FIRST MIDWEST CORPORATION (MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.).:

An Inventory of Its Corporate Records at the Minnesota Historical Society

Manuscripts Collection

Part or all of this collection is restricted.
For details, please see restrictions.


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Creator: First Midwest Corporation (Minneapolis, Minn.), creator.
Title:Corporate Records.
Dates:1948-2000.
Abstract:Records of a Minneapolis-based holding company that provided venture capital to small businesses through a small business investment subsidiary, First Midwest Capital Corporation, and its predecessor, First Midwest Small Business Investment Company.
Quantity:48.9 cubic feet (50 boxes).
Location:See Detailed Description section for shelf locations.

Expand/CollapseHISTORICAL NOTE

First Midwest had its beginnings in the 1959 incorporation of First Midwest Small Business Investment Company. In 1961 the name of the firm was changed to First Midwest Capital Corporation. A holding company, First Midwest Corporation, was established in 1970, with First Midwest Capital Corporation continuing as its small business investment company (SBIC) subsidiary. In 1985 the directors of First Midwest Corporation voted to liquidate, citing unfavorable 1984 tax law changes, anticipated cuts in Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs, and expenses involved in reporting to the SBA and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Alan K. Ruvelson, donor of the collection, served as president of the First Midwest companies from 1959 until 1985.


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Expand/CollapseSCOPE AND CONTENTS

The First Midwest Corporation records document the development, operation, and investment activities of an early venture capital firm. They also provide financial and background information about more than 50 small businesses in Minnesota, California, Iowa, Wisconsin, and other (primarily Midwestern) states, and details of First Midwest investments in them. There is also information about some subsidiary companies and investment properties, including a Minneapolis parking ramp and a real estate development project near Detroit, Michigan.

There are audit reports, financial statements, reports to the SBA and the SEC, investment proposals, portfolio valuation reports, debenture and stock purchase agreements, closing and mortgage documents, correspondence and memoranda, news clippings, and similar material. Correspondents include First Midwest president Ruvelson, officials of the SBA and the SEC, representatives of portfolio companies and of other venture capital firms, investors, and attorneys.

Records of subsidiary companies contain material related to Midtown Park, Inc. (Minneapolis) and to the Universal Warren Company (Warren, Michigan). Midtown Park, Inc. was the holder of a contract for deed receivable from Midtown Parking Ramp. The Midtown Park files also include information about First Midwest Auto Park, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Midwest Corporation and managing general partner of Midtown Parking Ramp. Universal Warren was engaged in real estate development and property management in the Detroit suburb of Warren, Michigan.

Portfolio Companies (loan files) contain information about manufacturers of computers, furnaces, janitorial supplies, eyeglasses, frozen bakery products, fishing rods, store display fixtures, and other products. There is also information about auto parts businesses, grocery stores, seed companies, an automated teller machine network, and a television signal relay system.

Oversize Materials include two movies [ca.1965] containing information about First Midwest Corporation and Possis Machine Corporation.


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Expand/CollapseARRANGEMENT

These records are divided into four sections:

Subject Files relate to both First Midwest Corporation and First Midwest Capital Corporation, and are organized as one alphabetical set.

Minute and Corporate Record Books (FMC and FMCC)
Subject Files
Subsidiary Companies
Portfolio Companies (loan files).
Oversize Materials


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Expand/CollapseADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Access Restrictions:

Access to records less than 25 years old requires written permission.

Use Restrictions:

Quotation or publication, beyond the fair use provisions of the copyright law, from records less than 25 years old requires written permission.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. First Midwest Corporation Records. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession number: 14,366; 15,132; 15,295; 15,510

Processing Information:

Processed by: David B. Peterson, September 1999

Catalog ID number: 990017229690104294


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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Expand/CollapseMINUTES AND CORPORATE RECORD BOOKS:

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143.D.5.4F1First Midwest Capital Corporation:
Corporate Record Book, 1970, 1984-1986.
Executive Committee Minute Books, 1961-1971. 2 volumes.
Minute Books:
1959-1968. 4 volumes.
Oct. 1970-Oct. 1984. 6 volumes.
Shareholders' Minute Book (annual meetings), 1959-1970.
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143.F.5.5B2Corporate Record Books ("Articles and By-Laws"), 1959-1985. 2 volumes.
Executive Committee Minute Book, 1972-1980.
Minute Books, 1969-1986. 7 volumes
Shareholders' Minute Books (annual meetings), 1971-1985. 2 volumes.

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Expand/CollapseSUBJECT FILES:

