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Receipt acknowledging silk cargo received aboard French ships,
A collection of 15 receipts acknowledging cargo received aboard various French ships, dated May 17, 1684 to June 28, 1790
The receipts are partially printed and partially handwritten.
Only one from the 15 receipts was part of the exhibit.…
The receipts are partially printed and partially handwritten.
Only one from the 15 receipts was part of the exhibit.…
Underricht von Pflantzung dess Maulbeer-Baums, unterhaltung der Seidenwürm, wie auch von der Weiss die Seiden zu bereiten und zu spinnen.
The image is separated into three sections each highlighting a different stage in the silkworm's life cycle. The top of the page showcases four hoops of silk cocoons. The middle section depicts four adult moths. A single moth placed on a sieve-like…
Underricht von Pflantzung dess Maulbeer-Baums, unterhaltung der Seidenwürm, wie auch von der Weiss die Seiden zu bereiten und zu spinnen.
A silk workshop. Two individuals are busy spinning silk. One is in the bottom left corner of the engraving bend over a large pot where the silk cocoons are simmering over a hot oven. The other is placed farther away, by a wrapping machine, gently…
Photograph of board members of the Women's Athletic Association, 1945
Back Row: Katherine Henry, unknown, Ruth Jones, unknownMiddle Row: Virginia Brooks, Johns, Jean Turnquist, BarbFront Row: Delores O’Keefe, Mose (Elaine Mjoset), Arne
Aquatic Canoe Trip - Stillwater, 1944
Back Row: Bitza Sime, Alexandra Pye, Luverne Taylor, Gerry Schlitgus, Lyn Robertson, Ruth Jones, Mary Jane Johnson, Virginia Ingersol, Pettigrew, Jeanne Fleming, Marge ThomasMiddle Row: Marion Mitchell, Marie Hanson, Evelyn Jorgenson, Elaine Mjoset,…
Aquatic Meeting at Mrs. Larson's House, 1944
Back Row: Marion Mitchell, Joan Schleck, Clair Mjoset, Jean Turnquist, Jeanne Fleming Front Row: Bitza Sime, Mary Jane Johnson, Ruth Jones, Orell Judd
Photograph of the Women's Athletic Association Board, 1940-1941
Black and white print photograph depicting a group portrait of members of the Women’s Athletic Association Board, 1940-1941. Included below the image is a hand-written caption that lists the persons depicted. “Newburg” is listed as the…
Record Book of the Aquatic League of the University of Minnesota, 1935-1942
Hand-written ledger book containing roll call (roster list) of members and attendance record, list of officers, and meeting minutes for the Aquatic League of the Women’s Athletic Association, 1935-1942.
Some pages appear to have light water…
Some pages appear to have light water…
Women's Athletic Association Enrollment Form, 1952
Form dated 1952 that includes spaces for name, address, telephone, year in college, date of joining, membership status, list of participation credits, and awards given.
Women's Athletic Association Article Scrapbook (Newspaper Clippings), 1949-1950
Scrapbook pages containing articles clipped from The Minnesota Daily student newspaper. Articles are organized into two (2) sections: “Curricular” and “Extra-Curricular” and are arranged chronologically within each section. The date of the newspaper…
Women's Athletic Association Article Scrapbook (Newspaper Clippings), 1947-1950
Scrapbook pages containing articles clipped from The Minnesota Daily student newspaper and the Minneapolis Star Journal and Minneapolis Tribune. Articles are not arranged chronologically, as various articles spanning several years - 1947, 1948, 1949,…
Women's Athletic Association Article Scrapbook (Newspaper Clippings), 1947-1949
Scrapbook pages containing articles clipped from The Minnesota Daily student newspaper. Articles are not arranged chronologically, as various articles spanning several years - 1947, 1948, 1949 - appear on several pages.Search for the article title in…
Women's Athletic Association Article Scrapbook (Newspaper Clippings), 1946-1947
Scrapbook pages containing articles clipped from The Minnesota Daily student newspaper and the Minneapolis Star Journal and Minneapolis Tribune. Clippings are arranged chronologically by calendar year (January - December 1946; January - December…
Women's Athletic Association Article Scrapbook (Newspaper Clippings), 1940-1942
Scrapbook pages containing articles clipped from The Minnesota Daily student newspaper and the Minneapolis Star Journal and Minneapolis Tribune. Clippings are arranged chronologically by month.Search for the article title in The Minnesota Daily…
Women's Athletic Association Article Scrapbook (Newspaper Clippings), 1940
Scrapbook pages containing articles clipped from The Minnesota Daily student newspaper about Women’s Athletic Association activities and events from January - May 1940. The date of the newspaper issue that the article was clipped from is handwritten…
Women's Athletic Association Article Scrapbook (Newspaper Clippings), 1932-1941
Pages primarily include articles clipped from The Minnesota Daily student newspaper with some clippings from other local newspapers interspersed (Minneapolis Star Journal; Tribune). Clippings are arranged chronologically by term of the academic year.…
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A petition letter by the fan-makers of Britain for the government to restrain from importing fans from East-Indies
Chinese Accessories: Hats, Scarfs, and Fans
Travel literature that in parts also delves into everyday attire, accessories, and textiles used in China in early 1800s.
