REID H. RAY FILM INDUSTRIES:

An Inventory of Its Photographs at the Minnesota Historical Society

Sound and Visual Collection

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Title:Reid H. Ray Film Industries collection.
Dates:approximately 1930-1969.
Language:Materials in English.
Abstract:Views of the work of the Reid H. Ray Film Industries Co., St. Paul, Minn. (successor to Ray-Bell Films Inc. ca. 1947-1948). Includes views of employees, film crews on location, studio filming and equipment. Many of the photoprints document work done for "Horizon North" and "Teamwork on the Mesabi," films on the iron ore industry in Minnesota. Many of the photoprints were photographed by Gordon Ray, a photographer, writer and director at the company. The collection also includes photoprints taken by Ray, possibly not related to a company project. The accompanying print materials include proposals, scripts and storyboards for various film projects, essays by Gordon Ray on film techniques and uses, and miscellaneous items relating to the company. Compiled by Gordon R. Ray.
Quantity:183 photographs: black and white; 8 x 10 inches and smaller, and 17 photographs: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches + 1 box print material.
Location:I.198: See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

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Availability:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Reid H. Ray Film Industries Collection. Minnesota Historical Society.

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Accession Information:

Accession number: AV1993.138

Processing Information:

Processed by: Nancy Devine, April 1997.

Catalog ID number: 990016884520104294


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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