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143.D.5.6F3Directors:
Audit Committee, 1973-1984.
Correspondence, 1981-1985.
Information File, 1965-1985.
Meetings, 1984-1986. 3 folders.
Monthly Reports, March 1985-April 1986. 3 folders.
Executive Committee, 1982-1984.
Finance of the Week show, [ca.1965].
A WCCO-TV television program; see Box 50.
Financial Information:
Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood, 1964-1981.
S.M. Rubel & Company Newsletters, 1965-1969.
Miscellany, undated and 1968-1981.
First Midwest Capital Corporation:
Brochures, undated and 1967-1978.
Corporate Seal (example), undated.
Lending Limit, 1984-1986.
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143.D.5.6F3Securities and Exchange Commission:
Application and Order Regarding Joint Transactions, 1984.
1940 Act Registration, 1976.
Reports: Form N-5R (Annual Report of SBIC):
1971.
1977-1985. 4 folders.
Correspondence and Information, 1970-1985.
Reports: Quarterly Reports, 1971-1972.
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143.D.5.7B4Stock Offering, Sept. 12, 1968:
Apparently actually took place in 1969.
Conformed Registration Statement and Preliminary Prospectus, 1968-1969.
Directors' and Officers' Questionnaires, 1968. 2 folders.
Prospectus Requests, 1968-1969.
State Registrations, 1968.
1. Registration, 1967-1969. 2 folders.
2. Registration Statements, Exhibits Thereto, 1962-1968.
3. Prospectus and Registration Statements, 1968-1969.
Miscellaneous Papers, 1968.
Touche, Ross Surprise Examinations, 1962-1985.
Small Business Administration:
Audit File, 1971-1985. 2 folders.
Correspondence, 1971-1986. 2 folders.
Form 468, 1961-1969. 4 folders.
Financial Statements and Management Report. Also includes SBA Form 478: Compliance Examination Reports.
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143.D.5.8F5Form 468, 1970-1986. 7 folders.
Form 477, 1962.
Activity Report.
Form 582 (Amended), 1968.
Statement of Total Loans and Investments Made, Year-End Balances, and Actual (Realized) Losses.
Form 684, 1971.
Program Evaluation Report.
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143.D.5.8F5License Application, 1970-1986. 3 folders.
Loan File: Paid-up Debentures:
July 5, 1962.
July 21, 1964.
July 1, 1968.
May 6, 1970.
Dec. 20, 1978.
Summary of Investments,1959-1985.
First Midwest Corporation:
Audit Reports, 1973-1975, 1986.
Compensation Committee, 1974-1984.
Corporate Management Meetings, 1974-1979. 2 folders.
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143.D.5.9B6Corporate Management Meetings, 1980-1982. 2 folders.
Securities and Exchange Commission:
Application for Approval of Executive Incentive Plan, 1961-1967.
Bonding Requirements, 1963-1983.
Correspondence, 1962-1981.
Filing Data, 1972-1977.
Instructions for Schedule 13-G, 1977-1980.
Investment Company Act of 1940, 1980.
Mailings to Shareholders Filed with SEC, 1962-1986. 2 folders.
1940 Act Registration, 1976. 2 folders.
Orders Concerning Partnership, 1982-1983. 3 folders.
Proposed Underwriting, 1961.
Reports:
Form N-1Q, 1976-1980.
Quarterly Report of Registered Management Investment Company.
Form N-1R, 1977-1985. 3 folders.
Annual Report of Management Investment Company.
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143.D.5.10F7Form N-1R: Instructions and Supporting Papers, 1976-1985.
Form N-2, 1982.
Annual Report of Management Investment Company.
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143.D.5.10F7Form 8-K, 1972-1976.
Current Report.
Form 10-K, 1972.
Annual Report.
Form 10-K:
1973-1976. 5 folders.
Correspondence, 1972-1976.
Form 10-Q, 1972-1975.
Quarterly Report.
Restricted Shareholder's Guide to Rules 144 and 145, undated and 1972-1981.
Two-Tier Investment Companies, 1980-1981.
Underwriting, May 23, 1960. 2 folders.
Small Business Administration:
Correspondence, 1970-1986.
Guaranty of Debentures by FMC to SBA, 1962-1970.
First Midwest Group:
General File, 1965-1968.
Original Copies of Agreements, undated and 1966.
First Midwest Management Corporation: Corporate Seal, undated.
First Midwest Reorganization:
Accounting, undated and 1969-1970.
Board of Directors, 1969.
De-registration Application, 1971-1973.
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143.D.6.1B8De-registration Application, 1971-1973.
H. & Val J. Rothschild, Inc., 1969-1970.
Internal Revenue Service, 1969-1970.
Legal, 1969-1971.
Other Venture Capital Company Reorganizations, undated and 1969-1970.
Securities and Exchange Commission, 1970. 2 folders.
Small Business Administration, 1969-1970.
First Midwest Small Business Investment Company:
1959-1960.
Corporate Seal, undated.
SBA Form 468, 1959-1961.
SBA Form 477, 1961.
First Midwest Ventures I:
Apparently information gathered by FMC in preparation for launch of FMVI, a venture capital partnership offering, in 1983. See 1984 FMC Annual Report.
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143.D.6.1B8Articles on Venture Capital and Technology, 1978-1979.
Fleschner Becker Associates: Abrahamson vs. Fleschner, Becker, et al., 1977-1979.
Golder, Thoma Fund (Chicago, Ill.), 1980.
Heizer Corporation (Chicago, Ill.), 1981.
Midland Venture Capital Limited (New York, N.Y.), 1982-1983.
ML Venture Partners I, L.P. (New York, N.Y.), undated and 1982.
Narragansett Capital Corporation (Providence, Rhode Island):
Application for Order, 1981.
Application for Order: Amendment No. 1, 1981.
Application under Investment Company Act of 1940, 1981-1982. 2 folders.
Form N-5R, 1979.
Annual Report to SEC.
Private Placement Memorandum, 1981.
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143.D.6.2F9Miscellany, 1981-1982.
New Enterprise Associates II, L.P. (Baltimore, Md.), 1981.
Pathfinder Venture Capital Fund (Minneapolis), undated and 1980-1982.
Rand Capital Corporation (Buffalo, N.Y.), 1981.
Resource Management Corporation (Minneapolis), 1982.
Rust Capital, Ltd. (Austin, Tex.), 1981.
Source Capital Associates Venture Capital Fund (Edina, Minn.), [ca.1982?].
Texas Southwest Fund, Inc. (Dallas, Tex.), 1980.
Venture Capital and Public Offering Negotiation, undated.
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Co. (New York, N.Y.), 1978.
William Blair Venture Partners, 1981.
Investment Proposals and Reports:
Anderson Cornelius Company, 1978
Artronix, Inc., 1976
Atlas Minerals & Chemicals, Inc., 1977
ATM Network Management Corp., [ca.1982?].
Autobody Supply, Inc., 1973.
Betacom Corporation, 1980.
Capro Incorporated, 1982.
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143.D.6.2F9Central Data Corporation, 1984.
Comserv Corporation, 1978.
Contico International, Inc., 1972.
Council Laboratories, Inc., 1976.
Cray Research, Inc., 1975.
Data 100 Corporation, 1971. 2 reports.
Dicomed Corporation, 1976.
Donnybrooke, Inc., 1968.
Electronic Technology Corporation (ETC), 1983.
Entrex, Inc., 1976.
First Concord Corporation, 1977.
HEI, Inc., 1974.
Infinite Graphics, Inc., 1974-[1980?]. 2 reports.
Interplastic Corporation, [1969?].
Kaster Research Corporation, 1981.
Knecht Industries, 1979.
LCS Corporation, 1977.
M & L Aquatics, 1973.
Midtown Park, Inc., 1969-1971. 3 reports.
Montevideo Technology, Inc., 1975.
Multi-Arc Vacuum Systems, Inc., 1981-1982.
Nutrition World, Inc., 1973.
O's Gold Seed Company, 1975.
R.B.A., Inc., 1977.
Reach-All Manufacturing and Engineering Company, 1975.
Rishel & Associates, Inc.. 1975.
Pressed Steel Tank Co.
Royal Pantry Foods, Inc., 1971.
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143.D.6.3B10Smith Pipe & Steel Company, 1978.
Structural Wood Corporation, 1975.
Super Valu Retailers, undated.
Tulsa Screw Products, Inc., 1976.
Tyler Refrigeration Corporation, 1976.
Liquidation:
Continental Capital Ventures, 1985.
Contract for Deed, 1985-1986.
Corporate Planning, 1984-1985.
Employee Benefits, 1980-1986.
Financial Statements and Information, 1985-1986.
FMCC: Alex Wilkins (Delta Capital), 1985.
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143.D.6.3B10FMC/FMCC Joint Directors Meeting, April 30, 1986.
Gold Medallion Corporation Liquidation: Sample Documents, 1985.
Heizer Corporation and Eagle Ventures, Inc., 1984-1985.
Insurance, 1984-1986.
Liquidation Plan: Legal and Tax Matters, 1985.
Liquidation Study, 1984-1985.
Materials Furnished SBA (Nov. 1985), 1985-1986.
Portfolio Transfer Rights, 1980-1985.
Portfolio Valuation, 1985-1986.
Potential Sale Contacts before Liquidation, 1984-1985.
Sale Contacts, Proposals, and Valuations, 1985. 2 folders.
Minnesota (State of), 1962-1970.
Portfolio Valuation File: Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1968-1979.
Portfolio Valuation Reports:Jan. 26, 1971-March 31, 1975. 3 folders.
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143.D.6.4F11March 31, 1976-Sept. 30, 1985. 16 folders.
Miscellaneous Balance Sheets (1974-1985).
Miscellaneous Drafts, undated and 1980-1985.
Public Relations:
Clippings Notebooks.
SEE: Boxes 13-14
First Midwest Report (newsletter), 1968-1969.
Venturer (newsletter), 1973-1975.
Miscellaneous Articles and Newsletters, 1962-1991.
Ruvelson, Alan K.: Employment Contract and Supplemental Information, 1960-2000.
Seminars Co-sponsored by First Midwest Corporation:
May 13, 1981: Finding Money for Your Business. 2 folders.
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143.D.6.5B12Oct. 6, 1981: Financing Business Growth. 2 folders.
May 12, 1982: Finding Money for Your Business. 2 folders.
Sept. 29, 1982: Creative Financing for Growing Companies. 2 folders.
Sept. 21, 1983: Creative Financing for Growing Companies. 3 folders.
Sept. 18, 1984: Creative Financing for Growing Companies. 3 folders.
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143.D.6.5B12Stockholders:
Annual Meeting, 1970.
Prospectus, January 27, 1969.
Sample Stock Certificates, 1967-1979.
Shareholders' Meetings, 1970-1985.
Special Reports to Shareholders, 1965-1976.
Technology Advisory Council:
Brochure, 1981-1982.
Fall Forums, 1981. 2 folders.
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143.D.6.6F13Fall Forums, 1982-1983. 3 folders
U.S. Congress: Committee Hearings on Small Business, 1959-1964.
U.S. House of Representatives:
1959-1960.
Ruvelson Testimony before Select Committee on Small Business, 1964.
U.S. Senate, 1959-1960.
Public Relations: Clippings Notebooks (disassembled):
Vol. 1: 1959-1964. 3 folders.
Vol. 2: 1964-1968. 4 folders.
Vol. 3: 1969-1972. 4 folders.
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143.D.6.7B14Vol. 4: 1973-1977. 4 folders.
Vol. 5: 1978-1982. 3 folders.
Vol. 6: 1982-1986. 3 folders.

