009 Minnesota Book Award in the Minnesota Category

Winner of the 2009 Northeast Minnesota Book Award in the General Nonfiction Category

Winner of the 2009 Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)

• Reading Guide

Minnesota's Capitol: A Centennial Story


An educational and entertaining look at the house that Minnesota built.

Riding to Washington


Against the backdrop of the 1963 Freedom March on Washington, D.C., a young white girl sees the ugliness of prejudice but also bears witness to the possibility of hope and change.

The First Cathedral: An Episcopal Community for Mission


A history of The Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, Faribault, the church founded by frontier missionary James Lloyd Breck and Henry Benjamin Whipple, the first Episcopal Bishop of Minnesota.

Native American Genealogy Chart


Ancestry chart with space included for Tribal and enrollment entries. 20 x 16 in. on heavy paper.

The Upper Country


French Enterprise in the Colonial Great Lakes

Minnesota Orchestra: Beethoven's 3rd and 8th Symphonies


Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major "Eroica" Symphony No. 8 in F Major
Minnesota Orchestra, Osmo Vänskä (conductor)
2006

Split Rock Mouse Pad


Enjoy a summer time view of the lighthouse as you work at your computer with this Split Rock mouse pad. Local photographer Peter Hawkins captured this veiw from the State Park in the summer of 2008. 9.5"W x 8"H

Battle Talk: Memoirs of a Marine Radio Correspondent


A memoir and battlefield report of a Marine Radio Correspondent during the Korean War. With transcripts and an audio CD of actual radio reports.

The Beatles! A One-Night Stand in the Heartland


Twin Cities photographer Bill Carlson brings to Beatles fans, photography aficionados, and history buffs more than 100 never-before-published photographs that document one day of the Beatles on tour.

Jacob's Well: A Case for Rethinking Family History


Through research, historical narratives, and storytelling, historian and author Joseph A. Amato demonstrates how Americans with mixed ancestry and common origins might produce truly extraordinary family histories.

Minnesota Orchestra: Beethoven's 4th and 5th Symphonies


Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op. 60; Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Performed by the Minnesota Orchestra
Conducted by Osmo Vänskä
2005

Finger Weaving: Indian Braiding


Finger weaving, or Indian braiding, dates back hundreds of years. Learn to make sashes, belts, and more, using only a short dowel, some yarn, and your fingers.

The Fist in the Wilderness


The story of the American fur trade, placed within the overall contest for empire between Britain and the United States.

Minnesota Orchestra: Beethoven's 9 Symphony


Osmo Vänskä and the Minnesota Orchestra's acclaimed recording of Beethoven’s Ninth (Choral) Symphony, a 2007 Grammy nominated performance.

Minnesota Orchestra: Beethoven's 1st and 6th Symphonies


The fourth installment of Beethoven’s Symphonies in this acclaimed series, performed by the Minnesota Orchestra and conducted by Osmo Vänskä.

Chief Bender's Burden


The Silent Struggle of a Baseball Star

Charles Albert Bender

Bird'e Eye View Stillwater MN 1870


Matted reproduction. Ready to frame.

Uprising 1: A Novel


A fictional account full of historical detail of the Civil War and the Dakota Conflict.

All My Relatives: Spirit Lake Nation


An in-depth history of four generations of one family on what used to be known as the Devil's Lake Sioux reservation in North Dakota.

Bird's Eye View Winona MN 1874


Matted reproduction. Ready to frame.

Nordic Ware Bundt Anniversary Pan


A staple for every kitchen, the original Bundt design was created to accommodate 10-15 cup recipes and mixes.

Prospect Park Print


The "Witch's Hat" water tower, Prospect Park, Minneapolis, MN.

Historic Photos of Minnesota


A collection of over 100 years pf archival images which offer unique insights into Minnesota's not-so-distant past. The book documents everyday lives and significant events in the state's extraordinary history.

Guthrie Theater Print


The Guthrie is located in downtown Minneapolis on the west bank of the Mississippi River

Nordic Ware Bundt Quartet Baking Pan


One pan bakes miniature versions of the Star, Elegant Heart, Bavaria, and Original Bundt cakes. 9 cup capacity to fit standard mixes.

Stillwater Lift Bridge Print


The Stillwater Bridge is a vertical lift bridge crossing the St. Croix River between Stillwater, Minnesota, and Houlton, Wisconsin.

Lake of the Isles, Daytime Print


Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis.

Identity by Design


Tradition, Change, and Celebration in Native Women's Dresses

Grandparents' Memory Book


A book of insightful questions for grandparents, gathered from real grandchildren of all ages. A special gift to both grandparents and grandchildren, sure to be enjoyed and treasured by all.

Cathedral Hill Print


The Cathedral of Saint Paul, Minnesota

Lake of the Isles, Nighttime Print


Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis

Genealogist's Guide to Minnesota Vital Records: Volume 2 - Births and Deaths


Skywater Stool


Replica "Skywater" stool.

German Immigration


to the Minnesota River Valley Frontier 1852-1865

Grand Portage Print


Grand Portage, on the border of Minnesota and Canada.

Seven Iron Men: The Merritts and the Discovery of the Mesabi Range


The story of how the seven Merritt brothers discovered iron ore on the Mesabi Range.

Rails to the North Star: A Minnesota Railroad Atlas


The sought-after standard reference on Minnesota railroad history

Claiming the City


Politics, Faith, and the Power of Place in St. Paul

Skywater Table


Replica "Skywater" table

Writing the Family Narrative


A step by step guide to composing a controlled and focused rendition of your family's story.

Camera and Sketchbook


Witnesses to the Sioux Uprising of 1862

Volunteer soldiers Adrian J. Ebell (1840-1877), a pioneering photojournalist, and Albert Colgrave (1839-1863), a professional graphic artist, tell their own versions of the war in words and images.

The Cathedral of Saint Paul: An Architectural Biography


Cornerstone Centennial Edition

Shaping Minnesota's Identity: 150 Years of State History


Politics, social and economic trends, and personal narratives are interlaced to illustrate the pressures and choices Minnesotans have faced in their 150-year history.

Tessoro Copper Wire and Birch Earrings


Wearable work of art by Minnesota jewelry designer Deborah Bushinski.

German Bohemians: The Quiet Immigrants


Minnesota Ladyslipper Socks


Minnesota's state flower, the Showy Lady Slipper, on a pair of pretty and comfortable socks. Our exclusive design. Adult size 9-11.

Skywater Chair


Replica of "Skywater" chair, designed by Elizabeth and Winston Close

Watkins: Images of America


An illustrated history of the Watkins company, the products that it manufactures and distributes, and the people who have made Watkins a household name since the 19th century.

Watkins Inc.

Perspective on the Sioux War


Oscar Malmros: Minnesota's Adjutant General

Minnesota History Quarterly Winter 2007-08 (60:8)


• The Twin City Motor Speedway
• The Minnesota Miracle: A Roundtable Discussion
• Rethinking Family History

Oology: Ralph's Talking Eggs


Bird Conservation Comes Out of Its Shell

A fascinating account of oology and its role in the origins of modern birdwatching, scientific ornithology, and bird conservation in North America. Carrol L. Henderson has headed the Nongame Wildlife Program of the MN Department of Natural Resources for thirty years.

Let the Great Big World Keep Turning CD


Music by former members of the Hall Brothers New Orleans Jazz Band.

Hall Brothers New Orleans Jazz Band

The Ojibwa Dance Drum


Its History and Construction

"Initially published in 1982 in the Smithsonian Folklife Series, Thomas Vennum's The Ojibwa Dance Drum is widely recognized as a significant ethnography of woodland Indians."
From the afterword by Rick St. Germaine

Too Hot, Went to the Lake


Seasonal Photos from Minnesota’s Past

Take a trip back in time with award winning Star Tribune reporter Peg Meier.





• Peg Meier's Website

Crossing the Canal


An Illustrated History of Duluth's Aerial Bridge

Minnesota State Capitol Print


Gleaming white marble and the golden horses of the Quadriga distinguish the Minnesota State Capitol building.

Historic Documents Set


Replicas of the United States Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, on antiqued parchment-style paper.

Brown v. Board of Education and the Civil Rights Movement


Abridged edition of the Bancroft Prize-winning From Jim Crow to Civil Rights.

Return to Shetek: The Courage of the Fool Soldiers


The story of war and captivity in 1862 Minnesota.

Minnesota Orchestra: To Be Certain of the Dawn


Minnesota composer Stephen Paulus’ Holocaust oratorio, performed by the Minnesota Orchestra under Osmo Vänskä.

Fritz: The Walter Mondale Story


FRITZ tells the story of the life and legacy of former Vice President Walter “Fritz” Mondale and his efforts to inspire a new generation to consider a life of public service.

View a preview.

United States Historical Documents Set


A folder collection of 27 important United States historical documents. 9.5 x 12.5 in. replicas on antiqued parchment-style paper.

All Hell Broke Loose


Experiences of Young People During the Armistice Day 1940 Blizzard

Phelps Mill: A Community for its Time


With a Special Section of Memories by Phelps Residents Through the Years

Sunleaf Cedar Soap Rack


2.5 x 4.25 x 1 in. cedar slotted rack keeps soap dry and handy.

Census Record


Watkins Aloe & Green Tea Shampoo & Conditioner


Daily shampoo produces rich, luxurious suds that gently remove dirt and oil, bringing out your hair's natural beauty.

Daily conditioner conditions as it moisturizes, leaving hair shiny and tangle-free.

Land Survey Field Notes Request


Photocopies from the original Land Survey Field Notes are available for the years 1848-1907.

Current land survey notes and plat maps are held at their respective county offices.

Research Prices


• $9.00 per request, plus $1.00 per page of land survey field notes. Pre-payment is required by credit card.
• Library staff will search the field notes for specific sections in one township and range per request.
• Research requests must be submitted using the official request form. Completed forms may be sent in via fax, mail or email, (although email is not encouraged for security reasons)

Moonstick: The Seasons of the Sioux


A lyrical account of the thirteen moons of the Sioux year.

Flickback Trivia Challenge Cards


A 52-card deck of cards for your special year, with a different trivia question specific to the year on each card. Shrink-wrapped in plastic case.

Cedar Loon Nature Box


Minnesota's state bird hand cut into a fragrant cedar box. Made in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Legislative Document Search Request


The State Archives of the Minnesota Historical Society preserves historical state and local government records, including those of the Legislature. Holdings for the Legislature include records for committees, commissions and officers.

The Minnesota Historical Society Library’s ability to provide assistance in researching the intent of a Minnesota law or statute is limited to locating and photocopying documents pertaining to a specific law. The Library is not staffed to engage in comprehensive Legislative research and analysis, or to determine the relevancy of the material located. The Library makes no representation that the legislative information provided is conclusive or exhaustive.

Library staff will only search the following records for one bill pre request: the respective House or senate Journal, appropriate committee minutes, pertinent bill summaries, pertinent standing committee files and audiotapes if extant. A companion bill is considered a separate bill. The Library staff must have the House or Senate bill number and year to conduct legislative document research, and it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine which bill he/she is interested in. Minnesota Laws are available electronically on the Minnesota Legislature—Office of the Reviser of Statues web site, and they provide the House and Senate bill (H.F or S.F.) numbers for each law.

Committee meeting minutes are available in paper for the years 1911-1998 for the Senate and 1919-1998 for the House. Tape recordings of committee meetings and floor sessions for both the House and the Senate are available for only the years 1991-1998. (The most recent eight years of records are available at the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Tape recordings prior to 1991 no longer exist.

There is no guarantee that either paper records or tapes will provide relevant information. Library staff cannot listen to tapes to determine their content or record only those portions relevant to a file. The audio quality of the recordings is also often less than ideal, so portions may be difficult to decipher. Duplicated audiotapes reflect the quality of the original.

Researchers who visit the Library may request appropriate committee minutes, tapes and other pertinent materials, flag documents within a file and request individual copies of these documents at a cost of .25 cents per page. Tape reproduction fees are an additional charge, and current pricing is available via the Copy Services Price List.. This option is not available to off-site researchers.

Research prices

• Minnesota residents: $75.00 (Rush $150)
• Non-Minnesota residents: $150.00 (Rush $300)
• MHS Members receive a 10% discount applied during checkout.

Guide to Providing Information for your Request:

• Year of bill:
• Legislative branch: House or Senate
• Bill (SF or HF) number:

• Audiotapes: Yes or No

Legislative History

You Bet It's Minnesota Coloring and Activity Book


Packed with coloring pages, word puzzles, fun facts, historical tidbits, recipes, trivia, and more.

Court Case Search Request


Staff will search for one case file in the Minnesota State Supreme/Appellate Court, County District Court or County Probate Court per request. Please provide as much information as possible about the case file in question to help make the search successful. If a case file number is known, please supply that information. Please read the More Information tab.

Basic case file request: (must provide exact citation to case file, including county, court and file number)

• Minnesota residents: $30
• Non-Minnesota residents: $40

In-depth Case File Request: (case file number is unknown)

• Minnesota residents: $50
• Non-Minnesota residents: $60

Members receive a 10% discount, which is applied during Checkout.

Guide to Providing Information For Your Request


• Year: year of the court case
• File number: for Basic Case File request
• Type of court: District, Probate, Supreme, Court of Appeals
• County: for District or Probate court case files only
• Type of case: criminal or civil (divorces and adoptions are civil case files)
• Name: of defendant and/or plaintiff

*Important Note:All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
If you see the An option selection/entry is required! message, it means you did not complete all of the required fields.

More information about the Society’s court records.

Minnesota History Quarterly Spring 2009 (61:5)


• Minnesota in the Camera’s Eye, 1935---43
• “I’ve Done My Share”: Ojibwe People and World War II
• Soldiers from the War Returning
• Cold War Minnesota
• Pictures from an Exhibition, Lessons from a Generation

Legacies of Faith


Catholic Churches of Stearns County

Minnesota "Gopher State" Dish Towel


Absorbent and lint-free, flour-sack towel with a cheerful, "retro"style" Minnesota map design.

The Andrews Sisters


The Andrews Sisters and their 100 year connection to Lake Minnetonka and Mound, Minnesota

Split Rock Light: Tribute To The Age of Steel DVD


This 22-minute film uses stunning color photography to show the lighthouse, to tell how and why it was built, and to portray the life that the keepers and their families experienced at this unique outpost. Now operated by the Minnesota Historical Society, the lighthouse is a landmark both for its scenic setting and for its role during a fascinating era in Great Lakes Shipping.

History of the Ojibway People, Second Edition


For the first time since its initial publication in 1885, this classic history of the Ojibwe is now available with new annotations.

The Hiawatha Story


The illustrated history of one of the most spectacularly successful passenger trains of all time

Union Pacific: Volume II, 1894–1969


The saga continues as the Union Pacific lays the groundwork for modern industry in America.

Minnesota History Quarterly Winter 2008-09 (61:4)


• Minnesota Letterheads: The Evolution of Business Style
• Survival at Crow Creek, 1863---1866
• “We Have Always Been Patriotic”: The Brower Boys’ Civil War

Dining Car to the Pacific


The “Famously Good” Food of the Northern Pacific Railway

Minnesota Logging Railroads


The fascinating history of the logging industry and railroads in northern Minnesota.

The Missabe Road


The Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway

Minneapolis and the Age of Railways


The fascinating, intertwined history of the city of Minneapolis and its railways.

The Tootin’ Louie


A History of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway

Great Minnesota Fish Book


From walleye to bowfin to stickleback—vivid and entertaining profiles of Minnesota’s many different fishes.

Gateway to the Northern Plains


Railroads and the Birth of Fargo and Moorhead

The life story of Fargo/Moorhead, the other twin cities on the Northern Great Plains.

The 400 Story


Chicago & North Western’s Premier Passenger Trains

Great Northern Railway: A History


The definitive history of one of the nation’s great transcontinental railroads.

Union Pacific: Volume I, 1862–1893


The history of the railroad that connected the coasts and unified the United States.

Family Tree Chart Gift Set


This gift set contains a Family Tree Chart and Paternal and Maternal family tree charts, for each side of the family.

Ornament - Cardinal Close-up


The bright red cardinal is a welcome splash of color during Minnesota's long winters. Enjoy this whimsical ornament year-round.

American Indian Homelands DVD


Matters of Truth, Honor and Dignity - Immemorial

The mission of the Indian Land Tenure Foundation is to ensure that "land within the original boundaries of every reservation and other areas of high significance where tribes retain aboriginal interest are in Indian ownership and management."

Hosted and narrated by ABC TV's Sam Donaldson and featuring Senator John McCain(R)AZ and former Senator Tom Daschle(D)SD.

Minnehaha Falls Print


Minnehaha Falls Print

Minnesota History Quarterly Winter 2005-06 (59:8)


• “Save the Lady”: The Struggle for the Winona County Courthouse
• Open House Journal: The Ones We Left Behind
• A Moment in Time

Trade Silver Cross


Hand crafted sterling silver cross typical of those worn and traded during the fur trade period of the early 19th century.

Strength of the Earth
The Classic Guide to Ojibwe Uses of Native Plants


From a pioneering ethnographer, an invaluable recording of how early-twentieth-century Ojibwe women used wild plants in their everyday lives.

History Matters Messenger Bag


Declare your love for history in style with this handsome and practical messenger bag, big enough for a laptop or a few of your favorite books.

Historic Homes of Minnesota


Internationally known historian Roger G. Kennedy details the wonderful story of the evolution of architectural styles of Minnesota from 1830 to 1914.

Boarding School Seasons: American Indian Families 1900 -1940


Boarding School Seasons powerfully reveals the experiences and perspectives of American Indian students who attended federal boarding schools. In Boarding School Seasons: American Indian Families, 1900–1940, Brenda Child skillfully uses primary documents, personal letters, and school newspapers to unveil the important stories of Ojibwe children who attended the Haskell Institute in Kansas and the Flandreau School in South Dakota. The historical context in which the Ojibwe lived is vividly captured in actual letters and documents from the schools and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). This book provides a glimpse into Ojibwe families’ thoughts, motivations, and hopes for the future — perspectives that have often been overlooked in historical research.

Indian Boarding Schools

The WPA Guide to Wisconsin


The Federal Writers’ Project Guide to 1930s Wisconsin


A lively tour of yesterday’s Badger State.

The WPA Guide to South Dakota
The Federal Writers’ Project Guide to 1930s South Dakota


A snapshot of South Dakota as our grandparents knew it.

Lost in the Wild


Danger and Survival in the North Woods
True survival odysseys of two wilderness trekkers who entered the woods in search of tranquility but found something else entirely.

Borealis Books

Baseball in Minnesota


The Definitive History

From the early days of town ball to the latest seasons of the Twins and Saints, Stew Thornley offers the ultimate history of the Great American Pastime in the North Star State.



Arrival of Major League Sports

Minnesota Bicycle Poster


Retro style poster, available in 18 x 24 inch (ships rolled) or as a 5 x 8 inch print, double matted to 9 x 12 inches outside dimension.

Minnesota Road Trip Poster


Retro style poster, available in 18 x 24 inch (ships rolled) or as a 5 x 8 inch print, double matted to 9 x 12 inches outside dimension.

Calling This Place Home
Women on the Wisconsin Frontier, 1850-1925


An intimate view of frontier women—Anglo and Indian—and the communities they forged.

Minnesota Weather Almanac


Popular climatologist and MPR commentator Mark W. Seeley offers a complete guide to Minnesota weather, featuring historical details, fun facts, and scientific lessons.

Courthouses of Minnesota


A showcase of Minnesota’s county courthouses, with superb photography by Doug Ohman and imaginative prose by mystery writer Mary Logue.

Minnesota 10,000 Lakes Poster


Retro style poster, available in 18 x 24 inch (ships rolled) or as a 5 x 8 inch print, double matted to 9 x 12 inches outside dimension.

Minnesota: A History of the State


A concise yet comprehensive account of the state's development

The Black Angels


Maud Hart Lovelace - author of six historical fiction novels and eighteen children's, is internationally known for the Betsy-Tacy children's books.The Black Angels was her first novel, published in 1926. This fascinating story is set in Minnesota in the days before the Civil War.

Eleanor's Girls: WAAC Action Figure


"Eleanor's Girls" The Women of World II 11" action figurines.

WAAC: Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps

Eleanor's Girls: WAVES Action Figure


"Eleanor's Girls" The Women of World II 11" action figurines.

WAVES: Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service

And Still Flying


The Life and Times of Elizabeth "Betty" Wall, W.A.S.P. WWII

The story of a Faribault, Minnesota woman who was one of 1074 W.A.S.P.s (Women Airforce Service Pilots) to serve the United States during WWII.

Seth Eastman, View of Mendota, 1848


6" x 4" image matted to 10" x 8". In plastic sleeve. Also available rolled 20" x 16" $15.00.

Blood in our Boots


The gripping story of Ed Haider's experiences in the 82nd Airborne during World War II as a member of the "X Battalion-505th," the Sicilian invasion's first wave.

Daughters of the Game


The First Era of Minnesota Girls High School Basketball 1891-1942

Minnesota History Quarterly Summer 2009 (61:6)


• “Temples of Mammon and Hives of Industry”: Railroads and the Minneapolis Milling District
• Colvill of Minnesota
• Birth of a Resort: The Chase Hotel and the Rise of Lakeside Tourism

Bird's Eye View Minneapolis, Minnesota 1885


This bird's-eye view of Minneapolis in 1885, with the Mississippi riverfront in the foreground, captures the city during its Golden Age, when flour milling and the lumber trade were making the economy boom.

From the Minnesota Historical Society collections.

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St. Paul, Minn., January, 1888


In 1888, numerous businesses and houses lined St. Paul's busy streets, as depicted in this colorful panorama published as an advertisement by the J.H. Mahler Company. From the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society.

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Red Wing Classic Pipkin Pitcher


This old-fashioned, 20oz. stoneware pitcher will add charm to any table setting. A narrow ridge around the middle of its belly gives it a classic look.
4 3/4"H; 5 3/4" diam.

Most Notorious: Minneapolis Audio Tour


This narrated CD Audio Tour tells a dozen stories of crimes, evil characters, and tragedy that took place on the streets of Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Homecoming Party — Oct. 13, 2006


SOLD OUT!
See the movie at the "Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat" Family Weekend Celebration
Oct. 14-15

Be one of the Minneapolis movers and shakers and gather at Mill City Museum for the ultimate homecoming party.

Friday, Oct. 13, 7-11 p.m.
Welcome by Kevin Kling and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, 8 p.m.


• $25 for Minnesota Historical Society members
• $50 for non-members
Directions to Mill City Museum

Fort Snelling in 1844


John Casper Wild painted Fort Snelling in 1844 during a trip to Minnesota "to improve his health" and "to make some sketches of scenery."

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Related Resources:


• U.S. and Dakota War
• First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment
• Confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers

Warman's Red Wing Pottery


An essential reference for the collector of Red Wing pottery, one of the most desired collectibles in the stoneware and art pottery markets.

Red Wing Tulip Mug


Savor a steaming hot cup of coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or broth with this beautifully crafted 12 oz. stoneware tulip mug. Choice of classic Red Wing or Blue Birch Leaf logo decoration.
Size: 4" high x 4-3/4" wide

Red Wing One Quart Crock


This popular crock is a replica of the old 35 gallon crocks used for years to store a variety of food or grains in the cold cellar of the house or in the barn. 1 quart.
Red Wing decoration, 5" high x 4-3/4" diameter

Red Wing Spoon Rest


This decorative spoon rest is made from an original mold pattern of the 1940’s. Its shape tips slightly forward to pool liquid away from the handle. Traditional Red Wing design.

In the Footsteps of Our Ancestors


In the Footsteps of Our Ancestors tells stories of the Dakota Commemorative Marches, both past and present, in words and images from the participants.

Polio: An American Story


All who lived in the early 1950s remember the fear of polio and the elation felt when a successful vaccine was found. Winner of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for history, David Oshinsky tells the gripping story of the polio terror and of the intense effort to find a cure, from the March of Dimes to the discovery of the Salk and Sabin vaccines--and beyond.

Eugene J. McCarthy: Muses and Mementos


Eugene J. McCarthy: Muses and Mementos is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most interesting public men of the twentieth century. As a presidential candidate in 1968, McCarthy was an unlikely politician who stood bravely against the Vietnam war. He was also a writer, poet, scholar and satirist.

Baking with the St. Paul Bread Club


Recipes, Tips, and Stories
Bored with book group? Join the St. Paul Bread Club as they fashion their favorite recipes, share tips and secrets that have long been kept, and build a rich community dedicated to the art of the perfect loaf.

Hot Dish Heaven


Classic Casseroles from Midwest Kitchens
From the land where the hot dish began comes a delicious array of kitchen-tested recipes featuring traditional favorites and modern meals for today’s casserole cook.

Buffalo Cap


A soft, plush hat to wear while roaming, or just for fun. Fits child to adult, medium hat size.

Son of the Middle Border


A coming of age odyssey of one of the great American regionalist writers.

Borealis Books

Loon Tunes Toy


This amazing toy produces the haunting wail of Minnesota's state bird. Based on the traditional "buzz saw" toy design, the technique is easy to learn and sure to impress!

Spirit Car


Journey to a Dakota Past
A child of a typical 1950s suburb unearths her mother’s hidden heritage, launching a rich and magical exploration of her own identity and her family’s powerful Native American past.


2012-2013 One Minneapols One Read Selection!


Author Website


Minnesota Book Award Winner

• MHS website USDAKOTAWAR.ORG
• Reading & Discussion Guide from The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library

Daughter of the Middle Border


The Pulitzer Prize winning sequel to A Son of the Middle Border.

Borealis Books

Norwegians on the Prairie


Ethnicity and the Development of the Country Town
A pioneering study of one of the state’s major ethnic groups—Norwegian Americans—and their social, cultural, political and religious development in the agricultural communities of rural Minnesota.

900 Miles From Nowhere


Voices from the Homestead Frontier
The voices of Great Plains homesteaders soar from deeply personal letters, diary entries, and vivid photographs, revealing the promise and hardship of early life on the American grasslands.

Answering 911


Life in the Hot Seat
A rookie 911 operator writes with humor, empathy, and amazing candor of the demanding job that changed her forever.

Borealis Books

Saint Paul's Architecture: A History


The first architectural history of St. Paul, Minnesota.

Minnesota Hoops


Basketball in the North Star State
From the early days of YMCA leagues to the modern game of the Timberwolves and Lynx, sports historians and basketball fanatics Hugunin and Thornley offer the complete story of the North Star State’s most popular game.

Arrival of Major League Sports

Red Earth, White Earth


Will Weaver’s lauded first novel—now in paperback!

Borealis Books

Minnesota Sports Almanac


For athletes, fanatics, and trivia buffs alike, Minnesota’s first and only comprehensive sports almanac features 125 glorious years of winning, losing, and playing the game.

Arrival of Major League Sports

Vern Gagne

U.S. Olympic Hockey Team

Sweet Land


New and Selected Stories



Includes "A Gravestone Made of Wheat", the story that inspired the indie film, Sweet Land..

Schoolhouses of Minnesota


A rich showcase of Minnesota’s vintage schoolhouses, with stunning photographs by the popular Doug Ohman and short tales by award-winning storyteller Jim Heynen.

Minnesota History Quarterly Summer 2006 (60:2)


• Market Hunters vs. Sportsmen on the Prairie: The Case of William Kerr and Robert Poole
• Kensington Runestone Revisited: Recent Developments, Recent Publications
• Hastings Needle Work: Women Creating, Women Providing
• Open House Journal: Catching Up with “The Ones We Left Behind”

Red Wing Small Beater Jar


The Red Wing Beater Jar has been an American kitchen classic for over 100 years. The rounded inside bottom of this old-fashioned hand- thrown piece makes it a breeze to mix salad dressings, eggs, sauces and marinades, etc.
Size: 3-1/4" high x 3-1/2" diameter

Red Wing Cherry Band Pitcher


With the two decorative cherry bands around the top and the bottom, this charming, traditional pitcher is sure to become one of your most treasured kitchen accessories.
Available in 20 oz., 5-1/2"high x 5-1/4" diameter, or in 46 oz., 7-1/2" high x 6-3/4" diameter. Red Wing design.

The Doctos Mayo


The warm and human storyb of three remarkable men whose lives span a century of medicine, and of the world-renowned institution they built.

Mayo Clinic

I Gotta Go Back to Old New Orleans CD


Music from former members of the Hall Brothers New Orleans Jazz Band.

Hall Brothers New Orleans Jazz Band

Make it Minnesotan! Sesquicentennial Cookbook


150 Years of Recipes and Stories from Minnesota Kitchens

The Citizen Solution


How You Can Make a Difference
A hands-on guide to effecting change in America by taking action in your community.

The Old Way North


Following the Oberholter-Magee Expedition
An exploration of the Oberholtzer-Magee expedition and the hidden history—both natural and human—of this vast and beautiful wilderness.

Borealis Books

The Falcon


A narrative of the captivity and adventures of John Tanner among the Native Americans in the interior of North America.