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I.198.1102125Man with movie camera on top of sound truck on location at Providence, Rhode Island, approximately 1930. 1 photograph: black and white; 5 x 7 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Man with movie camera on top of sound truck on location at Providence, Rhode IslandDigital image
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I.198.2Herb Osland, sound engineer, 1942. 1 photograph: black and white; 3 x 5 inches
Herb Osland, sound engineerDigital image
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I.198.3Herb Osland, sound engineer on location for Reid H. Ray Film Industries, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Herb Osland, sound engineer on location for Reid H. Ray Film IndustriesDigital image
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I.198.4Charlie Bell, at camera on sound stage, approximately 1944. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Charlie Bell, at camera on sound stageDigital image
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I.198.5Howard Cress at camera, approximately 1942. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Howard Cress at cameraDigital image
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I.198.6RCA portable sound system, approximately 1942. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
RCA portable sound systemDigital image
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I.198.7Reid Ray directing in studio, approximately 1935. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Reid Ray directing in studioDigital image
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I.198.8Ray-Bell Films at Sibley House, 1938. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Ray-Bell Films at Sibley HouseDigital image
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I.198.9Ray-Bell Studios on University Avenue, 1930. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Ray-Bell Studios on University AvenueDigital image
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I.198.10104518Television shoot in Pillsbury kitchens, June 16, 1960. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Television shoot in Pillsbury kitchensDigital image
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I.198.11Gordon Ray (right center) with Reid Ray Films on location at Naval Air Station, Minneapolis, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Gordon Ray (right center) with Reid Ray Films on location at Naval Air Station, MinneapolisDigital image
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I.198.12Film information center, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Film information centerDigital image
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I.198.13103729Man looking through microscope on a Reid H. Ray Film Industries set, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Man looking through microscope on a Reid H. Ray Film Industries setDigital image
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I.198.14Two men on set, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Two men on setDigital image
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I.198.15Man with photograph album on set, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Man with photograph album on setDigital image
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I.198.16Reid Ray behind camera in studio, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
Reid Ray behind camera in studioDigital image
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I.198.17Studio shoot, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Studio shootDigital image
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I.198.18Camera operator Andy Chandler, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Camera operator Andy ChandlerDigital image
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I.198.19Woman standing in graveyard with camera crew on location, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Woman standing in graveyard with camera crew on locationDigital image
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I.198.20Gordon Ray (left of camera) before aerial shooting, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Gordon Ray (left of camera) before aerial shootingDigital image
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I.198.21Production design and animation process proof sheet, approximately 1960. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Production design and animation process proof sheetDigital image
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I.198.22Gordon Ray directing in studio, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Gordon Ray directing in studioDigital image
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I.198.23Gordon Ray shooting on location, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Gordon Ray shooting on locationDigital image
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I.198.24Gordon Ray with light meter on studio shoot, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
Gordon Ray with light meter on studio shootDigital image
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I.198.25Gordon Ray at camera,, approximately 1945. 1 photograph: black and white; inches
Gordon Ray at camera,Digital image
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I.198.26Gordon Ray at camera, approximately 1945. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Gordon Ray at cameraDigital image
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I.198.27Gordon Ray at camera, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Gordon Ray at cameraDigital image
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I.198.28Camera crews at Reid H. Ray Film Industries, St. Paul, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Camera crews at Reid H. Ray Film Industries, St. PaulDigital image
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I.198.29Sales staff at Reid H. Ray Film Industries, St Paul, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Sales staff at Reid H. Ray Film Industries, St PaulDigital image
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I.198.30Sales staff at Reid H. Ray Film Industries, St Paul, 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Sales staff at Reid H. Ray Film Industries, St PaulDigital image
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I.198.31Reid H. Ray Film Industries building on Ford Parkway, St Paul, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Reid H. Ray Film Industries building on Ford Parkway, St PaulDigital image
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I.198.32Gordon Ray, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 5 x 4 inches
Gordon RayDigital image
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I.198.33Howard Cress, Chief Cinematographer, 1953. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Howard Cress, Chief CinematographerDigital image
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I.198.34Howard Cress at camera, 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 5 x 4 inches
Howard Cress at cameraDigital image
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I.198.35Andy Chandler operating Oxberry animation camera at Reid H. Ray Film Industries, St. Paul, 1959. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Andy Chandler operating Oxberry animation camera at Reid H. Ray Film Industries, St. PaulDigital image
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I.198.36Andy Chandler with animation stand, 1958. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Andy Chandler with animation standDigital image