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Expand/CollapseSUBSIDIARY COMPANIES:

Midtown Park, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.):
Appraisals, 1970-1977.
Audit Reports, 1967, 1969-1972. 2 folders.
Banking, 1967-1973.
Board of Directors, 1965-1975. 2 folders.
Contract for Deed, 1973.
Correspondence, 1964-1981. 3 folders.
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143.D.6.8F15Disposition of Ramp: Closing Book, 1987.
Executed Partnership Agreements (1973), 1973-1983. 4 folders.
Forms "Midtown Parking Ramp" limited partnership.
Financial Data, 1973-1974.
Financial Statements and Information, 1965-1973.
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143.D.6.8F15First Midwest Auto Park, Inc.:
Directors, 1973-1974.
Note Receivable, 1973-1974.
Proposed Sale of Partnership, 1973.
FMC and NSP Agreements, 1983.
FMC/Midtown Park Merger (March 31, 1982), 1972-1982.
FMC/NSP Ramp Land Title Problems, 1983-1984.
Forecasts, 1968-1972. 2 folders.
Gateway Center Records, 1966-1967.
Gettysburg Corporation: Zelmer Shrell Lease, 1980-1982.
Geo. J. Grant Construction Company, 1981.
Insurance, 1967-1976.
Interest Notes, 1965-1969.
Lindquist & Vennum: Miscellaneous Correspondence with FMC, 1987-1989.
Longhorn Leases, 1969-1980.
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143.D.6.9B16Longhorn Leases, 1969-1980.
Lot and Ramp Owners' Association, 1976-1977.
Midtown Parking Ramp:
A limited partnership.
Abstract of Title, 1974-1980.
Encroachment agreement.
Audit Reports, 1973-1982.
Budgets and Operations, 1973-1983.
Financial Statements and Partner Correspondence, 1973-1983. 3 folders.
Limited Partners: Notes Receivable and Payable, undated and 1974-1978.
Mortgage and Contract for Deed Payoff, 1973-1994.
Note Payable to First National Bank of St. Paul (Feb. 28, 1973), 1973-1975.
Potential Occupants, 1984-1985.
Transfer of Partnership Interest (10/73), 1973-1982.
Nino's Lease File, 1968-1978. 2 folders.
Note Receivable: FMC, 1973.
Parking Rates and Management Meetings, 1967-1978.
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143.D.6.9B16Partnership Documentation, 1972-1983.
Partnership Tax, 1973-1977.
Promissory Note and Investment Letters, Limited Partners, 1973-1975.
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143.D.6.10F17Proposals for Construction of an Addition to the Ramp, 1964-1980.
Public Relations and Promotion, undated and 1965-1975.
Refinancing: First National Bank of St. Paul $1,700,000 Mortgage (May 1972), 1972-1974.
Reorganization and Purchase Agreements: Exhibits (1966-1983), 1983.
Sale Projections, 1974-1981. 2 folders.
Sale to a Limited Partnership, 1971-1977. 2 folders.
Tax Dispute: Fricke Protest to I.R.S., 1977.
Tender Offer by First Midwest Corporation (Feb. 1973), 1972-1975.
Zoogie's Bar and Restaurant:
Bankruptcy, 1980-1982.
Shrell (Longhorn) Negotiations (1980), 1979-1981. 2 folders.
Miscellaneous, 1960-1978.
Minute and Corporate Record Books:
Corporate Record Book, 1964-1973.
Includes directors' minutes, Jan. 24, 1967-Aug. 3, 1971.
Directors' Minutes:
June 4, 1964-Oct. 14, 1966.
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143.D.7.1B18Dec. 1971-Feb. 10, 1981.
Canceled Stock Certificates ("Book No. 1"), 1965-1973.
Record of Stock Certificates as Issued, 1965-1974.
Universal Warren Company (Warren, Mich.):
Corporate Record Book, 1964-1974.
Corporate Stock Record Book, 1964-1975.
Minute Books, 1964-1976. 5 volumes.
Both directors' and stockholders' meetings.
Parkview Office Plaza, Inc.
Wholly-owned UW subsidiary.
Corporate Record Book, 1972-1975.
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143.D.7.1B18Parkview Properties, Inc.
Wholly-owned UW subsidiary.
Corporate Record Book, 1972-1975.