Celebrating Birch


The Lore, Art, and Craft of an Ancient Tree

History of the United States Card Game


30 game cards combining trivia, true or false and multiple chilce questions. Ages 7 and up.

Pearl and Brass Drop Earrings


Classically elegant earrings by Saint Paul jewelry designer Margaret Dittrich.

Don't Call Us Molls


Women of the John Dillinger Gang

Suburban World


The Norling Photos
An amateur photographer’s astonishing collection of images that showcase the often unexpected psyche of a developing American suburb in the 1950s and ’60s.

View selected photos.

Borealis Books

Shipwrecks Along Lake Superior's North Shore


A Diver's Guide
An in-depth tour of the many sunken ships submerged in the waters of our great inland sea, Lake Superior.

Minnesota 13: "Wet" Wild Prohibition Days


An entertaining history of prohibition days in Stearns County.

Landscapes of Minnesota


A Geography
A definitive exploration of Minnesota’s changing environmental and human landscapes and how they have grown and developed over time.

Riding Shotgun


Women Write About Their Mothers
With honesty and extraordinary self-knowledge, twenty-one accomplished authors illuminate the mother-daughter relationship—intimate, complicated, loving, flawed—with humor and clarity.

Borealis Books

Blueberry Summers


Growing Up at the Lake
A charming boyhood memoir, featuring the antics of three generations of a large Norwegian Lutheran clan at their family cabin in Minnesota lake country.

Borealis Books

The Minneapolis Teamsters Strike of 1934


An exploration of the political, social, and economic circumstances which came together in violent conflict during the spring and summer of 1934 in Minneapolis.

Handkerchief Doll Kit


Everything you need is to make a traditional handkerchief doll.

Wineries of Wisconsin and Minnesota


Wineries of Wisconsin and Minnesota
A detailed guide to fifty-five wineries in Wisconsin and Minnesota, including tours of thirteen wine trails and delightful sidebars packed with food pairings, tips, and local lore.

Lake Superior's Historic North Shore


A Guided Tour
Looking for a unique vacation without digressing from your favorite summer spot? Travel back through time with this straightforward historical tour of Lake Superior’s glorious North Shore.

Beginning Quilt Kit


Learn the basics of patchwork quilting with three easy projects.

Shining Big Sea Water


The Story of Lake Superior
A fascinating, fast-paced history of Lake Superior, from the time of the glaciers to the present, complemented by handy travelers’ tips for historic destinations.

My First Crochet Set


Learn the basic method of crocheting with this beginner's kit.

My First Knitting Set


The perfect beginner's set for all those people who say, "I wish I knew how to knit."

Children's Peg Loom


An excellent way to learn weaving basics.

The Lyncher In Me


A Search for Redemption in the Face of History
The powerful true story of one man’s shocking family discovery, an exhaustive search for meaning, and a poignant and remarkable path to understanding, balance, and healing.

Borealis Books

Birchbark "Yankee" Birdhouse


Birchbark tipi birdhouse with canoe decoration

Normandy to Okinawa


A Navy Medical Officer's Diary and Overview of World War Two

Homes in the Heartland


Balloon Frame Farmhouses of the Upper Midwest

Discover the architecture and construction behind the ubiquitous farmhouses of the Midwest.

The Face of Minnesota


Commemorate Minnesota’s first 150 years with this gorgeous photographic classic.

Minnesota Hail to Thee! A Sesquicentennial History


A lavishly illustrated history of the state, published on its 150th birthday.

Rum River


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Frame color options

I Spy With My Little Eye Minnesota


This visual puzzle book is a charming way to acquaint beginning readers with the great state of Minnesota and its wonders.

The Gunflint Cabin


A Northwoods Memoir

North for the Harvest


Mexican Workers, Growers, and the Sugar Beet Industry

Examines the complex and often suprising relationships betweeen the participants in the sugar beet industry.

Dakota Philosopher


Charles Eastman and American Indian Thought

Reclaims a place for Charles Eastman in the canon of American Indian intellectual thought.

Sunrise on Wigwam Bay, Mille Lacs, Mille Lacs County


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Frame color options

Positively Main Street: Bob Dylan's Minnesota


Originally published in 1971, this updated edition includes an interview with the author, previously unpublished photographs, and a new preface by Thompson.

Minnesota History Quarterly Spring 2008 (61:1)


• My Minnesota
• “One Must Expect Disappointments”: The Laaksonens of Fairbanks
• The Oldest House in St. Paul: A Sesquicentennial Parable

Sibley House Door


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Frame color options

Red Shed Door, Waseca


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Frame color options

Minnehaha Falls


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Frame color options

Winter Tree


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Frame color options

Aitkin Barn


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Frame color options

Rocky Roots


Geology and Stone Construction in Downtown St. Paul

C. Beck DVD


Portrait of the artist, Charles Beck, at work in his studio in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, and painting in the countryside nearby.

State Fair


The Great Minnesota Get-Together
Foreword by Lorna Landvik

Fresh, often humorous photographs that will invite smiles, chuckles, and favorite memories of treasured Minnesota experience—the end-of-summer celebration of farms, friends, food, and fireworks.

• Slide Show

Murder Has a Public Face


Crime and Punishment in the Speed Graphic Era.

Four brutal mid-century murder cases that first attracted photographers and the public spotlight now draw the practiced storytelling of acclaimed writer Larry Millett.

Crisis vs. Opportunity: The Key to Understanding the Negro Community of the 1920s


SENIOR GROUP PERFORMANCE DVD showcasing a senior group performance about the different literary perspectives of the NAACP and the Urban League during the Harlem Renaissance. The play presents the perspective of each organization from the point of view of an elderly couple who compare the Harlem Renaissance to the emerging Civil Rights movement. The performance earned fifth place at National History Day 2005, as well as the award for the Outstanding Entry on African American History. Includes an interview with the students.

Beneath the Surface


A natural History of a Fisherman's Lake
A wonderfully readable mix of natural history, biology, lake dynamics, and fishing tips, this beautiful illustrated volume reveals the fascinating underwater world of a north country lake.

Basic Ojibwe


Audio-only language instruction from the Pimsleur system. 5 CDs, 10 lessons.

Tales of Spirit Mountain: A Narrative History of Duluth, Minnesota


Tales of Spirit Mountain is a collection of stories depicting the lives of Ojibwe Indians and early pioneers in the Lake Superior region around the ports of present-day Superior, Wisconsin and Duluth, Minnesota.

Finding the Courage to Communicate: The New York Newsboy Strike of 1899


JUNIOR GROUP PERFORMANCE DVD of the first place junior group performance from National History Day 2005. This performance is a good example of using multiple perspectives on one topic throughout a performance. You see the Newsboy Strike through the eyes of the newsboys, a reporter and a newspaper owner. Includes an interview with the students.

The Ripper Reformation: Communicating Fear, Social Understanding and Political Reform


SENIOR INDIVIDUAL DOCUMENTARY The "Ripper Reformation" was awarded first place at National History Day 2005 and also received the History Channel prize for the senior individual documentary. This presentation takes a creative approach to the documentary category and will help students understand the importance of a clear thesis statement, script development and strong conclusion. The DVD includes an interview with the student and will be sent with the process paper and bibliography.

History Makers: 100 People Who Took a Stand and Made a Difference


This book contains a collection of case studies of 100 people from around the world who have made their mark throughout history. An excellent source for students to turn to when looking for their History Day topic.

Herb, Honeywell, and the Airplane Autopilot


PRIMARY SOURCE LESSON AND INTERNET ACTIVITY This curriculum combines a printed student lesson with an online activity. The activity illustrates how family history connects to larger events. Students will explore a variety of primary and secondary sources in the companion website. Students will learn how sources support a narrative and will put these skills to work as they solve a History Mystery! Each curriculum packet contains a teacher guide and 30 student handouts.

Mill City Museum Print


Mill City Museum print.

Minnesota State Fair


From the authors of Minnesota Eats Out and Minnesota Vacation Days, this lavishly illustrated book is a fascinating guide to Minnesota's favorite get-together. With over 1200 color and b&w illustrations and photographs and 120 recipes.

Minnesota State Fair

Exploring the Fur Trade Routes of North America


Discover the Highways That Opened a Continent

Europeans in search of furs penetrated the continent from the St. Lawrence to the Columbia, aided by native North Americans who shared the secrets of its bounty. Today's modern highways trace those ancient trade routes, taking time travellers on a journey of rediscovery.

Indian Why Stories


A collection of 22 stories, from creation stories to accounts of how animals acquired certain physical characteristics.

Illustrations by Charles M. Russell

Minnesota: A History of the Land; The Northern Forest DVD


The Northern Forest is the fifth episode of the Emmy award-winning series, Minnesota: A History of the Land

Bill of Rights, 1789


Shows all original 1789 text on one antiqued parchment-style sheet of paper. 23" X 29" rolled.

Minneapolis, Minnesota 1874


Image size 10.5 in. X 18.5 in., paper size 22.5 in. X 18"

St. Paul, Minnesota 1874


Image size 10.5 in. X 18.5 in. Paper size 18 in. X 22.5 in.

Right to Vote: The Contested History of Democracy in the United States


A sweeping reinterpretation of major chapters of American political history as well as a meditation on the meaning of democracy in contemporary life.

Godly Hero: The Life of William Jennings Bryan


A nuanced and delicately crafted portrait of the founding father of the modern Democratic Party.

West From Appomattox: The Reconstruction of America after the Civil War


A compelling account of a vitally important time in the nation's history.

The Seventies: Great Shift in American Culture


A fast-paced, wide-ranging examination of the political, cultural, social, and religious upheavals of the 1970s.

Lyndon B. Johnson and American Liberalism


An introduction to one of the nation's most fascinating and enigmatic presidents.

Lincoln at Cooper Union: The Speech That Made Abraham Lincoln President


An exploration of Lincoln's most influential and widely reported pre-presidential address.

Courage in a Dangerous World: Eleanor Roosevelt


The Political Writings of Eleanor Roosevelt

Canal Park Print


Canal Park, Duluth, print

North American Indian Tales


A collection of stories adapted from legends collected by noted ethnologist Henry R. Schoolcraft in the Lake Superior region in 1839.

Native American Stories


A collection of myths drawn from the native cultures of North America.

Lake Street USA


In summer and fall of 2000, photographer Wing Young Huie displayed 675 black and white images taken along Lake Street in Minneapolis along six miles of the same street, transforming it into one of the largest photography exhibitions ever displayed in a public space.

To Be the Main Leaders of Our People


A History of Minnesota Ojibwe Politics, 1825-1898

Germanic Genealogy Beginner's Guide


A hands-on guide for beginning Germanic genealogy research.

The War: An Intimate History 1941-1945


The companion volume to the magnificent seven-part PBS series.

Theatre of Wonder: 25 Years in the Heart of the Beast


A lavishly illustrated overview of the Minneapolis puppet theatre's creative work.

Minnesota: A History, 2nd Edition


A comprehensive history of the state.

Six Weeks in the Sioux Tepees


A Narrative of Indian Captivity

Atlas of Great Lakes Indian History


A collection of 33 maps, graphically displaying the movement of Indian communities from 1640 to about 1871.

Atlas of North American Exploration


From the Norse Voyages to the Race to the Pole

More than 100 full-color maps capture the dynamic saga of the exploration of the continent.

Germanic Genealogy Third Edition


A Guide to Worldwide Sources and Migration Patterns

By Edward R. Brandt, Ph.D., Mary Sutter Bellingham, Kent Cutkomp, Kermit Frye, Patricia Adams Lowe, and Paul Sternberg for the Germanic Genealogy Society

Sweet Land: A Love Story


Starring Elizabeth Reaser and Tim Guinee. Directed by Ali Selim. Filmed near Montevideo, Minnesota, and based on the short story by Will Weaver.

Constitution of the United States, 1787


Accurate reproduction on antiqued parchment-style paper. Shows all original 1787 text on one sheet. 23" X 29" rolled.

Ojibwe Waasa Inaabidaa - We Look in All Directions DVD


Waasa Inaabidaa - We Look In All Directions is a powerful in-depth portrayal of the second-largest tribe in North America, the Anishinaabe/Ojibwe (Chippewa) nation of the upper Great Lakes region. This six-part series invites viewers through a portal of rich historical and contemporary scenes based on six main themes of Ojibwe life and culture from pre-contact to contemporary times.

Available as individual episodes ($24.95) or as a six piece set ($120.00).

Declaration of Independence, 1776


Accurate reproduction on antiqued parchment-style paper. 1 page, 23" X 29" rolled. Also available in flat 9" x 12" or folded 14" x 16".

Creating Minnesota


A History from the Inside Out

A thoroughly groundbreaking history of Minnesota that brings to light the "state of the state" through intimate accounts of significant moments in our past.

Lake Harriet Trolley Print


Como-Harriet Streetcar Line, Minneapolis

The Dog Says How


Captivating Stories of growing up, traveling the world, and relying on the strangeness of others will bring Kling fans to their feet and a fresh audience to its knees--bowled over by laughter.

Borealis Books

Go If You Think It Your Duty


A Minnesota Couple's Civil War Letters

First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment

Paul Wellstone: The Life of a Passionate Progressive


The inspirational story of one of the most compelling figures in the history of American politics.

Paul Wellstone

Seed Queen


The Story of Crop Art and the Amazing Lillian Colton
The first richly illustrated history of crop art and of the generations inspired by Lillian Colton and her arresting portraits of celebrities in seeds.

Foreword by Karal Ann Marling

Minnesota State Fair

Saint Paul Cathedral Print


A neighborhood view of the Cathedral of Saint Paul,

James J. Hill House Print


The Summit Avenue mansion of the builder of the Great Northern Railway.

Lazy Susan


A functional and unique gift, our Lazy Susan is crafted from fine Minnesota hardwood that has been specially cured and finished to preserve its natural beauty. The durable ball bearing movement provides smooth spinning, while the wood base ensures stability.

Marine Wings


Stories of War and Peace as Written by the Pilots. A collection of first-hand accounts of Marine aviators and ground personnel who had front row seats in the action.

Bundt Cake Bliss


Delicious Desserts from Midwest Kitchens
Rediscover the magic of Bundt baking with 87 extraordinary recipes from kitchens across the Midwest.

Preface by Dotty Dalquist

Twin Cities Picture Show


A Century of Moviegoing
A lively illustrated history that reveals how the movie business has fascinated, scandalized, and socialized the Twin Cities and its people.



• Winner of the 2008 Theatre Historical Society Outstanding Book of the Year Award
• Dave Kenney on MPR

Hmong in Minnesota


An engaging history of the arrival of the Hmong in Minnesota in the 1970s, thier struggle to build community in a new land, and the challenges they face today.

Hmong Community

Hmong Archives

Ojibwe Waasa Inaabidaa


We Look in All Directions

A uniquely person history of the Ojibwe culture.

Long Hard Road


American POWs During World War II
Scores of World War II POWs offer lessons of wartime as they remember the terror and hardship of their days in captivity.

The Good Path


Kids of all cultures journey through time with the Ojibwe people as their guide to the Good Path and its universal lessons of courage, cooperation, and honor.

Canoe Country II


11" x 14" photo print matted to 16" x 20"

Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Birchbark Brigade: A Fur Trade History


A beautifully illustrated history of the North American fur trade, based on primary sources. For ages 9 and up.

Latino Minnesota


A warm and fascinating history of a people who today are changing the face of Minnesota!

The Edna "G"


11" x 14" photo print matted to 16" x 20"

Keepsakes and Other Stories


"Jon Hassler is a writer good enough to restore your faith in fiction...His subjects are life, love, and death...and he writes with wisdom and grace."
--The New York Times

Betsy and the Great World and Betsy's Wedding


This brand-new edition of Maud Hart Lovelace’s beloved works brings together the final two books of the Betsy-Tacy series, Betsy and the Great World and Betsy’s Wedding, along with a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Anna Quindlen.

Betsy in Spite of Herself and Heaven to Betsy


This brand-new edition of Maud Hart Lovelace’s beloved works brings together the first two books of Betsy and Tacy’s high school years, Heaven to Betsy and Betsy in Spite of Herself, along with a new foreword by New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman.

Minnesota in 3D


A Look Back in Time
With a built-in stereoscope viewer, it's like a long-forgotten photo album discovered in Grandmas attic, which opens up to display a lost world come to life through 3-D photography.

Owatonna State Public School Records Request


The State Archives of the Minnesota Historical Society Library preserves historical state and local government records, including records from the state orphanage. The Owatonna State Public School was established by the Minnesota legislature in 1885 as a public institution for dependent and neglected children between the ages of 3 and 14 (Laws 1885 c146). The primary record series for this institution is the case files.

Research Prices


• $40.00 per request (for MN residents)
• $50.00 per request (for non MN residents)
• Pre-payment is required.

Autumn at Split Rock


11" x 14" photo print matted to 16" 20"

Split Rock Lighthouse

Highway 61

Autumn at the Stone Arch


11" x 14" photo print matted to 16" x 20"

Native American Tribes Map


20 x 16 inch, colorful, laminated map acurately and graphically locates the original North American Indian territories. Includes inset information about the tribes in each area of the continent.

Betsy Was a Junior and Betsy and Joe


This brand-new edition of Maud Hart Lovelace’s beloved works brings together the third and fourth books of Betsy and Tacy’s high school years, Betsy Was a Junior and Betsy and Joe, along with a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot.

Historic Photos of Minneapolis


Hundreds of historic photographs in a fascinating pictorial history of the city of Minneapolis.

Lake Harriet Trolley


11" x 14" photo print matted to 16" x 20"

Minnesota History Bookshelf


The Minnesota History Bookshelf is a set of the best available Minnesota history books selected by the Minnesota Historical Society’s library acquisitions curator, in consultation with other staff members who are well-versed in state and local history. The Bookshelf covers all aspects and eras of Minnesota history while keeping an eye on geographic and ethnic distribution.

Orders shipping to libraries and educational institutions receive a 10% discount on these titles, for a total of $1097.01 before shipping. The shipping and handling charge is $29.95, by U.S.Postal Service.

Prairie Lightning


The Rise and Fall of William Drew Washburn

Glory Down the Mississippi


11" x 14" photo print matted to 16" x 20"

Death of the Dream Original Music Score


The haunting soundtrack CD recording of music from the TPT public television production of Death of the Dream: Farmhouses in the Heartland.

Morning on the Gooseberry


11" x 14" photo print matted to 16" x 20"

Highway 61

Taylor's Falls, St. Croix River Dells


11" x 14" photo print matted to 16" x 20"

Twilight at the Stone Arch


11" x 14" photo print matted to 16" x 20"

Death of the Dream: Farmhouses in the Heartland


Illuminating text and stunning photographs of the remnants of nineteenth-century Minnesota farmhouses and homesteads.

The Spirit and the Bride: A History of St. Clement's Episcopal Church 1893-1996


A well-researched and engaging history of the Cass Gilbert-designed St. Paul church.

Finding Betty Crocker: The Secret Life of America's First Lady of Food


A unique look at the culinary and marketing history of America's First Lady of Food.

Betty Crocker

Twin Cities by Trolley: The Streetcar Era in Minneapolis and St. Paul


See the city as it once was—a pictorial history of the trolleys that traversed Minneapolis and St. Paul from the 1880s to the 1950s, when the streetcar system shaped the growth and character of the entire Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Singing Loon Stuffed Animal


This cute, realistic loon plush toy sings with an authentic loon call.

From Arcade Street to Main Street: Seeger 1902-1984


A History of the Seeger Refrigerator Company.

The story of how the Saint Paul Seeger Company made Whirlpool an appliance giant.

Minneapolis & St. Paul: Hotter Than You Think


A comprehensive and informative DVD tour of the Twin Cities.

Minnesota History Quarterly Summer 2007 (60:6)


• A New Flagpole for Historic Fort Snelling
• “This Higgledy-Piggledy Assembly”: The McLeods, an Anglo-Dakota Family in Early Minnesota
• Eugene Debs Becker, Photographer

Reaching Past the Wire


A Nurse at Abu Ghraib
A seasoned military nurse offers a startling account of the conditions, the people, the promises of life inside Abu Ghraib.

Borealis Books

Floral Home, or First Years of Minnesota


Early Sketches, Later Settlements and Further Developments

A reprint of the chronicle of a young teacher who witnessed the earliest settlement in the territory known as Minnesota, first published in 1857.

Harriet Bishop

Memories of the Battle of New Ulm


Personal Accounts of the Sioux Uprising; L.A. Fritsche's History of Brown County, Minnesota(1916)

U.S. and Dakota War

Spirit of St. Louis


Called one of the 100 greatest adventure books of all time, The Spirit of St. Louis won Lindbergh the Pulitzer Prize.

Charles A. Lindbergh Jr.

Inside the Ropes with Jesse Ventura


A revealing chronicle of Jesse Ventura's campaign, election, and term in the governor's office in Minnesota.

Jesse Ventura

Sitting Bull: A Stone in my Heart


A documentary portrait of the legendary Lakota historical figure.

White Pine Industry in Minnesota


A reprint of an authoritative and influential history.

White Pine Trees

Chronicles: Bob Dylan


An autobiography by the musician.

Bob Dylan

Minnesota History Quarterly Fall 2007 (60:7)


• Voices Cast Upon the Sea: Minnesota’s Titanic Passengers
• Style Comes to Staples
• “Educated Food for Educated People”: Richards Treat Cafeteria, 1924---1957

The War: A Ken Burns Film


This seven-part documentary series directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick focuses on the stories of citizens from four American towns, including the tiny farming town of Luverne, Minnesota.

King of the Oilers


The Story of the U.S.S. Chiwawa AO-68

Land of Amber Waters: The History of Brewing in Minnesota


The story of the state's beer industry, from the first brewery in 1849 to the vibrant new breweries of today.

She's No Lady: Politics, Family, and International Feminism


The spirited memoir of Arvonne Fraser, a Minnesota farm girl who became a founding mother of the worldwide women's movement.

View of Mendota, 1848


Seth Eastman (1808-1875) was an acclaimed American artist as well as a career soldier. He was stationed at Fort Snelling from 1830 to 1831 and from 1841 to 1848, when he served as the fort's commander. In his painting, he depicts Mendota as seen from Fort Snelling, including the Sibley and Faribault houses, both of which still stand today as historic sites.

Jack and Rochelle: A Holocaust Story of Love and Resistance


Jack and Rochelle Sutin take turns narrating their harrowing story of the Holocaust.

Hiding in the Open: A Holocaust Memoir


This is the memoir of one of two sisters who survived the Holocaust by posing as Catholic Poles in Germany during World War II.

Minnesota Loon or Ladyslipper Dishtowel


Large 100% cotton dishtowel with color-fast embroidered decoration. Towel size approx. 32 x 39 in., embroidered area approx. 4 x 2.75 in. Comes wrapped with ribbon and recipe card. Ribbon color varies.

The Magic Green Schoolbus: Paul Wellstone


The Magic Green School Bus is an engaging half-hour documentary about the late teacher and senator from Minnesota, Paul Wellstone.

Eugene McCarthy: I'm Sorry I Was Right


The politician and poet, Eugene McCarthy, is the subject of the documentary, I'm Sorry I was Right, a half-hour portrait created for public television. We follow the career of the former Senator from Minnesota and note his accomplishments with rare archival footage and scenes shot on location.

James J. Hill: Empire Builder DVD


Blending historic photographs, filmed footage, and interviews with historians, curators and Hill family members, James J. Hill, Empire Builder offers a glimpse into the life, career, and legacy of one of America's monumental business figures.

Most Notorious: Saint Paul Audio Tour


This narrated CD and map take you to thirteen St. Paul locations, once filled with colorful characters and sensational crimes.

Raccoon Cap


Soft, plush raccoon hat complete with the bushy ringed tail. Fits child to adult, medium hat size

Red Wing Art Pottery Book 2


Author Ray Reiss provides a follow-up to the original Red Wing Art Pottery (now out of print) that provides glaze charts, a look at the regular production line, and a review of items such as lamps, company signs, garden ware, lunch-hour plates and more. A price guide is included.

Minnesota History Quarterly Spring 2006 (60:1)


• “Twenty-Six Feet and No Bottom”: Surveying and Constructing the Northern Pacific Railroad
• Samuel Smith and the First Minnesota Monument at Gettysburg
• “Sisters in Toil”: St. Paul’s First Union of Garment Workers

Jim Northrup: With Reservations


A wild trip through Indian Country, this half-hour portrait of the Anishinaabe / Ojibwe / Chippewa writer/activist from Naagajiwanaang (Fond du Lac) in northern Minnesota was created by Mike Hazard and Mike Rivard.

Country Doctor's Casebook


Tales from the North Woods
A humane and humorous collection of stories chronicling the work of a country doctor practicing in the remote north woods.

Borealis Books

St. Croix River of Dreams


Educational and entertaining, St.Croix River of Dreams is a fascinating presentation of the history of this pivotal Minnesota and Wisconsin border area. Its comprehensive chapters on the Fur Trade, logging, railroading, and Scandinavian immigration, make it an excellent classroom resource.

Great Wolf and the Good Woodsman


Great Wolf and the Good Woodsman, is a classic story with a message of peace, tolerance, and kindness—illustrated by Minnesota artist Betsy Bowen. Ages 6 and up.

Mexicans in Minnesota


The People of Minnesota Series
An insightful and succinct history of the Mexican community in Minnesota.

Minnesota History Quarterly Spring 2005 (59:5)


• “Who Was Jane Lamont?” Anglo-Dakota Daughters in Early Minnesota
• A Rare Find: The Treaty of Washington, 1858
• “Without Drugs or Knives”: The Early Years of Chiropractic
• “Dear Mr. Lorimer”: Letters from Sinclair Lewis

Sinclair Lewis


Rebel from Main Street

In this definitive biography, Richard Lingeman presents an empathetic, absorbing, and balanced portrait of an eccentric alcoholic-workaholic whose novels and stories exploded shibboleths with a volatile mixture of caricature and realism. Drawing on newly uncovered correspondence, diaries, and criticism, Lingeman gives new life to this prairie Mercutio out of Sauk Centre, Minnesota.



Borealis Books

Sinclair Lewis

Minnesota History Quarterly Summer 2005 (59:6)


• Fishing Clubs along the Baptism River
• Coping with a “Public Menace”: Eugenic Sterilization in Minnesota
• Ambassador Eugenie Anderson

War Stories


Accounts of Minnesotans who Defended Their Nation

A project of the Minnesota American Legion to benefit the World War II Memorial at the Minnesota Capitol, War Stories includes the stories of 30 veterans collected by editor Al Zdon for the Minnesota Legionnaire magazine.

History of Wapasha's Prairie 1660-1853


First Called Keoxa, Later Winona, Minnesota. This book is a history of the place the Dakota people called "Keoxa," or "homeland," seen through the eyes of the explorers, traders, missionaries, settlers and military men who eventually pushed them out in 1853.

The Charles A. Lindbergh Coloring Book


Simple line drawings and text depicting the childhood home and life of the aviator.

The Summer of Ordinary Ways


A Memoir

A memoir of a rural American girlhood from a fresh new literary voice.

Borealis Books

Minnesota Vacation Days


An Illustrated History

From the authors of Minnesota Eats Out, this lavishly illustrated and jam-packed book brings readers 150 years of vacation getaways in the Land of 10,000 Lakes

Churches of Minnesota


Photographer Doug Ohman and literary master Jon Hassler present a collection of images and reflections that highlight the beauty and significance of Minnesota’s churches.

Lutheranism

John Ireland

Minnesota History Quarterly Summer 1997 (55:6)


The James J. Hill House: Symbol of Status and Security, p. 234--249
50 Years at the Grand Marais Art Colony, p. 250--266
The Birth of Minnesota, p. 267--285

Twin Cities Album


A Visual History

A 150-year retrospective of Twin Cities life told through hundreds of breathtaking, surprising, and intimate photographs of people, culture, landmarks, and events.

Christmas in Minnesota


A treasury of warm and spirited memories from Minnesota holidays past.

Minnesota: A History of the Land DVD


Take a journey through time across Minnesota's changing landscapes.Parts 1 -4 of the TPT Television and Bell Museum documentary production.


Wanda Gag: Storybook Artist


Storybook Artist

A lively biography for middle readers about the bohemian artist who authored such children’s classics as Millions of Cats and Snippy and Snappy.

Borealis Books

Wanda Gag

Marriage Record Request


Staff will search for one bridal couple in one county per request. Marriage records are kept by the county. We have been able to acquire them for about 15 counties. To see which counties and years of records are available, click the County box below.

Requesters have the option of borrowing microfilm of the marriage records through Inter-library loan to do your own research if you wish.

Research Prices


• Minnesota residents: $12
• Non-Minnesota residents: $15
  
  Members receive a 10% discount which is applied during Checkout.

  Guide to Providing Information For Your Request
  

• Date of Marriage*: Provide the marriage date in mm/dd/yyyy format.
• Groom*: Provide the groom's full name
• Bride : Provide the brides's full maiden name. This information is not required.
• County*: Choose the county where the marriage took place. Please note, we do not have all counties.

