Collections Up Close

Minnesota Historical Society Collections & Reference podcasts and blog. New items highlighted each day.

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Deer Call: A deer call made from wood with a piece of tin tied to it, which would imitate a… https://t.co/LBKe8KsDZi

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Electric Fetus Mug: A frosted plastic mug celebrating the 20th anniversary of the… https://t.co/XnD4WaZsid

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Lock and Key: A padlock and key that were used the first jail in Hastings, Minnesota, circa… https://t.co/hJTVdyJTSz

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April Birthday: A photograph of a man celebrating his 44th birthday on 4/4/1944. This image… https://t.co/txAjNdv3bk

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New Home for IOTD!: This time has come for a new and improved home for our blog, including… https://t.co/HnJ0KjpeQd

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Opening Day: It is opening day for the Minnesota Twins today! Item of the Day presents this… https://t.co/w81qa9H6U9

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Flood: A photograph of #flooding of the Minnesota River as seen from the old iron truss… https://t.co/wty4uqdtlB

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Warren MacKenzie Bowl: A ten-paneled stoneware bowl made by Warren MacKenzie of Stillwater… https://t.co/pnoo5OArSB

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Gilbert Wilson Collection: In 1905, Reverend Gilbert L. Wilson, Presbyterian minister and… https://t.co/sHIVljQSZv

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Arthur and Ole: A photograph from 1935 showing Arthur and Ole Lervick lying in the undercut… https://t.co/OBN3wmY1lN

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Old Saloon: A gouache painting titled “Old Saloon” made by Minnesota artist Cameron Booth… https://t.co/aKQqyqTtj4

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Who should dictate fashion?: The issue of leggings and #airlines has really taken off (pun… https://t.co/iEHbm1wRyE

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Concert Poster: A concert poster designed by Minnesota artist David Witt of Saint Paul… https://t.co/rcx8XvcHB7

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Did they win?: A photograph of Bemidji High School basketball fans going crazy during the… https://t.co/fNdcum4WCU

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First Ave. Ticket: An unused ticket for a 1991 Babes in Toyland concert at First Avenue… https://t.co/GaPP8qvj0P

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Anti-Saloon League Button: A red circular pin-back button distributed by the Anti-Saloon… https://t.co/aqKEvEYL16

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Evening Dress: A “Delphos” evening dress created by Mariano Fortuny of New York, New York… https://t.co/X4U9sS3Cks

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#Navajo Blanket: A Navajo “Sunday” saddle blanket collected by Albert Gillette and donated… https://t.co/FEkGtlpzl1

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Two weeks until World War I Daybook launch!: Our interns and staff have been hard at work… https://t.co/qqDbPJcXU2

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Saint Patrick’s Day Button: A green circular pin-back button from the 1969 Saint Patrick’s… https://t.co/0A57jjyARD