MIDWEST DAIRY ASSOCIATION:

An Inventory of Its Records at the Minnesota Historical Society

Manuscripts Collection

OVERVIEW


	Creator:	Midwest Dairy Association, creator.
	Title:	Midwest Dairy Association records.
	Dates:	1894, 1904-1991 (bulk 1935-1980).
	Abstract:	The Midwest Dairy Association was formed in 2000, becoming the recordkeeper for the Minnesota Dairy Promotion Council and similar dairy concerns. Collection includes minutes (1894, 1904-1989), corporation documents, audit reports (1945-1980), some correspondence (1932-1974), photographs (1940s-1985), radio spots and television commercials (1980-1982), newspaper clippings (1938-1972), and other printed matter largely documenting a number of predecessors of the Minnesota Dairy Promotion Council, a trade association serving the Minnesota dairy industry and closely affiliated with the American Dairy Association.
	Quantity:	10.1 cubic feet (11 boxes).
	Location:	See Detailed Description section for shelf location.

The records are dominated by articles of incorporation, bylaws, and minutes of the predecessor organizations: American Dairy Association in Minnesota; Dairy Council of the Twin Cities; Dairy, Food and Nutrition Council of Minnesota; Dairy Processors, Inc.; Dairy Record Publishing Company; Minnesota Creamery Operators' and Managers' Association; Minnesota Dairy Council, Inc.; Minnesota Dairy Industry Committee; Minnesota Dairy Promotion Board; and the Twin City Unit of the National Dairy Council, Inc. A large set of photographic negatives document the promotional activities of "Princess Kay of the Milky Way," an industry symbol and spokesperson.

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ARRANGEMENT


		Minnesota Dairy Industry Committee (MDIC), 1932-1975
		Dairy Record Publishing Company, 1904-1967
		Minnesota Creamery Operators' and Managers' Association, 1894-1981
		Dairy Processors, Inc., 1956-1981
		American Dairy Association of Minnesota (ADAM), 1933-1995
		National Dairy Council, Minnesota Affiliates, 1923-1980
		Other Organizations and Activities
		Miscellaneous Records

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ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Availability:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

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

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession number: 13,877; 16,214

Processing Information:

Processed by: Dennis E. Meissner, December 1991; Christopher G. Welter, September 2009

Catalog ID number: 990017150690104294

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

MINNESOTA DAIRY INDUSTRY COMMITTEE (MDIC), 1932-1975

Location

Box

152.I.15.5B

Historical information, circa 1939, 1951-1966.

Includes history committee file and photographs of early leaders.

See American Dairy Association of Minnesota (ADAM) historical information.

Correspondence regarding origins of the committee, 1934-1937.

Articles of incorporation and bylaws, 1937-1959.

Meeting minutes, April 1934-1975. 15 folders.

Includes minutes of American Dairy Association of Minnesota (ADAM).

See ADAM minutes and related records.

Audit reports, 1952-1964.

Correspondence and miscellaneous records, 1932-1960. 3 folders.

Correspondence regarding membership, 1949-1964.

Location

Box

152.I.15.6F

Subject files:

American Dairy Princess contests, 1954-1956, 1965.

Controversy with American Dairy Association, 1954-1956.

Minnesota State Fair exhibits, 1937-1939.

W. B. Combs speech notes, 1934-1939, 1958.

Miscellaneous committees and activities, 1934-1939, 1958.

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DAIRY RECORD PUBLISHING COMPANY, 1904-1967

Location

Box

152.I.15.6F

Articles of incorporation, 1904, 1934.

Minutes of directors' meetings, December 1904-June 1965. 3 folders.

Correspondence and legal files regarding E. J. Gordon, 1955-1965.

Income tax statements, 1955-1965.

Stock certificates, 1904-1967. 2 folders.

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MINNESOTA CREAMERY OPERATORS' AND MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION, 1894-1981

Location

Box

152.I.15.6F

Constitution and bylaws, 1920-1931.

Minutes (including annual conventions), 1894, 1920-1964, 1968-1972, 1975-1981. 9 folders.

Annual reports, 1920-1953. 3 folders.

Location

Box

152.I.15.7B

Industry membership applications, 1937-1965.

Miscellaneous print materials, 1955-1957.

Audit reports, 1945-1964. 2 folders.

Includes audits of Dairy Record Publishing Company.

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DAIRY PROCESSORS, INC., 1956-1981

Location

Box

152.I.15.7B

Bylaws, 1968.