  *Important Note: All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
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  Minnesota History Quarterly Spring 1997 (55:5)
  

  The DAR at the Sibley House, p. 186--201
  The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters in St. Paul, p. 202--216
  Social Dancing in Early Minnesota, p. 217--233

  Minnesota History Quarterly Summer 1996 (55:2)
  

  Native Americans and Criminal Justice on the Minnesota Frontier, p. 46--58
  Charles W. Scrutchin, Bemidji’s Black Activist Attorney, p. 59--75
  Fritiof Colling: Artist for Homesick Swedes, p. 76--93

  Birchbark Canoes of the Fur Trade
  

  This two volume set is 686 pages with over 150 photographs, two hundred drawings and reproductions of numerous art works of the fur trade period. Detailed descriptions of the fur trade canoes along with historical accounts of the fur trade itself.

  The Messrs. Build Commodiously
  

  A Guide to John Sayer's 1804-1805 North West Company Wintering Expedition to the Snake River, Minnesota

  Archaeologist Douglas Birk has created this fine historical guide to the re-created John Sayer fur trade post on Minnesota's Snake River, North West Company Fur Post

  Our Hallowed Ground
  

  World War II Veterans of Fort Snelling National Cemetery

  Fort Snelling National Cemetery is one of 120 national cemeteries across the country. More than 160,000 brave men and women from the Upper Midwestern states of Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Iowa lie beneath the field of white marble grave markers. Stephen Chicoine chronicles the individual stories and untold personal experiences of almost one hundred World War II heroes, from all divisions of the armed services, in every theater.

  Keep Your Heart Strong: Pow-wows on the Northern Plains
  

  Keep Your Heart Strong is an hour-long documentary which gives an inside view of contemporary Native American culture in its most accessible and popular form: the pow-wow. Allowing dancers and singers to tell their own story, the camera captures many poignant moments of participants preparing their outfits, visiting with friends and watching over children.

  Fifty Years in the Northwest
  

  Complete facsimile reprinting of the original 1888 edition, Fifty Years in the Northwest is the "bible" of territorial and early statehood history of western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. An invaluable reference for historians and genealogists alike.

  Minnesota History Quarterly Fall 2005 (59:7)
  

  • “Food Will Win the War”: Minnesota Conservation Efforts, 1917--18
  • Following the Victorian Eye
  • “Enemies of the People”: Asbestos and the Reserve Mining Trial

  Minnesota History Quarterly Winter 1998-99 (56:4)
  

  Out of print but it is available from MHS Press as Making Minnesota Territory 1849-1858.

  Selling The Mill City Postcard Book
  

  A Postcard Book
  During Minneapolis's fifty-year reign as the nation's Mill City, flour companies flooded mailboxes with advertising cards, their gimmicks ranging from renaissance images to patriotic names to humorous anecdotes. This collection of historic advertising art offers a fascinating look into another era.

  Hubert Humphrey
  

  A Biography
  The most authoritative biography of the consummate liberal politician of the second half of the twentieth century.

  Borealis Books

  Hubert H. Humphrey

  Minnesota History Quarterly Spring 2000 (57:1)
  

  The Failed Watab Treaty of 1853, p. 2--22
  Advertising Characters in the Land of Sky Blue Waters, p. 23--35
  A Publishing Project to Remember, p. 36--37
  Cass Gilbert and Julia Finch: Falling in Love in the 1880s, p. 38--57

  Minnesota History Quarterly Winter 1999-2000 (56:8) -- Minnesota Century Issue
  

  Walk a Century in My Shoes: Minnesota 1900-2000, p. 410--429
  Minnesota 2000: A Photo Documentary for the Future, p. 430--443
  The Founding of the Minnesota Historical Society, p. 444--451
  Treasures for the Millennium, p. 452--463

  Minnesota and Dacotah in 1860
  

  Minnesota and Dacotah is reproduced from a map in Mitchell's New General Atlas, published in Philadelphia in 1860 by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr., who succeeded his father as one of the most prolific publishers of maps and atlases in the United States during the nineteenth century.
  

  Knack for Knowing Things
  

  Stories from St. Paul Neighborhoods and Beyond
  For thirty-six years, Don Boxmeyer wrote about St. Paul and Minnesota, first as a reporter for the St. Paul Dispatch and St. Paul Pioneer Press, and for over two decades as a columnist for the Pioneer Press. During that time, he traversed the city and state and gained an intimate knowledge of its people, places, and traditions.

  Minnesota History Quarterly Winter 1995 (54:8)
  

  Aviator Jimmie Ward of Crookston, p. 330--341
  Films in the Twin Cities, 1894-1909, p. 342--358
  “Motherhood Protection” and the Minnesota Birth Control League, p. 359--376

  Split Rock Lighthouse Postcard Book
  

  A Postcard Book
  An unmistakable North Shore landmark and a popular tourist destination, Split Rock Lighthouse enjoys a picturesque natural setting, embellished in these contemporary, four-color photographs with dazzling sunsets, peaceful moonrises, and lovely seascapes--a breathtaking image for all seasons.

  Split Rock Lighthouse

  Minnesota Ethnic Food Book
  

  Back in print! The classic guide to the traditional foods and foodways of Minnesota’s major ethnic groups, with more than 150 kitchen-tested recipes.

  Cook’s Tour of Minnesota
  

  A portrait of the festivals, specialties, places, and people behind the state’s great food traditions, featuring over 160 recipes.

  Minnesota History Quarterly Spring 1996 (55:1)
  

  Thoughts of Minnesota in the Late Work of Wanda Gág, p. 2--15
  Ignatius Donnelly Meets the Swedes, p. 16--31
  The New Mille Lacs Indian Museum, p. 32--45

  75 Memorable Moments in Minnesota Sports
  

  An illustrated history of the most electrifying, influential, and noteworthy moments in the state’s sports history.

  Arrival of Major League Sports

  Minnesota History Quarterly Summer 1995 (54:6)
  

  James J. Hill: Empire Builder as Farmer, p. 242--253
  The Secret History of the Mississippi’s Earliest Locks and Dams, p. 254--267
  The 1890s Bicycling Craze in the Red River Valley, p. 268--289

  Icy Pleasures
  

  Minnesotans have long suspected that the last ice age never fully receded from the state, but that has not kept them from having a good time. "Icy Pleasures" explores the many ways that the people of Minnesota have embraced its Siberian reputation with winter carnivals and cold weather sports.

  Guide to Family History Resources at the Minnesota Historical Society
  

  An indispensable and practical guide to the many genealogical resources at the Minnesota Historical Society, the state's premier archive of public and private records.

  Chinese in Minnesota
  

  The People of Minnesota Series
  A concise history of Chinese in Minnesota including immigration patterns, cultural and social organizations, businesses, politics, education, and family life.

  Dakota Life in the Upper Midwest
  

  A classic work detailing the lives and customs of the 19th-century Dakota living near present-day Minneapolis.

  The WPA Guide to Minnesota
  

  The Federal Writers' Project Guide to 1930s Minnesota
  A beguiling travel guide and history lesson in one, this volume offers an unprecedented look at Minnesota and its people.

  Minnesota History Quarterly Fall 1997 (55:7)
  

  St. Paul’s World War I Socialist Draft Resisters, p. 286--301
  The National Register of Historic Places in Minnesota, p. 302--319
  Harriet E. Bishop, p. 320--333

  Bamboo Among The Oaks
  

  Contemporary Writing by Hmong Americans
  A groundbreaking anthology that chronicles the emerging literary voice of a contemporary American immigrant community.

  Minnesota History Quarterly Winter 1996-97 (55:4)
  

  Race and Segregation in St. Paul’s Public Schools, 1846-69, p. 138--149
  Harold Stassen and the Politics of American Presidential Nominations, p. 150--165
  Jewish Women and Work in the Upper Midwest, p. 166--185

  Minnesota History Quarterly Fall 1996 (55:3)
  

  The Wreck of the USS Essex, p. 94--103
  A Glittering Discovery, p. 104--105
  Stamp Album: A Collection of Minnesota People, Places, and Events, p. 106-117
  James J. Hill’s Library: The First 75 Years, p. 118--137

  By These Hands: Portraits from the Factory Floor
  

  These starkly beautiful photographs document the daily life and labor of blue-collar workers in modern America.

  Germans in Minnesota
  

  The People of Minnesota Series
  A concise history of Germans in Minnesota including immigration patterns, the Catholic and Lutheran churches, cultural organizations, businesses, and politics, especially in the World War I years.

  African Americans in Minnesota
  

  The People of Minnesota Series
  A chronicle of the rich history of Blacks in the state through careful analysis of census and housing records, newspaper records, and first-person accounts.

  Saving Quetico-Superior
  

  A Land Set Apart
  Encompassing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of Superior National Forest, Voyageurs National Park, Grand Portage National Monument in Minnesota, and Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, the Quetico-Superior is the only region of its kind in the U.S. and Canada. This book tells the story of the long campaign to secure and preserve it for posterity and also illustrates the development of an American idea--wilderness preservation.

  Boundary Waters Canoe Area

  Grand Portage

  Irish in Minnesota
  

  The People of Minnesota Series
  A concise history of Irish in Minnesota including farming, politics, and community organization.

  Norwegians in Minnesota
  

  The People of Minnesota Series
  The images of the Vikings professional football team, the stereotype of the "Norwegian bachelor farmer," and even Minnesotan's speech patterns proclaim the Norwegian heritage of Minnesota. But the Norwegian settlers have contributed much more to the state.

  Jews in Minnesota
  

  The People of Minnesota Series
  Although never more than a small percentage of the Minnesota's population, Jews have made a remarkable contribution to the state in business, politics, and education.

  Mount Zion Hebrew Congregation

  Wolf Cap
  

  This soft, plush, gray timber wolf hat will make you howl!

  Pocket Guide to Minnesota Place Names
  

  The Stories Behind 1,200 Places in the North Star State
  A handy and entertaining pocket guide to the origins of place names of the North Star state.

  V is for Viking
  

  A Minnesota Alphabet
  From its primeval Itasca State Park to the sophistication of its Twin Cities, the state of Minnesota is a study of contrasts and long-held traditions. Birthplace to many famous personalities and inventions, including Garrison Keillor and the Bundt Pan, "V is for Viking" presents the state whose name means sky-tinted waters.
  
  Reading Level: Ages 4-8

  Minnesota History Quarterly Fall 2002 (58:3)
  

• Sound Politics: Wilderness, Recreation, and Motors in the Boundary Waters, 1945–1964, p. 130--146
  
• "To Secure a Home for My Family", p. 147--167
  
• Karl Emil Nygard, Minnesota's Communist Mayor, p. 168--186
  

  Minnesota History Quarterly Summer 2002 (58:2)
  

• Housing the Happy Camper, p. 68--83
  
• Minnesota's John Day Smith Law and the Death Penalty Debate, p. 84--91
  
• Henry A. Bruns, Failed Frontier Entrepreneur, p. 92--104
  
• Operation Save a Duck and the Legacy of Minnesota's 1962-63 Oil Spills, p. 105--123
  

  Minnesota Place Names
  

  A Geographical Encyclopedia
  The classic reference for place-name information on the state's cities, towns, townships, lakes, and streams. Revised and thoroughly updated from the 1920 original.

  Black Bear Cap
  

  A soft, plush, black bear hat for your favorite bear cub!

  Moose Cap
  

  Show off your antlers in this soft, plush, moose hat!

  North Star State
  

  A Minnesota History Reader
  An engaging history of Minnesota, told in compelling essays by the state's finest historians and writers.

  4th Minnesota Regiment Entering Vicksburg Print
  

  Civil War Art Reproduction
  One of six mural-size paintings of Minnesota's Civil War regiments that hang in the Governor's Suite of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.

  

  Paper size 28 x 22 in., image size 19.75 x 15.5 in.

  The Minnesota Book of Days
  

  An Almanac of State History
  A chronological compendium of remarkable and curious events in the history of the North Star State

  3rd Minnesota Regiment Entering Little Rock Print
  

  Civil War Art Reproduction
  One of six mural-size paintings of Minnesota's Civil War regiments that hang in the Governor's Suite of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
  

  

  Paper size 28 x 22 in., image size 20 x 15 in.

  5th Minnesota Regiment at Corinth Print
  

  Civil War Art Reproduction
  One of six mural-size paintings of Minnesota's Civil War regiments that hang in the Governor's Suite of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.

  

  Paper size 28 x 22 in., image size 23 x 10 in.

  Battle of Nashville Print
  

  Civil War Art Reproduction
  One of six mural-size paintings of Minnesota's Civil War regiments that hang in the Governor's Suite of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.

  

  Paper size 28 x 22 in., image size 23 x 18.

  Minnesota (State Shapes)
  

  Life in the Land of Sky Blue Waters!
  Famous Figures!
  Stories from Minnesota's Past!
  And Much More!
  
  A fact-filled book die cut in the shape of the state.

  Reading Level: Ages 4-8

  Minn of the Mississippi
  

  The adventures of a three-legged snapping turtle as she travels from the headwaters to the mouth of the Mississippi River illustrate the life cycle of the turtle and the geography, history, geology, and climate of the river.

  Appropriate for readers ages 7 and up.

  Baghdad Express
  

  A Gulf War Memoir
  A young man's coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the First Gulf War.
  
  Borealis Books

  Minnesota History Quarterly Spring 2002 (58:1)
  

  Charles Lindbergh, Autobiography, and Memory, p. 2--15
  Life in Minnesota’s Polish Farming Communities, p. 16--28
  PunkFunkRockPop, p. 29--39
  Planning St. Paul’s Como Park, p. 40--58

  Minnesota History Quarterly Winter 2001-2002 (57:8)
  

• The Cooperative Coopers of Minneapolis, p. 386--405
  
• Weather Permitting, p. 406--417
  
• Labor, Politics, and African American Identity in Minneapolis, 1930-50, p. 418--434

  Forgetting Ireland
  

  Following mysterious clues to her family's suppressed past, Bridget Connelly uncovers a town's forgotten history and an epic tale of Irish immigrants on the American frontier.
  
  Borealis Books

  Paddle-to-the-Sea
  

  A young Indian boy carves a little canoe with a figure inside and names him Paddle-to-the-Sea. Paddle's journey, in text and pictures, through the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean provides an excellent geographic and historical picture of the region.

  Appropriate for readers ages 7 and up.

  Last Full Measure
  

  The Life and Death of the First Minnesota Volunteers
  The definitive history of the First Minnesota Volunteers in the Civil War.

  First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment

  Minnesota History Quarterly Winter 2002-2003 (58:4)
  

• Bargaining for Beets: Migrants and Growers in the Red River Valley, p. 196--209
  
• Pioneers, Players, and Politicos: Women's Softball in Minnesota, p. 210--223
  
• From Assimilation to Termination: The Vermilion Lake Indian School, p. 224--240
  

  No More Gallant a Deed
  

  A Civil War Memoir of the First Minnesota Volunteers
  A perceptive and detailed Civil War memoir of the First Minnesota Regiment chronicling such famous battles as Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg.

  First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment

  Minnesota History Quarterly Fall 2001 (57:7)
  

• Frontier Forms of Minnesota’s County Seats, p. 330--345
  
• Churchill in Minnesota, p. 346--355
  
• Canada Fever: The Odyssey of Minnesota’s Bardo Norwegians, p. 356--367
  
• Orphans and Old Folks Revisited, with a Story by Lloyd L. Brown, p. 368--385

  Minnesota History Quarterly Summer 2001 (57:6)
  

• Private Alfred Gales: From Slavery to Freedom, p. 274--283
  
• American Indians in Children’s Historical Fiction, p. 284--295
  
• Picturing Lake Minnetonka, p. 296--304
  
• Why Carp Swim in Minnesota’s Waters, p. 305--329

  Minnesota History Quarterly Spring 2001 (57:5)
  

• Mandolin Playing in Minneapolis and St. Paul, p. 218--237
  
• Artist Henry Lewis: The Case of the Falsified Resumé, p. 238--243
  
• Minneapolis Homes and the Arts and Crafts Movement, p. 244--262
  
• Minnesota eBooks, p. 263--273

  Minnesota in the Civil War
  

  An Illustrated History
  This lavishly illustrated, richly detailed book presents for the first time a comprehensive picture of Minnesota’s involvement in the Civil War.
  Combining a history of the Minnesota Regiments with soldiers' diaries and letters, rare photographs, drawings, maps, uniforms and equipment, this book creates a vivid picture of the daily life of Minnesota's soldiers.

  First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment

  Minnesota History Quarterly Winter 2000-2001 (57:4)
  

  This issue is no longer available.

  The Moys of St. Paul, p. 162--181
  Bankers with Shotguns and Other Minnesota Banking Stories, p. 182--197
  The Omaha Road, p. 198--217
  

  Minnesota History Quarterly Fall 2000 (57:3)
  

  Eliza Winston and the Politics of Freedom in Minnesota, 1854-60, p. 106--122
  Joseph Farr Remembers the Underground Railroad in St. Paul, p. 123--129
  Searching for Florence, p. 130--139
  J. A. Holvik and the Kensington Runestone, p. 140--161

  Pale Horse at Plum Run
  

  The First Minnesota at Gettysburg

  Minnesota Book Award Winner!

  This stirring narrative reconstructs in amazing detail the story of a remarkable band of soldiers at this seminal Civil War battle.

  First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment

  Minnesota History Quarterly Spring 1999 (56:5)
  

  This issue is no longer available.
  The Timber Strikes of 1937, p. 262--277
  Picturing Minnesota’s Cutover, p. 278--285
  Minnesota Swedes Raising Cane, p. 286--305

  Minnesota History Quarterly Fall 1998 (56:3)
  

  St. Paul’s Crispus Attucks Home, p. 102--119
  The “Mooring Stones” of Kensington, p. 120--128
  Spanish-American War Collections at the MHS, p. 129--137
  Art in Found Places, p. 138--153

  Minnesota History Quarterly Summer 1998 (56:2)
  

  Mayor Hubert H. Humphrey , p. 50--67
  Minnesota’s Long Road to Black Suffrage, 1849-1868, p. 68--84
  Evelyn Raymond, A Sculptor’s Own Story, p. 85--101

  Keeping Christmas
  

  Yuletide Traditions in Norway and the New Land
  The modern Norwegian-American Christmas is a warm and regenerative family holiday for millions of Americans whose ancestors came from Norway—celebrated with family feasts of lutefisk, lefse, rømmegrøt, rull, and fruit soup, observed in homes where trees are decorated with straw ornaments, flags, and heart-shaped baskets. It is the time to carry on customs whose origins have been lost in the past.

  We Made It Through the Winter
  

  A Memoir of a Northern Minnesota Boyhood
  In this delightful memoir, O'Meara recounts a ten-year-old boy's year in the northern Minnesota sawmill town of Cloquet at the turn of the twentieth century. A talented historian/novelist, he vividly evokes the sights and sounds, joys and sorrows of family life set against the background of the lumbering industry when white pine was still king.

  Minnesota History Quarterly Fall 1999 (56:7)
  

  The Holmes Sisters and the Socialist Workers’ Party, p. 358--375
  Anton Gag, Bohemian, p. 376--392
  Is It Really the Goodhue Press?, p. 393--409

  Minnesota History Quarterly Summer 1999 (56:6)
  

  In Search of the Real Grace Flandrau, p. 306--321
  Listen to Grandmother Earth, p. 322--327 Knute Nelson and the Immigration Question, p. 328--344
  Platting New Ulm, p. 345--357

  Swinging for the Fences
  

  Black Baseball in Minnesota
  A rousing history of baseball in Minnesota details how black players earned the respect of teammates and fans alike.

  Arrival of Major League Sports

  Poles in Minnesota
  

  The People of Minnesota Series
  A concise history of the Poles in Minnesota and the influence they have had on the state’s religion, history, and culture.

  Winter Carnival Quilt Jigsaw Puzzle
  

  A 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle based on a photographic reproduction of a St. Paul Winter Carnival Quilt made between 1886 - 1891.
  

  Map of the Territory of Minnesota, 1849
  

  Exhibiting the route of the expedition to the Red River of the north in the summer of 1849.
  

  Mill City: A Visual History of the Minneapolis Mill District
  

  Dramatic first-person narratives and historic photographs bring to life the history of the Minneapolis riverfront, its industries, and its people. 2004 Minnesota Book Award Winner

  Cap Wigington
  

  An Architectural Legacy in Ice and Stone
  A biography and architectural assessment of a pioneering African American architect.

  Minnesota History Quarterly Winter 2003-2004 (58:8)
  

• "Caucasians Only": Solomon Hughes, the PGA, and the 1948 St. Paul Open Golf Tournament
  
• The "Historic Fight": The Struggle to Control St. Paul Charity
  
• First Lady of Preservation: Sarah Sibley and the Mount Vernon Ladies Association

  Family Tree Chart
  

  A colorful, Pennsylvania Dutch-style, family tree on parchment paper suitable for framing.
  

  Little Crow: Spokesman for the Sioux
  

  "Little Crow" makes a major contribution to our understanding of an Indian tribe that profoundly influenced the course of history in the upper Mississippi Valley, partly at least through the personal role played by its most famous leader." -- New Mexico Historical Review

  U.S. and Dakota War

  Map of the Territory of Minnesota, 1850
  

  Map of Organized Counties in Minnesota, 1850
  

  Through Dakota Eyes
  

  Narrative Accounts of the Minnesota Indian War of 1862
  This collection of thirty-six narratives presents the Dakota Indians' experiences during a conflict previously known chiefly from the viewpoints of non-Indians.

  Minnesota History Center
  

  The beautiful, new Minnesota History Center in St. Paul is the home of the Minnesota Historical Society--an educational and cultural institution for preserving and learning about the past. The largest public building constructed in Minnesota since the 1905 State Capitol, it houses vast collections, innovative exhibits, and exciting programs that connect people today with people of bygone eras.

  Canoe Manned by Voyageurs Passing a Waterfall
  

  Fur Trade Art Reproductions
  National Archives Canada, Ottawa (C-2771)
  A Hudson's Bay Company express canoe, rides high in the water as it carries important company officials and dispatches, not freight.
  

  Ten Generation Ancestor Chart
  

  A ten generation pedigree chart.
  Black ink on heavyweight paper stock.
  

  Picture Rock at Crooked Lake
  

  Fur Trade Art Reproductions
  Also known as Return of the Voyageurs
  Minnesota Historical Society Collections
  A French brigade of four canoes, paddled by voyageurs and loaded with baled furs, glides along Crooked Lake, a body of water between Basswood Lake and Lac La Croix in the Minnesota-Ontario border country. Above the brigade tower the cliffs of Picture Rock, which bear faint pictographs made by the area's early Indian inhabitants.
  

  Minnesota in a Century of Change
  

  The State and Its People Since 1900
  As the twentieth century nears its close, seventeen essayists look back over a hundred years of dramatic change in Minnesota. Drawing upon their expertise in such fields as historical geography, social history, and American studies, these writers create a multifaceted view of the ways in which Minnesotans have reshaped their state. Included in the book is Marjorie Bingham's essay devoted entirely to Minnesota women of the twentieth century, and their active role working for the right to vote, equal education, equal working opportunities and pay, and involvement in politics and religion.

  Canoes in a Fog, Lake Superior
  

  Fur Trade Art Reproductions
  Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Alberta (ACC. NO. 55.81.1)
  The voyageur and the lakes and streams that were his highways during the heyday of the fur trade have been depicted with beauty and accuracy in this painting.
  

  

  Reapers of the Dust
  

  A Prairie Chronicle
  First published in 1965, her childhood recollections of living in North Dakota are what Lois Phillips Hudson used to spin these unusual, moving stories of simple, joyful days and of continuing battles with the hostile elements on the Great Plains during the 1930s. Lois Hudson is recognized as a major chronicler of America's agricultural heartland during the grim years of the Great Depression.
  
  New Introduction by the author
  
  Borealis Books

  Night Flying Woman
  

  An Ojibway Narrative
  With the art of a practiced storyteller, Ignatia Broker recounts the life of her great-great-grandmother, Night Flying Woman, who was born in the mid-19th century and lived during a chaotic time of enormous change, uprootings, and loss for the Minnesota Ojibway. But this story also tells of her people's great strength and continuity.
  
  Native Voices

  Minnesota History Along the Highways
  

  A Guide to Historic Markers and Sites
  This handy travel guide presents the locations and texts of 254 historic markers, 60 geological markers, and 29 historic monuments in all corners of the state and is the perfect traveling companion for your next road trip.

  Lost Twin Cities
  

  1993 American Institute of Architects International Architecture Book Award
  
  

  "An impressive sampling of the vanished buildings of the Twin Cities, tracing their history and including information on who the owners and architects were, how these structures were used, why they were torn down, and what occupies each site today. Highly recommended." -- Library Journal

  Destruction of the Metropolitan Building

  • TPT's Video Vault for Lost Twin Cities and Lost Twin Cities II
  
  
  
  • Larry Millett's website

  Minnesota Collects
  

  A colorful glimpse into the Minnesota Historical Society's vast collections--some 500,000 books, 37,000 maps, 250,000 photographs, 5,500 artworks, 1,650 oral history interviews, 4.5 million newspaper issues, 38,000 cubic feet of manuscripts, 45,000 cubic feet of government records, 165,000 museum objects, and nearly 800,000 archaeological artifacts--the "stuff" of history! Experience Minnesota's heritage through hundreds of vignettes, told in readable narrative, in Minnesotans' own words, and in stunning photography.

  Topographical Sketch of Fort St. Anthony (Fort Snelling), 1823
  

  A topographical sketch of a map of Fort Snelling drawn by Sergeant Joseph E. Heckle, together with descriptive notes written in its margins by Major Josiah H. Vose, gives important insights into the fort's construction and early operation. Before this map's discovery in 1997, historians and archaeologists relied on plans of the fort drawn in 1821 or 1822 and a map made in 1835 to guide their restoration work.
  

  Confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers

  Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River, 1843
  

  Joseph N. Nicollet's great cartographic work depicts the hydrographical basin of the upper Mississipp River. It is known as the "mother map" of Minnesota. It preserves a legacy of American Indian place names, stemming from the intense interest Nicollet in the linguistics and ethnography of the peoples with whom he came in contact.
  

  Ojibway Indians Coloring Book
  

  An accurate depiction of the seasonal life of the Ojibway Indians in the mid-1800s based on artifacts in the collections of MHS. Captions in both English and phonetic translations into the Ojibway language make the book especially useful in American Indian curriculum.
  
  Ages 8 and up.

  The WPA Guide to the Minnesota Arrowhead Country
  

  The Federal Writers' Project Guide to 1930s Minnesota
  
  Now with a new introduction by Cathy Wurzer, host of MPR's Morning Edition and TPT's Almanac.

  Minneapolis - St. Paul Neighborhood Map
  

  Where is it? Phalen Village? Bryn Mawr? Tangletown?(which one-Minneapolis or St. Paul?), Shadow Falls? Norseshoe Bend? Railroad Island? Philips?(West, Midtown or East?) Hand drawn to scale in pencil, ink and oil pastels; hand lettering identifies 101 Minneapolis neighborhoods, and 127 St. Paul neighborhoods, presented in full Nordic regalia. Suitable for framing.
  

  Old Fort Snelling Instruction Book for Fife with Music of Early America
  

  Provides fourteen easy lessons followed by more than one hundred tunes, many of which date back to the Revolutionary War. The authors present a brief history of the fife, its characteristics, and its use by the military through the ages as well as at Fort Snelling.

  First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment

  One Woman's War
  

  Letters Home from the Women's Army Corps, 1944-1946
  Anne wrote weekly letters to her parents back in Minnesota, chronicling a familiar yet uncommon wartime story of patriotism, travel, homesickness, army procedures, off-duty hijinks, family bonds, and boredom. Her eye for detail and her easy, candid style make these letters a treasure for those who want to know about the war years--and for those who remember them all too well.
  
  Foreword by D'Ann Campbell.

  Sister Nations
  

  Native American Women Writers on Community
  A captivating anthology of fiction, prose, and poetry. Contributors include Louise Erdrich, Joy Harjo, and Diane Glancy.
  
  Native Voices

  Story of Minnesota's Past
  

  The Story of Minnesota's Past embraces the broad sweep of change over this land now called Minnesota from glacial ages to the 1980s. This richly illustrated book was first published as a textbook for Minnesota middle-school students. A paperback edition was produced to serve as a readable and authoritative history for newcomers, old-timers, and all those in the general reading audience who want to know more about the state's past.

  Being Dakota
  

  Tales and Traditions of the Sisseton and Wahpeton
  A unique collection detailing the customs, traditions, and folklore of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota at the turn of the twentieth century, with descriptions of tribal organization, ceremonies that marked the individual's passage from birth to death, and material culture.

  Picturing Lake Minnetonka
  

  A Postcard History
  The grand era of steamboats and resort hotels at this magnificent lake, once the center of the state's resort industry, told through postcards and historic photographs.

  Twin Cities Then and Now
  

  From Larry Millett, author of the award-winning Lost Twin Cities, comes this fascinating new book that explores the history of Minneapolis and St. Paul from the vantage point of their streets.
  