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143.D.7.2F19Aircraft Instruments Corporation (St. Paul, Minn.):
Repair and reconditioning of aircraft instruments.
Correspondence, 1959-1963.
Debentures and Promissory Notes, 1959-1962.
Foreclosure Sales and Inventories, 1962-1963.
Liens, 1961-1962.
Term Loan Agreements, 1959-1961.
Miscellany, 1959-1963.
Andal Corp. (New York, N.Y.):
Application of thin-film coatings of various metals and metal compounds to base materials to enhance their hardness, etc. See also: Multi-Arc Vacuum Systems, Inc., below.
Annual Reports, 1984-1993. 2 folders.
Correspondence, 1985-1993. 2 folders.
Financial Statements, 1986-1994.
Shareholders, 1985-1994.
Tender Offers: Aug. 1987 and Aug. 1988.
Anderson Cornelius Company (Eden Prairie, Minn.):
Microcomputer-based systems for facilities management applications.
Correspondence, 1978-1984.
Debenture and Stock Purchase Agreement, 1976-1979.
Debentures and Stock, 1979-1982.
Equity Financing, 1981-1982. 2 folders.
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143.D.7.3B20Financing, 1981. 1 volume.
Funds Disbursed on Promissory Notes, 1984-1985.
Investment Report, 1978.
Pre-Closing Information, 1976-1978.
Purchase of Class A and Class B Stock, 1981-1985.
Sale to Anchor Communications (Dale Showers), 1986-1990.
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143.D.7.3B20Andrews Manufacturing Company (St. Louis Park, Minn.):
Forced air furnaces; later known as Micro-Dine Corporation.
Correspondence, 1960-1963.
Debentures and Promissory Notes, 1960-1961, 1974.
Loan File, 1960-1964.
Promissory Notes and Stock Purchase Warrants, 1960-1962.
Property Foreclosure File, 1960-1962.
Voting Trust, 1960-1961.
Applied Spectrum Technologies, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.):
Develops, manufactures, markets, and sells products for digital business communication systems.
Annual Reports, 1988-1989.
Audit Reports, 1982-1987. 3 folders.
Correspondence, 1982-1993. 2 folders.
Debenture and Stock Purchase Agreement, Aug. 4, 1982. 1 volume.
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143.D.7.4F21Due Diligence Pre-Closing, 1981-1982. 2 folders.
Equity Financing Memorandum, 1993.
Financing (1985), 1984-1985.
Financing (1986), 1986-1987.
IPO Financing (1987) and Bridge Financing, 1987-1988.
Issuance of Shares of Series C Voting Convertible Preferred Stock, 1985. 1 volume.
Legal, 1982.
Notes with Warrants, 1982.
SEC Reports, 1988-1993. 3 folders.
Second Financing (Oxford Partners), 1981-1983.
Stock:
Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement (6/8/84), 1984.
Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement (10/14/83), 1983.
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (9/11/85), 1982-1985.
Stockholders, 1985.
Miscellaneous Financial Information, 1988-1992.
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143.D.7.5B22Artronix, Inc. (St. Louis, Missouri):
Computerized medical equipment.
Common Stock, 1973.
Correspondence, 1975-1986. 2 folders.
Investment Report, 1976.
Pre-Closing Information, 1975.
Recapitalization and Refinancing, 1978. 1 volume.
Supporting Documents, 1968-1976.
12% Convertible Subordinated Note Stock Purchase Warrant, 1976-1977.
12% Notes Due 1986 with Warrants, 1975.
Atlas Minerals & Chemicals, Inc. (Mertztown, Pennsylvania):
Specialty chemicals; formerly Gabriel-Atlas Corporation.
Audit Reports, 1978-1983.
Closing Statement and Documents, 1977. 1 volume.
Directors' Minutes, 1978-1984. 3 folders.
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143.D.7.6F23Loan File: Correspondence, 1977-1984.
Management Buyout, 1983-1984.
Pre-Closing Information and Investment Report, 1977.
Sale Discussions, 1984. 2 folders.
ATM Network Management Corp. (Downers Grove, Illinois):
Electronic funds transfer networking service and sales organization.
Correspondence, 1982-1986.
Directors Minutes, 1982-1984. 5 folders.
15% Promissory Note Warrant, 1982.
Investment Report, 1982.
Purchase and Sale of 15% Subordinated Promissory Notes and Stock Purchase Warrants, 1982. 1 volume.
Recapitalization, Dec. 18, 1984:
1984-1986.
Documents, 1984. 1 volume.
Sale to GTE, 1986.
Miscellany, 1982-1985.
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143.D.7.7B24Autobody Supply, Inc. (St. Anthony, Minn.):
Wholesale distributors of automobile paint and related supplies.
Audit Reports, 1972-1983. 2 folders.
Closing Documents, 1973.
Correspondence, 1973-1984.
Debenture and Stock Purchase Warrant, 1973.
14% Subordinated Debenture, 1979.
Pre-Closing Information, 1966-1975.
Stock Option and Purchase Agreements, 1973-1975.
Betacom Corporation (St. Paul, Minn.):
Office business systems.
Audit Reports, 1982-1984.
Business Plan, 1981.
Correspondence, 1981-1986. 4 folders.
Debenture and Stock Certificate, 1982-1983.
Debenture and Stock Purchase Agreement, 1981.
Directors' Minutes, 1981-1985. 2 folders.
Executive Committee and Investors, 1984-1985.
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143.D.7.8F25Financial Projection Reports 1982-1986).
Florida Data Corp., 1981.
Interim Financial Statements, 1980-1985. 3 folders.
Notes, Stock Purchase, and Pre-Closing, 1981-1984.
Overline:
1984.
SEC Correspondence, 1982-1983.
Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, May 20, 1983.
Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, May 20, 1983: Addendum, 1984.
Product File, undated and 1982-1984.
Stock Purchase, 1980-1984. 2 folders.
Supplemental Debenture and Stock Purchase Agreement, 1982.
VSI (Visual Sciences, Inc.) Litigation, 1978-1984.
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143.D.7.9B26Camax Systems, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.):
Supplier of applications software to the machining-related sector of the CAD/CAM marketplace; formerly Computool Corporation.
Closing Documents, 1981. 2 folders.
Computool Corporation: Financial Statements, 1982.
Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1982-1984.
Five-year Plan, 1983.
Investment Report, 1981.
Pre-Closing Documents, 1981.
Stock Certificate and Subscription Agreement, 1981.
Carpo Incorporated (Garden Grove, Calif.):
Computer software manufacturer; manufactures and markets PRO-IV "business application development" system.
Audit Report, 1982-1983.
Business Plan, undated and 1982.
Closing Documents, 1982. 2 volumes.
Correspondence, 1983-1987.
Investment Report, 1982.
Potential Liquidation, 1983-1985.
Pre-Closing Information, undated and 1982.
Purchase Agreements and Related Documents, 1982.
Shareholders, 1982-1983.
Stock Purchase Agreement, 1983-1984.
Miscellany, 1982-1984.
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143.D.7.10F27Central Data Corporation (Champaign, Ill.):
Design and manufacture of communication peripherals for computers.
Audit Reports, 1984-1993. 3 folders.
Correspondence, 1985-1991.
Pre-Closing Information and Investment Report, 1984-1985.
Private Placement Memoranda:
January 1984.
Dec., 3, 1984.
July 1, 1993.
Recapitalization (12/22/89), 1989-1990.
Sale of 8% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares, Series C, 1985.
Stock Repurchase, 1990-1994.
Stockholders, 1985.
Colight, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.):
Developers and manufacturers of exposure and optical systems.
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143.D.7.10F27Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1965-1972.
Debenture Agreements, 1965-1975.
Pre-Closing Information, 1964-1965.
Supporting Closing Papers, 1965.
Comserv Corporation (Mendota Heights, Minn.):
Computer service firm and software products.
Closing Documents, 1978.
Conversion of Debenture and Preferred Stock, 1978-1980.
Correspondence, 1978-1980.
Debenture and Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, 1978.
Debentures and Preferred Stock, 1978.
Investment Report, 1978.