Minutes (including annual conventions), 1964-1981. 4 folders.

Audit reports, 1964-1967, 1974-1980.

Membership applications, 1966-1980.

Miscellaneous print materials, 1968-1981.

The Bawlin' Calf, September 1956-October 1980. 2 folders.

Monthly through June 1969; annual, in October, thereafter.

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AMERICAN DAIRY ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA (ADAM), 1933-1995

Location

Box

152.I.15.7B

Historical information, undated and 1933-1992. 13 folders.

Topics include June Dairy Month, the Minnesota Dairy Industry Committee (MDIC), and the Princess Kay of the Milky Way contest.

Articles of incorporation and bylaws, 1937-1976. 3 folders.

Includes the Minnesota Dairy Industry Committee (MDIC) and the American Dairy Association.

Location

Box

152.H.16.7B

Articles of incorporation and bylaws, 1939-1965. 3 folders.

Minutes and related records:

Minnesota Dairy Industry Committee (MDIC), 1934-1965. 2 folders.

American Dairy Association of Minnesota (ADAM), 1976-1989. 3 folders.

Minnesota Dairy Board of Directors, November-December 1969, March 1970.

Minnesota Association of Cooperatives Dairy Committee, December 20, 1979.

Regional committees, 1955-1986. 11 folders.

Includes regions 1-5 and 7-11.

Building Committee, January 11, 1980.

Officers list, 1934-1991.

Committee members list, 1934-1991.

Audit reports, 1965-1979. 2 folders.

Correspondence and miscellaneous records, 1938-1940, 1955-1957, 1963-1974. 5 folders.

Location

Box

152.H.16.8F

National advertising campaign, 1937-1938.

See miscellaneous records: newspaper clippings file.

American Dairy Association (national organization):

Minutes and related records, 1940-1946.

Articles of incorporation and bylaws, 1952.

Photographs:

Board members and activities, 1968-1981. 23 folders.

Arranged by date.

Farm scenes, 1965-1969. 3 folders.

Dairying, 1965-1969. 3 folders.

State fair, 1963-1982. 34 folders.

Arranged by date; includes ADAM sponsored dairy bar and Dairy Ann booth.

Promotions, 1952, 1968-1983. 34 folders.

Arranged by date; covers Minnesota promotional events and advertisements, including Dairy Night at the Met with the Minnesota Twins, Run with Milk, and Butter Knife Awards.

Publications, 1959-1984. 40 folders.

Arranged by date; includes board members, state fair exhibits and events, and written descriptions.

June Dairy Days (Region 1), 1968-1981. 8 folders.

Arranged by region, then by date. Includes some regional dairy princess events.

Location

Box

152.H.16.9B

June Dairy Days (Regions 2-11), 1968-1981. 66 folders.

Princess Kay events, 1968-1970, 1972, 1974-1975. 19 folders.

Dairy princess coronation, 1968-1985 (bulk 1980). 23 folders.

Arranged by region, then by date; includes newspaper clippings and programs.

Rat program, circa 1981. 2 folders.

School nutrition study program.

Central Minnesota Dairymen convention, 1974, 1975-1977. 4 folders.

Minnesota Dairy Promotion Council, 1980-1981.

State fair exhibit.

County fairs, June, August 1972.

Carlton and Steele Counties.

Location

Box

152.I.15.8F

Linda Christensen, 1972, 1995.

State fair butter sculptor.

Location

Box

142.H.3.8F-2

Audiovisual materials:

Northwest [Thief River Falls] Minnesota Dairy Day, June 10, 1952. 1 film reel: silent, color; 16 mm.

State dairy princess contest, 1961. 1 film reel: silent, color and b&w; 16 mm.

Depicts the Princess Kay of the Milky Way coronation at the Minnesota State Fair.

Dairy Ann, 1978-1982. 6 sound cassettes.

Radio segments featuring Dairy Ann, a local dairy food consultant sponsored by the American Dairy Association, who discusses dairy recipes and baking tips.

Public service announcements. American Dairy Association, 1980, 1982. 6 sound tapes: 1/4 in.

Radio spots for Minnesota; examples include "Great Mooments."

Public service announcements. American Dairy Association, undated and 1981, 1982, 1987. 9 sound cassettes.

Radio spots for Minnesota; examples include "Milk, the Fresher Fefresher" and the "Real Seal."

Television commercials. American Dairy Association, undated and 1981, 1982. 9 film reels: color; 16 mm.

Kelsch, Luksas interview. United Dairy Industry Association, October 11, 1988. 1 sound tape reel: sound; 1/4 in.