  Photography by Jerry Mathiason

  Destruction of the Metropolitan Building

  • TPT's Video Vault for Lost Twin Cities and Lost Twin Cities II

  Place Called Home
  

  Writings on the Midwestern Small Town
  The dynamic Midwestern small town--from its idyllic beginnings to its imminent decline--explored and celebrated in thirty-four selections of cultural history, fiction, and poetry, both classic and contemporary.
  
  2004 Minnesota Book Award Winner
  
  Borealis Books

  Voices for the Land
  

  Minnesotans Write About the Places They Love
  A celebration of the special bond Minnesotans have with the land expressed through compelling essays and beautiful photographs.
  
  Forewords by Paul Gruchow & Jim Brandenburg

  National Register of Historic Places in Minnesota
  

  A county-by-county guide to Minnesota's more than 1,500 holdings on the National Register of Historic Places, the country's official list of historic properties.
  
  Foreword by Larry Millett

  Bones of Plenty
  

  The Bones of Plenty is a powerful and absorbing novel about the struggles of a proud North Dakota wheat-farming family during the Great Depression. Hudson eloquently portrays George Custer, a determined and angry man who must battle both the land and the landlord; his hard-working wife Rachel; and their young and vulnerable daughter Lucy. Through their compelling story looms a sense of a whole nation's tragedy.

  Days of Rondo
  

  Fairbanks lived along Rondo Avenue-the heart of St. Paul's largest black community-from the 1930s through the 1950s. Her memoir tells warm and human stories recalling those years in a vibrant community that vanished with the coming of the freeways in the 1960s.

  Blue Star
  

  The Story of Corabelle Fellows, Teacher at Dakota Missions, 1884-1888
  In 1881, nineteen-year-old Corabelle Fellows, well educated and gently bred, overcame her parents' objections and left her upper-class home in Washington, D.C., to become a church-sponsored teacher among the Sioux and Cheyenne in Dakota Territory. Her story, with its personal perspective on the Indians' struggles to keep their religion, lands, language, and way of life, will both intrigue and enthrall readers.
  
  New Introduction by Bruce D. Forbes.
  
  Borealis Books

  Dakota War of 1862
  

  An accessible and balanced account, The Dakota War of 1862 draws on a wealth of written and visual materials by white and Indian participants and observers showing both the sources of the Dakotas' wrath and the terrible consequences of the conflict.

  Great Lakes Fur Trade Coloring Book
  

  Les Fourrures et les Grands lacs Cahier á colorier
  

  More than thirty historically accurate drawings depicting the life of the voyageurs, their trade goods, dress, modes of travel, recreation, and the fur-bearing animals they sought. Captions are in English and French.
  
  Ages 8 and up.

  Making Minnesota Territory, 1849-1858
  

  Eight fictional "Day in the Life" essays, as well as more than 75 historical daguerreotypes, paintings, photographs, and curators'-choice artifacts, call up the sights, sounds, and surroundings of ordinary people living in tumultuous territorial times. An essay on surviving buildings and landscapes offers readers the opportunity to see and experience territorial Minnesota today.

  They Chose Minnesota
  

  A Survey of the State's Ethnic Groups
  "The work, which covers 60 distinct ethnic groups in 32 chapters, is the most ambitious ethnic research project so far undertaken by any state. If you are a descendant of Icelanders or Lebanese, Greeks or Japanese, you will find interesting material in this book about your forebears and how it was when they settled in Minnesota."--St. Paul Dispatch-Pioneer Press

  Eggs in the Coffee, Sheep in the Corn
  

  My 17 Years as a Farmwife
  Minnesota Book Award Winner
  The world turned upside down for city-bred Marjorie Douglas when, in 1943, her young husband moved her and their baby, Anne, from suburban St. Paul to a western Minnesota stock ranch to help his parents stave off financial disaster. With wit and wisdom Douglas's memoir describes a Midwestern way of life of 50 years ago.
  
  Midwest Reflections

  Boat of Longing
  

  A compelling novel of immigrant life, set in Minneapolis in the early 1900s, by the acclaimed author of Giants in the Earth.

  Ole E. Rolvaag

  English-Dakota Dictionary
  

  A necessary companion to A Dakota-English Dictionary.
  
  New Foreword by Carolynn I. Schommer.
  
  Borealis Books

  Barefoot on Crane Island
  

  Writer Marjorie Douglas recalls her idyllic, fun-filled summer days on Crane Island in Lake Minnetonka in the 1920s when she and her two brothers spent long hours swimming, diving off the dock and from the ten-foot-high tower, slipping out of the house after dark for excursions with their friends, and exploring the island from end to end.
  
  Midwest Reflections

  Buffalo Bird Woman's Garden
  

  Agriculture of the Hidatsa Indians
  "This that I now tell is as I saw my mothers do, or did myself, when I was young. My mothers were industrious women, and our family had always good crops; and I will tell now how the women of my father's family cared for their fields, as I saw them, and helped them." -- Buffalo Bird Woman

  Dictionary of the Ojibway Language
  

  Compiled nearly 150 years ago, this dictionary remains the most comprehensive and accurate lexicon available of the Ojibway language.
  
  New Foreword by John D. Nichols.
  
  Borealis Books

  Boys' House
  

  New & Selected Stories
  Sixty-four new and selected tales spanning more than twenty years in the career of a modern master of the short story.
  
  Chosen as an "Editors' Favorite Books of 2001" by The Bloomsbury Review

  Checkered Years
  

  Bonanza Farm Diary, 1884-88
  "Mary Dodge Woodward's personal record of her life on a Dakota Territory 'bonanza farm' adds new detail and texture to the histories of both women and the West. . . . [She] wrote about what she saw: The epic procession of reapers and threshing crews, the wildflowers and birds, the stupendous mirages that could make the wintry prairie an optical wonderland." -- Elizabeth Jameson, from the Introduction
  
  Introduction by Elizabeth Jameson.

  Chippewa Customs
  

  An authoritative source for the tribal history, customs, legends, traditions, art, music, economy, and leisure activities of the Ojibwe people.
  
  New Introduction by Nina Marchetti Archabal.
  
  Borealis Books

  Dakota-English Dictionary
  

  Along with An English-Dakota Dictionary, this remains the most comprehensive and accurate lexicon available.
  
  New Foreword by Carolynn I. Schommer.
  
  Borealis Books

  Canoeing with the Cree
  

  75th Anniversary Edition
  
  Foreward by Ann Bancroft

  The eminent journalist began his book-publishing career in 1935 with this exciting account of the adventurous 2,250-mile canoe trip he and a friend made as teenagers from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay.

  Cass Gilbert: The Early Years
  

  The story of noted architect Cass Gilbert and his early career in Minnesota, culminating in his commission to design the state capitol building in St. Paul.

  Cass Gilbert

  Picturing Minnesota, 1936-1943
  

  Photographs from the Farm Security Administration
  During the Great Depression, photographers working for Franklin D. Roosevelt's Farm Security Administration (FSA) began traveling across America taking pictures of ordinary people and places. The images became a permanent part of our national legacy -- "the most remarkable human documents that were ever rendered in pictures," according to Edward Steichen.

  The Voyageur
  

  Nute's best-selling book portrays the indefatigable French-Canadian canoemen, whose labors were vital to the fur trade and whose influence reaches us through the colorful songs, place names, customs, and legends they left behind.

  The Voyageur's Highway
  

  Minnesota's Border Lake Land
  A popular guide to the state's canoe country from Rainy Lake east to Lake Superior tells of famous explorers, the great fur traders, voyageurs, Indians, and loggers who passed that way. Photographs and maps support the fascinating, authoritative text.

  Women of the Northern Plains
  

  Gender and Settlement on the Homestead Frontier, 1870–1930
  An exploration of the lives of settlement-era farm women of the Great Plains and their pivotal roles in the home, field, and community.

  Unknown Champions

  A Choice of Weapons
  

  A compelling autobiography by the award-winning photographer and artist who was only 16 when he moved from Kansas to Minnesota in 1928.

  With a new foreword by Wing Young Huie.

  • 2013 One Minneapolis One Read Selection

  Kitchi-Gami
  

  Life Among the Lake Superior Ojibway
  "Johann Kohl was an educated, urbane, and well-trained German geographer, ethnologist, and popular writer. During his visit with the Lake Superior Ojibwa in 1855, he made useful and unbiased studies of their material culture, religion, and folklore. . . . The extent of Kohl's observations is really amazing. They cover the fur trade, canoe building, domestic utensils, quillwork, native foods, hunting, fishing, trapping, cooking, toboggans, snowshoes, gardening, lodge building, games and warfare."--Museum of the Fur Trade Quarterly

  The Emigrants (Utvandrara)
  

  Voted Book of the Century by the Swedish People!
  
  The Minnesota Historical Society Press is pleased to reissue Vilhelm Moberg's four-volume EMIGRANT NOVELS in conjunction with the 1996 Jubilee celebrating the 150th anniversary of the beginning of Swedish mass emigration to North America.
  
  Borealis Books

  Vilhelm Moberg

  Fires of Autumn
  

  The Cloquet-Moose Lake Disaster of 1918
  In the fall of 1918, devastating forest fires swept across a major portion of northeastern Minnesota. Drawing on both published survivors' accounts and on trial testimony never publicized, the authors bring to light this saga of destruction, resurrection, and resilience in the face of adversity.

  The Great Fires of 1918

  Blue Ribbon
  

  A Social and Pictorial History of the Minnesota State Fair
  "Marling's sense of humor and ability to set details in their larger context make her work eminently readable and evocative. The book covers everything from prize animals to fair architecture to speeches to Pronto Pups. The design is inviting, with delightful sidebars in the margins on such topics as 4-H cakes and freak shows. Black-and-white photographs, both historical and contemporary, pack the oversized volume."--Mpls St. Paul Magazine.

  Minnesota State Fair

  Crusaders: The Radical Legacy of Marian and Arthur Le Sueur
  

  "An intensely personal work written in lyrical, flowing prose-poetry, the book at once combines a daughter's love with a family heritage of commitment to political and social change. . . . It is a folk-history of midwestern radicalism."--Larry Remele, North Dakota History: Journal of the Northern Plains
  
  New Introduction by the author.

  Early Candlelight
  

  This historical novel set at Old Fort Snelling in the 1830s is a rich and romantic re-creation of the early settlement period in Minnesota's history. Maud Hart Lovelace's careful research into the documents of the Historical Society, combined with her knowledge of the actual setting, enabled her to write a story that conveys a sense of time and place both accurate and compelling for young adults as well as general readers.
  
  New Introduction by Rhoda R. Gilman.
  
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  Maud Hart Lovelace

  The Last Letter Home
  

  The Minnesota Historical Society Press is pleased to reissue Vilhelm Moberg's four-volume EMIGRANT NOVELS in conjunction with the 1996 Jubilee celebrating the 150th anniversary of the beginning of Swedish mass emigration to North America.
  
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  Vilhelm Moberg

  Unto a Good Land
  

  The Minnesota Historical Society Press is pleased to reissue Vilhelm Moberg's four-volume EMIGRANT NOVELS in conjunction with the 1996 Jubilee celebrating the 150th anniversary of the beginning of Swedish mass emigration to North America.
  
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  Vilhelm Moberg

  Land of the Burnt Thigh
  

  A fascinating memoir of homesteading in South Dakota in the early twentieth century.
  
  New introduction by Glenda Riley.

  The Settlers
  

  The Minnesota Historical Society Press is pleased to reissue Vilhelm Moberg's four-volume EMIGRANT NOVELS in conjunction with the 1996 Jubilee celebrating the 150th anniversary of the beginning of Swedish mass emigration to North America.
  
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  Vilhelm Moberg

  Crazy Dave
  

  Through the story of his Uncle David and grandmother Rosa, renowned native writer and storyteller Basil Johnston offers a funny, affectionate, and unforgettable portrait of reservation life.
  
  Native Voices

  The Legend of Minnesota
  

  Fredrick L. McGhee
  

  A Life on the Color Line, 1861-1912
  Scribes Book Award Winner
  
  The biography of a pioneer in early desegregation, anti-lynching, and civil rights cases, and a tireless activist and organizer for African American civil rights.
  
  Foreword by David Levering Lewis.

  Fredrick L. McGhee

  Gone is Gone
  

  The Story of a Man Who Wanted to Do Housework. The classic illustrated folktale by the author of Millions of Cats.

  Millions of Cats
  

  Wanda Gág's enchanting tale of the very old man who went off in search of the prettiest cat in the world for his wife and returned instead with millions to choose from has become an American classic, widely recognized as the first modern picture book.

  Manitous
  

  The Spiritual World of the Ojibway
  From the rich oral culture of his own Ojibway Indian heritage, Basil Johnston presents a collection of legends and tales depicting manitous, mystical beings who are divine and essential forces in the spiritual life of his people.
  
  Native Voices

  Girls Are Coming
  

  In 1974, lured by good wages, a 22-year-old African American college student from suburbia started work as a pipefitter trainee for a utility company, one of the first women to break into this male-dominated world.
  
  Midwest Reflections

  Hard Time
  

  Voices from a State Prison, 1849-1914
  A compelling look at prison life in another era, vividly recalled through historic photographs and startling first-person accounts.
  
  Introduction by James Taylor Dunn.
  Foreword by Ted Conover.

  Ignatius Donnelly
  

  Portrait of a Politician
  The only full-length biography of one of the Midwest's most important, nineteenth-century political and intellectual leaders.
  
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  Ignatius Donnelly

  James J. Hill and the Opening of the Northwest
  

  James J. Hill (1838-1916), the Empire Builder, created a vast railroad network across the northwestern United States. In this splendid biography, Martin, the first researcher to have access to Hill's voluminous correspondence, richly portrays a man of many parts: an entrepreneur, a family man, a collector of notable French paintings, a promoter of scientific agriculture, and a booster for the Northwest.
  
  New introduction by W. Thomas White.
  
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  James J. Hill

  Keeper of the Wild
  

  The Life of Ernest Oberholtzer
  The first-ever biography of wilderness preservationist Ernest Oberholtzer, environmental pioneer, explorer, and caretaker of Minnesota and Ontario's boundary waters region.

  Joseph N. Nicollet on the Plains and Prairies
  

  The Expeditions of 1838-39 with Journals, Letters, and Notes on the Dakota Indians
  In 1838 and 1839 French scientist Joseph N. Nicollet led two expeditions into the land between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. His findings were published in the first authentic map of the region, a document that influenced mapmakers in the United States for generations. This book contains translations of journals, letters, and notes produced during those expeditions, which visited landmarks like the Pipestone Quarry in Minnesota and Fort Pierre, the Coteau des Prairies, and Devil's Lake in the Dakotas. Nicollet met often with Dakota people in the region, and his observations are a valuable record of their way of life.

  Honor the Grandmothers
  

  Dakota and Lakota Women
  "The four oral histories presented in this attractive volume pay homage to elder women who quietly serve as community and political activists within the Lakota-Dakota Nation. . . Recommended."--Library Journal

  Mapping the Farm
  

  The Chronicle of a Family
  An evocative history of four generations of a Minnesota farm family and a chronicle of their way of life.

  Lindbergh Alone
  

  A unique and compelling portrait of Charles Lindbergh by the celebrated author and long-time writer for the New Yorker magazine.

  Charles A. Lindbergh Jr.

  Old Rail Fence Corners
  

  Frontier Tales Told by Minnesota Pioneers
  Old Rail Fence Corners is the story of Minnesota's early settlers in their own words--hardship and happiness on the frontier. These simple, direct accounts, collected at the beginning of the twentieth century, paint vivid pictures of life in Minnesota from the 1840s to the 1860s. A new introduction by Marjorie Kreidburg decribes the life and times of the book and of Lucy Leavenworth Wilder Morris, its remarkable editor.

  Minnesota: A History of the Land CD
  

  A musical journey through time across Minnesota's changing landscapes, in the soundtrack recording to the TPT Television series.
  

  Talking Stick
  

  The talking stick is an ancient Native American tool for listening to others and speaking your truth.

  Lindbergh Looks Back
  

  A Boyhood Reminiscence
  Lindbergh's personal and intimate recollection of his boyhood days on his family's Minnesota farm on the banks of the Mississippi River.
  
  Foreword by Reeve Lindbergh.
  Introduction by Brian Horrigan.

  Charles A. Lindbergh Jr.

  Murder in Minnesota
  

  A Collection of True Cases
  This treasury of vintage crime offers a vivid picture of Minnesota from the time it achieved statehood in 1858 through 1917. It also traces the gradual changes in social attitudes from the days of frontier justice to the abolishment of capital punishment in 1911.

  Living Our Language
  

  Ojibwe Tales & Oral Histories
  Fifty-seven Ojibwe Indian tales collected from Anishinaabe elders, reproduced in Ojibwe and in English translation.
  
  Native Voices
  
  

  • Anton Treuer on Minnesota Public Radio discussing Language Preservation
  • Anton Treuer and his brother David Treuer on NPR's Fresh Air discussing Ojibwe Language Preservation

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  Spirit of St. Louis
  

  Pulitzer Prize Winner
  This is Lindbergh's own account of his historic transatlantic flight in 1927. Chosen as one of the "100 Greatest Adventure Books" of all time by National Geographic Adventure magazine.
  
  Introduction by Reeve Lindbergh.

  Charles A. Lindbergh Jr.

  Mino-Bimadiziwin: The Good Life
  

  Mino-Bimadiziwin: The Good Life is a documentary about contemporary wild rice harvesting on the White Earth Reservation.

  The Treaty of Traverse des Sioux
  

  This book places the 1851 Treaty of Traverse des Sioux within the broad framework of state and national history.

  North Country Reader
  

  Classic Stories by Minnesota Writers
  A classic anthology of Minnesota literature, with selections from novels, short stories, essays, and memoirs, that conveys the diversity of the Minnesota Experience.

  While the Locust Slept
  

  A Memoir
  Minnesota Book Award Winner
  Through transcendent prose, an Ojibwe man chronicles his survival of abuse and bigotry at a state orphanage in the 1930s and the brutal farm indenture that followed.
  
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  American Daughter
  

  Black North Dakotans were something of a rarity in 1914 when young Era Bell and her family moved to a farm near the small community of Driscoll. In this lively autobiography, Thompson describes the experiences of her girlhood.
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  Building Community, Keeping the Faith
  

  German Catholic Vernacular Architecture in a Rural Minnesota Parish
  The German Catholic immigrants who founded St. John the Baptist parish on the central Minnesota prairie effected a remarkable transfer of tradition to their new environment. In this study, Fred Peterson documents, analyzes, and interprets the community these settlers built between 1858 and 1915. He reveals how their folk culture, aesthetic values, and religious beliefs were directly embodied in the houses, dairy farms, and churches they planned and constructed.

  Charles A. Lindbergh House
  

  The Lindbergh family farm along the banks of the Mississippi River near Little Falls, Minnesota was given as a state park in memory of Charles A. Lindbergh, Sr. The site is widely known today as the Minnesota home of the pilot who made history for his solo flight in the Spirit of St. Louis to Paris in 1927. This illustrated book portrays the Lindbergh house and family, Charles Lindbergh's career as an aviator, and the love for wilderness to which he devoted his later years.

  Charles A. Lindbergh Jr.

  Chippewa Child Life and Its Cultural Background
  

  In the 1930s, anthropologist Hilger traveled to nine reservations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan to record traditional Chippewa methods of raising children. Her study captures the essential details of Chippewa child life and provides a comprehensive overview of a fascinating culture.
  
  New Introduction by Jean M. O'Brien.
  

  Chippewa Families
  

  A Social Study of White Earth Reservation, 1938
  This valuable study of twentieth-century reservation life, first published in 1939, portrays 150 families at White Earth, Minnesota in a period of loss of traditional ways.
  
  New Introduction by Brenda J. Child and Kimberly M. Blaeser.
  
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  Farming in Early Minnesota
  

  A reprinted edition of the 1961 book by the former curator of the Gibbs Farm Museum.

  Dancing the Cows Home
  

  A Wisconsin Girlhood
  In 1955, inspired by a televised automobile advertisement, twelve-year-old Sara Hellerud and her twin sister Susie took up dancing. Like the pair of huckstering ballerinas who sailed over the Buick, they vaulted over milk cans and barbed wire. The TV dancers had provided an irresistible contrast to the workaday world of their family's dairy farm in Polk County, Wisconsin. This and other fantasies shared by the twins enabled them to dance through a tense childhood and adolescence. From the vantage of middle-age, Sara recalls her early years with pride and humor. She also explores the process through which the twins unraveled their symbiotic, almost merged, identity to become independent young women eager to investigate the wider world.
  
  Midwest Reflections

  Dear Poppa: The World War II Berman Family Letters
  

  David, Betsy, and Sammy Berman were nine, six, and four years old in May 1943 when the U.S. Army sent their father, Dr. Reuben Berman, to Europe. Over the next two and a half years, the children regularly gathered around their mother, Isabel, in their Minneapolis home while she typed exactly what they wanted to say to their father. This collection of more than 340 letters, selected from more than a thousand exchanged by the Berman family via V-mail, captures the anxiety and loss that children experienced when their fathers left for war.
  
  Edited by Judy Barrett Litoff.

  Emigrants
  

  Bojer's novel of Norwegian emigration in the 1880s tells of young villagers who leave the Old World to seek a better life. Their trek takes them to homesteads in North Dakota, where they find that breaking the sod and surviving blizzards are easier than feeling at home in this new land.
  
  New introduction by Ingeborg Kongslien.
  
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  Food on the Frontier
  

  Minnesota Cooking from 1850 to 1900 with Selected Recipes
  A unique cookbook that combines lively social history with mouth-watering recipes from "the good old days." Gathering her data from old cookbooks, household guides, letters, diaries, and newspapers, the author pieces together a fascinating account of how the pioneer homemaker played a vital role during Minnesota's frontier years. More than 275 recipes included.

  Everlasting Sky
  

  Voices of the Anishinabe People
  Vizenor's classic first book provides a unique view of reservation life in the late 1960s and early 1970s and the early days of the American Indian Movement.
  
  New introduction by the author.
  
  Native Voices

  Everyone's Country Estate
  

  A History of Minnesota's State Parks
  In 1891 Minnesota established its first state park at Lake Itasca, the headwaters of the Mississippi River. In the century that followed, Minnesotans and tourists from other states have enjoyed hiking, picnicking, fishing, camping, canoeing, and skiing at Itasca and Minnesota's sixty-four other state parks. This helpful guide to the past in the parks will be welcomed by people who regularly visit a favorite Minnesota park, people who have set out to visit every park, and people who are newly discovering the parks' wonders.

  Itasca State Park

  F. K. Weyerhaeuser
  

  A Biography
  Frederick King Weyerhaeuser, eldest male of the Weyerhaeuser lumbering family’s third generation, may not have matched his grandfather Frederick in fame or power, but among the progeny none was more widely known and respected--and, within the family, loved--than he was. How his talents and dedication helped make the Weyerhaeuser name synonymous with the lumbering industry and the clan one of the closest knit in the country is the book’s focus.

  Falls of St. Anthony
  

  The Waterfall that Built Minneapolis
  The Mississippi's major waterfall and its role in the development of lumbering, flour milling, and hydroelectric power in Minneapolis. The revised edition contains more than 50 photographs and a new epilogue by the author describing the commercial development along the waterfront since the 1960s.

  Frederick Manfred
  

  A Daughter Remembers
  The story of a father and a daughter—-and the death of a man who seemed bigger than life.
  
  In this poignant memoir, poet-novelist Freya Manfred recounts the artistic life and death of her father, the prolific and highly regarded author Frederick Manfred. Using family letters and passages from her father’s novels as well as her own memories, she explores their powerful personal and literary relationship, which spanned nearly five decades.
  
  

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  Frogtown
  

  Photographs and Conversations in an Urban Neighborhood
  Frogtown is a penetrating look at an ethnically mixed neighborhood that lies within the shadow of the Minnesota State Capitol. Wing Young Huie combines 130 compelling black-and-white photographs and 50 quotes from conversations with residents with his own commentary to produce a composite portrait of life on Frogtown's streets and front porches, in its kitchens and backyards, stores and churches. Some 400 people are pictured.

  Gentle Warriors
  

  Clara Ueland and the Minnesota Struggle for Woman Suffrage
  This moving story relates the final phase of Minnesota women's struggle towin the vote under the leadership of the remarkable Clara Ueland.

  Clara Ueland

  Growing Pains
  

  Diaries and Drawings from the Years 1908-17
  Wanda Gág rose from poverty in small-town Minnesota to international fame in the 1920s as the author of the children's classic, Millions of Cats. Her early diaries, first published in 1940, are the touching, often humorous record of her youth and her struggles to develop her talent.
  
  New introduction by Karen Nelson Hoyle.
  
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  Wanda Gag

  James J. Hill House
  

  James J. Hill picked a commanding view of downtown St. Paul when he built the massive residence that bears his name. Embodying building from a bygone era, this forty-two room mansion features striking architectural details and tasteful decorative elements; it also reflects the latest technology of 1891. Above all, the house was a family home for James and Mary Hill and their nine children, as well as their twelve live-in servants. This fully illustrated guide to the house reveals both upstairs and downstairs life in the Victorian era.

  James J. Hill

  From the Hidewood
  

  Memories of a Dakota Neighborhood
  In twenty-one interwoven stories, author Robert Amerson re-creates life on his family's 160-acre farm in the remote Hidewood Hills of eastern South Dakota from 1934 to 1942. In exquisite detail, he portrays a particular moment in time with a power that could help many readers better understand their own pasts.
  
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  Goodbird the Indian
  

  His Story
  This vivid memoir for young readers, first published in 1914, offers a unique look at the Hidatsa people's early reservation years. In simple and appealing prose, Goodbird describes growing up and learning about traditional skills, religious beliefs, and history during a time of tumultuous change.
  
  New Introduction by Mary Jane Schneider.
  
  Ages 12 and up.

  Grand Mound
  

  The Grand Mound now rests silently in a dense grove of trees and ferns where Woodland people began to mound earth over their dead 2,500 years ago. Ancestors of Native Americans gathered annually at this special place on the Rainy River near present-day International Falls to fish for the giant sturgeon, an important food source. Using new information from archaeological digs, archaeologist Budak provides dramatic glimpses into this ancient history of Minnesota.

  Grass of the Earth
  

  This is an engaging, richly detailed biography of a family of Norwegian immigrant homesteaders in eastern North Dakota in the late 1800s. Educator and world traveler Aagot Raaen wrote this reminiscence late in her life. Like Giants in the Earth and Old Jules, Grass of the Earth deals frankly with a darker side of pioneer life on the prairie.
  
  New introduction by Barbara Handy-Marchello.
  
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  Halfway Home
  

  A Granddaughter's Biography
  "My grandmother, Mae Kirwin, scared me." With that disturbing, distant memory, mystery novelist Mary Logue begins her exploration of the life of her mother's mother, who died more than thirty years ago.
  
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  High Water
  

  First published in 1954, this Mississippi River classic is filled with a rare blend of excitement and pathos.
  
  New afterword by Martha Bray.
  
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  History of Minnesota, Volume 1
  

  Considered the most authoritative history of the state, this four volume set was first published in the 1920s.
  
  Volume One carries the story to 1858.

  William Watts Folwell

  History of Minnesota, Volume 2
  

  Considered the most authoritative history of the state, the four volume set was first published in the 1920s.
  
  Volume Two includes detailed accounts of Minnesota's role in the Civil War and the Dakota War of 1862.

  William Watts Folwell

  History of Minnesota, Volume 3
  

  Considered the most authoritative history of the state, the four volume set was first published in the 1920s.
  
  Volume Three covers from 1865 through World War I to the mid-1920s.

  William Watts Folwell

  In the Company of Women
  

  Voices from the Women's Movement
  This is a collection of compelling and humorous personal stories told by 83 women, describing how they became feminists and how the women's movement changed forever the way they see themselves and the world around them.
  
  Foreword by Gloria Steinem.

  Jerome Liebling
  

  The Minnesota Photographs, 1949-1969
  When photographer Jerome Liebling arrived in Minnesota from his native New York City in 1949, he was a young man of twenty-five launching what would be nationally recognized as a distinguished career in fine art photography.
  
  Here, in 118 photographs, is portrayed Liebling’s Minnesota. During two decades marked by social, political, and cultural change, Liebling traveled the state and found his largest subject--the depiction and interpretation of commonplace human experience.
  
  Essay by Alan Trachtenberg.

  John Ireland and the American Catholic Church
  

  "O'Connell presents an excellent biography of the first archbishop of St. Paul, Minnesota, who rose from poverty to become an internationally known clerical figure and friend of presidents. . . . Well written and well researched, this biography brings to life an important figure in American religious history. Recommended."--Library Journal

  John Ireland

  Kinsmen of Another Kind
  

  Dakota-White Relations in the Upper Mississippi Valley, 1650-1862
  In August 1862 the Dakota or Eastern Sioux, frustrated at being defrauded by the United States government and at losing their land and livelihood, resorted to armed conflict against the white settlers of southern Minnesota. Gary Clayton Anderson is the first historian to use an ethnohistorical approach to explain why, after more than two centuries of friendly interaction, the bonds of peace between the Dakota and whites suddenly broke apart.
  
