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Minnesota. Division of Parks and Recreation. State parks maps and drawings, 1839-1982 (bulk 1935-1973).

Title: State parks maps and drawings, 1839-1982 (bulk 1935-1973).

Paper (including blueline, blueprint, and tracing and coated papers), linen, and Mylar maps, architectural plans, and drawings detailing topography, general layout, roads and trails, bridges, water and sewage systems, existing and proposed buildings, and other facilities in various state parks, historic sites, state waysides, and proposed state parks. Included are base and ownership maps, site plans, and development studies. A number were created by the National Park Service, often in conjunction with the ECW [Emergency Conservation Work] or the Minnesota Conservation Commission. A small amount of manuscript material relating to some of the maps and plans has been retained and is filed with them.

ArchivalResource: 37 oversize folders in 5 map case drawers.

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State parks maps and drawings., 1839-1997 (bulk 1935-1973).

Title: State parks maps and drawings. 1839-1997 (bulk 1935-1973).

Paper (including blueline, blueprint, and tracing and coated papers), linen, and Mylar maps, architectural plans, and drawings detailing topography, general layout, roads and trails, bridges, water and sewage systems, existing and proposed buildings, and other facilities in various state parks, historic sites, state waysides, and proposed state parks.

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Minnesota. Division of Parks and Recreation. Itasca State Park maps and drawings, 1892-1980 (bulk 1930s).

Title: Itasca State Park maps and drawings, 1892-1980 (bulk 1930s).

Paper (including blueline, blueprint, and tracing and coated papers), and linen maps, architectural plans, and drawings detailing the park's topography, general layout, roads and trails, bridges, tree plantings, vegetation, water and sewage systems, telephone lines, fire plans, signage and markers, parking areas, and existing and proposed buildings, including observation towers. Included are base and ownership maps, site plans, and development studies. A few items were created by the National Park Service in conjunction with the ECW [Emergency Conservation Work] or the Minnesota Conservation Commission.

ArchivalResource: 25 oversize folders in 3 map case drawers.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/313821018 View

Minnesota. Commission of Conservation. Minutes, 1925-1937.

Title: Minutes, 1925-1937.

Two sets of minutes: (a) 1925 - February 1931 (1 folder, primarily carbon copies), of the Commission established by Laws 1925, Chapter 426, Article 4, which consisted of the State Auditor (as Commissioner of Lands and Timber), the State Forester (or Forestry Commissioner), and the Game and Fish Commissioner; (b) July 1931 - April 1937 (4 volumes, originals), of the 5-member Commission established by Laws 1931, Chapter 186, was abolished in 1937. The file of minutes for 1925-1931 also includes correspondence or other materials considered at meetings.

ArchivalResource: 0.8 cu. ft. (2 folders and 6 volumes).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/313863010 View

Minnesota. Dept. of Conservation. Photographs by Napoleon N. Nadeau, 1898-1942 (bulk 1932-1937).

Title: Photographs by Napoleon N. Nadeau, 1898-1942 (bulk 1932-1937).

Photographs taken by Napoleon N. Nadeau as Conservation Department photographer from 1932 through 1937. The collection mainly documents the activities and buildings of the forestry division and includes images of state forests; timber stands and forest vegetation; forest industries, particularly logging, lumbering, paper making, Christmas trees, and maple sugar; forest fires and fire prevention methods and equipment; forest deterioration and reproduction, mainly at the Badoura State Nursery; farmland erosion and prevention efforts; permanent structural improvements, especially bridges, forestry buildings, ranger stations, fire towers, roads, trails, dams, and docks; recreational areas and activities, including campgrounds, picnic areas, and beaches, fishing and hunting, and lakes and rivers; wildlife; work of various emergency relief administration agencies, particularly the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and Works Progress Administration (WPA); educational activities, such as exhibits, state fair demonstrations, signs and maps, archaeological work, Native American pageants, and forestry research; agriculture; and departmental personnel and the Conservation Commission. A large number of the photographs were taken in the state parks, particularly Itasca, Scenic, and Whitewater.

ArchivalResource: 10.0 cu. ft. (26 boxes).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/313860346 View