GEORGE RIEFF:
An Inventory of His Family Papers at the Minnesota Historical
Society
Manuscripts Collection
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| Creator: |
Rieff, George, creator.
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| Title: | Rieff family papers. |
| Dates: | 1908-1983. |
| Abstract: | This collection contains the records of Gopher State
Caviary, which bred and sold guinea pigs, rabbits, and white mice for laboratory use
and was managed by George Rieff of St. Paul. The collection includes publications,
price lists, treasurer's records, and correspondence of his firm as well as personal
photographs and mementos collected by his wife, children, and other family members. |
| Quantity: | 0.75 cubic feet (1 box). |
| Location: | See Detailed Description for shelf
location. |
The collection is arranged into three series: records of the Gopher State Caviary
(1919-1972), Rieff Family papers (1908-1983), and miscellaneous items (circa
1920-1983) collected by the family but not traceable to any one individual.
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Availability:
The collection is open for research use.
Preferred Citation:
[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Rieff
Family Papers. Minnesota Historical Society.
See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional
examples.
Accession Information:
Accession number: 15, 967
Processing Information:
Processed by: Rich Arpi, November 2005
Catalog ID number: 990037373930104294
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
This firm was established in 1920 and apparently managed out of his home at
862 Atlantic Street in St. Paul by George R. Rieff. He bred guinea pigs,
rabbits, and white mice and sold them to industrial and medical research
laboratories.
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| 146.K.7.11B | | Correspondence, 1928-1972. |
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| | Treasurer's book, 1924-1932, 1949. |
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| | Price lists, ink blotters, stationery etc., 1920s-1960s. |
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| | Photographs of guinea pigs, undated. |
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| | Publications: |
| | | Roberts' Breeders' Directory: Listing the Names and Addresses
of Laboratories, Hospitals, Institutions in United States and
Canada, undated. |
| | | | Published by Dr. J.A. Roberts' Laboratories, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
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| | | Cavies for Pleasure and Profit by Edwin F. Deicke, 1919. |
| | | Cavy Culture: A Book of Practical Instructions on the Raising
and Marketing of Guinea Pigs, by E. Michaels, 1920. |
| | | About Guinea Pigs, circa 1921. |
| | | | Published by the Laboratory Supply Company of Philadelphia, Pa. |
| | | Outdoor Opportunities: The Raising and Care of Small Animals,
Birds and Plants, by Edw. H. Stahl, 1922. |
| | | The American Rabbit and Cavy Breeders Association Guide Book
and Standard: |
| | | | 1926-1927. |
| | | | 1928-1929. |
| | | American Cavy Breeders Association Official Guide Book, 1947-1951. |
| | | | Second edition. |
| | | Rabbit Raising, United States Department of Interior, Fish
and Wildlife Service, Conservation Bulletin 25, 1942. |
| | | The National Rabbit Raiser and Poultry Grower, June 1956. |
| | | Rabbit Pedigree, Feed, Sale, and Show Record Book, undated. |
| | | | Compliments of Nutrema Mills, Inc., division of Cargill, Inc., Rabbit
Food Department. Volume has not been used. |
| | | Small Stock Magazine, 1931-1950. |
| | | | Seven issues of this magazine aimed at rabbit breeders; January 1931,
June and September 1935, August 1937, March 1940, February 1946, and
November 1950. |
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| 146.K.7.11B | | George Rieff, 1912-1963. |
| | | Includes postcards, valentines, certificates, school report cards, school
souvenir booklets, and a union card from the Electrotypers Union. |
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| | Margaret Ann Rieff, 1922-1940. |
| | | Correspondence, 1924-1940. |
| | | Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church, Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society, 1922-1933. |
| | | Funeral book, March 2, 1940. |
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| | Edward Rieff, 1908-1933. |
| | | Mankato postcards and school report cards, 1908-1933. |
| | | Minneapolis-St. Paul postcards, 1908-1911. |
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| | Karen Rieff, 1952-1980: |
| | | Mementos, 1952-1980. |
| | | | Mainly church and school certificates and mementos. Also notices and
clippings from her wedding in 1980 are included. |
| | | Deane Elementary School class photographs, 1955-1960. |
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| | Lillian Rieff, 1977-1983. |
| | | Oriental Chapter, No. 187, Order of the Eastern Star. Membership rosters,
1977-1983. |
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| | Emma Presler, undated. |
| | | Knitting notebook and cloth sample. |
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| | Lillian Christensen, 1930-1931. |
| | | School autograph and poetry book. |
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Items collected by the family but not traceable to any one individual.
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| 146.K.7.11B | | Andersen and Foss Typesetting Company of Minneapolis: Specimen
book, undated. |
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| | Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Paul, 1920-1933. |
| | | Photo-postcard of their basketball team, ca. 1920; photograph of Pageant
of Brides, 1933; and an oversize photograph of the church. |
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| | Christmas cards, 1950s. |
| | | From several St. Paul businesses and churches. |
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| | Essery Portrait Photographer, St. Paul, undated. |
| | | Five color cabinet cards. |
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| | Miscellaneous correspondence, 1932-1968. |
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| | Miscellaneous items, 1960-1983. |
| | | Mainly newspaper clippings and bulletins. |
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| | Photographs: |
| | | Typesetters, undated. |
| | | Wedding photographs, undated. |
| | | | Marilyn and Lorn Rieff (1960s?) and one unidentified photograph, ca.
1920s. |
| | | Miscellaneous photographs, undated. |
| | | | Several photographs of unidentified groups and individuals. |
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| | St. Paul Winter Carnival postcard, 1952. |
| | | Featuring Klondike Kate's bar at the Hotel St. Paul. |
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| | L.J. Stetson: Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigar Store advertising
cards, undated. |
| | | Contains some humorous scenes and captions, some racist, that might have
been part of their cigar or liquor packaging. Store was located at 1202
Western Avenue, Minneapolis. |
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| | 1955-1959. |
| | | Biographical booklet on his 30th anniversary as president of Brown &
Bigelow, a St. Paul stationery and calendar firm, 1955; a Christmas card
from the Wards; and a tribute booklet, 1959. |
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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:
- Caviidae.
- Guinea pigs.
- Rabbits -- Breeding.
- Persons:
- Ward, Charles Allen, 1886-1959.
- Organizations:
- Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church (Saint Paul,
Minn.).
- Gopher State Caviary (Saint Paul, Minn.).
- Types of Documents:
- Photographs.
- Occupations:
- Animal breeders.
- Rabbit breeders.
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