St. Paul Winter Carnival Association.

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The Saint Paul Winter Carnival, a city-wide festival featuring a week of parades, ice sculptures, sporting events, and other outdoor activities, was begun in 1885 as the St. Paul Ice Palace and Winter Carnival Association. The first carnivals were held 1886-1888 and 1895. They were revived in 1916 and 1917. Beginning again in 1937, they continued through 1942, resuming on a permanent basis in 1946.

From the description of Winter Carnival Association records, 1885-1992 (bulk 1937-1992). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 313802807

The St. Paul Winter Carnival, a city-wide festival featuring a week of parades, ice sculptures, sporting events, and other outdoor activities, was begun in 1885 as the St. Paul Ice Palace Winter Carnival Association. The first carnivals were held 1886-1888 and 1896. They were revived in 1916 and 1917. Beginning again in 1937, they continued through 1942, resuming on a permanent basis in 1946.

From the guide to the St. Paul Winter Carnival film collection [motion picture], ca. 1942-1976., (Minnesota Historical Society)

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creatorOf Winter Carnival Association records., 1885-1992 (bulk 1937-1991). Minnesota Historical Society
creatorOf St. Paul Winter Carnival film collection [motion picture], ca. 1942-1976. Minnesota Historical Society
creatorOf St. Paul Winter Carnival Association. Winter Carnival Association records, 1885-1992 (bulk 1937-1992). Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts
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associatedWith Imperial Order of Fire and Brimstone. corporateBody
associatedWith International 500 Snowmobile Race. corporateBody
associatedWith International Cross Country Snowmobile Federation. corporateBody
associatedWith Midway Club (Saint Paul, Minn.). corporateBody
associatedWith Nushka Club (Saint Paul, Minn.). corporateBody
associatedWith Olsen, Robert Arthur, 1952- person
associatedWith Olsen, Robert Arthur, 1952-. corporateBody
associatedWith St. Paul Winter Carnival. corporateBody
associatedWith World Snowmobile Racing Federation (Hartland, Wis.). corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Saint Paul (Minn.)
Saint Paul (Minn.)
Minnesota--Saint Paul
Saint Paul (Minn.)
Minnesota
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Associations, institutions, etc.
Associations, institutions, etc.
Carnival songs
Community leadership
Community leadership
Community organization
Festivals
Ice palaces
Ice palaces
Parades
Parades
Recreation
Recreation
Snowmobile racing
Snowmobile racing
Snowmobiles
Snowmobiles
Speed skating
Speed skating
Winter festivals
Winter festivals
Winter sports
Winter sports
Occupation
Activity

Corporate Body

Active 1885

Active 1992

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