Pre-Closing Information, 1976-1978.
Continental Manufacturing Company (St. Louis, Missouri):
Janitorial and sanitary maintenance supplies.
Contico International, Inc.:
Formerly Continental Mfg. Co.
Annual Reports, 1971-1980.
Audit Reports, 1981-1986.
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143.D.8.1B28Audit Reports, 1987-1990.
Closing Documents; Warrant Repurchase; 1979-1980.
Correspondence, 1977-1990.
Correspondence Pertaining to Note, 1972-1979.
Exchange of Stock, 1979-1992.
Executed Note Purchase Agreement, etc., 1972-1979.
Pre-Closing Information, 1972-1975.
Correspondence, 1968-1977.
Debenture Agreements and Amendments, 1967-1974.
Pre-Closing Information, 1966-1967.
Securities Offering Circulars, 1966-1967.
Underwriting, 1968.
Council Laboratories, Inc. (St. Paul, Minn.):
Packaging and distribution of vitamins, medicines, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics; in Chapter XI bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy File, 1978-1984. 5 folders.
Deposition of Alan Ruvelson, 1980.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
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143.D.8.1B28FMCC, et al. vs. Sheridan J. Buckley, Jr., et al., 1980.
Legal Costs, 1981-1984.
Cray Research, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.):
Designing, building, and marketing a computer to the scientific market.
Closing Documents, 1972-1975.
Convertible Subordinated Note Agreement, 1975.
Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1975-1977.
Investment Report, 1975.
Pre-Closing Information, 1972-1975.
LocationBox
143.D.8.2F29Crown Auto Stores, Inc. (Eden Prairie, Minn.):
Retail auto supplies and accessories
Agreements and Related Financial Matters, 1966-1971.
Closing Checklist, 1965.
Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1965-1975.
Debenture and Stock Agreements, 1965-1971.
Due Diligence Merger, 1968-1975.
Due Diligence Merger (Empire Associates, Inc.), 1969-1975. 2 folders.
Empire Acquisition. Correspondence, 1968-1975.
Form S-14 Registration Statement, [ca.1975].
Sale to Empire by Shareholders Other than First Midwest, 1975.
Signed Loan Agreement, 1965-1968.
Top Notch Auto Supply Company, Inc., 1962-1965.
Dakota Pacific Holdings, Inc. (Rapid City, S.D.):
Trucking firm; see also Madera Pacific, Inc.
Dakota Pacific Transport, Inc., 1980-1986.
Data 100 Corporation (Minneapolis, Minn.):
Design, development, manufacture, and marketing of computer terminal equipment.
$150,000 Note:
Correspondence, 1971-1977.
Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, 1971. 2 folders.
$150,000 Note and Amendments, 1971-1976.
Pre-Closing Information, 1970-1971. 2 folders.
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143.D.8.3B30Stock Purchase Warrant, 1971-1972.
Supporting Documents, 1968-1971.
Miscellany, 1971-1974.
$50,000 Note (Feb. 1972), 1971-1975.
Datatext Systems Incorporated (Bloomington, Minn.):
An electronic information processing company.
Addendum to Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, 1984.
Amendment No. 1 to Note and Stock Purchase Agreement (1981), 1983.
Audit Reports, 1982-1983.
Correspondence, 1981-1985. 2 folders.
Directors' Minutes, 1981-1984. 3 folders.
15% Promissory Note and Supporting Documents, 1982.
Note and Stock Purchase Agreement, 1981. Volume I.
Note and Stock Purchase Agreement, 1981. Volume II.
Notes:
First Closing, July 22, 1983.
Second Closing, Aug. 8, 1983.
Third Closing, Aug. 22, 1983.
Fourth Closing, Sept. 7, 1983.
Fifth Closing, Sept. 30, 1983.
Sixth Closing, Oct. 12, 1983.
Overline, 1983.
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143.D.8.4F31Pre-Closing Information: Investment Memorandum, undated and 1980-1981. 2 folders.
Preferred Stock Offering, 1983. 1 volume.
Promissory and Demand Notes, 1981-1984.
$75,000 Convertible Cumulative Preferred Stock, 1982-1983.
Miscellany, 1981-1984.
Dicomed Corporation (Minneapolis, Minn.):
Image data processing and digital color graphics.
Convertible Note Agreement, 1976.
Correspondence, 1976-1985.
Dividend (July 1981), 1973-1983.
Investment Report, 1976.
Pre-Closing Information, 1975-1976.
Stockholders and Stock Certificates, 1980-1985.
Supporting Documents, 1976.
Miscellany, 1976-1981.
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143.D.8.4F31Drill's Marine, Inc. (Duluth, Minn.):
Pleasure boat marina, Chris-Craft franchise, boat repair and storage.
Confidential Report on Investment Proposal, [ca.1964].
Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1963-1973.
Debenture Agreement and Related Papers, 1964-1968.
Miscellaneous Reports and Papers, 1963-1973.
Electronic Technology Corporation (Cedar Rapids, Iowa):
Design and development of linear and digital semi-custom integrated circuits.
Audit Reports, 1984-1987.
Board of Directors, 1983-1988.
LocationBox
143.D.8.5B32Business Plan, 1984-1986.
Copy of 12% Debenture, Stock Certificates, 1983-1984.
Copy of 14% Note (8/31/84), 1984-1985.
Correspondence, 1984-1992.
Demand Notes with Warrants (12/19/84, 1/15/85), 1984-1985.
Financing (Feb. 1987), 1985-1987.
Investment Agreement Organization-Capitalization, Dec. 1983. 1 volume.
Investment Report and Pre-Closing Information, 1983.
J-TEC Associates, Inc. (Cedar Rapids, Iowa):
Audit Reports, 1989-1990.
Board of Directors and Shareholders, 1989-1990.
Correspondence/Bankruptcy, 1989-1992.
J-TEC Merger with Electronic Technology Corp., 1988.
Note (4/1/85) and Correspondence on Interim Financing, 1984-1985.
Pre-Closing Information, 1983.
Warrant for 4,403 Shares (1/31/85) and Recapitalization, 1985-1986.
Miscellany, undated and 1988.
Entrex, Inc. (Burlington, Massachusetts):
Design, manufacture, and marketing of business-oriented minicomputer systems.
Closing Documents, 1976.
LocationBox
143.D.8.5B32Correspondence (post-closing), 1976-1977.
Investment Proposal and Revisited Offering, 1975-1976.
Pre-Closing Notes and Correspondence, undated and 1975-1976.
LocationBox
143.D.8.6F33Purchase Agreement, Convertible Note, Preferred Stock, 1976.
Eye Kraft Optical, Inc. (St. Cloud, Minn.):
Manufacturing optician.
Catalogs and Price Lists, undated and 1958-1962.
Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1960-1961.
Legal Documents, undated and 1964-1965.
Legal File, 1962-1967. 5 folders.
Loan File, undated and 1960-1963.
Fibertron Corporation (Cedarburg, Wis.):
Designers and producers of fiberglass-reinforced plastic products.
Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, undated and 1966-1969.
Debentures, 1966.
Pre-Closing Correspondence, 1965-1966.
Pre-Closing Information, 1965.
Signed Loan Agreements, 1966-1967.
Supporting Documents, 1965-1966.
First Concord Corporation (Rochester, Minn.):
Owned radio stations in Rochester, Minn.)
Audit Reports, 1978-1981. 2 folders.
Board of Directors' Minutes, 1978-1982.
Collections, 1983-[1991?]
Correspondence, 1978-1982.
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143.D.8.7B34Correspondence, 1978-1986.
Debenture Agreement, 1978.
Investment Report, 1977.
Pre-Closing Information, 1977-1981.
Sale of First Concord to Rochester Communications Corp., 1982-1983.
Supporting Documents, 1977-1978.
Miscellany, 1978-1983.
LocationBox
143.D.8.7B34Fred's Enterprises, Ltd. (Cedar Falls, I.A.), 1960-1963.
Independent retail grocer; redeemed.
H. & Val J. Rothschild, Inc. (St. Paul, Minn.):
Realtors, mortgage bankers, property management, and insurance.
Closing Documents, 1964.
Correspondence, 1964-1967.
Miscellany, 1965-1971.
HEI, Inc. (Victoria, Minn.):
Produces and markets thick-film electronic circuits.
Correspondence, 1974-1985.
Debenture Agreement, Stock Purchase Warrant, Debenture Note, 1976-1982.
Investment Report, 1974.
Pre-Closing Information, 1974.
Stock and Stockholders, 1981-1985.
Supporting Documents, 1974.
Infinite Graphics Incorporated (Minneapolis, Minn.):
Photographic artwork for the electronics industry.