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I.198.37Andy Chandler with animation equiptment, 1958. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
Andy Chandler with animation equiptmentDigital image
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I.198.38Andy Chandler and Jim Jackson photographing animation for RCA TIROS first weather satellite, 1958. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
Andy Chandler and Jim Jackson photographing animation for RCA TIROS first weather satelliteDigital image
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I.198.39Andy Chandler with Oxberry animation camera, 1958. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Andy Chandler with Oxberry animation cameraDigital image
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I.198.40Reid Ray (left) and Gordon Ray (right) with Oxberry animation camera, 1958. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Reid Ray (left) and Gordon Ray (right) with Oxberry animation cameraDigital image
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I.198.41Gordon Ray (right) on location at Erie Mining Company, Hoyt Lakes, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Gordon Ray (right) on location at Erie Mining Company, Hoyt LakesDigital image
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I.198.42Future site of Erie Mining Company's Taconite Harbor, North Shore of Lake Superior, approximately 1952. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Future site of Erie Mining Company's Taconite Harbor, North Shore of Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.43First extension of road to Erie Mining Company site of the future mining complex, approximately 1952. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
First extension of road to Erie Mining Company site of the future mining complexDigital image
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I.198.44Filming pilot for Erie Mining Company at plant in Arovrak; left to right: Russ Croft, Mel Schluste, Paul Lewis, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Filming pilot for Erie Mining Company at plant in Arovrak; left to right: Russ Croft, Mel Schluste, Paul LewisDigital image
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I.198.45Marquis Roen in Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, approximately 1953. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Marquis Roen in Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.46Taconite storage bins and train trestle above J. A. Campbell at dock in Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Taconite storage bins and train trestle above J. A. Campbell at dock in Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.47Train trestle atop taconite storage bins at Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, September 24, 1956. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Train trestle atop taconite storage bins at Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.48J. A. Campbell being loaded with taconite from converyors into freighter's hold in Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
J. A. Campbell being loaded with taconite from converyors into freighter's hold in Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.49J. A. Campbell being loaded with taconite from converyors into freighter's hold in Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
J. A. Campbell being loaded with taconite from converyors into freighter's hold in Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.50Temporary steel cells in Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Temporary steel cells in Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.51Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.52Taconite conveyors above Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Taconite conveyors above Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.53Excavation of Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, December 2, 1953. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Excavation of Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.54Constrution of Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, December 2, 1953. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Constrution of Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.55Constrution of Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, August 1955. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Constrution of Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.56Road along Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, approximately 1953. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Road along Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.57Taconite Harbor and Erie Mining Plant, Hoyt Lakes, approximately 1953. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Taconite Harbor and Erie Mining Plant, Hoyt LakesDigital image
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I.198.58Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, August 24, 1956. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.59Construction of Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, December 1954. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Construction of Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.60Crane in Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Crane in Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.61Site for Erie Mining Company dock area in Taconite Harbor before construction began, Lake Superior, approximately 1953. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Site for Erie Mining Company dock area in Taconite Harbor before construction began, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.62Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.63Perspective view of Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Perspective view of Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.64Open pit mining, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Open pit miningDigital image
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I.198.65Crane loading dump truck, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Crane loading dump truckDigital image
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I.198.66Construction of Erie Mining Company, Hoyt Lakes, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
Construction of Erie Mining Company, Hoyt LakesDigital image
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I.198.67Construction of railroad bridge between Hoyt Lakes and Taconite Harbor, 1957. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Construction of railroad bridge between Hoyt Lakes and Taconite HarborDigital image
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I.198.68Interior of concentrator building with ball mills and rod mills at Erie Mining Company, Hoyt Lakes, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Interior of concentrator building with ball mills and rod mills at Erie Mining Company, Hoyt LakesDigital image
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I.198.69Interior of concentrator building with magnetic separators at Erie Mining Company, Hoyt Lakes, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Interior of concentrator building with magnetic separators at Erie Mining Company, Hoyt LakesDigital image
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I.198.70Erie Mining Company Plant, Hoyt Lakes, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
Erie Mining Company Plant, Hoyt LakesDigital image