The Insects, the Cactus Plant, and the Red Dye
Descriptive explanations of how the red dye is manufactured using the insects that thrive on the cactus plants in Oaxaca, Mexico
Blue and Brown Dyes
It gives a detail break down of many different dyes.
Egyptian Linen 2
Travel literature on Egypt, Palestine, and the Middle East in early nineteenth century.
Egyptian Linen 1
Travel literature on Egypt, Palestine, and the Middle East in early nineteenth century.
Linum Silvestre chamealinum
The full manuscript provides the reader with descriptions and engravings of various types of botany and animals. This page delves into different species of linum (flax) plants.
Linum Silvestre
The full manuscript provides the reader with descriptions and engravings of various types of botany and animals. This page delves into different species of linum (flax) plants.
The Egyptian Man
Woodcut illustrations of various ethnic attires accompanied with four line descriptions
The Egyptian Woman
Woodcut illustrations of various ethnic attires accompanied with four line descriptions
History of New Spain
History of Mexico through four letters from the courts of Emperor Charles V
A report on East-India Company's trade with China
A letter specifically on the cloth trade in China written by Dolben to the East India Company
The weavers and Clothiers vs the East-India-trade company
Written in verses, the balled is a response to the first Calico Crisis in Britain in late seventeenth century.
Sales in London by the East India Company
List of commodities and their prices as offered by the East India Company on October 25, 1687
Cargo Receipt from a French Ship in 1763
A collection of manuscripts in French of cargo receipts
Africa
Description of travels to various parts of Africa with commentary on the local governments, policies, trade, plants, beasts, and birds.
History of the Mexican Empire
History of Mexican Empire, Mexican hieroglyphs,
Description of nations of the Russian Empire
95 colored illustrations of various Russian costumes
A brief answer regarding printed and painted callicoes, and woolen and silk manufacture
A reply to a pamphlet by Defoe, regarding the silk manufacturing and profit to Great Britain
Travels of Corneille Le Brun through Muscovy, Persia, and East Indies
The first French translation of Reizon over Moskovie, door Persie en Indie ..., 1711.
Travels of Corneille Le Brun through Muscovy, Persia, and East Indies
The first French translation of Reizon over Moskovie, door Persie en Indie ..., 1711.
Clothing of Nations
Thirty-seven beautiful illustrations depicting various nations' attire and costumes
Travels in the principal parts of Asia Minor
Descriptions of costumes in Asia Minor (Turkey) Egypt, Syria, and the Holy Land with accompanying illustrations, plates, portrait and folded maps.
The Discourse for Free Trade
List of taxes and impositions on woolen commodities
Costumes of Greece, the Ottoman Turks, and Middle East
Woodcut illustrations of man and woman wearing Turkish, Greece and other middle eastern attire.
The Egyptians and Romanians
Woodcut illustrations of various ethnic attires accompanied with four line descriptions
The Spanish, Portuguese, Italians, and etc
Description of early 19th century costumes and clothing habits of various peoples some of which are accompanied with vignettes showcasing a man and a woman dressed in the local fashion.
Cover of tape box containing audio recordings of "KUOM History: Polio Programs - Drawing to Music, KUOM for Kids, Uncle Ray and the Funnies"
Introduction by Ray Christensen: Ken Barry and Betty Maurstad on Drawing to Music, My Dog Has Fleas, KUOM for KIDS, Uncle Ray, Pete and others, Old McDonald had a Farm with George Grim
Copy for Betty Girling's message, summary of polio programs for "Report for Neighbors" broadcast
Thanks, George! School by Air was a series of programs suggested by KUOM to Dean Schwiekardt, Commissioner of Education for the State of Minnesota and to the Boards of Education in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The suggestion was accepted by the…