Audit Reports, 1973-1980. 2 folders.
Closing Documents, 1974-1975.
Correspondence, 1974-1982. 3 folders.
LocationBox
143.D.8.8F35Debenture, Stock Certificates, and Purchase Warrant, 1974-1981.
Debenture Agreement, 1982.
Investment Report, 1980.
Investment Report and Pre-Closing Information, 1974.
Note Agreement and Stock Purchase Warrant, 1974-1977.
Pre-Closing Information, 1974-1980.
$60,000 Note (Oct. 22, 1979), 1979.
Small Business Administration, 1974-1979.
Supporting Documents, 1974-1980.
Miscellany, 1981-1982.
Interplastic Corporation (Minneapolis, Minn.):
Manufacturer of specialty chemicals and synthetic resins.
Correspondence, 1969-1980.
Debenture Agreement, Warrants, Etc., 1969-1978.
Pre-Closing Information, 1968-1969. 2 folders.
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143.D.8.8F35Stock Dividend to FMC, 1979-1980.
Supporting Documents, 1968-1969.
Miscellany, 1971-1980.
LCS Corporation (Braintree, Massachusetts):
Manufacturer of word processing equipment.
Interim Financial Statements, 1977-1978.
Investment Information (pre-litigation), 1977-1979.
Investment Report, 1977.
Legal Action Files:
Mostly relates to Allied Investment Corp., et al. vs. LCS Corp., et al.
1978-1991. 4 folders.
Boston Trip (1982), 1977-1982.
Deposition of Andrew J. Greenshields, 1983.
LocationBox
143.D.8.9B36Federal Street Capital Interrogatories to Plaintiffs, 1982.
FMCC Responses to Federal Street Capital Interrogatories, 1982.
FMCC Responses to Rosenberg Interrogatories, 1982.
Greenshields' and Tiffin's Responses to Interrogatories, undated and 1982.
Ruvelson Deposition: Background Materials, 1983.
Summaries and Reports, 1983.
Third- and Fourth-Party Complaints, undated and 1983.
Tiffin Responses to Rosenberg Interrogatories, undated and 1982-1983.
Miscellaneous Correspondence and Background, 1977-1983.
New Litigation, 1977-1980.
Prospectus, [ca.1978]-1983.
Financial reports, projections, and corporate plan.
Little Falls Super Market, Inc. (Little Falls, Minn.), 1960-1964.
Super Valu Grocery Store; redeemed.
M & L Aquatics, Inc. (Canton, Ga.):
Manufacturers of tropical fish aquariums and supplies.
Closing Documents, 1973-1974.
Correspondence, 1973-1976.
LocationBox
143.D.8.9B36Investment Report, 1973.
Loan Agreement, Copies of Note and Warrant, undated and 1973-1975.
Pre-Closing Information, 1972-1973.
Sale of Loan and Warrant Documents, 1972-1975.
Madelia Industries, Inc. (Madelia, Minn.?):
Debenture (Due 7/15/89), 1969-1989.
Royal Pantry Foods debenture bonds.
Madera Pacific, Inc. (Rapid City, S.D.):
Wholesale lumber and construction business.
Additional Investment (1980), 1980-1983.
Bankruptcy (1986), 1986-1989. 2 folders.
Closing Documents:
1979. 1 folder.
LocationBox
143.D.8.10F371979. 1 volume.
Copy of Debenture, Warrant Certificate, and Supporting Documents, 1980.
Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1979-1986.
Investment Report and Recommendation, 1979.
9% Demand Note (May 30, 1984), 1984.
Pre-Closing Information, 1979.
The Maple Plain Company, Inc. (Maple Plain, Minn.):
Develops sales, promotional, and merchandising programs; formerly CSC, Inc. (Custom Service Corporation).
CSC, Inc.:
Background Information and Loan Application Forms, 1959-1962.
Correspondence, 1959-1972.
Debenture (Feb. 25, 1963), 1962-1968. 2 folders.
Debenture Modification (March 16, 1964), 1963-1968.
Dividend Distribution of CSC, 1972-1973.
Investment Proposal, Assignments and Agreements, and Promissory Note, 1962-1963.
Mortgage Documents, 1959-1963.
Note (Sept. 10, 1964), 1963-1968.
Short Term Loans, Etc., 1962-1968.
LocationBox
143.D.9.1B38Stock Distribution, 1972-1979.
Miscellany, 1961-1975.
The Maple Plain Company:
Acquisition by PCA, 1976-1977.
Premium Corporation of Minnesota, Inc.
SEC Reports, 1974-1977.
Stock Registration, 1972.
First Midwest shares.
Midtown Park, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.):
To build and operate a parking ramp in downtown Minneapolis.
Addition to Loan Agreement, 1966.
First Midwest Additional Stock Purchase, 1969.
Mortgage, Promissory Notes, Etc., 1965-1973.
Signed Agreements, 1965.
Supporting Documents, 1965-1968.
Supporting Documents and Pre-Closing on Loan of July 28, 1965, 1964-1965.
Minnesota Television Relay System, Inc. (Fargo, N.D.):
System of microwave towers and equipment.
Loan File:
Agreements, 1961.
Correspondence, 1962-1967.
Lease File, 1960-1961.
Mortgage Documents, Termination Agreements, Etc., 1961-1966.
Miscellany, 1960-1968.
Transfer File:
Correspondence, 1960-1965.
Escrow Account, 1961.
Licensing, 1958-1960.
Network Agreements, 1955-1960.
Tower Sites, 1960-1961.
Miscellany, 1960-1961.
LocationBox
143.D.9.2F39Modal Systems, Inc. (LaJolla, California):
Computers, computer components, control systems, and electronic devices for military and industrial applications; charge-off.
Correspondence, 1961-1963.
Pre-Incorporation Information, 1961-1962.
Miscellany, undated and 1961-1963.
Montevideo Technology, Inc. (Montevideo, Minn.):
Small motors, digital indicators, and related items for use in aircraft and other airborne equipment.
Audit Reports, 1975-1980.
Board of Directors' Minutes, 1977-1980.
Closing Documents, 1975-1976.
Correspondence, 1975-1980.
Debentures and Stock Purchase Warrants, 1975-1980.
First Midwest and North Star Ventures, Inc., 1980.
Pre-Closing Information and Investment Report, 1972-1975.
Multi-Arc Vacuum Systems Incorporated (St. Paul, Minn.):
Processor of ION-Bond coating for application of titanium nitrite to high-speed tool steel. See also Andal Corp., above.
Board of Directors, 1981-1984. 4 folders.
Correspondence, 1981-1986. 2 folders.
Loan and Stock Purchase Agreement, 1981-1985.
Stockholders, 1982-1993.
Supporting Documents, 1978-1981.
N. F. C. Engineering Company (Anoka, Minn.):
Manufacture and sale of a line of insulated serving ware under the names Thermo-Serv and Ser-Vac.
Correspondence, 1961-1968.
Investment Information, 1960-1964.
Purchase Agreement for Debentures, 1961.
Subordination Agreement, 1962.
Miscellany, undated and 1961-1966.
Nutrition World, Inc. (Edina, Minn.):
Retail sale of natural foods, vitamins and related items.
Closing Documents, 1972-1973.
Correspondence, 1973-1988.
Debenture Agreement and Exhibits, 1973-1983.
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143.D.9.3B40Distribution to Shareholders (3/18/83), 1982-1987.
Dividend to Shareholders (March 1982), 1977-1983.
Investment Report, 1973.
Pre-Closing Information, 1971-1975.
Stock and Stockholders, 1986-1987.
O's Gold Seed Company (Parkersburg, I.A.):
Processor and distributor of hybrid seed corn and other seed; SEE: Andal Corp., above.
Annual Reports, 1973-1983.
Audit Reports, 1973-1983.
Closing Documents, 1974-1975.
Correspondence, 1974-1983. 2 folders.
Investment Report, 1975.
Note Agreement, Subordinated Note, and Stock Purchase Warrant, 1975-1977.
Participants, 1975-1978.
Pre-Closing Information, undated and 1972-1975.
Sale of Warrants to O's Gold (1983), 1975-1983.
SEC Reports, 1976-1983. 2 folders.
Warrant Registration, 1980-1983.
Paul-Munroe Hydraulics, Inc. (Orange, Calif.):
Design and manufacture of fluid power components and systems.
Acquisition File, 1982-1990. 4 folders.
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143.D.9.4F41Acquisition File, 1982-1990. 2 folders.
Agreement Package: Table of Contents, Feb. 1983. 1 volume.
Audit Reports, 1983-1990.
Board of Directors, 1983-1987.
Correspondence, 1984-1990.
Investment Proposal, 1982. 3 folders.
Sophus Berendsen, 1987-1990.
Supplemental Disclosure Package: Table of Contents, Feb. 1983.
Possis Machine Corporation (Minneapolis, Minn.):
Manufacturer of specialized automatic industrial machinery.
Agreements and Certificates, 1961.
Correspondence, 1961-1966. 2 folders.
Investment Proposal and Information, 1961-1964.
Profitable Ventures, [ca.1965].
A Small Business Administration film; see Box 50.