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I.198.71Course crusher and agglomerator buildings at Erie Mining Company Plant, Hoyt Lakes, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Course crusher and agglomerator buildings at Erie Mining Company Plant, Hoyt LakesDigital image
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I.198.72104090Construction of concentrator building at Erie Mining Company, Hoyt Lakes, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Construction of concentrator building at Erie Mining Company, Hoyt LakesDigital image
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I.198.73Construction of concentrator building at Erie Mining Company, Hoyt Lakes, August 1955. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Construction of concentrator building at Erie Mining Company, Hoyt LakesDigital image
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I.198.74Construction of concentrator building at Erie Mining Company, Hoyt Lakes, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Construction of concentrator building at Erie Mining Company, Hoyt LakesDigital image
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I.198.75Construction of concentrator building at Erie Mining Company, Hoyt Lakes, approximately 1954. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Construction of concentrator building at Erie Mining Company, Hoyt LakesDigital image
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I.198.76Construction of concentrator building at Erie Mining Company, Hoyt Lakes, approximately 1954. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Construction of concentrator building at Erie Mining Company, Hoyt LakesDigital image
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I.198.77Construction of Erie Mining Company Plant, Hoyt Lakes, August 1954. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Construction of Erie Mining Company Plant, Hoyt LakesDigital image
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I.198.78Construction of concentrator building (left) and course crusher building (right) at Erie Mining Company Plant, Hoyt Lakes, May 2, 1954. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Construction of concentrator building (left) and course crusher building (right) at Erie Mining Company Plant, Hoyt LakesDigital image
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I.198.79Construction of Erie Mining Company Plant, Hoyt Lakes, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Construction of Erie Mining Company Plant, Hoyt LakesDigital image
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I.198.80Coffer dams and cranes at Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, August 1955. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Coffer dams and cranes at Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.81Drawing of taconite loading operations at Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Drawing of taconite loading operations at Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.82Drawing of taconite loading operations at Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Drawing of taconite loading operations at Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.83Drawing of taconite loading operations at Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Drawing of taconite loading operations at Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.84Graham Mine Number Two, church, and train hauling iron ore in Mesaba, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Graham Mine Number Two, church, and train hauling iron ore in MesabaDigital image
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I.198.85Graham Mine Number Two, Mesaba, approximately 1920. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Graham Mine Number Two, MesabaDigital image
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I.198.86Trains at Graham Mine Number One, Mesaba, approximately 1915. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Trains at Graham Mine Number One, MesabaDigital image
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I.198.87Loading trains with iron ore at Graham Mine Number One, Mesaba, approximately 1913. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Loading trains with iron ore at Graham Mine Number One, MesabaDigital image
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I.198.88Graham Mine Number One, Mesaba, approximately 1915. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Graham Mine Number One, MesabaDigital image
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I.198.89Views of Mesaba compiled for Sam McQuade ; left to right: Business Street, Public School, the W.E.W. Hotel, Mesaba Depot, 132 year old Indian, Graham Mine Number One, Knox Mine, Vivian Mine, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Views of Mesaba compiled for Sam McQuade ; left to right: Business Street, Public School, the W.E.W. Hotel, Mesaba Depot, 132 year old Indian, Graham Mine Number One, Knox Mine, Vivian MineDigital image
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I.198.90Street scene, McKinley, approximately 1909. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Street scene, McKinleyDigital image
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I.198.91McKinley Mine, approximately 1907. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
McKinley MineDigital image
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I.198.92Street scene, Mesaba, approximately 1900. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Street scene, MesabaDigital image
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I.198.93Wooden sidewalk, Mesaba, approximately 1930. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Wooden sidewalk, MesabaDigital image
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I.198.94View from Mesabi Range, approximately 1916. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
View from Mesabi RangeDigital image
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I.198.95Train at McKinley Mine in Mesabi Range, approximately 1915. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Train at McKinley Mine in Mesabi RangeDigital image
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I.198.96Iron Mine near Virginia, approximately 1912. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
Iron Mine near VirginiaDigital image
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I.198.97103786Underground iron mine, Iron Range, August 1954. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Underground iron mine, Iron RangeDigital image
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I.198.98Underground mining operations, Ely, July 1955. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Underground mining operations, ElyDigital image
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I.198.99Mining on the western edge of the Mesabi Range, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Mining on the western edge of the Mesabi RangeDigital image
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I.198.100Railroad to Winton in Ely, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Railroad to Winton in ElyDigital image
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I.198.101Iron mine, Biwabik, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Iron mine, BiwabikDigital image
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I.198.102Underground tipple on the horizon of an iron mine, Tower, 1954. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Underground tipple on the horizon of an iron mine, TowerDigital image
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I.198.103Iron mine and machinery, Iron Range, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Iron mine and machinery, Iron RangeDigital image