  New introduction by the author.

  Minnesota in Our Time
  

  A Photographic Portrait
  In 120 exquisitely reproduced black-and-white images, Minnesota in Our Time: A Photographic Portrait showcases the work of twelve talented photographers who sought to capture the essence of the state and its people at the threshold of the new millennium. Like the Farm Security Administration photographers of the Depression era, these men and women document the details of life in this time and the transformations now taking place in this state.
  
  Preface by Bonnie G. Wilson.
  Introduction by Robert Silberman & George Slade.

  New Deal at the Grass Roots
  

  Programs for the People in Otter Tail County, Minnesota
  In the first case study of its kind, Tweton explores the New Deal in one Minnesota county: how programs operated, what impact they had on communities and people, and how people responded. The story he tells is based on oral history interviews, township and village records, files of government papers, and county newspapers.

  Ojibwa of Western Canada, 1780-1870
  

  A richly detailed, clearly written history that reveals both the changes the Ojibwa chose to make and the continuity within the culture they retained. It is a turbulent story of the tensions that shaped their integration of tradition and adaptation.

  Minnesota, Real & Imagined
  

  Essays on the State and Its Culture
  Thirteen perceptive and insightful essays that examine the uniqueness of Minnesota in the social, cultural, and political spheres.
  
  Introduction by Nina M. Archabal.

  The Voyageur's Paddle
  

  Progressive Era in Minnesota, 1899-1918
  

  This thought-provoking study of the Progressive movement traces its rise and decline in Minnesota, its link with the Granger, Farmers Alliance, Populist, and Nonpartisan League traditions, and the tragic divisions created by World War I--especially the loyalty issue.

  My First Years in the Fur Trade
  

  The Journals of 1802-1804
  A detailed and perceptive account of the fur trade seen through the eyes of a teenaged boy.
  
  Edited by Laura Peers & Theresa Schenck.

  Orders of the Dreamed
  

  George Nelson on Cree and Northern Ojibwa Religion and Myth, 1823
  Winner of the 1989 Canadian Historical Association Regional History Certificate of Merit
  Among Anglo-Canadian fur traders of the early 19th century, George Nelson stands out for his interest in the life and ways of the Native people he encountered. His letter-journal gives a more detailed portrayal of Algonquian religion than any other source before the 20th century. It describes the characteristics of individual spirit beings, the use of the "shaking tent" to facilitate communication between humans and spirits, the spirit-guardian relationship, the windigo monster, the significance of dreams, religious aspects of medicine, and myths of animal and human origins.

  Political Career of Floyd B. Olson
  

  An extraordinary political leader who forged Minnesota's successful Farmer-Labor coalition during the 1920s and 1930s, Governor Olson was a powerful, charismatic, and complex personality. In this fascinating biography Mayer describes the man and his turbulent times.
  
  New introduction by Russell W. Fridley.

  Floyd B. Olson

  Prehistoric Peoples of Minnesota
  

  This generously illustrated introduction to the state's prehistory offers a readable, nontechnical overview for general readers. Johnson describes the four major cultures that existed in prehistoric Minnesota from 5000 b.c. to 1700 a.d.--the Big Game or Paleo-Indian, the Eastern Archaic, the Woodland, and the Mississippian. Revised third edition reflects the acceleration of archaeological research in Minnesota since 1978.
  
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  Prints of Adolf Dehn
  

  A Catalogue Raisonné
  This catalog raisonné reproduces 665 black-and-white and 12 color prints. Minnesota-born Adolf Dehn (1895-1968) was twice awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship and his prints are in the collections of major museums in America.
  
  Essays by Richard W. Cox and Clinton Adams.

  Privilege for Which We Struggled
  

  Leaders of the Woman Suffrage Movement in Minnesota
  The twenty-five women profiled in this volume, as well as countless others from across the state, worked tirelessly for the right to do one thing—vote. It was the privilege for which they struggled. Their efforts were realized with the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920, allowing future generations to benefit from their inspiring work.
  
  Introduction by Barbara Stuhler.

  River Journey
  

  A small classic of travel writing and an indelible portrait of a young man coming of age during the Great Depression.
  
  Introduction by William Least Heat-Moon.
  
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  Música de la Raza
  

  Mexican and Chicano Music in Minnesota
  Maya López-Santamaría tells the story of Minnesota's Mexican and Chicano musicians and their music in this lively book and CD.

  Songs of the Voyageurs
  

  This selection of traditional voyageur songs, sung in French by the 30-voice male choir of the Université de Moncton of New Brunswick, Canada, celebrates the French-Canadian canoe men of the North American fur trade who sang as they paddled over rivers and lakes during the 17th, 18th, and early 19th centuries. The accompanying book contains the song lyrics in French and a description of voyageur life by renowned historian Theodore C. Blegen.

  Sheep
  

  Life on the South Dakota Range
  Archer B. Gilfillan was an anomaly. An Ivy League scholar with a broad knowledge of classical literature and a talent for writing, he nonetheless chose to herd sheep from 1916 to 1934 in a lonely, isolated part of the West. Out of this strange juxtaposition of expertise and experience, Gilfillan produced the classic narrative of American sheepherding.
  
  New introduction by Richard W. Etulain.
  
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  Shaping My Feminist Life
  

  A Memoir
  In this sometimes startlingly candid account, Kathleen Ridder explores the passions that have motivated her in constructing and pursuing a life of community service and personal accomplishment.
  
  Introduction by Jill Ker Conway.
  
  Midwest Reflections

  Southwestern Minnesota Archaeology
  

  12,000 Years in the Prairie Lake Region
  Drawing together a century of widely scattered scientific and technical reports, as well as 25 years of first-hand experience in the field, Scott Anfinson provides the first comprehensive overview of the peoples who inhabited the Prairie Lake Region of the northeastern Plains before the arrival of European explorers.
  
  Minnesota Prehistoric Archaeology Series #14

  Split Rock Lighthouse
  

  Built in 1910, five years after a catastrophic storm damaged thirty vessels on Lake Superior, Split Rock Lighthouse stands lonely watch atop the rugged one-hundred-foot cliff that made construction a unique challenge. This book tells the story of the powerful people who fought to have the beacon built and the modest keepers whose vigilance kept ships safe on the world's largest and most dangerous lake. Recollections by the keepers' children--and family photographs--recount the hardships and pleasures of life at the isolated North Shore sentinel.

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  St. Croix
  

  Midwest Border River
  Chronicles the story of both the "wild river" from its source at Solon Springs, Wisconsin, to Taylors Falls, Minnesota, and the more placid lower river to its confluence with the Mississippi at Prescott, Wisconsin.

  Strange Empire
  

  Descendants of fur traders and Indians, the Métis mounted insurrections against the Canadian government in 1869-70 and 1885 led by the messianic Louis Riel.
  
  Foreword by Bernard DeVoto.

  Stretch on the River
  

  In this largely autobiographical story, the lively and nonstop dialogue portrays the excitement, humor, and independence of a hard-working steamboat crew on the upper Mississippi.
  
  New afterword by Martha Bray.
  
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  Superior Fishing
  

  Or, the Striped Bass, Trout, and Black Bass of the Northern States
  First published in 1865, this book is a valuable record of the early years of fly-fishing. Roosevelt gives instructions for both fly-fishing and fly-tying, tells amusing stories of fishing off Long Island, New York, and Point Judith, Rhode Island, and shares recipes and philosophy.
  
  New introduction by Ernest Schwiebert.
  
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  Testaments in Wood
  

  Finnish Log Structures at Embarrass, Minnesota
  The art of an exceptional photographer captures the artistry of the builder in these images of Finnish-American farmsteads built around the turn of the century in northern Minnesota. Wayne Gudmundson's photographs are marked by the same clarity and simplicity as the traditionally crafted log structures they record. The buildings are compelling testaments in wood to the Finnish heritage and the stalwart, stubborn spirit of the Embarrass community.
  
  Introduction by Eric Paddock.
  Texts by Suzanne Winckler and Michael Koop.

  To Be an Indian
  

  An Oral History
  In this remarkable collection of transcribed oral histories members of Dakota, Lakota, Winnebago, and other communities tell of their personal experiences: reservation life, the Great Depression, self-government, traditions, and life in the 1960s. Together these voices present a rich and complicated view of what it is to be an American Indian.
  
  New introduction by Donald L. Fixico.
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  Tessoro Nordic Collection Drop Earrings
  

  Birch and hammered sterling silver are artfully combined in these beautiful earrings by Minnesota jewelry designer Deborah Bushinski. Approx 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.

  Tractors
  

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  Red Round Barn
  

  Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

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  Women's History in Minnesota
  

  A Survey of Published Sources and Dissertations
  Among 873 bibliographic entries for women in Minnesota and adjacent regions are books, articles, newsletters, yearbooks, government reports, dissertations, and a few unpublished research papers.

  Turning the Feather Around
  

  My Life in Art
  In this fascinating self-portrait, George Morrison, who calls himself "an artist who happens to be an Indian," tells a personal story of a life of changing horizons and artistic achievement.
  
  As told to Margot Fortunato Galt.
  
  Midwest Reflections

  George Morrison

  Watchdog of Loyalty
  

  The Minnesota Commission of Public Safety During World War I
  In compelling narrative style, this book offers the first hard look at the motives and activities of this uniquely powerful state agency, which used loyalty as a weapon to protect the existing socioeconomic order against a rising tide of radicalism on the home front.

  What This Awl Means
  

  Feminist Archaeology at a Wahpeton Dakota Village
  This pioneering work focuses on excavations and discoveries at Little Rapids, a 19th-century Eastern Dakota planting village near present-day Minneapolis.

  Where Two Worlds Meet
  

  The Great Lakes Fur Trade
  "Inspired by an exhibit of artifacts from the fur trade of the 1700s, this fascinating and attractive catalog includes a history of the fur trade and essays on various aspects of the early cross-cultural contacts between Indians and whites. Photos of tools, clothing, and trade items shown in the exhibit are accompanied by beautiful reproductions of eighteenth-century paintings and drawings, some in color."--American West
  
  Essays by Alan R. Woolworth, Douglas A. Birk, and Bruce M. White

  Wild Rice and the Ojibway People
  

  Examines in detail the technology of harvesting and processing the grain, the important place of wild rice in Ojibway ceremony and legend, including the rich social life of the traditional rice camps, and the volatile issues of treaty rights.

  Union Against Unions
  

  The Minneapolis Citizens Alliance and Its Fight Against Organized Labor, 1903–1947
  The first book-length study of the Citizens Alliance, a union of Minneapolis business owners, detailing their use of financial and political power, as well as propaganda and brute force, in their campaign against organized labor.
  
  No discounts on this item.

  Naturalization Record Request
  

  Library collections include only Minnesota District (County) Court and Minnesota Supreme Court records ranging from the 1850s through the 1940s. Library staff will search for one individual per request, and will look for both first and final papers.

  Please note that women were not naturalized in their own right until 1922. Prior to that year, women were considered to be naturalized if their husband received his citizenship.

  Naturalization Records on microfilm are available through inter-library loan.

  Research Prices
  

• Minnesota residents: $12
• Non-Minnesota residents: $15
  
  Members receive a 10% discount which is applied during Checkout.

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  Obituary Request
  

  Staff will search for one individual in up to two different newspapers per request. It is very important to include the date, since most newspapers are not indexed.

  As of September 8, 2009, no obituary research service will be offered before the year 1930 in Hennepin or Ramsey county newspapers. This includes newspapers for the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Click on the More Info tab above for details.

  Research Prices
  
• Minnesota residents: $12
• Non-Minnesota residents: $15
  
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  Christmas Point Wild Rice
  

  From Walker, Minnesota, hand-harvested, naturally grown Minnesota lake wild rice, in 8 oz. or 16 oz. bag.

  Women of Minnesota
  

  Selected Biographical Essays
  In 1977 when few serious historical monographs were devoted solely to women, the Minnesota Historical Society Press published Women of Minnesota: Selected Biographical Essays. Now, twenty years later, the MHS Press has issued a revised version of this landmark study. Barbara Stuhler and Gretchen Kreuter, the editors of the original book, have added an essay on women’s accomplishments over the last two decades, discussing the questions that confront women in the 1990s and highlighting such achievements as the number of judges, business leaders, and sports figures who have risen to prominence. For this new edition the editors updated the list of women in the Minnesota legislature and added brief biographies of another 104 women.
  
  New Revised Edition

  A Peculiar Imbalance
  

  The Fall and Rise of Racial Equality in Early Minnesota
  Unearths previously untold stories of African Americans in early Minnesota.

  Little Crow and the Dakota War
  

  Trapping the Boundary Waters
  

  A Tenderfoot in the Border Country, 1919-1920
  On May 4, 1919, Charlie Cook set off for a year of adventure in the Minnesota-Ontario Boundary Waters. Soon abandoned by his comfort-loving companion, the restless World War I veteran spent an enlightening year learning--often the hard way--how to paddle and sail on windy lakes, hunt and fish for food, bake "rough delicacies" in a reflector oven, and build winter-proof shelters. His how-to descriptions of trapping beaver, mink, and other game are unsurpassed in their detail.
  
  

  Midwest Reflections

  Boundary Waters Canoe Area

  Swedes in the Twin Cities
  

  Immigrant Life and Minnesota’s Urban Frontier
  A detailed portrait of Swedish immigrant life and culture in the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, told in 22 essays by leading scholars from the U.S. and Sweden.

  The Story of Cole Younger
  

  Missouri guerrilla, Confederate officer, bank robber, notorious outlaw, Wild West showman—-Cole Younger’s life was the stuff of myth and legend. In The Story of Cole Younger, long out-of-print, he tells his story in his own words after his parole from prison at the age of 59.
  
  New introduction by Marley Brant.

  Cooperative Commonwealth
  

  Coops in Rural Minnesota, 1859-1939
  In this groundbreaking work, Keillor examines how rural Minnesotans used the principles of cooperation in their attempt to gain control of local economies and to exercise that control according to democratic principles.

  Haymakers
  

  A Chronicle of Five Farm Families
  Winner of the Minnesota Book Award and the Red River Heritage Award!
  Making hay has always been hard work, just about the hardest work on a farm. Spanning 150 years, Steven R. Hoffbeck’s The Haymakers tells a story of the labor and heartbreak suffered by five families in five different eras struggling to make the hay that fed their livestock, a story not just about grass, alfalfa and clover, but also about sweat and fears, toil and loss.

  Minnesota Gardens: An Illustrated History
  

  A tribute to Minnesota gardens and passionate gardeners, past and present, Minnesota Gardens glimpses gardening as practiced by pioneer and Victorian Minnesotans, details Depression-era and great estate gardens, and celebrates today’s gardening renaissance. The first comprehensive gardening history of Minnesota, it is a gardening odyssey that will be cherished by gardeners and garden lovers.

  Quill Writing Set
  

  Write in old-fashioned style with our feather quill pen set.

  Month-by-Month Gardening In Minnesota
  

  Month-by-Month Gardening in Minnesota is written for Minnesota gardeners who want to know how to properly care for their gardens and the correct timing for successful results. Each chapter is comprised of monthly plant-specific information. This book covers landscape and vegetable gardens and is appropriate for beginning to intermediate gardeners.

  Month-By-Month Gardening in Minnesota will take the guesswork out of gardening--and your garden will show it.

  Annuals for Minnesota and Wisconsin
  

  Brilliant photographs and down-to-earth advice are packed into this guide to over 300 annuals suited to the climate of the western Great Lakes region. America’s Renegade Gardener, Don Engebretson, and veteran garden writer Don Williamson provide information on light, water and nutrient needs, as well as recommendations on how and when to start your plants. This book also includes tips on planting, growing, recommended varieties, and problems and pests.

  The Lynchings in Duluth
  

  Michael Fedo, a former journalist, tells the story of the lynchings in Duluth in a clear, sober manner, weaving a skillful narrative. Using newspaper accounts, court records, state files, and interviews with aging and often reluctant witnesses, he recounts the small but telling stories of individual participants and observers--both blacks and whites--in a manner that casts them as ordinary people caught up in an extraordinary moment of violence and hatred.
  
  Foreword by William D. Green.

  Duluth Lynchings

  Minnesota Gardener's Guide
  

  Revised Edition

  A necessary addition to each Minnesota gardener’s library. Includes the major gardening categories, from annuals and perennials to trees and shrubs.

  Packinghouse Daughter
  

  A Memoir
  American Book Award Winner
  Minnesota Book Award Winner
  Packinghouse Daughter merges personal memoir and public history to tell a compelling story about family loyalty, small-town life, and working-class values in the face of a violent labor strike in 1959. The daughter of a Wilson & Company packinghouse worker, Cheri Register recalls the meatpackers’ strike that devastated and divided her hometown of Albert Lea, Minnesota.

  Gardening Month by Month in Minnesota and Wisconsin
  

  A beautiful perpetual calendar and month-by-month guide to gardening in Minnesota and Wisconsin that you can use year after year to keep track of your garden's progress. Every month has twelve pages devoted to information about annuals, perennials, vegetables, fruits, trees, shrubs or houseplants. The Renegade Gardener, Don Engebretson, also includes important information on first and last frost dates, illustrated tables of climate norms and extremes across the Upper Midwest along with plenty of tips that will keep your garden looking its best. Each page is designed to inspire, offer timely ideas and help plan your garden year.

  Newspaper Article Request
  

  Staff will search for one individual in up to two different newspapers per request. It is very important to include the date, since most newspapers are not indexed.

  Newspapers on microfilm are available through inter-library loan. It may be helpful to check the Newspaper Collection for the Library's newspaper holdings.

  Research Prices
  

• Minnesota residents: $12
• Non-Minnesota residents: $15
  
  Members receive a 10% discount which is applied during Checkout.

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  Harvest of Grief
  

  Grasshopper Plagues and Public Assistance in Minnesota, 1873-78
  Atkins eloquently portrays the extreme hardships of Minnesota farmers during the grasshopper plagues of the 1870s. She examines local, state, and national relief efforts, which she reviews in the context of nineteenth-century social welfare philosophy.

  Grasshoppers

  Minnesota History Quarterly Spring 2004 (59:1)
  

• Professor Anderson’s “Food Shot From Guns”
  
• B is for Belonging
  
• “To Remove the Stain”: The Trial of the Duluth Lynchers
• Mother Nature Smiled: The Grand Excursion of 1854

  Military Records Request
  

  The Library's military records collection spans the Mexican-American War, Civil War, U.S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862, Spanish-American War, World War I, Minnesota Home Guard, Minnesota State Militia and Minnesota National Guard. Although our collection includes rosters, bonus records and pension letters, it does not have any actual service records.

  The National Archives & Records Administration's Military Personnel Recordsoffice is another source of information for obtaining military records.

  Research Prices
  

• Minnesota residents: $12
• Non-Minnesota residents: $15
  
  Members receive a 10% discount which is applied during Checkout.

  Since there is no comprehensive index to military records, all information listed below must be filled in before staff can do any research.

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  Antler Bear Canoe
  

  An introduction to the alphabet using words typical to the northern woodlands of Minnesota. Betsy Bowen's lovely multicolored woodcut illustrations enhance the text.

  Reading Level: Ages 4-8

  Paddlewheels on the Upper Mississippi 1823 - 1854
  

  How Steamboats Promoted Commerce and Settlement in the West.
  
  This settlement account of how the "west" was settled traces the development of the paddlewheel riverboat up to the coming of the railroads in 1854.

  View on the Mississippi River, 1857
  

  Also known as Steamboats on the Mississippi
  
  Minnesota Historical Society Collections
  
  

  The verdant bluffs and clear skies of Minnesota Territory greeted travelers steaming up the Mississippi River with the Grand Excursion of 1854. This promotional Rock Island-to-St. Paul junket introduced capitalists, journalists, and the nation to the splendors of the region. Ferdinand Reichardt's 1857 oil on canvas captures the idyllic environment.

  
  

  

  Dad Share Your Life With Me
  

  A daily guided journal to aid in preserving family history and memories.
  
  5 1/2 in. x 4 1/4 in., paperback with black wire binding

  Minnesota Treasures
  

  Stories Behind the State's Historic Places
  A lavishly illustrated book chronicling Minnesota's built environment through the stories of seventy-five properties on the National Register of Historic Places

  With Pen and Pencil on the Frontier in 1851
  

  The Diaries and Sketches of Frank Blackwell Mayer
  
  

  Edited with an introduction and notes by Bertha L. Heilbron.
  
  

  Borealis Books

  My First Pocket Guide to Minnesota
  

  The perfect reference guide for students in grades 3 and up - or anyone!

  Red River Rising
  

  The Anatomy of a Flood and the Survival of an American City
  The gripping, true-life story of one of the most destructive floods in U.S. history and its effect on one city and its citizens.
  
  Borealis Books

  The Broken Blade
  

  Italian Voices
  

  Making Minnesota Our Home
  Italian Americans share rich stories of everyday life.

  My Dad: His Stories. His Words
  

  Create a treasured family keepsake with this guided journal. Thirty-five questions to spark memories in a beautiful cloth-bound gift book.

  Grandpa: His Stories. His Words
  

  Create a treasured family keepsake with this guided journal. Thirty-five questions to spark memories in a beautiful cloth-bound gift book.

  Grandma: Her Stories. Her Words
  

  Create a treasured family keepsake with this guided journal. Thirty-five questions to spark memories in a beautiful cloth-bound gift book.

  Painting the Dakota
  

  Seth Eastman at Fort Snelling
  In Painting the Dakota we arrive with career army officer and artist Seth Eastman at Fort Snelling in February 1830. Dakota villages lined the banks of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers. Eastman came to know the Native people better than any other painter in America and captured in his art the details of their everyday life. The Eastman paintings in Painting the Dakota are recognized as the single most important source of information concerning Native American life in pre-territorial Minnesota.

  Seth Eastman: Portfolio of North American Indians
  

  A landmark publication that showcases the foremost collection of watercolors by the premier pictorial historian of the American Indian in the nineteenth century. A career U. S. Army officer assigned to frontier duty, including a seven-year stint at Fort Snelling in the 1840s, Eastman preserved a visual record of Native American life, which was then undergoing rapid change.

  Minnesota in the Mail
  

  A Postcard History
  This richly illustrated history of Minnesota postcards, with images selected from a collection of more than 20,000 cards, explores the significance of postcards as cultural artifacts.

  Dred and Harriet Scott
  

  A Family's Struggle for Freedom
  A biography for young readers that humanizes the people behind the famous Dred Scott decision, the first legal test of slavery in the United States.
  
  Appropriate for readers ages 9 and up.
  
  Borealis Books

  History of the City of St. Paul to 1875
  

  With an introduction by Lucile M. Kane.
  
  

  Reprint of A History of the City of Saint Paul, and of the County of Ramsey, Minnesota. Published by the Society, 1876.
  
  

  Borealis Books

  Little Crow: Leader of the Dakota
  

  A compelling biography for young readers that traces the life of the Dakota leader Taoyateduta (Little Crow) and his role in the U.S. - Dakota Conflict of 1862.
  
  Appropriate for readers ages 9 and up.
  
  Borealis Books

  U.S. and Dakota War

  The Game of Silence
  

  The sequel to The Birchbark House, the story of a girl living on an island in Lake Superior in 1850.

  The Birchbark House
  

  The story of a young Ojibwa girl living on an island in Lake Superior in 1847.

  Contrary Warrior: The Life and Times of Adam Fortunate Eagle
  

  Contrary Warrior recounts the life and work of Native American artist, activist, author and teacher, Adam Fortunate Eagle

  Gopher Gold
  

  Legendary Figures, Brilliant Blunders, and Amazing Feats at the University of Minnesota
  A clear-eyed celebration featuring the hidden stories that made the University of Minnesota the great institution it is today.

  Steamboat Hanks: 50 Years on the Upper Mississippi
  

  Travel upriver with Captain Stephen B. "Steamboat" Hanks, first cousin of Abraham Lincoln, to an earlier time.

  Swedes in Minnesota
  

  The People of Minnesota Series
  A concise history of Swedes in Minnesota and the enormous influence that they have had on our state’s politics, history, and culture.

  A Prairie Kitchen
  

  Recipes, poems, and colorful stories from the Prairie Farmer magazine, 1841-1900.

  Hearts and Homes
  

  How creative cooks fed the soul and spirit of America's heartland, 1895-1939.

  Among the Sioux of Dakota
  

  Eighteen Months' Experience as an Indian Agent, 1869-70
  
  

  With an introduction by Raymond J. DeMallie.
  
  

  Borealis Books

  Caesars of the Wilderness
  

  Médard Chouart, Sieur des Groseilliers and Pierre Esprit Radisson, 1618-1710

  Northern Expeditions of Stephen Long
  

  Explore the journals and related documents from Stephen Long's expeditons of 1817 and 1823.

  Journals of Jonathan Carver
  

  The journals of Jonathan Carver and related documents, 1766-1770. Includes a description of a voyage, 1766-67 by J.S. Goddard, and Carver's Dakota dictionary.

  Iron Frontier
  

  The discovery and early development of Minnesota's three ranges

  Iron Ore

  Pioneering with Taconite
  

  Iron Ore

  Henry Hastings Sibley: Divided Heart
  

  The first full-scale biography of Henry Hastings Sibley, congressman, army general, and Minnesota’s first governor.

  Henry Hastings Sibley

  Rainy River Country
  

  A brief history of the region bordering Minnesota and Ontario

  Boundary Waters Canoe Area

  Grand Portage

  Bohemian Flats
  

  Compiled by the workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Minnesota ; with an introduction by Thaddeus Radzilowsky.
  
  

  Borealis Books

  Canoe Voyage up the Minnay Sotor, Volume 1
  

  With an Account of the Lead and Copper Deposits in Wisconsin, of the Gold Region in the Cherokee Country, and Sketches of Popular Manners
  
  Witn an introduction by William E. Lass.

  Canoe Voyage up the Minnay Sotor, Volume 2
  

  With an Account of the Lead and Copper Deposits in Wisconsin, of the Gold Region in the Cherokee Country, and Sketches of Popular Manners
  
  Witn an introduction by William E. Lass.

  Ho! For the Gold Fields
  

  Northern Overland Wagon Trains of the 1860s

  Journals of Joseph N. Nicollet
  

  A Scientist on the Mississippi Headwaters, with Notes on Indian Life, 1836-37
  
  Translated from the French by André Fertey.
  Edited by Martha Coleman Bray.

  Brackett’s Battalion
  

  Minnesota Cavalry in the Civil War and Dakota War

  Amidst the chaos of a two-front war—one against the Confederacy and the other against the Dakota Indians—Brackett’s Battalion of Minnesota Cavalry transformed from raw recruits into seasoned and battle-hardened troops and served longer than any other Minnesota unit in the Civil War.

  Borealis Books

  First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment

  U.S. and Dakota War

  Dakota Grammar
  

  With a new introduction by John D. Nichols.

  City Directory Search Request
  

  Staff will search for one individual or family name in up to five years of a city directory per request. Please keep in mind that city directories were compiled only for medium and large cities and some rural areas, not for every location in the state. It may be helpful to check our city directory holdings.

  Research Prices
  

• Minnesota residents: $12
• Non-Minnesota residents: $15
  
  

  Guide to Providing Information For Your Request
  

• Full Name*: Provide the individual's or family's full name.
• City/Town*: Provide the directory city or town.
• Year(s)*: Indicate the year(s)to be searched. We will search up to five years of directories.
• Other Info: Other identifying information such as age, occupation, spouse's name, etc.

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  Forest for the Trees
  

  How Humans Shaped the North Woods
  
  An environmental history of Minnesota’s northern forests that chronicles centuries of human interaction with this vital natural resource.

  River We Have Wrought
  

  A History of the Upper Mississippi
  The sweeping history of the upper Mississippi and how it's been changed by human intervention.

  Upper Mississippi River History
  

  Fact-Fiction-Legend
  A history of the paddle-wheel steamboats from the first one on the Mississippi River in 1811, to the founding and growth of the paddle-wheel steamboat companies on the upper Mississippi River -- from passenger and freight steamboats to excursion paddle-wheel steamboats of today.

  History of Minnesota, Volume 4
  

  Considered the most authoritative history of the state, the four volume set was first published in the 1920s.
  
  Volume Four covers special topics on iron mining, public education, Ojibway election procedures, a dozen outstanding Minnesotans and a consolidated index for volumes 1 through 4.

  History of Minnesota, Four Volume Set
  

  Considered the most authoritative history of the state, the four volume set was first published in the 1920s.

  William Watts Folwell

  Betsy-Tacy
  

  Book one of Maud Hart Lovelace's well-loved series of the adventures of three little girls growing up together in Deep Valley, Minnesota, at the turn of the century.