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142.J.13.8F42Participation Agreement, 1961-1964.
Purchase Agreements for Debentures, 1961-1964.
Stock Distribution, 1964-1969. 2 folders.
Warrants, 1960-1969.
Pressed Steel Tank Co., Inc. (Milwaukee, Wis.):
Development and manufacture of cylinders for compressed gas; later purchased by Rishel & Associates, Inc..
Closing Documents, 1975-1976.
Closing Statement and Transmittal of Closing Documents, 1977. 1 volume.
Correspondence, 1975-1977.
Debentures and Stock, 1975-1976.
Giddings & Lewis Stock, 1976-1979.
Investment Report, 1975.
Pre-Closing Information, 1975.
Purchase Agreement (Rishel-Pressed Steel), 1975.
Purchase of Assets and Financing Transactions, December 1975. 1 volume.
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142.J.13.9B43Pride Company, Inc. (Glen Haven, Wis.):
Hybrid seed corn; redeemed.
Undated and 1948-1965.
Sale, 1959-1967.
Randall-Iowa City, Inc. (Mitchell, S.D.), 1960-1962.
A Super Valu grocery supermarket in Iowa City.
RBA, Inc. (Olivia, Minn.):
Processing and marketing of hybrid corn and sunflower seed; formerly Rauenhorst, Bellows and Associates, Inc.
Chapter XI, 1980.
Convertible Debenture, Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, 1977.
Correspondence, 1977-1980.
Estate of Robert J. Rauenhorst, 1980-1982.
Guaranty, 1977-1980.
Guaranty Action, 1978-1981. 3 folders.
Howard Bellows Estate, 1979.
Investment Report, 1977.
Investor Authorizations, 1979-1980.
Participants, 1977-1980.
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142.J.13.9B43Pre-Closing Information and Placement Memo, 1977.
SEC Clearance, 1978-1982.
Supporting Documents, 1977.
Miscellany, 1978-1980.
$100,000 Convertible Debenture, Jan. 22, 1979:
Closing Documents, 1978-1979.
Convertible Debenture and Stock Purchase Warrant, 1979.
Correspondence, 1979-1981.
Debenture/Warrant Agreement and Amendment, 1978.
Equity Summaries, undated and 1979.
Riggert's Super Market, Inc. (Reedsburg, Wis.), 1960-1964.
Super Valu grocery store; redeemed.
Royal Pantry Foods, Inc. (Madelia, Minn):
Manufacture and distribution of frozen bakery products; SEE: Madelia Industries, Inc., above.
Acquisition and Merger: General Information, 1975-1976.
Audit Reports, 1969-1975. 2 folders.
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142.J.13.10F44Banquet Merger, 1975-1979.
Closing Documents, 1969.
Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1969-1971.
First Midwest Corporation:
Funds Advanced, 1971-1975.
Stock Purchase, 1971-1972.
Income Tax Returns, 1973-1976.
Investment Information, 1969-1974.
Legal File, 1971-1975.
Loan: Farmers State Bank, 1974.
Pre-Closing Information, undated and 1969.
Ward Foods, Inc.:
Annual and Interim Reports, 1974-1975.
Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1975-1976.
Draft Asset Purchase Agreements, 1975. 2 folders.
Form 10-K, 1974.
Warrant and Debenture Agreement, 1969.
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142.J.13.10F44St. Croix Corporation (Park Falls, Wis.):
Manufacture and sale of fiberglass fishing rods.
Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1960-1968.
Debenture and Subordination Agreements, 1960-1964.
Investment Information, undated and 1960-1964.
Purchase Agreement for Debentures, 1960-1962.
Schaper Manufacturing Company, undated and 1965-1968.
Silverline, Inc. (Moorhead, Minn.):
Manufacturer of boats, boat trailers, and snowmobiles; formerly Moorhead Plastics, Inc.
Acquisition by Arctic Enterprises, 1969-1971. 2 folders.
Arctic Enterprises. Stock Registration, 1970-1971.
Closing Documents, 1968. 2 folders.
Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, undated and 1968-1969.
Debenture Agreement, 1968.
Pre-Closing Information, undated and 1966-1968.
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149.D.1.1B45Pre-Closing Information, undated and 1966-1968. 2 folders.
Smith Pipe & Steel Company (Phoenix, Arizona):
Distributor of pipe, steel, plumbing, and building products.
Audit Reports, 1979-1994. 4 folders.
Board of Directors, 1987-1993. 3 folders.
Closing Statement and Documents, August 1978. 1 volume.
Correspondence, 1978-1994.
Investment Report, 1978.
Pre-Closing Documents, 1978.
Preferred Stock and Financing, 1991-1992. 2 folders.
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149.D.1.2F46Sale of Plumbing, 1985-1987.
Sale of Stock, 1988.
Shareholders, 1979-1994.
Streater Industries, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.):
Manufacturer of store display fixtures
Convertible Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement, 1961.
Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1960-1964.
Exhibits, 1961.
Investment Information, 1960-1963.
Structural Wood Corporation (St. Paul, Minn.):
Distributor of laminated wood beams and heavy wood decking.
Closing Documents, 1975-1980.
Correspondence, 1975-1981.
Financial Statements, 1972-1981. 2 folders.
Investment Report, 1975.
Note Warrant, Note Agreement, 1975-1978.
Pre-Closing Information, 1974-1975.
Miscellany, undated and 1978-1981.
Sun Plant Products, Inc. (Gonvick, Minn.):
Construction of sunflower seed oil extraction and feed processing plant.
Correspondence, 1966-1972.
Debenture and Subordination Agreements, 1967.
EDA Loan and Guarantee, 1966-1970.
Investment Information, 1966.
Pre-Closing Correspondence, 1966-1967.
President's Report, 1968.
Stock Purchase Warrants, 1967-1969.
Supporting Closing Documents, 1966-1967.
Tulsa Screw Products Co., Inc. (Tulsa, Okla.):
Manufacturer and distributor of fasteners and a screw machine job shop.
Audit Reports, 1977-1978.
Board of Directors, 1977-1978.
Chemsico Offer, 1978-1993.
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149.D.1.3B47Closing Documents, 1977. 1 volume.
Closing Statement and Transmission of Documents: Sale of Securities, [1979?].
Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers, 1976-1983.
Financial Statements, 1978-1979.
Investment Information, 1976-1977.
Management Reports, 1977.
Staff Minutes, 1977.
Tyler Refrigeration Corporation (Niles, Mich.):
Refrigeration equipment for the supermarket and prepared foods industries.
Annual Reports, 1977-1983.
Board of Directors' Minutes, undated and 1977-1983.
Budgets (1980-1986).
Closing Book, 1984. 1volume.
Trane Company acquisition of Tyler.
LocationBox
149.D.1.4F48Closing Documents, 1976. 2 volumes.
Closing Documents, 1976. 1 folder.
Correspondence, 1976-1988. 2 folders.
Debenture, 1976-1979.
Financial Statements, 1979-1981.
Interim Financial Statements, 1982-1983.
Investment Report and Pre-Closing Information, 1976.
Pre-Closing: Carl Marks & Co., Inc. Proposal, 1976.
Shareholders, 1976-1983.
Tyler-Trane Merger (November 1983), 1983-1984.
Miscellany, undated and 1976.
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149.D.1.5B49Universal Warren Company (Warren, Mich.):
Development of real estate in Warren, Mich.
Financial Statements, 1964-1975.
Debenture Agreement of February 1, 1964:
Closing Documents and Legal Papers:
Agreement, 1964-1971.
Mortgage and Collateral File, 1963-1970.
Correspondence, 1964-1974. 3 folders.
Investment Information, 1963-1964.
Working Papers and Pre-Closing Drafts, undated and 1964.
Debenture Agreement of August 20, 1969:
Correspondence, 1969-1970.
Debenture and Warrant, 1969-1971.
Executive Committee Report and Pre-Closing Information, 1969.
Supporting Documents, 1969.
LocationBox
149.D.1.5B49Other Loan Agreements:
Loan Agreement of April 23, 1970.
Loan Agreement of February 8, 1971.
$100,000 Line, February 1972.
Loan Agreement of May 9, 1972.
Miscellany, 1968-1973.
Westgate Drug, Inc. (Winona, Minn.):
Retail drug store.
Balance Sheets and Financial Reports, 1960-1963. 2 folders.
Correspondence, 1959-1964.
Debenture Purchase Agreements and Other Documents, 1959-1963.
Investment Information, 1959-1962.
Miscellany, 1959-1964.