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I.198.104Iron Freighter, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
Iron FreighterDigital image
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I.198.105John P. Reiss, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
John P. ReissDigital image
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I.198.106House near North Shore, Lake Superior, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
House near North Shore, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.107Gordon Ray shooting in studio, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
Gordon Ray shooting in studioDigital image
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I.198.108Gordon Ray shooting in studio, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
Gordon Ray shooting in studioDigital image
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I.198.109Fashion photography along the Mississippi River, 1955. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
Fashion photography along the Mississippi RiverDigital image
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I.198.110Studio model, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
Studio modelDigital image
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I.198.111Studio set for Brown and Bigelow film, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
Studio set for Brown and Bigelow filmDigital image
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I.198.112104519Artist Jim Jackson and model at studio set, 1956. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Artist Jim Jackson and model at studio setDigital image
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I.198.113103730The 'Madonna' of 1956, 1956. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
The 'Madonna' of 1956Digital image
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I.198.114Man driving tractor for John Deere film, approximately 1954. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Man driving tractor for John Deere filmDigital image
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I.198.115Farm family in John Deere film, July 27, 1954. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Farm family in John Deere filmDigital image
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I.198.116Reid H. Ray Film Industries on location filming John Deere film, 1954. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Reid H. Ray Film Industries on location filming John Deere filmDigital image
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I.198.117Reid H. Ray Film Industries on location in tenth year of John Deere film projects, approximately 1954. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Reid H. Ray Film Industries on location in tenth year of John Deere film projectsDigital image
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I.198.118John Deere model 45 combine for John Deere film in Red River, approximately 1954. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
John Deere model 45 combine for John Deere film in Red RiverDigital image
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I.198.119John Deere model 70 tractor in studio, May 24, 1954. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
John Deere model 70 tractor in studioDigital image
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I.198.120John Deere two cylinder engine, May 24, 1954. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
John Deere two cylinder engineDigital image
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I.198.121102461Women working in factory, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Women working in factoryDigital image
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I.198.122Women shopping in Red Owl grocery store, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Women shopping in Red Owl grocery storeDigital image
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I.198.123St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church north-east of Grand Marais, approximately 1910. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church north-east of Grand MaraisDigital image
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I.198.124House in Grand Marais, approximately 1911. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
House in Grand MaraisDigital image
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I.198.125Harbor fire, Grand Marais, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Harbor fire, Grand MaraisDigital image
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I.198.126103731The girl in the glass, 1946. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
The girl in the glassDigital image
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I.198.127Inside Fort and Stockade, Grand Portage, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
Inside Fort and Stockade, Grand PortageDigital image
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I.198.128Saw mill, Virginia, 1955. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Saw mill, VirginiaDigital image
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I.198.129Camping out near Moose Lake, east of Ely, approximately 1947. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Camping out near Moose Lake, east of ElyDigital image
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I.198.130School near Granite Falls, approximately 1952. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
School near Granite FallsDigital image
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I.198.131School near Granite Falls, 1952. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
School near Granite FallsDigital image
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I.198.132North Shore scenery, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
North Shore sceneryDigital image
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I.198.133Taconite Harbor, Lake Superior, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Taconite Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.134Man in workshop, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Man in workshopDigital image
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I.198.135Three houses, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Three housesDigital image
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I.198.136Bridge over river in winter, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
Bridge over river in winterDigital image
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I.198.137101951Remains of Fort Ridgley, 1957. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Remains of Fort RidgleyDigital image
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I.198.138Winter scenery, approximately 1945. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Winter sceneryDigital image
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I.198.139103732Lucky Strike cigarettes in piano case on studio table top for the Plastics' Company, 1949. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Lucky Strike cigarettes in piano case on studio table top for the Plastics' CompanyDigital image
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I.198.140Graflex camera in studio, 1949. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Graflex camera in studioDigital image
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I.198.141Breech of 5' United States Navy gun, approximately 1945. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Breech of 5' United States Navy gunDigital image