National Dairy Board news broadcast, 1988. 1 film reel: 16 mm.

Depicts dairy research facilities throughout the United States. Film also highlights "Don't Forget the Cheese," the new national television advertisement for cheese products.

"Meeting the Challenges," [circa 1988-1989]. 1 film reel: sound; 16 mm.

Narrated by WCCO's Roger Erickson. Promotes milk consumption.

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NATIONAL DAIRY COUNCIL, MINNESOTA AFFILIATES, 1923-1980

Location

Box

152.H.16.9B

Historical information, 1923, [1950s?].

Includes a historical summary of the National Dairy Council and its various Minnesota affiliates.

Location

Box

152.H.16.10F

Articles of incorporation and bylaws, 1931-1976. 3 folders.

Includes Dairy Council of the Twin Cities; Twin City Unit of the National Dairy Council; Dairy, Food and Nutrition Council of Minnesota; Minnesota Dairy Council, Incorporated.; and the Minnesota Dairy Promotion Board.

Minutes and related records, 1928-1979. 9 folders.

Progress reports, 1948-1960. 3 folders.

"Reporter" newsletters, 1960-1980. 3 folders.

Distributed by the Dairy Council of the Twin Cities.

Location

Box

152.H.17.1B

Program materials, 1944-1977. 13 folders.

Includes nutrition and health education program materials. The bulk of the records are material descriptions and order forms.

Correspondence and related records:

News clippings, 1960, 1962, 1971-1972.

School programs, [1940s]-[1950s]. 2 folders.

Includes thank you notes, letters, and drawings from Twin Cities elementary schools regarding school nutrition.

General programs, [1940s]-[1950s].

Thank you notes and letters from educators and other individuals throughout the Twin Cities.

Photographs:

General, [1940s]-[1960s].

Nutrition programs, [1940s]-[1970s]. 4 folders.

Unarranged. Documents Dairy Council sponsored nutrition and education programs.

Location

Box

152.H.17.2F

Nutrition programs, [1940s]-[1970s]. 8 folders.

Events, 1951-1977. 5 folders.

Arranged by date.

Workshops, 1968-1976. 5 folders.

Arranged by date.

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OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Location

Box

152.H.17.2F

Dairy craftsmen's group insurance and pension plans. Minutes of trustees, 1951-1982. 4 folders.

Minnesota Dairy Boosters, Inc. Minutes, 1975-1981.

Dairy Council of the Twin Cities. Audit reports, 1975.

Minnesota Dairy Research and Promotion Board. Audit reports, 1976-1978.

United Dairy Industry Association. Dairy Research, Inc. Status reports; "Real Seal" program materials, 1979-1981; 1980.

International Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers and Milk Industry Foundation, 1980.

Materials on marketing dairy products to food services.

Miscellaneous print materials, 1938-1983.

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MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS

Location

Box

152.I.15.8F

Newspaper clippings, 1938-1956. 2 folders.

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (television series episode), undated. 1 film reel: b&w; 16mm.

ADA was sole sponsor of this episode, which contains several milk commercials and which works dairy products promotion into the content of the program.

Photograph negatives, 1959, 1963, 1965-1967 (bulk 1963, 1967). 4x5 film negatives (0.25 cubic feet).

The photographs focus on promotional activities of "Princess Kay of the Milky Way," the Minnesota dairy princess, at the Minnesota State Fair, media events, regional dairy days, and other public relations venues.

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RELATED MATERIALS

See also Minnesota. Dept. of Agriculture. Audit Reports and Records of Agricultural Promotional Organizations in the Minnesota State Archives.

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CATALOG HEADINGS

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:: Dairying -- Minnesota -- Societies, etc.; Dairying -- Economic aspects -- Minnesota.; Dairy products -- Minnesota -- Marketing.

Organizations:: American Dairy Association.; American Dairy Association of Minnesota.; Dairy, Food and Nutrition Council of Minnesota.; Dairy Council of the Twin Cities.; Dairy Processors, Inc. (Saint Paul, Minn.).; Dairy Record Publishing Company (Saint Paul, Minn.).; Minnesota Creamery Operators' and Managers' Association.; Minnesota Dairy Council, Inc.; Minnesota Dairy Industry Committee.; Minnesota Dairy Promotion Board.; Minnesota Dairy Promotion Council.; Twin City Unit of the National Dairy Council, Inc.

Meetings:: Minnesota State Fair.

Document Types:: Commercials.; Photographs.

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