MINNESOTA WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION:

An Inventory of Its Works Projects Administration Papers at the Minnesota Historical Society

Manuscripts Collection

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Creator: Minnesota Works Progress Administration, creator.
Title:Works Projects Administration papers, Minnesota Works Progress Administration collection.
Dates:circa 1890-1942.
Language:Materials in English.
Abstract:Series is comprised of material concerning various aspects of the history and archaeology of Minnesota prepared by workers under the auspices of a WPA project.
Quantity:1.5 cubic feet (3 boxes).
Location: See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

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Papers are of two types: lists of historical markers and cemeteries in Minnesota, and research notes and drafts of essays on a variety of historical topics along with a small amount of primary source material.


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Availability:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Minnesota Works Progress Administration. Works Projects Administration Papers. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Processing Information:

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Digitized by: Evelyn Gaunt, January-February 2025.

Digitization was made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the vote of Minnesotans on November 4, 2008.

Catalog ID number: 990068176400104294


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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

LocationBox
P3081Historical markers, undated. 1 folder.
Location and brief description by county.
Historical markers, undated. Digital version
War markers:
Aitkin-Hennepin, undated. 1 folder.
War markers: Aitkin-Hennepin, undated. Digital version
Itasca-Redwood, undated. 1 folder.
War markers: Itasca-Redwood, undated. Digital version
Renville-Yellow Medicine, undated. 1 folder.
Location and description by county.
War markers: Renville-Yellow Medicine, undated. Digital version
Private cemeteries, undated. 1 folder.
Location by county.
Private cemeteries, undated. Digital version
Research notes:
Notes on the history of various subjects, typed and handwritten. Some folders include essays in various stages of completion.
Fort Ripley, [after 1940]. 1 folder.
Research notes: Fort Ripley, [after 1940]. Digital version
Frontenac, undated. 1 folder.
Research notes: Frontenac, undated. Digital version
Fort Beauharnois, [not before 1941]. 1 folder.
Research notes: Fort Beauharnois, [not before 1941]. Digital version
Pond Mill and Murphy House, Shakopee, August 27-October 3, 1941. 1 folder.
Research notes: Pond Mill and Murphy House, Shakopee, August 27-October 3, 1941. Digital version
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P3082American Fur Company posts: Fond du Lac and Fort St. Louis, August-September 1941. 2 folders.
American Fur Company posts: Fond du Lac and Fort St. Louis, August-September 1941. 2 folders. Folder 1
American Fur Company posts: Fond du Lac and Fort St. Louis, August-September 1941. 2 folders. Folder 2
Savannah Portage, undated. 2 folders.
Savannah Portage, undated. 2 folders. Folder 1
Savannah Portage, undated. 2 folders. Folder 2
Minneopa State Park and Seppman Mill, undated. 1 folder.
Minneopa State Park and Seppman Mill, undated. Digital version
Sandy Lake Fur Company post, August 13, 1941-January 5, 1942. 1 folder.
Sandy Lake Fur Company post, August 13, 1941-January 5, 1942. Digital version
Lac Qui Parle Mission, September 10, 1941-[1942?]. 1 folder.
Lac Qui Parle Mission, September 10, 1941-[1942?]. Digital version
Fort St. Charles, [before March 1942]. 1 folder.
Fort St. Charles, [before March 1942]. Digital version
Lindbergh State Park, [not before 1941]. 1 folder.
Lindbergh State Park, [not before 1941]. Digital version
Birch Coulee and Wood Lake battles, September 11, 1941-January 12, 1942. 1 folder.
Birch Coulee and Wood Lake battles, September 11, 1941-January 12, 1942. Digital version
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P3083Birch Coulee and Wood Lake battles, September 11, 1941-January 12, 1942. 1 folder.
Birch Coulee and Wood Lake battles, September 11, 1941-January 12, 1942. Digital version
Itasca State Park, undated. 1 folder.
Itasca State Park, undated. Digital version
Winnebago Agency, August 10, 1941-January 13, 1942. 1 folder.
Winnebago Agency, August 10, 1941-January 13, 1942. Digital version
Yellow Medicine Mission, September 10-December 1941. 1 folder.
Yellow Medicine Mission, September 10-December 1941. Digital version
Hazelwood Mission, [before March 1942]. 1 folder.
Hazelwood Mission, [before March 1942]. Digital version
Bohemian Flats, 1865-1939. 2 folders.
Interview and newspaper article transcripts.
Bohemian Flats, 1865-1939. 2 folders. Folder 1
Bohemian Flats, 1865-1939. 2 folders. Folder 2
Miscellaneous historical sketches, 1890, 1923, 1936-1938. 2 folders.
Histories of Minnesota towns and businesses and biographies of individuals; includes some transcripts of primary sources.
Miscellaneous historical sketches, 1890, 1923, 1936-1938. 2 folders. Folder 1
Miscellaneous historical sketches, 1890, 1923, 1936-1938. 2 folders. Folder 2

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