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I.198.142Boat at dock, Grand Marias, 1954. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Boat at dock, Grand MariasDigital image
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I.198.143Shoreline, Grand Marias, 1958. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
Shoreline, Grand MariasDigital image
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I.198.144103787Fishing shack on the bay, Grand Marais, 1951. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Fishing shack on the bay, Grand MaraisDigital image
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I.198.145St. Anthony Falls and milling district, Minneapolis, approximately 1950. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
St. Anthony Falls and milling district, MinneapolisDigital image
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I.198.146103071America docks in Grand Marais, approximately 1923. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
America docks in Grand MaraisDigital image
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I.198.147103733The steamer 'America' on Lake Superior, approximately 1923. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
The steamer 'America' on Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.148America sinking after striking reef in Washington Harbor, Lake Superior, June 7, 1928. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
America sinking after striking reef in Washington Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.149America in outer Grand Marais Harbor, Lake Superior, approximately 1923. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
America in outer Grand Marais Harbor, Lake SuperiorDigital image
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I.198.150Indian Paintings at North Hegman Lake, St. Louis, approximately 1954. 1 photograph: black and white; 10 x 8 inches
Indian Paintings at North Hegman Lake, St. LouisDigital image
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I.198.151St. Paul skyline, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
St. Paul skylineDigital image
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I.198.152St. Paul skyline, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 8 x 10 inches
St. Paul skylineDigital image
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I.198.153Camping at Basswood Lake, 1947. 1 photograph: black and white; 9 x 7 inches
Camping at Basswood LakeDigital image
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I.198.154Boat house on dock, Grand Marais, 1956. 1 photograph: black and white; 5 x 7 inches
Boat house on dock, Grand MaraisDigital image
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I.198.155Canoeing in Agnes Lake, 1947. 1 photograph: black and white; 6 x 5 inches
Canoeing in Agnes LakeDigital image
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I.198.156Camp site on Kahshahpiwi, 1944. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Camp site on KahshahpiwiDigital image
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I.198.157Canoeing on Crooked Lake, 1943. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Canoeing on Crooked LakeDigital image
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I.198.158104523Portage out of Basswood Lake, 1943. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Portage out of Basswood LakeDigital image
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I.198.159Moose Lake from Hibbards Lodge, 1943. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Moose Lake from Hibbards LodgeDigital image
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I.198.160Fishing Camp on Crooked Lake, St. Louis County, 1943. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Fishing Camp on Crooked Lake, St. Louis CountyDigital image
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I.198.161Hibbards Lodge on Moose Lake, 1943. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Hibbards Lodge on Moose LakeDigital image
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I.198.162Moose Lake from 'gin' hill, 1943. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Moose Lake from 'gin' hillDigital image
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I.198.163Portaging canoes on Basswood River, 1943. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Portaging canoes on Basswood RiverDigital image
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I.198.164Portage out of North Bay Lake into Basswood, 1943. 1 photograph: black and white; 5 x 4 inches
Portage out of North Bay Lake into BasswoodDigital image
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I.198.165Portaging off the beaten track from 'Yum-Yum to Kahahahpiwi portage.', 1943. 1 photograph: black and white; 5 x 4 inches
Portaging off the beaten track from 'Yum-Yum to Kahahahpiwi portage.'Digital image
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I.198.166Indian store at Prairie Portage, approximately 1943. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Indian store at Prairie PortageDigital image
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I.198.167Jordon Lake narrows, 1942. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Jordon Lake narrowsDigital image
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I.198.168Canadian Border Lodge on the south east corner of Moose Lake, to the east of Ely, approximately 1940. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Canadian Border Lodge on the south east corner of Moose Lake, to the east of ElyDigital image
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I.198.169Canadian Border Lodge on Moose Lake, east of Ely, 1941. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Canadian Border Lodge on Moose Lake, east of ElyDigital image
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I.198.170Lodge near Grand Rapids, approximately 1940. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Lodge near Grand RapidsDigital image
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I.198.171103727J.G. Ray (left) with guide holding walleyes from Jordan Lake narrows, approximately 1940. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
J.G. Ray (left) with guide holding walleyes from Jordan Lake narrowsDigital image
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I.198.172103728Gordon Ray with camera, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 5 x 4 inches and 1 photograph: negative, black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Gordon Ray with cameraDigital image
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I.198.173Deer along shore, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Deer along shoreDigital image
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I.198.174Boy looking out over lake, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Boy looking out over lakeDigital image
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I.198.175Gordon Ray standing near a tree with lake behind him, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Gordon Ray standing near a tree with lake behind himDigital image
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I.198.176Boy looking at rocks, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Boy looking at rocksDigital image
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I.198.177Train, undated. 1 photograph: black and white; 4 x 5 inches
Tra in. Digital image
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I.198.178St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice Palace, 1939. 1 photograph: black and white; 3 x 4 inches
St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice PalaceDigital image