  Betsy-Tacy and Tib
  

  Book two of Maud Hart Lovelace's well-loved series of the adventures of three little girls growing up together in Deep Valley, Minnesota, at the turn of the century.

  Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill
  

  Book three in Maud Hart Lovelace's well-loved series of the adventures of three little girls growing up together in Deep Valley, Minnesota, at the turn of the century.

  B is for Battle Cry: A Civil War Alphabet
  

  History comes to life in this impressive collaboration between middle-school teacher Patricia Bauer and her husband, historical artist David Geister.

  Snippy and Snappy
  

  A charming tale of two little field mice and their adventure in the big, wide world.

  St. Paul’s Historic Summit Avenue
  

  A lively history of the best-preserved Victorian boulevard in America—now back in print!

  Lake District of Minneapolis
  

  A History of the Calhoun–Isles Community
  A colorful history of one of the city’s most beloved neighborhoods—now back in print!

  Nothing at All
  

  “Nothing at All” is the name of an orphaned puppy living with his two brothers until two children come to adopt them. Unfortunately, Nothing at All gets inadvertently left behind—not out of cruelty, but because he is invisible!

  Minnesota History Quarterly Summer 2004 (59:2)
  

• Out of Wisconsin: Country Daughters in the City, 1910-1925
  
• The House that Bullard Built
  
• Open House Journal: A Vision of History
  
• Fred Fulton, the Rochester Plasterer

  Potato City
  

  Nature, History, and Community in the Age of SprawlBeneath the veneer of a developing American suburb lie the hidden stories—historical, biological, and ecological—that make it a wondrous and unique place.

  Borealis Books

  Guide to F. Scott Fitzgerald's St. Paul
  

  A handy guide to more than 100 places associated with the boyhood of famed author F. Scott Fitzgerald.

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

  Battle Cry
  

  The story of two boys torn between opposing sides of the 1862 Dakota Conflict in Minnesota. Grade 5-9

  Membership Brochure
  

  This free brochure details the benefits of joining the Minnesota Historical Society.

  Membership Information Online

  History Matters T-shirt
  

  Support history the fashionable way with our logo t-shirt. Perfect for History Day kids, genealogists, teachers and history lovers of all ages. Made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton. Available in charcoal grey or Columbia blue (shown).

  $16.95 for all sizes except XXL.
  $22.95 for XXL.

  Mill Ruins Print
  

  Mill Ruins Print. The Mill Ruins Park, managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, is adjacent to the Mill City Museum.

  Town Ball: The Glory Days of Minnesota Amateur Baseball
  

  Relive the golden era of Minnesota’s town team baseball from 1945 to 1960.

  Flickback DVD Card
  

  News, sports, people and events from your favorite year, in a DVD video gift card. Available 1929-1979

  Toward Magnetic North
  

  The Oberholtzer-Magee 1912 Canoe Journey to Hudson Bay

  Pebble and Sterling Necklace
  

  Lake Superior pebble cored and lined with sterling silver, in this witty, contemporary necklace by Saint Paul jewelry designer Margaret Dittrich. Pebble size approx 1/2 x 3/4 in., 16 in. sterling chain.

  Strange Days, Dangerous Nights
  

  Photos from the Speed Graphic Era
  Fat men's races and fall-out shelters, murder victims and loose women, cheerleaders and immigrants, celebrities and children in distress were just some of the urban curiosities splashed across the pages of city newspapers during the Speed Graphic era (1930s–1950s). Championed by acclaimed news photographers like Arthur Fellig (a.k.a. Weegee), the Speed Graphic camera produced a new visual style that was as blunt, powerful, and immediate as a left hook.

  Borealis Books

  Country Doctor’s Chronicle
  

  Further Tales from the North Woods
  House calls. Flu epidemics. Terminal illnesses. Coroner duties. Fishhook incidents. For more than three decades, Roger A. MacDonald served the people of Minnesota’s north woods as a family practitioner and jack-of-all-trades, even responding to the occasional “barn call” for ailing animals.

  Borealis Books

  Before the Stars
  

  Early Major League Hockey and the St. Paul Athletic Club Team
  A history of hockey’s early roots in Minnesota and of the state’s greatest team in the first half of the twentieth century—the St. Paul Athletic Club hockey team.

  Arrival of Major League Sports

  U.S. Olympic Hockey Team

  St. Paul Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald
  

  For his keen social insight, glib sophistication, and breathtaking lyricism, F. Scott Fitzgerald stands as one of the most important American writers of the twentieth century. His biographers all note the importance of his boyhood in St. Paul, where, as he put it, he lived in “a house below the average on a street above the average.” Fitzgerald’s sensitivity about wealth and position—later made evident in such classics as The Great Gatsby and Tender is the Night—was bred of his St. Paul family and associations.

  Borealis Books

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

  This Business of War
  

  Recollections of a Civil War Quartermaster

  Foreword by Adam E. Scher

  Amidst the din of battle and the chaos of armies on the move, William G. Le Duc of Hastings, Minnesota, writes of the frenzied life of an officer in the Quartermaster Department during the Civil War.

  Minnesota Goes to War
  

  The Home Front during World War II
  Kenney chronicles a time when ordinary sacrifice and extraordinary courage happened as a part of daily life.

  Minnesota Passport
  

  Packed with information and statistics about the North Star State, in a compact, realistic-looking "passport" format. Color illustrations most pages.

  Boosters, Hustlers, and Speculators
  

  Entrepreneurial Culture and the Rise of Minneapolis and St. Paul, 1849-1883
  A business history of Minneapolis and St. Paul in the nineteenth century, tracing their explosive growth from remote outposts to full-fledged cities.

  Caring for American Indian Objects
  

  A Practical and Cultural Guide

  2005 AASLH Merit Award Winner
  Invaluable information and advice to anyone who wants to preserve these objects. Twenty-one contributors, fourteen of whom are American Indians, discuss general aspects of museum care, explain techniques for particular materials, and address important cultural considerations.

  Six Feet Under: A Graveyard Guide to Minnesota
  

  A haunting tour of the final resting places of famous and infamous Minnesotans in their home state.

  Minnesota’s State Capitol
  

  The Art and Politics of a Public Building
  Back in print! The lively story of how private citizens, architects, and public officials formed an unlikely coalition to build Minnesota’s statehouse at the turn of the twentieth century.

  Cass Gilbert

  E-Gift Card
  

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  History Matters Baseball Cap
  

  Wear our distinctive logo cap and let the world know that history matters to you.

  All About Minnesota
  

  This free brochure has key facts on the history of the state.

  "All About Minnesota" online

  Exhibits Made Easy
  

  This "how to" video shows students how to design and build custom History Day exhibits without spending a lot of money. The video comes with project plans and materials lists.

• 30 Minute Classroom Video

  Minnesota History Magazine Subscription
  

  Minnesota History is a lively, richly illustrated magazine about the history of the state and the Upper Midwest. Published quarterly by the Minnesota Historical Society Press.
  
  

  Subscriptions to Minnesota History are for 1 year, starting with the first issue after payment is received, unless requested otherwise.

  
  
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  Rosie the Riveter Poster
  

  Reproduction of the original poster, available 28" x 20" rolled, or 11" x 17" flat.

  Well Behaved Women Gift Set
  

  Stray away from your best behavior with this pack of products. A mug, bumper sticker and button with the Laurel Thatcher Ulrich quote, "Well-behaved women seldom make history." Great as a gift for your misbehaved girlfriends!
  

  What Presidents Are Made Of
  

  PRESIDENTS are made of BIG EATERS...and so much more!

  See the presidents as never before -- made out of objects! Using everything from blue jeans to boxing gloves, Hanoch Piven "builds" the characters of our leaders. And with revealing anecdotes to go along with Piven's creations, you'll never forget what makes up George (Washington), George (Bush), or anyone else in between.

  Minnesota Author!

  Nicollet Island Print
  

  Nicollet Island featuring Grain Belt Brewery Sign

  Red Wing Cream and Sugar Set
  

  Your Red Wing stoneware table setting will be enhanced with this charming cream and lidded sugar set. Each piece approx. 4" diameter.

  Minnesota Loon Poster
  

  Poster available in 18 x 24 inch (ships rolled) or as a 5 x 8 inch print, double matted to 9 x 12 inches outside dimension.

  Minnesota History Quarterly Fall 2004 (59:3)
  

• North Side Jazz: Lester "Pres" Young in Minneapolis
  
• Image and Memory: Photographers Mathias O. Bue and Walter T. Oxley
  
• "Let Us Go a Little Slow": Rural School Consolidation in Mille Lacs County
  

  Fire Starting Kit
  

  Everything you need to start a fire with flint and steel.

  Voyageur Play Set
  

  Colorful beads, a spinning top, and an arrowhead in a leather pouch set the stage for a voyageur adventure.

  John Sayer's Snake River Journal, 1804-05
  

  A journal kept by a North West Co. partner trading amongst the Ojibwe in East Central Minnesota.

  Minnesota History Quarterly Winter 2004 (59:4)
  

  • Ordinary Heroes: The Second Minnesota Battery of Light Artillery
  • Open House Journal: Telling Their Story
  • Bobby Marshall: Pioneering African American Athlete

  History Matters Tote Bag
  

  Show your support for history at school, the library, or even the beach. Carry your books or towels in this canvas tote bag, trimmed in black. It even has a front pocket for your pens or comb.

  History Matters Coffee Mug
  

  Drink up a cup of history with our diner style ceramic coffee mug. "History Matters" logo is imprinted in black on off-white mug.

  Lake Calhoun Print
  

  Sailboats on Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis

  Dream Catcher
  

  Dreamcatcher, hand crafted of wood, leather, pheasant feathers and glass beads by Christine Roy (Anishinabe). Three inch diameter. Bead and feather colors vary.

  Popular History of Minnesota
  

  A grand tour of the North Star State’s geographical, political, and human history, including travelers’ guides to historic destinations.

  Depot in Minneapolis Print
  

  Milwaukee Road Train Depot.

  Sacred Buffalo People: Bison in the Plains Indian Culture
  

  The buffalo, or American bison, was once a vital and integral part of the culture of the Plains Indians, and was the centerpiece of a spirituality that honored all living things. Sacred Buffalo People uses history, dance and folklore to explore this relationship between the buffalo and the tribes of the Northern Plains.

  Stone Arch Bridge Print
  

  Stone Arch Bridge Print. The Stone Arch Bridge is adjacent to the Mill City Museum

  Split Rock Lighthouse Print
  

  Split Rock Lighthouse

  Split Rock Lighthouse

  Minnesota Open House
  

  A Guide to Historic House Museums
  The user-friendly guide to nearly two-hundred breathtaking historic house museums across Minnesota.

  I'm Not Betty Crocker Apron
  

  "So I'm not Betty Crocker...deal with it," is the tongue-in-cheek warning announced by this fun and practical apron. Choose dark green or blue with white lettering and red spoon, or red with white lettering and blue spoon. 100% cotton.

  Betty Crocker

  I'm Not Betty Crocker Kitchen Towel
  

  "So I'm not Betty Crocker, deal with it," is the tongue-in-cheek warning announced by this humorous and practical kitchen towel. 100% cotton terry cloth, tan check with red embroidery.

  Betty Crocker

  Remedies and Rituals: Folk Medicine in Norway and the New Land
  

  Spells are conjured, herbs collected, and potions concocted in this fascinating history of the practices and beliefs of Norway's folk healers at home and in the New Land.

  Maternal Chart
  

  The Maternal chart shows one side of the family, with 134 labeled spaces. Comes gently rolled in colorful keepsake tube.

  Boundary Waters Print
  

  Boundary Waters Canoe Area Print

  Boundary Waters Canoe Area

  Fort Snelling Print
  

  Fort Snelling

  Northern Front
  

  New and Selected Essays

  In places as remote as Alaska’s north slope and as familiar as a midwestern family farm there are tensions that exist between nature and the people who define a given land as home. In sixteen elegant essays, award-winning writer and naturalist John Hildebrand takes a clear-eyed look at how these forces move and change the people and the land.

  Borealis Books

  Cedar Loon Candle Holder
  

  Minnesota's state bird, cut into an aromatic cedar box with glass insert. Handmade in Detroit Lakes, MN.

  History Center Brochure
  

  This free brochure provides general information on the Minnesota History Center.

  Events at the Minnesota History Center

  Minnesota History Center hours and directions

  Minnesota State Frosted Tumbler
  

  Celebrate the great state of Minnesota with this delightfully decorated drinking glass. Available alone or in a set of four.

  Minnesota Stories of Sinclair Lewis
  

  Wickedly funny and surprisingly fresh, these stories offer a unique look at on of the most important American writers of the twentieth century.

  Borealis Books

  Sinclair Lewis

  Warriors: Native American Vietnam Veterans
  

  Since Word War I, American Indian have served in the United States Armed forces. During the Vietnam War, close to 90% of the 86,000 Indians who enlisted volunteered, giving Native Americans the highest record of service per capita of any ethnic group. Over half served in combat. Why were so many Native Americans willing to go and fight in America¼s most controversial war? What is their view of Vietnam twenty years later?

  Barns of Minnesota
  

  Eighty-five stunning color photographs accompanied by Weaver’s moving story uplift these beautiful buildings and a way of life on the land that is as strong and proud, as fragile and humble, as the barns among us.

  Remembering the Good War
  

  Minnesota’s Greatest Generation

  Culled from hundreds of interviews with those who served at home and abroad, this book tells the distinctive stories of Minnesotans who triumphed and sacrificed in World War II.

  Minnesota State Pillow
  

  This limited edition, hand embroidered work of art makes a great gift for a friend or loved one.

  550 Dakota Verbs
  

  An indispensable resource designed to enhance everyday conversation and contribute to the scholarship of the Dakota language and its dialects.

  Art & Architecture of the History Center
  

  This free brochure describes the architectural details of the Minnesota History Center.

  "Art & Architecture of the History Center" online

  MHS Press Catalog
  

  The Minnesota Historical Society Press publishes both scholarly and general interest books that contribute to the understanding of the history of Minnesota and the Midwest. This free catalog lists all available publications.

  MHS Press information online

  2004 Annual Report
  

  The Society's Annual Report is available free of charge.

  2004 Annual Report online

  Planned Giving/Endowment Brochure
  

  The Society's free planned giving newsletter, Remembering Minnesota, gives a brief overview of the various ways of making a gift to the Society's endowment.

  Planned Giving information online

  Concise Dictionary of Minnesota Ojibwe
  

  The most up-to-date resource for those interested in the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Anishinaabe, A Concise Dictionary of Minnesota Ojibwe contains more than 7,000 of the most frequently used Ojibwe words. Presented in Ojibwe-English and English-Ojibwe sections, this dictionary spells words to reflect their actual pronunciation with a direct match between the letters used and the speech sounds of Ojibwe. It contains many ancient words and meanings as well as language added in the twentieth century.

  World History Presentation: Edward Jenner and Smallpox
  

  “Edward Jenner and Smallpox: An Epidemic, A Cure and A Bottle of Milk,” looks at the invention of vaccination from the perspective of an English milkmaid. A good example of a world history topic that earned seventh place at National History Day 1999.

  • Senior Individual Performance - DVD
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  Advanced Teacher Packet
  

  This packet gives teachers ideas and models for implementing the History Day program in their classroom.

  Dakota Indian Internment at Fort Snelling, 1862-1864
  

  Author Corinne L. Monjeau-Marz has gathered and interpreted a massive amount of data to write a factual, objective account of the internment camp and the experiences of its unfortunate inhabitants. Her book will help to shed new light on this controversial camp and the effects it had on those who lived there from 1862 to 1864.

  Tessoro Nordic Collection Earrings
  

  Birch and hammered sterling silver are artfully combined in these beautiful earrings by Minnesota artist Deborah Bushinski.

  Natural birchbark, hand hammered sterling silver, sterling silver ear wires

  5/8" x 1/2"

  Uptown Print
  

  Uptown Minneapolis poster, featuring the distinctive Uptown Theater sign.

  German Immigration to Minnesota
  

  A junior group slide show documentary (transferred to videotape) that earned first place at National History Day 1993. Includes the script, slide show advice, and a primary source activity.

• Student Presentation Examples: Slide Show Documentary on Tape

  Cultivating the Wildflower
  

  1995 national champion for senior group performance,

• Student Presentation Examples: Senior Group Performance
• Watch a clip

Contrasting Performances: “Chasing the Teenage Dollar” and “The Connemara: A Failed Frontier"


Second and third place award-winning senior group performances from National History Day 2001.

Preview these performances:

• Chasing the Teenage Dollar
• The Connemara: A Failed Frontier

Brown vs. Board of Education


National finalist at the 2002 National History Day comeptition.

• Student Presentation Examples: Junior Group Performance




Watch a Preview

Our Family Tree: A History of Our Family


Attractively bound in green with gold lettering, this useful book is designed so you can record forever the history of your family and ancestors. With sections dedicated to family origins, photographs, stories, reunions, and special events.

Minnesota State Capitol Brass Ornament


3-dimensional gold-flashed brass ornament, approx. 2 x 3.5 in.

Birthday Reminder Calendar


Never forget another birthday with our Birthday Reminder Calendar. Pennsylvania Dutch style, 17 x 22 in. Comes rolled in a keepsake tube.

Split Rock Custom Pottery “Travel” Mug


Minnesota Made, Pottery Mug with custom Split Rock Lighthouse Medallion design.

Minnesota State Flag


3' X 5', 100% nylon, aniline dyed for clear, correct, and fade-resistant color. Canvas header and brass grommets provide wind resistance, with durable, fray-resistant hems. Made in the USA. Also available in a 12X18 inch size for $22.95, or a 4X6 inch polyester desk size for $3.50.

Minneapolis/St. Paul: Portrait of the Twin Cities


This handsome book contains more than 100 color photographs, with a short description of each, illustrating the beauty and variety of Minnesota's Twin Cities in all four seasons.

Fried


Surviving Two Centuries in Restaurants

From the finest restaurants of Paris to the Kashmiri Dining Room at the Ambassador Motor Inn in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Steve Lerach offers an entertaining, outrageous, and compassionate look at the people who put the food on your plate.

Tell Me True


Memoir, History, and Writing a Life

Fourteen accomplished writers investigate the tantalizing gray area where memory and history intersect.

Potluck Paradise


Favorite Fare from Church and Community Cookbooks

150 fabulous fifties recipes sure to disappear first from the buffet table.





• The Potluck Paradise Blog

Tales of the Road: Highway 61


The companion book to the Spring 2009 Twin Cities Public Television documentary Tales of the Road.

Minnesotans, South St. Paul's Fleming Field and The Commemorative Air Force


An historical preservation project of the Minnesota Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, this book offers a collection of individual histories and reflections on South St. Paul and Minnesota's Fleming Field.

Come One, Come All


Easy Entertaining with Seasonal Menus
With over 150 recipes from the Star Tribune Taste section

A collection of more than 150 recipes for easy entertaining using seasonal, midwestern ingredients for celebrations throughout the year.

Tessoro Copper and Birch Pin/Pendant


Combination pin/pendant by Minnesota jewelry designer Deborah Bushinski.

Ice


Great Moments in the History of Hard, Cold Water

From frozen wastelands to visionary explorers, from frosty desserts to shimmering castles—cultural historian Karal Ann Marling weaves together fantastic and fascinating topics related to “hard, cold water.”



"Anything but frigid, this book is filled with fun facts about one of Minnesota’s greatest—though possibly underappreciated—natural treasures."
Minnesota Monthly

Minnesota on the Map


A Historical Atlas

This magnificent volume brings together for the first time stunning but rarely seen maps of Minnesota through five centuries, showing what happened in the past and what was planned for the future.

Stone and Glass: The Meaning of the Cathedral of Saint Paul


A lavishly illustrated book on the art of the Cathedral of Saint Paul.

Big Island Lake Minnetonka Print


What Does Justice Look Like?


The Struggle for Liberation in Dakota Homeland

A Hard Water World


Ice Fishing and Why We Do It

Beautiful photos and engaging essays transport readers into the oddball world of ice fishing.



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Minnesota Trivia


Faxcinating and often humorous stories of strange places, bizarre events, intriguing history and colorful characters.

Historic Photos of St. Paul


A handsome coffee-table book which, in nearly 200 stunning black-and-white photographs, details the historical growth of St. Paul from its early days up to recent times.

Minnesota History Quarterly Fall 2009 (61:7)


• A Test of Duty: Stearns County Volunteers in the Spanish-American War
• A “Negro Colony” for Todd County
• “Dear Governor Olson”

German-Bohemian Dialect Remembered


The first dictionary of the German-Bohemian dialect as spoken in the region in and around New Ulm, Minnesota, as recorded by the late Paul R. Kretsch, past President of the German-Bohemian Heritage Society.

Signs and Rhymes of Burma Shave DVD


More than 100 of the best of the Burma Shave jingles, with footage of classic, antique autos and other nostalia from the late 1920s to the early '60s.

Minnesota State Tote Bag


Beautiful embroidered art on a sturdy, versatile tote bag, full of special features.

Illustrated Voyageur


Paintings and Companion Stories by Howard Sivertson

Pink Ladyslipper


Pink and white ladyslipper photographed at Hays Lake State Park.

Framed and matted image from Doug Ohman's best selling book, "Prairie, Lake, Forest: Minnesota's State Parks".

Frame color options

Sewing Window


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Frame color options

Minnesota Capitol Dome Ornament


2.75 H X 3.5 in. W, brass and painted brass with gold cord

Minnesota Orchestra: Beethoven's 2nd and 7th Symphonies


Final Installment of the Critically Acclaimed Beethoven Cycle from Osmo Vänskä and The Minnesota Orchestra.

Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36 Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92

Minnesota Orchestra/Osmo Vänskä

Making Minnesota Liberal


Civil Rights and the Transformation of the Democratic Party

Painting the Wild Frontier


The Art and Adventures of George Catlin With selected paintings in full color.

Split Rock Lighthouse Winter Morning Giclee Print


Local artist Rick Allen has created this Limited Edition, hand-cut block print depicting Split Rock Lighthouse in winter. Limited to 500 archival-quality prints in each size, all are signed and numbered by the artist.

Tessoro Copper and Birch Necklace


Minnesota jewelry designer Deborah Bushinski uses eclectic materials in unexpected ways to create pieces of classic, lasting beauty.

Nordic Ware Bundt Garland Cake Pan


Mini versions of the popular Cathedral, Fleur de lis, and Bavaria Bundt shapes. Six 3/4 cup. Platinum Collection cast aluminum. Made in USA

Minnesota History Quarterly Summer 2008 (61:2)


• Constructing Suburbia: Richfield in the Postwar Era
• “When Women Went Public: Feminist Reforms in the 1970s
• African Americans and the 1892 Republican National Convention, Minneapolis

Minnesota's Geology


A geological history of Minnesota which includes a discussion of the state's mineral resources and a guide to the geological sites.

Roadside Geology of Minnesota


An accessible, regional guide to Minnesota's geology for non-geologists, with helpful information for geology students and professional geologists as well. Well illustrated with both color and black and white drawings, photos and maps.

Minneapolis & St. Paul Embroidered Pillow


100% cotton embroidered fabric with purple velvet piping, buttons off for cleaning. 19" X 19" square, with plump, comfy Polyfill pillow form. Created by Cat Studio.

We Shall Remain: America Through Native Eyes


From PBS's acclaimed history series, American Experience, in association with Native American Public Telecommunications.

To Smile in Autumn: A Memoir


Gordon Parks was a photographer, musician, poet, novelist, journalist, activist, and film director. This autobiography, with a new foreword by prominent African American writer Alexs D. Pate, is a testament to a person much attuned to the greater world and driven to leave his mark on it.

State Correctional Institution (Prison) Records Request


The State Archives of the Minnesota Historical Society Library preserves historical state and local government records, including records from the state correctional institutions. Records vary from facility to facility, but may include inmate case files, admission and discharge registers, commitment papers, parole records, inmate photographs and trial transcripts.

Research Prices


• $40.00 per request (for MN residents)
• $50.00 per request (for non MN residents)

West Bank Boogie: Forty Years of Music, Mayhem and Memories


With lively interviews and classic photos, West Bank Boogie celebrates more than 40 years of music from the Minneapolis artists who did so much to influence the soul of American music. Includes a CD compilation of music from most of the musicians interviewed in the book.

Garrison Keillor

Up North Print


A cabin in the woods, the favorite getaway for many Minnesotans.

Lake Superior Print


Sailing on Lake Superior, the world's largest fresh water lake.

Gooseberry Print


Gooseberry Falls, on Lake Superior.

Little House on the Prairie


This classic tale of a family's move from the woods of Wisconsin to the prairies of Kansas not long after the Civil War has delighted readers for decades.

Beaver Stuffed Animal


Amazingly life-like, approx. 3 feet long, and guaranteed not to gnaw on the furniture, our large stuffed beaver toy is sure to be a cuddly friend.

Great State of Minnesota Poster Map


Large, colorful poster full of facts and information about Minnesota's history, economics, civics and geography.

SunLeaf Naturals Green Bar


Made from natural green clay, pure plant ingredients and scented with 100% pure essential oils, the Green Bar is specially formulated to be gentle on faces and sensitive skin. The green clay (illite) naturally draws out impurities, leaving your skin fresh, clean and silky smooth. Made in Waconia, Minnesota.

Radisson and de Groseilliers: Fur Traders of the North


A pictorial history of the French explorers and fur traders whose discoveries led to the establishment of the Hudson Bay Company. Part of this publisher's "In the Footsteps of Explorers" series.

Sieur de LaSalle: New World Adventurer


An illustrated history of Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, the French explorer who traveled the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. Part of this publisher's "In the Footsteps of Explorers" series.

SunLeaf Naturals Oil Reed Diffuser


The pure essential oils in SunLeaf Naturals diffusers absorb into the natural reeds to gently fill the room with a fresh, clean scent. Made from pure plant-derived ingredients without any alcohol, synthetic fragrances or harmful chemicals. Made in Waconia, Minnesota, and beatifully gift-packaged in a glass bottle with decorative stones and natural reeds.

Minnesota Icons Tapestry Throw


Minnesota's most recognized icons on a cozy afghan throw.

Minnesota Icons Tapestry Pillow


The state flag, loon, ladyslipper and other memorable icons adorn this decorative, oversized tapestry pillow

ABC Bunny


A charming alphabet book written by Minnesota artist and children's book author, Wanda Gag.

Wonders on Ice: Figure Skating in Minnesota


An illustrated history of 150 years of ice skating in Minnesota.

Minnesota History Quarterly Winter 2006-2007 (60:4)


• Reciprocal Relationships: August Wilson and the Playwrights’ Center
• Of Generations and Greatness
• Minnesota's Greatest Generation Grows Up
• Dr. Charlie Mayo for President?

August Wilson

Minnesota History Quarterly Spring 2007 (60:5)


• The Oppenheimer Affair: Red Scare in Minnesota
• A Zinger from W. T. Sherman
• Instamatic Memories: The Beatles in Minnesota

Under a Flaming Sky


The Great Hinckley Firestorm of 1894

Survivors' stories, historical sources, and interviews with forest fire experts are combined in this gripping narrative, telling the story of one of North America's most devastating fires and how it changed the nation. Reviewed in the Summer 2007 issue of Minnesota History.

The Great Fires of 1918

Minnesota: On-the-Road Histories


A quick survey of Minnesota history from its geologic past to the twenty-first century, interspersed with information on "Must See Sites" and "Famous Minnesotans."

Jay Cooke's Gamble: The Northern Pacific Railroad, the Sioux, and the Panic of 1873


A suspenseful narrative describing events played out from Wall Street to the Yellowstone, vividly portraying the soldiers, engineers, businessmen, politicians, and Native Americans who tried to build or block the Northern Pacific.

The Sound the Stars Make Rushing Through the Sky


The Writings of Jane Johnston Schoolcraft

Brings before the public for the first time Schoolcraft's remarkable body of writing and the fascinating story of her life and work, including her position as the first known American Indian literary writer.

Split Rock Hiker Sock


Heavy weight performance sock for hiking, walking, backpacking, fishing, hunting or working.

Richfield: Minnesota's Oldest Suburb


An engaging local history with wider appeal due to the community's status as a perfect prototype of a post-World War II American suburb.

Milwaukee Road Remembered


Relive the heyday of the Milwaukee Road in this fond look back.

Wildflowers of the Boundary Waters


Hiking Through the Seasons

Arranged by season and including helpful “as seen while hiking” views, this guidebook opens up a world of natural beauty for wildflower watchers in northern climes.

“An intriguing mix of history, botanical information, and sheer beauty. Hemstad’s arrangement—flowers through the seasons—is a useful one for hikers, campers, and all who love the Boundary Waters.” Susan Davis Price author of Growing Home: Stories of Ethnic Gardening

Split Rock Lighthouse Silhouette Mug


Start your morning off with a Split Rock sunrise. This 15 oz. mug is sure to start your day off right and become your favorite way to enjoy your favorite hot beverage. Safe for the microwave and dishwasher.

Minnesota Prints and Printmakers, 1900-1945


A definitive survey of Minnesota’s vibrant printmaking scene in the first half of the twentieth century that features almost two hundred artists.