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142.G.7.8F-150Finance of the Week show, [ca.1965].
WCCO-TV television program on which Alan Ruvelson appears, speaking about First Midwest Corporation's 7th anniversary.
Profitable Ventures, [ca.1965].
A Small Business Administration film featuring a section on Possis Company, Minneapolis, a company capitalized by First Midwest Corporation.

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This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics:
Automated tellers.
Capitalists and financiers -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis.
Grocery trade -- Finance.
Investments.
Manufactures -- Finance.
Parking garages -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis.
Real estate development -- Michigan -- Warren.
Seed industry and trade -- Finance.
Small business -- Finance.
Small business investment companies -- Minnesota - Minneapolis.
Television relay systems -- Finance.
Venture capital -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis.
Organizations:
Aircraft Instruments Corporation (Saint Paul, Minn.).
Anderson Cornelius Company (Eden Prairie, Minn.).
Andrews Manufacturing Company (Saint Louis Park, Minn.).
Applied Spectrum Technologies, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.).
Autobody Supply, Inc. (Saint Paul, Minn.).
Betacom Corporation (Saint Paul, Minn.).
Camax Systems, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.).
Colight, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.).
Comserv Corporation (Mendota Heights, Minn.).
Council Laboratories, Inc. (Saint Paul, Minn.).
Cray Research, Inc.
Crown Auto Stores, Inc. (Eden Prairie, Minn.).
Data 100 Corporation (Minneapolis, Minn.).
Datatext Systems Incorporated (Bloomington, Minn.).
Dicomed Corporation (Minneapolis, Minn.).
Drill's Marine, Inc. (Duluth, Minn.).
Eye Kraft Optical, Inc. (Saint Cloud, Minn.).
First Concord Corporation (Rochester, Minn.).
First Midwest Capital Corporation (Minneapolis, Minn.).
First Midwest Small Business Investment Company (Minneapolis, Minn.).
H. & Val J. Rothschild, Inc. (Saint Paul, Minn.).
HEI Inc.
Infinite Graphics Incorporated (Minneapolis, Minn.).
Organizations:
Interplastic Corporation (Minneapolis, Minn.).
Little Falls Super Market, Inc. (Little Falls, Minn.).
Maple Plain Company (Maple Plain, Minn.).
Medtown Park, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.).
Minnesota Television Relay System, Inc. (Fargo, N.D.).
Montevideo Technology, Inc. (Montevideo, Minn.).
Multi-Arc Vacuum Systems Incorporated (Saint Paul, Minn.).
N.F.C. Engineering Company (Anoka, Minn.).
Nutrition World, Inc. (Edina, Minn.).
Possis Machine Corporation (Minneapolis, Minn.).
RBA, Inc. (Olivia, Minn.).
Royal Pantry Foods, Inc. (Madelia, Minn.).
Silverline, Inc. (Moorhead, Minn.).
Streater Industries, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minn.).
Structural Wood Corporation (Saint Paul, Minn.).
Sun Plant Products, Inc. (Gonvick, Minn.).
Universal Warren Company (Warren, Mich.).
Westgate Drug, Inc. (Winona, Minn.).
Type of Document:
Financial records.
Person:
Ruvelson, Alan K., 1917-.

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