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I.198.179St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice Palace, 1939. 1 photograph: black and white; 3 x 4 inches
St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice PalaceDigital image
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I.198.180St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice Palace, 1939. 1 photograph: black and white; 3 x 4 inches
St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice PalaceDigital image
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I.198.181St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice Palace, 1939. 1 photograph: black and white; 3 x 4 inches
St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice PalaceDigital image
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I.198.182St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice Palace, 1939. 1 photograph: black and white; 3 x 4 inches
St. Paul Winter Carnival Ice PalaceDigital image
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I.198.183Print Materials, undated.
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I.198.184Sales manual for Reid H. Ray Industries, 1964.
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I.198.185Obituary for Reid H. Ray, St. Paul Pioneer Press, March 5, 1988.
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I.198.186Cine-Gram newsletter, Washington, DC, June 1969.
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I.198.187"Business Brevities," A Reid H. Ray Film Industries Publication, December 28, 1950.
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I.198.188Excellence in the Graphic Arts award certificate, 1963.
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I.198.189"Communications in Motion," promotional material for Reid H. Ray Film Industries, undated.
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I.198.190Business listing advertisement for Reid H. Ray Film Industries, November 1962.
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I.198.191Reid H. Ray Film Industries Christmas card, 1957.
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I.198.192Reid H. Ray Film Industries "Season's Greetings" card, 1958.
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I.198.193Reid H. Ray Film Industries "Season's Greetings" card, 1961.
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I.198.194Reid H. Ray Film Industries "Season's Greetings" card, 1951.
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I.198.195Two drafts of "Characteristics of the Film Medium," by Gordon Ray, undated.
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I.198.196"Control of Commercial Slide Film Production" essay, by Gordon Ray, undated.
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I.198.197Outlines for film on trees and forests, undated.
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I.198.198Proposal for an historical motion picture on Minnesota, undated.
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I.198.199Draft narration for an historical motion picture on Minnesota, September 8, 1955.
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I.198.200Draft timeline for an historical motion picture on Minnesota, undated.
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I.198.201Preliminary script for a motion picture on Northeast Minnesota and surrounding areas, approximately 1958.
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I.198.202"Samples of Life in Minnesota," by Gordon R. Ray, 1959.
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I.198.203Photocopy of script for "Teamwork on the Mesabi," 1957.
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I.198.204Photocopy of script for "Agricultural Portrait," 1957.
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I.198.205Draft script for "Agricultural Portrait," December 12, 1957.
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I.198.206Promotional brochure for "Agricultural Portrait," 1958.
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I.198.207"Treatment Suggestions on Erie Mining's Forthcoming Film," Reid H. Ray Film Industries, undated.
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I.198.208Draft script for "Horizon North," Reid H. Ray Film Industries, September 8, 1958.
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I.198.209Map of Erie Mining Company's taconite plant, undated.
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I.198.210Visitor Map of Erie Mining Company's commercial taconite plant, Hoyt Lakes, 1958.
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I.198.211Letter from Pickands Mather Company,commending Gordon R. Ray for "Horizon North" film production, January 19, 1959.
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I.198.212"First Pellets Loaded at Taconite Harbor" article, 1958.
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I.198.213"Iron Ore Shipping Resumed at PM Mines and Plants" article, from PM Iron News, May 1959.
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I.198.214Excerpted page and images from "Iron Ore Shipping Resumed at PM Mines and Plants" article, from PM Iron News May 1959.
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I.198.215"Horizon North" article, from Business Screen Magazine, undated.
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I.198.216Proposal for a film for National Geographic, 1958.
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I.198.217Draft script for "Sample Animation Sequence," undated.
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I.198.218Production notes for "Sample Animation Sequence," 1959.
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I.198.219Animation Sales film script, by Gordon R. Ray, May 18, 1961.
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I.198.220Addition production notes for "Sales Animation Film," undated.
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I.198.221Script for "Molecular Spectroscopy," written by Robert C. Bruce, July 7, 1961.
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I.198.222"The Viewfinder" newsletter, St. Paul, March 1964.
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I.198.223Proposal for Navy recruiting television spots, 1961.
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I.198.224Promotional material for "Free as a Bird," approximately 1963.
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I.198.225"Free as a Bird" storyboard approximately 1963.
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I.198.226Detailed storyboard for "Free as a Bird," approximately 1963.
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I.198.227Preliminary draft script for "Minnesota on Film," by Gordon R. Ray, March 18, 1963.
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I.198.228Updated draft script for "Minnesota on Film," by Gordon R. Ray, March 19, 1963.
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I.198.229Promotional brochure for "Food the Color of Life," approximately 1963.
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I.198.230Untitled treatment outline for film on adult nutrition, May 19, 1964.

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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:
Motion picture industry -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul -- Photographs.
Taconite -- Minnesota -- Photographs.
Persons:
Ray, Gordon R.
Organizations:
Erie Mining Company -- Photographs.
Ray-Bell Films -- Photographs.
Reid H. Ray Film Industries -- Photographs.
Document Types:
Photographs.

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