Ojibwe Singers


Hymns, Grief, and a Native Culture in Motion

Author Michael McNally considers the cultural processes through which Native American peoples have made room for their cultural identity within the confines of colonialism.

What a Card! The Story of Clellan Card


The Story of Clellan Card and "Axel and His Dog"

K-9 Nation Biscuit Book


Baking for Your Best Friend

Master bread baker Klecko combines decades of international baking experience with a lifelong love of dogs to bring you a straightforward, no-nonsense cookbook that puts your dog’s tastes first.

Army Men WWII Set


202 piece plastic army man set. United States, Great Britain, German and Japanese armies are included with flags and weapons, in one large carrying bucket.

I Go to America


Swedish American Women and the Life of Mina Anderson

An intimate and detailed portrait of young Swedish women who chose to immigrate to America in the nineteenth century—why they left, what they found, and how they survived.

Minnesota Book Award Winner for General Nonfiction

Winner of a 2010 American Association of State and Local History (AASLH) Award of Merit by the Leadership in History Awards committee.

• Reading Guide

MGG Ruler


12 inch lucite ruler featuring 10 images from the collection of the Minnesota Historical Society, produced for the Minnesota's Greatest Generation exhibit at the History Center.

Split Rock Lighthouse Oval Ornament


Limited to 2007 pieces, this custom Split Rock Lighthouse ornament has been lovingly created by Duluth, MN artist Gary Lundstrom. Not only will this ornament be a wonderful addition to your holiday tree, $2.00 from each ornament sold is donated the the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Ornaments come boxed and numbered with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The Hook & Eye


A History of the Iowa Central Railway

AIA Guide to St. Paul's Summit Avenue and Hill District


A Walking Tour Companion
Published in Cooperation with the American Institute of Architects

Thoroughly researched and meticulously written, this guidebook features more than 250 architectural wonders of wide-ranging styles in one of the loveliest neighborhoods in the twin cities.

MGG Magnet Set Farewell & VJ Day


Two magnets featuring photographs from the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society, produced for the Minnesota's Greatest Generation exhibit.

AIA Guide to the Minneapolis Lake District


A Walking Tour Companion
Published in Cooperation with the American Institute of Architects

Thoroughly researched and meticulously written, this guidebook features more than 250 architectural wonders of wide-ranging styles in some of the loveliest neighborhoods in the Twin Cities.

MGG Magnet Set Bomb Shelter & Soda Fountain


Two magnets featuring photographs from the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society, produced for the Minnesota's Greatest Generation exhibit.

MGG Magnet Set Give Dad a Job & Caps and Gowns


Two magnets featuring photographs from the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society, produced for the Minnesota's Greatest Generation exhibit.

Rondo Neighborhood Map


A unique map with photos and detailed descriptions of the landmarks, schools, and businesses that made up the former St. Paul neighborhood.



Fighting for Delphine


A Soldier's True Story of Triumph and Tears, based on the memories of Ken Krueger, a messenger in Patton's Third Army.

MGG Post-it® Pack


A handy pack of Post-it® notes with six photo images from the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society.

MGG Magnetic Bookmark


Mark your place in history with a photo image from the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society. 1.5 x 2.75 in.

St. Anthony Falls, 1857


Reproduction of oil painting in the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society.



MGG Magnet Set Mrs. Consumer & Ladies Baking


Two magnets featuring photographs from the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society, produced for the Minnesota's Greatest Generation exhibit at the Minnesota History Center.

Minnesota County Fairs


Kids, Cows, Carnies, and Chow

"It's a blustery day, and I'm thumbing through Susan Miller's county fair photos, and suddenly—it's summer. The sun is baking my shoulders, and I'm eating my annual corn dog. I can smell French fries and hay, and I can hear kids squealing with delight as they're flung around on the Tilt-a-Whirl. Flipping through these pages, the best days of the season come back to me."
—from the foreword by Shannon Olson

A Travel Guide for Reckless Hearts: Stories


Ten sweet and slightly wicked stories by N. M. Kelby, whose work has appeared on National Public Radio's "Selected Shorts," on NPR's CD Travel Tales, and in New Stories from the South: The Year's Best.

An "artful collection of stories". The New York Times Book Review

Florida Book Award Gold Medal Winner for General Fiction

The Four Hills of Life


Each hill of life has its own challenges and opportunities. Written by an Ojibwe elder, this learning and activity book describes the journey taken through life by previous generations of Ojibwe living on Madeline Island and its relevance today.

Architecture of Edwin Lundie


"The Architecture of Edwin Lundie has had a transformative effect on Minnesota architecture since its original publication in 1995. Many architects around the state have taken up Lundie's challenge of how to adapt traditional forms to today's needs. the book opened up new ways of thinking about 'regionalism' in Minnesota architecture, and for that, we are forever grateful."
—Tom Fisher, Dean of College of Design, University of Minnesota

Good Night Minnesota


A colorful trip through the day and the seasons with stops at many of Minnesota's cultural and scenic spots, including Split Rock Lighthouse and Fort Snelling.

Cold War on the Home Front


The Soft Power of Midcentury Design

Historical Building Construction


Design, Materials, and Technology 2nd Edition

American City


A Rank and File History of Minneapolis

Minneapolis & St. Paul Dish Towel


Silk screened design is framed with a hand embroidered border on a 100% cotton dish towel. Three stripes down both sides and hand dyed ric-rac top and bottom add a charming touch. Machine wash and dry.

The Promise of America


A History of the Norwegian-American People

The Progressive Era in Minnesota, 1899-1918


A history of the rise and decline in Minnesota of one of the most important political and social trends of the early twentieth century.

Explorers of the Mississippi


Spirited stories of the heroes and scoundrels who explored the Big Muddy.

The Magical Years: A Boyhood Revisited


Memories of growing up as the son of a country doctor in Minnesota during the Great Depression.

Minnesota's Natural Heritage


An Ecological Perspective

Into Life's School: My World War II Memories


A gripping memoir by a veteran of the 457th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force.

Many and Great, O God


An unusual collection of songs and stories from the Lac qui Parle Mission, birthplace of the American Indian hymn "Many and Great, O God."

Ojibwe Shoulder Bag Activity 10-Bag Replacement Pack


• Pack of 10 shoulder bags with preprinted Ojibwe design. For use with the Ojibwe Shoulder Bag Activity Kit.
• Only $3.50 per student. For volume-discount pricing, see 30-pack.
• Not recommended for use without kit components.

Ojibwe Shoulder Bag Activity 30-Bag Replacement Pack


• Pack of 30 shoulder bags with preprinted Ojibwe design. For use with the Ojibwe Shoulder Bag Activity Kit.
• Only $2.50 per student.
• Not recommended for use without kit components.

Minnesota Lawn Guide


Minneapolis in the Twentieth Century


The Growth of an American City

Flavored with contemporary newspaper quotations and illustrated with period images, this political history inspires greater understanding of a preeminent American city.

MGG 5 Magnet Set


Set of five images from the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society, in a lucite case.

The Road to Blue Ribbon Baking with Marjorie Johnson


With over a thousand blue ribbons to her credit, Marjorie Johnson has learned a thing or two about baking, and she shares one hundred prize-winning recipes with you in her delightful book.

Kevin Kling's Holiday Inn


Celebrate all the holidays–and then some–with renowned storyteller Kevin Kling, whose sense of the ridiculous never gets in the way of his appreciation for human nature.


• Kevin spins holiday tales on MPR



Bring Warm Clothes


Letters and Photos from Minnesota's Past

A celebration of the everyday lives of Minnesotans through the centuries–those who paused here on their way to someplace else and those who made the state their home.



• Peg Meier's Website

Citadel in the Wilderness


The Story of Fort Snelling and the Northwest Frontier

A Prairie Home Collection DVD


The glory days of public radio's A Prairie Home Companion come alive in this collection of three specials, originally shown on public television.

Minnesota in the Civil War: A Photographic Legacy


Featuring the Wayne Jorgenson Collection of rare photographs of the Minnesota Civil War regiments.

War and Reflection


The discovery of almost 250 letters written to his parents while in the Navy Air Corps led Walter Benjamin to interpret his military service during World War II for the present generation.

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Everyday Fshions of the Forties


As Pictured in Sears Catalogs

Everyday Fashions of the Thirties


As Pictured in Sears Catalogs

Tessoro Nordic Collection Pendant


Natural birchbark, hand hammered sterling silver, black leather cord 17"

1" x 1"

Damn Good Food


157 Recipes from Hell's Kitchen

A collection of 157 recipes from Mitch Omer, chef-owner of the wildly popular Hell's Kitchen, named one of the Best Breakfasts across America by Esquire magazine.

"Mitch Omer's life makes Anthony Bourdain's look like he was an altar boy. Mitch's individualistic, personal, and idiosyncratic cooking is that of a man who is larger than life, big-hearted, generous, and wild. It's evident that he genuinely loves life and nature." Jacques Pépin

The Nearly Departed


Minnesota Ghost Stories and Legends

Veteran ghost hunter Michael Norman uncovers almost three dozen stories of Minnesota eeriness–just in time for Halloween.

"An entertaining and frightening journey through the darkened neighborhoods of Minnesota."
Dave Schrader, host of Darkness Radio and coauthor of Ghost Hunting: The Ins and Outs of Paranormal Investigations



"Skeptic Michael Norman makes authentic paranormal events more meaningful. It’s great to have Minnesota on the paranormal map!"
Phyllis Galde, editor-in-chief, Fate magazine

"Mike Norman has a proven gift for scaring up spooky stories. These hair-raising Minnesota hauntings range from theaters to farm fields to a B&B. Mike reports. You decide. And keep the lights on just in case!
Stan Turner, broadcast journalist

Legendary Homes of Lake Minnetonka


A stunningly photographed volume that invites readers inside thirty historic and architecturally significant homes on beautiful Lake Minnetonka.

Winging It at a Country Crossroads


The Ups and Downs of Minnesota's First Real Airport

A People's History of the Hmong


A rich narrative history of the worldwide community of Hmong people, exploring their cultural practices, war and refugee camp experiences, and struggles and triumphs as citizens of new countries.

Winner of a 2010 American Association of State and Local History (AASLH) Award of Merit and 2010 WOW Award by the Leadership in History Awards committee.



• Book Trailer

Highway 61 Revisited: Bob Dyland's Road From Minnesota to the World


New essays consider Dylan’s latest work, his Minnesota roots, and his global reach.

Green Stamps to Hot Pants


Growing up in the '50s and '60s

True Tall Tales from the Land of Sky Blue Waters


A collection of strange and forgotten tales from Minnesota's past.

Tales of the Tenth Regiment


Minnesota Volunteers 1862-1863
by Two Soldiers

Minnesota's Heritage Issue 1


Rediscovering the ancient Minnesota River crossing near St. Peter

Minnesota's Heritage is a journal containing articles on diverse aspects of the development of the state of Minnesota, with emphasis on the broad Minnesota River Valley, and based on objective research and analysis.

Waterfall at Banning State Park


Framed images from the photographer of MHS Press's best-selling Minnesota Byways series.

Ojibwe Shoulder Bag Activity Starter Kit


Our Ojibwe Shoulder Bag Activity Kit inspires students in your classroom, youth program, or summer camp. For Grades 3-7.



The hands-on kit reaches a wide spectrum of students, from those just learning about American Indians to native students looking for new learning opportunities.



Kit Contents

• 30 shoulder bags with preprinted Ojibwe design (replacement bags sold separately in packs of 10 and 30)
• Resource DVD
• Resource CD
• 10 Laminated classroom placards
• Teacher's Guide



For a more detailed description of kit contents see the More Info tab. Questions? Call 651-259-3440 or e-mail.

Abdallah Chocolate Rocks


Candy-coated milk chocolate "river pebbles." 2 ounce bag.

Knudsen's Caramels Bag of 12


Bag of a dozen of our best-selling, soft and buttery caramels made in Red Wing, Minnesota.

All natural ingredients: butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, salt

Pearson's Nut Goodie


A favorite since 1912, St. Paul, MN Pearson's Candy Company's Original Nut Goodie features a creamy maple center covered with real milk chocolate and fresh, unsalted Virginia peanuts.

Opening Goliath


Danger and Discovery in Caving

Adventure writer Cary Griffith recounts riveting and life-threatening tales of exploration in the limestone caves of southwestern Minnesota and the man-made caves of St. Paul.

“Writing in a style that reads like fiction, Griffith takes readers into heart-stopping action alongside caver John Ackerman, who found unexplored Goliath Cave in southeastern Minnesota.” St. Paul Pioneer Press

• Reading Guide

University Avenue Project, Volume 1


The Language of Urbanism: A Six-Mile Photographic Inquiry
A behind-the-scenes look at the most significant art exhibit of the year.



The State We're In


Reflections on Minnesota History
Minnesota historians present recent and groundbreaking work on a range of people and events that make up the state’s history.

Available June 2010

Split Rock Lighthouse: A Photographer's Perspective


A stunning collection of photographs of Split Rock Lighthouse in all its seasons and moods.



Meet photographer and author John Caughlan at the Split Rock Lighthouse gift shop on Saturday, June 12, where he will be signing copies of his book.

Hubert Humphrey: Education of a Public Man


My Life and Politics

A candid look into the private and political life of Minnesota's native son. Edited and with a new afterword by Norman Sherman

Minnesota History Quarterly Winter 2009-10 (61:8)


• Smartest Horse in the Army: Whiskey of Ft. Snelling
• Red Stars Over Minnesota
• The Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s

Food Will Win the War


Minnesota Crops, Cooks, and Conservation during World War I
This engaging case study of food, conservation, and life during World War I brings alive the unparalleled, mostly voluntary efforts made by everyday Minnesotans to help win the war.

"For those who have a sense of curiosity or are concerned about the crisis in conventional modern food, it [Food Will Win the War] also offers some intriguing insight into how a society can adapt to challenging conditions by doing more with less." Gastronomica



• Food Will Win the War Blog


• Rae on Kansas Public Radio

Norwegian Newspapers in America


Connecting Norway and the New Land
A comprehensive look at the Norwegian-language press, celebrating the tireless writers,editors, and publishers whose efforts helped guide Norwegian immigrants on their path to becoming Norwegian Americans.

Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling


From Vergne Gagne to the Road Warriors
A comprehensive, illustrated history of the glory days of old-school, professional wrestling—a must-have for wrestling fans!




• George Schire on TPT's Almanac


• Q & A with George Schire


• George on KARE 11's Showcase Minnesota


• George on KARE 11 with Tim McNiff

Peace Seekers: Indian Christians and the Dakota Conflict


A thoughtful account of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 written by a member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton tribe in South Dakota whose ancestors were driven out of Minnesota after the conflict.

Keeping Watch


30 Sheep, 24 Rabbits, 2 Llamas, 1 Alpaca, and a Shepherdess with a Day Job
A middle-aged woman leaves her day job and becomes a full-time shepherdess, raising a wild mix of animals with equally wild personalities.

Available March 2010

• Cute lamb video by author!

Prairie, Lake, Forest: Minnesota's State Parks


Waterfalls and underground caverns,lady’s slippers and dwarf trout lilies,cross-country skiing and fishing adventures—alluring photographs and captivating stories survey these and other delights of Minnesota’s popular state parks.



• Chris and Doug on Almanac

American Pioneer Family Paper Dolls


Step back into the mid-nineteenth century with this carefully researched and expertly rendered family of American pioneers and their wardrobe, including buckskins, calico frocks, cowboy outfits and other clothes for work and play.

Everyday Fashions of the Fifties


As Pictured in Sears Catalogs

Split Rock 1,000 Watts Centennial Poster


Split Rock Ligthouse turned 100 in 2010. Help celebrate with your purchase of this 26" X 22" poster. 1,000 Watts of Ship Stopping Power!

My Flag Grew Stars


World War II Refugees' Journey to America

Winterthur Guide to Caring for Your Collection


Should you polish the silver? Where is the best place to store the family Bible? What about the worn area in Aunt Alice's sampler? Should you try to repair the damage? Readers are provided answers to questions such as these, along with practical advice about how to care for the objects they value.

Saving Stuff


How to Care for and Preserve Your Collectibles, Heirlooms, and Other Prized Possessions

Pin-Up Girls of World War II Paper Dolls


Paper dolls of the beautiful "bombshells" that soldiers adored.

Split Rock Limited Edition Centennial Poster


The official poster for the 100th birthday of Split Rock Lighthouse. The original watercolor, done by Minnesota artist James Povich, is located at Split Rock Lighthouse. The poster print is limited to 500 pieces, all posters are signed and numbered. Poster is 18" H X 24" W

Split Rock Lighthouse Brick & Copper


Celebrating 100 years of Split Rock history in 2010. During preservation work in 2008, bricks and copper were replaced at the Lighthouse. 100 bricks and pieces of copper have been tastefully transformed into a unique, commemorative work of art for the lighthouse lover.

Minnesota State Mug


Minnesota icons adorn this cute mug that comes in its own, re-usable tin, from the Catstudio Geography Collection. 4 in. high by 3/25 in. diam.

Minnesota State Plate Set


Set of four ceramic plates decorated with Minnesota icons, packed in a decorative tin. From the Catstudio Geography line. 8.5 in. diameter. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

Frog in the House


The gentle store of a gray treefrog who finds his way into a house. The book includes a page of science facts about treefrogs and is a perfect book for a child who likes critters.

We Knew Who We Were: Memories of the Minneapolis Jewish North Side DVD


An affectionate portrait of the Jewish North Side - a bridge that carried a community from the shtetls of the Old World to the suburbs of the New World.

Minnehaha Creek Print


A winter view of a bridge over Minnehaha Creek.

Tessoro "Calder" Necklace


Minnesota jewelry artist, Deborah Bushinski, was directly inspired by the great artist. Alexander Calder, famous for his wire mobiles and unique and inventive jewelry utilizing some of the same construction methods.

Tessoro "Calder" Earrings


Minnesota jewelry artist Deborah Bushinski was inspired directly by the great artist. Alexander Calder, famous for his wire mobiles and unique and inventive jewelry utilizing some of the same construction methods.

Cannon River Kitchens Perfect Pancake Mix


From Cannon Falls, Minnesota, easy and delicious pancake mix - just add water! 6 oz. package, available in Banana, Apple Cinnamon, Raspberry, Buckwheat, or Original. Original is also available in a 1 lb. bag for $7.95.

Green Hill Farms Jam and Jelly


From Audubon, Minnesota, our best-selling jams and jellies are fresh and delicious, and available in seven flavors.

9 oz. jar

Pure Minnesota Maple Syrup


Pure and delicious maple syrup in a variety of sizes, from the Hamel Syrup Company in Hamel, Minnesota.

Minnestalgia Syrup


Made in McGregor, Minnesota. Available in Chokecherry or Wild Plum. 8 oz bottle.

Maggie & Mary's Soup Mix


From Shakopee, Minnesota, these “just like home made” soup mixes are easy to make (just add water and simmer for 45 minutes), full flavored, and delicious, with everything you need right in the mix. 4 flavors.

5.7 - 7.25 oz.

Native American Herbal Tea


Box of 12 teabags in 5 flavors. Made in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Ole and Lena Fortune Cookies


Our tasty fortune cookies with Ole and Lena jokes inside will liven up any gathering. Each box contains approximately one dozen cookies.

Watkins Original Double Strength Vanilla


This 100-year-old low alcohol formula protects the integrity of the intense vanilla flavor from evaporating when baking or freezing.

Minnesota Foods Gift Basket


Begin here with a basket (we choose the best shape and size) and create a Minnesota foods basket that's all your own. Shop our Minnesota food products to select your ingredients, and we'll put it all together for you.

The $5.00 basket price includes filler, shrink-wrap, ribbon and gift card.

Maximum digital file size is 12000 pixels from the long dimension of your seletion; tiff format only.


Use this option when enlarging the image for exhibit, very large display, and murals.

Minimum digital file is 1500 pixels from the long dimension of your selection; jpeg format only.


Use this option for internet publishing, reports and presentations.

Medium digital file size is 3000 pixels from the long dimension of your selection; jpeg or tiff format.


Use this resolutions for desktop publishing, newsprint,reports, etc.

Lake Harriet Rose Garden Print


The Heffelfinger Fountain graces the patio at the Lyndale Park Rose Garden at Lake Harriet in southwest Minneapolis.

Commercial Use - Website Only 3-year License


Traveling Trivia Minnesota Edition


What major transportation company was founded in Hibbing, MN in 1914? Where did the Beatles perform their only Minnesota concert in 1965? Hundreds of questions and answers on an audio CD - perfect for a car ride.

State Hospital Records Request


The State Archives of the Minnesota Historical Society Library preserves historical state and local government records, including records from the health institutions. Records vary from facility to facility, but may include admission and discharge registers and commitment papers.

Research Prices


• $25.00 per request (for MN residents)
• $30.00 per request (for non MN residents)
• Pre-payment is required.

Commercial Use - Public Display


Commercial Use - Merchandise Items


The Politics of Historic Districts


A Primer for Grassroots Preservation

Large digital file size is 6000 pixels from the long dimension of your selection; tiff format only.


Use this resolution for better quality printing and publishing.

Commercial Use - Advertising - World Market


Commercial Use - Advertising - Regional Market


Commercial Use - Broadcast Media Bundle (includes wedsite)


Commercial Use - Publications - Electronic Bundle (includes website)


Commercial Use - Publications - Over 25,000


Commercial Use - Publications - 1,000 - 25,000


Commercial Use - Publications - Under 1,000 print only


Suburban Dawn


The Emergence of Richfield, Edina and Bloomington

Pillsburys of Minnesota


The Pillsburys in Minnesota chronicles the family's role as local pioneers in the milling and lumbering industries, the part they played in Minnesota politics, the growth of the University of Minnesota and other civic developments in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Minnesota History Quarterly Summer 2010 (62:2)


• Pelagie Faribault’s Island: Property & Marriage in Dakota Country
• Natives, Neighbors, and the National Game: Baseball at the Pipestone Indian Training School
• Meridel Le Sueur: Sustaining the Ground of Literary Reputation

Split Rock Fireworks Poster


July 31, 2010 was the 100th anniversary of the first beacon lighing. In honor of this event, fireworks were set off near the lighthouse offering a wonderful and historic photographic experience. The event was captured by many photographers including Christopher Gjevre of Blakeway Worldwide Panoramic. The poster was created to offer a lasting memory of this event! Unframed dimension - 13 1/2" X 40".

Enger Tower Print


Dakota Women's Work


Creativity, Culture, and Exile

Examines how the decorative work of Dakota women—and the changes in that work—embodies the culture, spirit, and history of the Dakota people.

Albino Deer at Father Hennepin State Park


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Stand Up!


The Story of Minnesota's Protest Tradition

A brief and readable overview of the political protest movements that have shaped Minnesota, a state of extremes.

Building Museums


A Handbook for Small and Midsize Organizations

An indispensable tool for renovating and building small and midsized museums, written for those who preserve and interpret our cultural heritage.

This MHS Press book is not affiliated with the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums annual symposium, Building Museums®

Gooseberry Falls State Paek


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Minnesota's Heritage Issue 2


Painting the Dakota Conflict

Minnesota's Heritage is a journal containing articles on diverse aspects of the development of the state of Minnesota, with emphasis on the broad Minnesota River Valley, and based on objective research and analysis.

Minnesota's Heritage Issue 3


Panorama of the Dakota Conflict

Minnesota's Heritage is a journal containing articles on diverse aspects of the development of the state of Minnesota, with emphasis on the broad Minnesota River Valley, and based on objective research and analysis.

Split Rock Icon Poster


Split Rock "Brand" Poster Dimensions - 22" Wide by 28" High Fits a standard poster frame.

Minnesota's Heritage Issue 5


Camp Release

Minnesota's Heritage is a journal containing articles on diverse aspects of the development of the state of Minnesota, with emphasis on the broad Minnesota River Valley, and based on objective research and analysis.

Minnesota's Heritage Issue 4


The Fool Soldiers

Minnesota's Heritage is a journal containing articles on diverse aspects of the development of the state of Minnesota, with emphasis on the broad Minnesota River Valley, and based on objective research and analysis.

Winter Bike


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Canadian Pacific Train in Snow


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Itasca State Park Tree


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Caboose at Hill Annex Mine State Park


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Our Treasures: Highlights from the MN Museum of American Art


Our Treasures features 30 of the most significant works from the Minnesota Musaum of American Art’s collection. The book is the catalog for an exhibition that toured three museums in Minnesota between August 2011 and May 2012. Choose one of three cover options with translucent vellum overlay.

American Grizzly: Frederick Manfred


American Grizzly is a lively portrait of the novelist Frederick Manfred created by Mike Hazard and Jim Mulligan. Legendary author of Lord Grizzly, Manfred's work is a 200 year mural of life in Siouxland from the Bad Lands to the North Woods.

Divided Highways: The Impact and Change of the Eisenhower Interstate System


The Senior Group Performance “Divided Highways: The Impact and Change of the Eisenhower Interstate System” was awarded first place at National History Day 2010.

March of Dimes: Innovating American Fundraising One Dime at a Time


The Junior Group Performance “March of Dimes” was awarded fifth place at National History Day 2010.

Exhibit Board - White


Unlike the typical science fair boards that can be purchased at office supply stores, these exhibit boards have proportional panels and more height. This creates a more balanced display of images, sources and text.

Shipping and handling is included for orders in the following states: MN, IA, SD, ND, WI. For orders to all other states please contact Ali Huss. to get a quote on shipping fees before you order.

To purchase a quantity other than a 10-pack, contact Ali Huss.

Frasier Fir Pinecone Reed Diffuser Set


Inspired by the fragrance's forest heritage, this pinecone-shaped Reed Diffuser is a delightful addition to any holiday setting. Simply pour the oil into the vase and enjoy this forest fresh fragrance. In an attractive gift container.

Exhibit Board - Black


Unlike the typical science fair boards that can be purchased at office supply stores, these exhibit boards have proportional panels and more height. This creates a more balanced display of images, sources and text.

Shipping and handling is included for orders in the following states: MN, IA, SD, ND, WI. For orders to all other states please contact Ali Huss. to get a quote on shipping fees before you order.

To purchase a quantity other than a 10-pack, contact Ali Huss.

Exhibit Board Title Panel - Black


Shipping and handling is included for orders in the following states: MN, IA, SD, ND, WI. For orders to all other states please contact Ali Huss. to get a quote on shipping fees before you order.

To purchase a quantity other than a 10-pack, contact Ali Huss.

Crapola Number Two


A delicious, gluten-free granola with a zesty cranberry-orange flavor, and a touch of cardamom.

Minnesota History Quarterly Fall 2011 (62:7)


• Made in Minnesota: The Rise and Fall of an Apparel Industry
• The Typographical Fraternity of the First Minnesota Volunteers
• Reclaiming the Photographic Legacy of Octavie Morneau

Wood, Concrete, Stone and Steel


Minnesota's Historic Bridges

Lake Itasca Sunset


Framed images from the photographer of MHS Press's Minnesota Byways series.

Managing the Historic Rural Landscape


USA: Modern Architectures in History


A Toast to the Fur Trade


Voyageurs, Indians, Fur Traders, Bark Canoes, York Boats, Wintering Posts, Trade Goods, Traps, Personal Belongings, and More...155 Illustrationsand 120 pages of text.

The Sioux: The Dakota and Lakota Nations


A valuable starting point for readers interested in Sioux history and culture. The rich history and diversity of Sioux culture, from prehistory to the present day, with lessons in cross-cultural understanding.

Split Rock Celebrate Ornament


Split Rock Celebrate Ornament. Created specifically to commemorate the fireworks display that took place on July 31, 2010.

Betsy-Tacy Songbook


Music from the Deep Valley Books of Maud Hart Lovelace.

Carnegie Libraries of Minnesota


Author Keving Clemens visited and photographed the surviving 48 Carnegie Libraries in Minnesota and, combined with original period postcards and photographs, presents them in a handsome historical record of Carnegie's legacy.

Uprising 2: Retribution


On August 17, 1862, four young Dakota men – hungry and resentful over broken treaties, unkept promises, and mistreatment – had murdered five white settlers near Acton in central Minnesota. This novel asks the questions how many were killed, how many had left never to return, and what would be done in retribution?

Uprising 3: Pursuit


Part three of a historical fiction trilogy set in Minnesota during the U.S. Dakota War of 1862.

Epson Ink Jet Print


Epson Inkjet Print: 300dpi resolution print with the image centered on your selected print size, allowing for a ½ inch white boarder on each edge and follows the original image proportion unless cropping instructions are provided.

Nordic Ware Stuffed Burger Maker & Patty Press


Make your own "Juicy Lucys" in a few easy steps with Nordic Ware's 3-in-1 design (square, round, or stuffed) burger press.

From the Land of Sky Blue Waters CD


From the Land of Sky Blue Waters

VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, Sigrid Johnson, associate conductor, Charles Kemper, piano, Philip Brunelle, conductor

Loon Flower Sack Towel


Generous 27" x 30" 100% cotton flour sack towel. Loon image size 10" x 10." Soft, lint free, highly absorbent, quick drying, and machine washable.

