In 1892, Haines, Stone & Co., a Little Falls publishing company, took on the momentous task of putting together the first city directory, just thirteen…
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Category: history
Vawter, The Barely There Village
Of the many responsibilities we take on at MCHS, my favorite may be assisting patrons with research, as it can be a goldmine of new…
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Isabel Flood: Morrison County’s First Girlboss
Take a moment and think about your community or any group or club you’re a part of: is there a person who takes the initiative…
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Insanity, Inebriety, Epilepsy, Oh My! Exploring Early 20th Century County Mental Health Probates
The study of history is akin to the work of a detective, collecting and analyzing historical “clues” to infer on and answer a question about…
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Collections Carousel: Naval Officer Dress Uniform and Sword
Recently, we’ve added a Lieutenant Naval uniform and a U.S. Navy Officer’s sword to our collections, thanks to a donation from Joseph Schubert’s estate. Schubert…
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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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Let’s All Go To The Lobby!
Originally published in MCHS Newsletter Vol. 36 No. 1 I love movies. I can be a bit of a film snob at times, going on…
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The “License Question” In Morrison County
At one point in the county’s history, villages and townships would frequently vote on whether or not to ban the sale of alcohol within…
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Opening Tomorrow: Morrison County Veterans in the 20th Century
Come see our new temporary exhibit celebrating residents of Morrison County who served in the military during the 20th Century. This exhibit will open on…
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Charles Lindbergh Elementary School Choral Club, 1970
Within our archives at the Morrison County Historical Society, we have a vast collection of vinyl records. We have digitized one for everyone to enjoy:…
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