RFP – Partial Phase II Archeology Survey
The Morrison County Historical Society (MCHS) is seeking bids from qualified firms to conduct a Phase II Archaeology Survey on a portion of its property…
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Anna Tranberg Coen: A Life In Photographs
The life of Anna Tranberg Coen is simultaneously so fascinating and yet so painfully under-reported. Today, I will be attempting to stitch together the few…
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Introducing the ST ViewScan 4!
Thanks to the help of organizations like Sourcewell, The Little Falls Exchange Club, The Little Falls Lions, The Pierz Lions, VFW Post 1112, American Legion…
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Collections Carousel: Harleigh Swanson’s Lions Club Pin Collection
Recently, Little Falls Lions Club members donated a number of documents and artifacts from the Little Falls Lions Club, #2857. Among the documents and artifacts…
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MCHS on Lakeland PBS!
Last week, Executive Director Mike Worcester and Museum Manager Grace Duxbury had the opportunity to be interviewed by Sammy Holladay of Lakeland PBS for our…
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Moving On To Outside Sources
The Morrison County Genealogical Society will host a genealogy workshop at the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum on Saturday, February 17, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. …
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Freaks, Geeks, and Creeps: The Exploitation of Disability in the Advent of Photography
“Freakshows”—that being, the displaying of primarily people with disabilities for entertainment—emerged in the early 19th century as an aspect of the traveling circus and dime…
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Dear Redhead: The Art & Artistry of Wes Sod Exhibit Opening
We are pleased to announce that our newest temporary exhibit officially opens Wednesday, January 24, at the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum. Dear Redhead: The…
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Technology Upgrades and Setbacks at MCHS
With the benefits of updating technology, there are always things that get left behind. With our brand-new research room computers running on Windows 11, the…
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Collections Carousel: The Early 20th Century at Schwanke’s Hotel and Saloon in Randall, Minnesota
On December 16, 1910, Jack Miller entered the August Schwanke Hotel and Saloon in Randall, Minnesota and ordered a brandy for which he paid .50…
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