Create Your Own Parchment Document Set


Make your own historic document! Set includes blank parchment page, one cut quillm, one package of dry ink and one glass inkwell with stopper. Instructions included.

Constitution and Quill and Ink Set


Cut quill pen with glass ink bottle with cork stopper and powdered ink, with readable copy of the U.S. Constitution.

Green Chevy Truck


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Interstate State Park Picnic Area


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

The Jeffers Petroglyphs


Native American Rock Art on the Midwestern Plains. Second Edition - Revised and Enhanced

Birch Coulie


The Epic Battle of the Dakota War

U.S. Constitution Quiz Deck


This deck of 48 cards explores the Constitution in a lively question and answer format.

My Mom: Her Stories. Her Words


Create a treasured family keepsake with this guided journal. Thirty-five questions to spark memories in a beautiful cloth-bound gift book.

Minnesota Territory, 1855


Originally published by J.H. Colton & Company, New York. Print Reproduction 10" x 13". Heavy paper in plastic sleeve.

Quills and Ink Bottle Set


Two cut quill pens with a hand-blown recycled glass bottle and packaged dry ink and cork. Includes history and instructions for use.

County Map of Minnesota, 1862


Drawn and engraved by W.H. Gamble. Published by A. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. Print reproduction 10" x 13", on heavy paper in plastic sleeve.

A Thrilling Narrative of Indian Captivity: Dispatches from the Dakota War


Written by Mary Butler Renville, an Anglo woman, with the assistance of her Dakota husband, John Baptiste Renville. It has not been republished as a book since 1863.

Cradle Me Board Book


The rich Native American tradition of carrying babies safely, comfortable and close to their mothers in cradle boards endures to this day. As shown in this book, each cradle board is personalized and they differ from tribe to tribe, not only in style but also in the material used.

Minnesota History Quarterly Spring 2012 (63:1)


• A Viking in New York: The Kensington Runestone at the 1964---1965 World’s Fair
• The Mysterious “Base Ball Park Minneapolis” and Other Photos: Reading the Visual Evidence
• Awfully Busy These Days: Red Cross Women in France during World War I

Constitution with Ribbon


13" x 19" parchment replica of the United States Constitution, rolled with a blue ribbon.

Little Crow Print


Cha-tan-wah-ka-wah-ma-nee (The Hawk That Chases Walking) - Little Crow - Petit Corbeau-Chief of the Kaposia Band of Dakota or Sioux

Reproduction of painting by Frank Blackwell Mayer

Larry Gets Lost in the Twin Cities


This new childrens' book is a delightful travelogue of Minneapolis and St. Paul, seen through the eyes of a little lost dog.

One Drop in a Sea of Blue


The Liberators of the Ninth Minnesota

The story of the Liberators of the Ninth Minnesota, the state’s “hard luck” Civil War regiment, from defying orders and saving a slave family, through bitter defeat and imprisonment, to the ultimate victory and their lives in postwar America.

Zero Chance of Passage


Ember Reichgott Junge tells the remarkable pioneering story of chartering from its early origins through the turmoil of its legislative passage in Minnesota to its explosion onto the national stage.
Reichgott Junge was the Minnesota state senator who authored the law and later became a member of the National Charter Schools Hall of Fame.

HeartStrands Pearl and Copper Necklace and Earrings


Pink freshwater pearls and copper beads adorn this beautiful 16" necklace. Complete the set with earrings featuring a pink pearl drop from two copper rings (1 inch diameer).

For the Journey Gingko Necklace and Earrings


Brass finish Gingko leaf with opal and jade necklace. Jade bead earrings. 18 inch brass finish chain.

June 22, 2013


I'm New Here Class
The library contains an amazing array of sources for finding your family history, researching a term paper, looking into the history of your house, business, organization or neighborhood, or just finding out more about Minnesota's rich past and many cultures. Let our experts introduce you to this treasure trove of sources in our free class held each Saturday at the Minnesota History Center Library. You'll learn tips on how to use catalogs, request materials and purchase copies of historic papers and photos.

• Time: Every Saturday from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
• Location: Fraternal Congress Classroom in the Minnesota History Center Library
• Price: Free
• Reservations recommended.

Minnesota Heritage Issue 7


January 2013 Issue

June 29, 2013


I'm New Here Class
The library contains an amazing array of sources for finding your family history, researching a term paper, looking into the history of your house, business, organization or neighborhood, or just finding out more about Minnesota's rich past and many cultures. Let our experts introduce you to this treasure trove of sources in our free class held each Saturday at the Minnesota History Center Library. You'll learn tips on how to use catalogs, request materials and purchase copies of historic papers and photos.

• Time: Every Saturday from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
• Location: Fraternal Congress Classroom in the Minnesota History Center Library
• Price: Free
• Reservations recommended.

Notecard Set Barns of the Midwest


Two each of six designs by Minnesota photographer Doug Ohman

Loon Lift Off


Loon Lift Off - Hyland Lake, Bloomington, Minnesota. 11 x 14 inch photograph matted to 16 x 20 inches.

Loon, Spring Plumage


Loon, Spring Plumage - Hyland Lake, Bloomington, Minnesota. 11 x 14 inch photograph matted to 16 x 20 inches.

Voyageur Sash


Made by Carl Langlois, Quebec

Available in three sizes and two colors.

Minnesota's Heritage Issue 7


January 2013 Issue
Families Beyond the Conflict

SPAM® Playing Cards


You're bound to drool over these 52 delectable playing cards that offer ingenious ways of using SPAM®, everyone's favorite canned meat since 1937.

Notecard Set Outhouses of the Midwest


Two each of six designs, by Minnesota photographer Doug Ohman

We Are Still Here


A Photographic History of the American Indian Movement

A powerful, insider’s history of the first decade of the American Indian Movement.

Minnesota Twins Baseball Heroes Deck


This deck of playing cards features fifty-two of the greatest players in Minnesota Twins baseball history.

African Americans in Minnesota: Telling Our Own Stories


This book for young readers (age 8-12) features nine African Americans whose lives span the early 1800s to the present day. These remarkable individuals share accounts of family life, immigration, escapes from slavery, school days, sports and games, chores, employment, politics, and civil rights activities.

Ojibwe Shoulder Bag Kit


Learn about Ojibwe culture, explore nature for inspiration, and then personalize your very own shoulder bag.

The Rockwell Heist


The extraordinary theft of seven Norman Rockwell paintings and a phony Renoir—and the 20-year chase for their recovery from the Midwest through Europe and South America

When a small Midwestern gallery is burgled, artworks by an American icon disappear into the international market for stolen art, but the gallery’s owners refuse to give up the search.

SPAM® 1000 Piece Puzzle


Be warned, completion of this 1000 piece, 20 x 27 inch puzzle may result in a strong craving for SPAM®, everyone's favorite luncheon meat.

Joel E. Whitney: Minnesota's Leading Pioneer Photographer


Catalog of Cartes de Visite. Native American and Landscape Views.

Minnesota Historical Society Logo Mug


Stoneware potbelly mug with the MHS logo. Hand-thrown by Deneen Pottery in St. Paul, MN. Lead free. Food, microwave, dishwasher, oven, and freezer safe.

Approx. 3" diam., 3.75" tall. Rich black and tan glaze.

Tessoro Birch and Turquoise Necklace


Birch, silver and turquoise combine beautifully in Tessoro's "Rocky Mountain" style necklace.

Tessoro Birch and Turquoise Earrings


Birch, Silver and Turquoise combine beautifully in Tessoro's "Rocky Mountain" style earrings.

The War in Words


Reading the Dakota Conflict through the Captivity Literature

The first book to study the captivity and confinement narratives generated by a single American war as it traces the development and variety of the captivity narrative genre.

The Oranges are Sweet


Follow Major Don M. Beerbower from his upbringing in a small town in Minnesota to his last combat mission on August 9, 1944. Through this book, we see the truimph of Allied victory in World War II through the sacrifice of those who understood the dire threat of all freedom loving people.

The Last Full Measure (E-book)




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The Lynchings in Duluth (E-book)




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Mexicans In Minnesota (E-book)




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The Minnesota Book of Days (E-book)




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Minnesota Open House (E-book)




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Minneapolis in the Twentieth Century (E-book)




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Murder in Minnesota (E-book)




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My Mother Is Now Earth (E-book)




An isolated northern farm provides the backdrop to a child’s searching, empathetic view of his conflicted mother during the last three years of her life.

• Twin Cities Planet Review

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National Register of Historic Places in Minnesota (E-book)




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The Nearly Departed (E-book)




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Night Flying Woman (E-book)




An Ojibway Narrative
With the art of a practiced storyteller, Ignatia Broker recounts the life of her great-great-grandmother, Night Flying Woman, who was born in the mid-19th century and lived during a chaotic time of enormous change, uprootings, and loss for the Minnesota Ojibway. But this story also tells of her people's great strength and continuity.

Native Voices

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North for the Harvest (E-book)




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The North Star State (E-book)




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Norwegian American Women (E-book)




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Norwegian Newspapers in America (E-book)




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Norwegians and Swedes in the United States (E-book)




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Norwegians in Minnesota (E-book)




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Norwegians on the Prairie (E-book)




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The Ojibwa Dance Drum (E-book)




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Ojibwe in Minnesota (E-book)




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The Old Way North (E-book)




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Opening Goliath (E-book)




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Packinghouse Daughter (E-book)




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Pale Horse at Plum Run (E-book)




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A Peculiar Imbalance (E-book)




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The Fall and Rise of Racial Equality in Early Minnesota

A People's History of the Hmong (E-book)




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Poles in Minnesota (E-book)




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A Popular History of Minnesota (E-book)




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Reaching Past the Wire (E-book)


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Red Earth, White Earth (E-book)




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Red River Rising (E-book)




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Remedies and Rituals (E-book)




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Remembering the Good War (E-book)




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Riding Shotgun (E-book)




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The Settlers (E-book)




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Shelter (E-book)




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Shining Big Sea Water (E-book)




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Sister Nations (E-book)




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Sisterhood of War (E-book)




Minnesota Women in Vietnam

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A Son of the Middle Border (E-book)




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Spirit Car: Journey to a Dakota Past (E-book)




A child of a typical 1950s suburb unearths her mother’s hidden heritage, launching a rich and magical exploration of her own identity and her family’s powerful Native American past. Full Description

Stand Up! (E-book)




The Story of Minnesota's Protest Tradition

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The State We're In (E-book)




Reflections on Minnesota History

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The Story Of Cole Younger (E-book)




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The Summer of Ordinary Ways (E-book)




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Swedes in Minnesota (E-book)




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Sweet Land (E-book)




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Memoir, History, and Writing a Life

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A Tenderfoot in the Border Country, 1919-1920

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A Travel Guide for Reckless Hearts (E-book)




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Twin Cities Picture Show: A Century of Moviegoing (E-book)




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Unto A Good Land (E-book)




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The Voyageur (E-book)




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The Voyageur's Highway (E-book)




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What This Awl Means (E-book)




Feminist Archaeology at a Wahpeton Dakota Village

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While The Locust Slept: A Memoir (E-book)




A Memoir
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Through transcendent prose, an Ojibwe man chronicles his survival of abuse and bigotry at a state orphanage in the 1930s and the brutal farm indenture that followed.

Native Voices

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Wineries Of Wisconsin And Minnesota (E-book)




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Women of the Northern Plains (E-book)




Gender and Settlement on the Homestead Frontier, 1870-1930

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The WPA Guide to the Minnesota Arrowhead Country (E-book)




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The First Minnesota Volunteers at Gettysburg: The 150th Anniversary


Excerpted from

The Last Full Measure: The Life and Death of the First Minnesota Volunteers

Lincoln and the Indians: Civil War Policy and Politics


Civil War Policy and Politics



Back in print. The only thorough treatment of Lincoln's Indian policy during the Civil War and the corrupt "Indian System" of government aid that mainly benefited ambitious whites.

Mississippi Headwaters, Lake Itasca Winter


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Apple Trees and Fence


Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

Somalis in Minnesota


An enlightening introduction to Minnesota's Somalis, who have adjusted to a new climate, new language, and new culture in a region wholly different from their homeland.

Mni Sota Makoce


The Land of the Dakota

An intricate narrative of the Dakota people over the centuries in their traditional homelands, the stories behind the profound connections that hold true today.

Winner of the 2013 Minnesota Book Award in the Minnesota category



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Greetings From Minnesota Postcard Print


Vintage postcard design in a poster format. Available as paper print 16" x 20", or a ready-to-hang,canvas wrap print 13" x 20"

WPA Print - Workers


Reprodution of oil painting by Minnesota WPA artist, Dorothea Lau, WPA, ca. 1930-1935.

WPA Print - Minnesota River Village


Reproduction of oil painting by Minnesota WPA artist, Arthur Thomas Kerrick, WPA, 1939.

WPA Print - Off the Main Road


Reproduction of oil painting by Minnesota WPA artist, Glen Allison Ranney, 1936

WPA Print - Train Yard


Reproduction of oil painting of Saint Paul train yard by Minnesota WPA artist, Sverre Hanssen

Minnesota: Parks for the People DVD


See what the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area looked like when it was first being developed compared to today, and find out what it took to create the one-of-a-kind system that now boasts hundreds of parks in Minnesota: Parks for the People, which previously aired on public television.

2nd Minnesota Regiment at Missionary Ridge Print


One of four Civil War paintings in the Governor's Reception Room in the Minnesota State Capitol. Stephen Volk's painting depicts Lt. Col. Judson W. Bishop leading his Second Minnesota Regiment in their famous assault on Missionary Ridge, November 25, 1863.



Paper size 28 x 22 in., image size 23.5 x 17.75 in.

The Dakota Prisoner of War Letters Dakota Kasapi Okicize Wowapi


Fifty extraordinary letters written by Dakota men imprisoned after the U.S. Dakota War of 1862 give direct witness to a harsh and painful history shared by Minnesotans today.

• MPR feature on Dakota letter translations
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One Frozen Lake


Grandpa introduces grandchild to the art of ice fishing--sharing a cozy ice shack, sorting colorful tackle, and finding ways to pass the time. But where are the fish? Will they ever catch a fish?



• Winner of the International Reading Association Children's and Young Adult Book Award in the Primary Fiction Category

SPAM® Crazy Eights Game


This SPAM® themed Crazy Eights Card Game is great for the whole family! Packaged in a cool SPAM™ tin.

The Minnesota Book of Skills


Your Guide to Smoking Whitefish, Sauna Etiquette, Tick Extraction, and More

Your Guide to Smoking Whitefish, Sauna Etiquette, Tick Extraction, and More

This playful yet practical guide-outlining skills from building a campfire to identifying urban wildlife to carving a duck decoy-will fully prepare Minnesota natives and newcomers alike for life in the North Star State.

Asian Flavors


Changing the Tastes of Minnesota since 1875

A culinary tour to the cuisines of Asia as they have appeared on Minnesota tables over the decades, the distinctive flavors of faraway homes with a midwestern twist.



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Legendary Homes of the Minneapolis Lakes


An architectural tour of some of the finest homes in Minnesota situated around Minneapolis's famed Chain of Lakes.

Canoeing with the Cree Collector's Edition


Collector's edition of the beloved classic that recounts the adventurous 2,250-mile canoe trip by two rookie paddlers from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay, with an annotated map suitable for framing and a keepsake tin.

Battle of Gettysburg Print


One of four Civil War paintings in the Governor's Reception Room of the Minnesota State Capitol, the Battle of Gettysburg oil painting by Rufus Zogbaum depicts the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment.



Paper size 28 x 22 in., image size 23 x 18 in.

Black White Blue


The Assassination of Patrolman Sackett

A white police officer is assassinated in a troubled St. Paul neighborhood. Thirty-six year later, two African American grandfathers are convicted in controversial trials that force a city to relive a contentious past.

For the Journey Tree Medallion Necklace and Earrings


1 1/2 inch Tree Medallion in pewter with green tree agate beads. Earrings have a delicate tree motif with tree agate beads.

HeartStrands Agate and Freshwater Pearl Necklace and Earrings


Crazy lace agate, freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals and antiqued 26 inch silver plate chain adorn this very pretty necklace and earring set.

HeartStrands Green Garnet Necklace and Earrings


Green Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Bali Silver and Leather on this gorgeous 16" necklace. Matching olive freshwater pearl earrings.

Pretty Much 100% Scandinavian Saga Three


Hear the sounds, see the sights and smile at the sly humor of Scandinavian Americas farming, logging, milling, commercial fishing, doing domestic work, and following religious vocations.

Frasier Fir Ceramic Soap Dish


White ceramic soap dish, perfectly sized for our Frasier Fir Bar Soap. From Minneapolis-based Thymes.

Tessoro Birch and Hematite Earrings


From Deborah Bushinski's Classic Collection, natural birchbark, recycled copper and hematite, sterling silver ear wires

1" x 3/8"

Tessoro Baltic Amber and Pearl Earrings


From Deborah Bushinski's Salon Collection, baltic amber and freshwater pearls, sterling silver ear wires

7/8" x 7/16"

Honeyglow Beeswax Tapers


Honeyglow 100% Beeswax Candle, made in Farmington, Minnesota. Attractively boxed and available in red or ivory in two taper lengths.

HoneyGlow candles are naturally scented - warm and sweet like honey. All natural and non-toxic, with no smoke-causing impurities. Virtually dripless when kept out of drafts.

Hand Turned Pen


These beautiful pens are hand-crafted in Minnesota from a variety of unusual materials. True keepsakes to cherish, the women's pens use Cross style replacement cartridges, men's pens use Parker style refill cartridges. Men's pen approx. 5.25" long, 5/8" diameter. Women's pen 5.25" long, 7/16" diameter.

From left to right, colors are

• Women's Oatmeal
• Women's Red Lentil
• Men's Crushed Red Pepper
• Men's Ironwood Burl
  
  

  Minnesota History Quarterly Fall 2012 (63:3)
  

  • Ransom Powell and the Tragedy of White Earth
  • Minnesota “Joins the World” . . . and Quickly Leaves: The Minnesota Kicks, 1975---81
  • Origins of a Modern Medical Center: Minneapolis City Hospital, 1887---1907

  Minnesota Bug Hunt
  

  Join Bruce the Bug Guy on a hunt for the most interesting insects in Minnesota—through the forest, across the prairie, and even in your own backyard.

  Modern Maple
  

  Make the most of your maple syrup with recipes both sweet and savory, from breakfast to dinner.

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  The Minneapolis Mob and the King of the Hennepin Strip
  
  A treasury of family secrets exposes the seamy underbelly of Minneapolis—gangsters, gambling, brothels, and the social life of organized crime.

  Duluth Pack Market Bag
  

  The roomy Market Tote features a zippered inside 8 x 8-inch pocket for keys, pocket book, grocery list or cell phone, and the whole tote secures with four snaps.Makes a great grocery-getter or baby bag. Adjustable leather handles. Olive drab. Made in USA.

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  Split Rock Lighthouse Logo Mug
  

  Our exclusive ceramic 10 oz. mug, available in four vibrant colors.

  Campfire Popcorn Popper
  

  The great outdoors has no electricity. Make popcorn over a fire or grill, or go old-school and use this versatile popper on the stovetop. Mesh lid doubles as a serving bowl; the base as a cooking vessel. Coil-grip handle stays cool and provides firm control. Try kettle corn, too!

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  Frederick Weyerhaeuser and the American West
  

  A new biography of Frederick Weyerhaeuser (1834–1914), one of the great industrialists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and founder of the international timber corporation the Weyerhaeuser Company.

  Dakota Child, Governor's Daughter: The Life of Helen Hastings Sibley
  

  A carefully researched and written account of of the life of Henry H. Sibley's Anglo-Dakota daughter.

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  SPAM® Lunch Box
  

  Carry this colorful tin box decorated with vintage ads of the famous luncheon meat and everyone will want to sit at your table! 7.75 x 7 x 4 inches

  SPAM® Pint Glass Set
  

  Raise your glass high and make a toast with this barware featuring retro designs celebrating the legendary SPAM® products.

  Duluth Pack Sportsman's Tote
  

  The Sportsman’s Tote has a leather bottom, rolled leather handles, copper rivet reinforcements and longer handle straps for deep loads. Designed with an internal zippered pocket, slash pocket, and our exclusive leather Split Rock Lighthouse patch. This bag is filled with useful features and quality construction; you fill it with whatever you please! Khaki, made in USA by Duluth Pack.

  

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  Minnesota Hotdish Towel and Hot Pad Gift Set
  

  Minnesota's Principal Hotdishes by Region are mapped out on this whimsical towel and hot pad set.

  Towel 100% cotton, 19" x 25", Hot Pad 7" x 9"

  Henry Sibley and the U.S. Dakota War (E-Book)
  

  

  This e-book short highlights the rifts and crises leading up to the U.S.-Dakota War in Minnesota between the Dakota people and the U.S. government, as keenly represented by then governor and later brigadier general, Henry Sibley. Excerpted from the book, Henry Sibley: Divided Heart.

  The Rockwell Heist (E-Book)
  

  

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  Fort Snelling Changing of the Guard with Drummer
  

  11 X 14 inch photograph matted to 16 x 20 inches.

  Minnesota History Quarterly Spring 2013 (63:5)
  

  • McDougall-Duluth Co., Riverside, and WWI Shipbuilding
  • Swedish Americans and Coffee
  • Legacies of Logging in Minnesota

  Somalis in Minnesota (E-Book)
  

  

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  The Good Hmong Girl Eats Raw Laab (E-Book)
  

  

  With humor and sensitivity, poet, playwright, and writer Ka Vang examines and critiques what it means to be “a good Hmong girl” in America today. Excerpted from Hmong and American: From Refugees to Citizens

  The Dakota Way of Life
  

  A collection of previously unpublished research material on Dakota life and customs, with chapters on social patterns, the kinship system, and childhood and adolescence.

  Famous Dakota Chiefs, Volume One
  

  Famous Dakota Chiefs covers five great Dakota leaders of the 1700-1800s: Wapahasha I, Dakota Hero; Red Wing, Dakota Partisan; Waneta, Dakota Dictator; Inkpaduta, Dakota Outlaw; and Little Crow, Dakota Speaker.

  The Chiefs Wapahasha
  

  Three Generations of Dakota Leadership 1740-1876

  Dakota Odowan
  

  Hymns in the Dakota Language, With Tunes

  1934:: A New Deal for Artists
  

  Fully illustrated catalogue co-published by the Smithsonian American Art Museum and D Giles Ltd. in London, featuring an essay by Roger Kennedy, historian and director emeritus of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History; individual entries for each artwork by Ann Prentice Wagner; and an introduction by the museum's director Elizabeth Broun.

  Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox
  

  Framed and matted images from Doug Ohman's best selling "Minnesota Byways" series.

  Answering 911 (E-book)
  

  

  Life in the Hot Seat

  A rookie 911 operator writes with humor, empathy, and amazing candor of the demanding job that changed her forever. Full Description

  Assassination of Hole in the Day (E-book)
  

  

  Explores the murder of the controversial Ojibwe chief who led his people through the first difficult years of dispossession by white invaders—and created a new kind of leadership for the Ojibwe.Full Description

  Minnesota Shape Cribbage Set
  

  Beautifully handcrafted and detailed map of Minnesota's cities,towns,rivers and highways make up this handsome cribbage board, with a nifty compartment in the back to hold the four pegs. Made in Randall, MN.

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  The People of Minnesota Series

  A chronicle of the rich history of Blacks in the state through careful analysis of census and housing records, newspaper records, and first-person accounts. Full Description

  Anishinaabe Syndicated (E-book)
  

  

  A View from the Rez

  A thoroughly traditional, modern man lives the seasonal round on the rez and writes for a national audience about the changes he sees. Full Description

  Bamboo Among the Oaks (E-book)
  

  

  Contemporary Writing by Hmong Americans A groundbreaking anthology that chronicles the emerging literary voice of a contemporary American immigrant community. Full Description

  Beloved Child (E-book)
  

  

  Sustained by rich traditions, ceremonies, advocacy, and education, Dakota families are transforming the legacy of colonization and assimilation into a better way of life for their children. Full Description

  Beneath the Surface (E-book)
  

  

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  The Citizen Solution (E-book)
  

  

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  Country Doctor's Casebook (E-book)
  

  

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  Creating Minnesota (E-book)
  

  

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  Crossing Hoffa (E-book)
  

  

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  Dakota Life In the Upper Midwest (E-book)
  

  

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  Dakota Philosopher (E-book)
  

  

  Charles Eastman and American Indian Thought
  
  Reclaims a place for Charles Eastman in the canon of American Indian intellectual thought.

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  The Dog Says How (E-book)
  

  

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  Dred and Harriet Scott (E-book)
  

  

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  Eggs in the Coffee, Sheep in the Corn (E-book)
  

  

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  The Emigrants (E-book)
  

  

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  Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians But Were Afraid to Ask (E-book)
  

  

  More than one hundred stereotype-debunking questions—thoughtful, awkward, and searching—answered with solid information, humor, and compassion.

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  Finns in Minnesota (E-book)
  

  

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  Food Will Win the War (E-book)
  

  

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  Forest for the Trees (E-book)
  

  

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  Fried (E-book)
  

  

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  Germans in Minnesota (E-book)
  

  

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  Go If You Think It Your Duty (E-book)
  

  

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  Hard Work and a Good Deal (E-book)
  

  

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  The Haymakers (E-book)
  

  

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  Historic St. Croix Valley (E-book)
  

  

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  The Contenders: Hubert H. Humphrey
  

  They ran and lost, but changed political history. This first eppisode in the 14 part C-SPAN3 series, "The Contenders," features Hubert H. Humphrey.

  Woody Reflected CD
  

  Music of Woody Guthrie, performed by three Minnesota music legends.

  History of the Ojibway People, Second Edition (E-book)
  

  

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  Hmong in Minnesota (E-book)
  

  

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  Hmong and American (E-book)
  

  

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  Honor the Grandmothers (E-book)
  

  

  Dakota and Lakota Women
  "The four oral histories presented in this attractive volume pay homage to elder women who quietly serve as community and political activists within the Lakota-Dakota Nation. . . Recommended."--Library Journal

  Dakota and Lakota Women
  "The four oral histories presented in this attractive volume pay homage to elder women who quietly serve as community and political activists within the Lakota-Dakota Nation. . . Recommended."--Library Journal

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  I Go to America (E-book)
  

  

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  Irish in Minnesota (E-book)
  

  

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  Italian Voices (E-book)
  

  

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  Jacob's Well (E-book)
  

  

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  Jews in Minnesota (E-book)
  

  

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  Joined at the Hip (E-book)
  

  

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  Keeping Watch (E-book)
  

  

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  Keepsakes and Other Stories (E-book)
  

  

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  Kevin Kling's Holiday Inn (E-book)
  

  

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  Lake Superior's Historic North Shore (E-book)
  

  

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  The Last Hunter (E-book)
  

  

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  Lincoln and the Indians (E-book)
  

  

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  Little Crow:Spokesman for the Sioux (E-book)
  

  

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  The Lyncher In Me (E-book)
  

  

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  Minnesota History Quarterly Summer 2012 (63:2)
  

  • Histories of the U.S.--Dakota War of 1862: A Review
  • Cultural Identity across Three Generations of an Anglo-Dakota Family
  • Dakota Material Culture in the Minnesota Historical Society

  Dad Share Your Life With Me Heirloom Edition
  

  A Daily Journal of Childhood Memories.

  With one simple question a day, the stories, people and places shared on these pages will become a wonderful family keepsake.

  German Pioneer Accounts of the Great Sioux Uprising of 1862
  

  Eyewitness accounts written by two women who, as children, witnessed horrific experiences during this tragic period of history.

  Eight Days in August
  

  The accounts of the casualties and survivors in Brown County during the US-Dakota War of 1862

  Minnesota and Its Soldiers During the Civil War
  

  Minnesota and its Soldiers During the Civil War: As Viewed Through Newspaper Clippings

  Family and Friends of Dakota Uprising Victims
  

  A compilation of settler stories collected by descendants of victims. Includes a map and names of Beaver Creek and Birch Coulie settlers, and 32 stories of Renville County uprising victims. Renville County Pioneers and Renville Rangers are also covered in the booklet, along with today’s descendants’ relationships in Birch Coulie and Beaver Falls Township.

  A Battle for Living
  

  The Life and Experiences of Lavina Eastlick

  The Dakota Trials
  

  Including the Complete transcripts and Explanatory Notes on the Military Commission trials in Minnesota, 1862-1864

  Alone With the Past: The Life and Photographic Art of Roland W. Reed
  

  A handsome biography of the photographer, including more than 400 of Reed's photos of American Indians.

  Minnesota History Quarterly Winter 2012 (63:4)
  

  • “The Most Satisfactory Proof”: Revising an Anglo-Dakota Family History
  • Early Days of the State Reform School
  • “The Voice of the House”: Edward Burdick and the Evolution of the Minnesota House of Representatives