Newton H. Winchell and family papers, 1814-1958.

University of Minnesota

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The West Bank Union at the University of Minnesota was established in 1967 to offer services to students. It took until 1980 for the union to have its own space in Willey Hall, including an auditorium and lounge spaces for students. Student services and facilities were established in the newly constructed West Bank Union skyway, which connected Willey and Blegen Halls. From the guide to the West Bank Union papers, circa 1970s-1980s, (University of Minnesota Libraries. University Arch...

Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia

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The oldest natural science research institution and museum in the Americas, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia was founded in 1812 "for the encouragement and cultivation of the sciences, and the advancement of useful learning." Since the founding of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, there have been twenty-eight presidents and five acting presidents (please see additional note for a complete list of Academy presidents). From 1937 to 1995, there were four pre...

American Philosophical Society

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Benjamin Franklin founded the American Philosophical Society in 1743 in Philadelphia, patterning it after the Royal Society of London. It's purpose was the promotion of the study of science and the practical arts of agriculture, engineering trades, and manufactures. Subjects of today's "philosophy" were generally excluded from the societies of the 17th and 18th centuries and the word "philosophy" meant to them "love of knowledge," and was essentially the equivalent of today's "science." Interest...

Wesleyan university, Middletown, Conn.

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William John James (1860-1941) was College Librarian from 1891 to 1929 and Assistant Treasurer of Wesleyan from 1908 to 1929. From the description of William John James Trustee and Financial Records, 1870 - 1939. (Wesleyan University). WorldCat record id: 499124185 The Wesleyan Glee Club formed in 1846 and frequently traveled and performed from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century. The Glee Club, along with the Chapel Choir and Concert Choir, performed at the an...

Koochiching Company (Minneapolis, Minn.)

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Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

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Herbert Clark Hoover (b. August 10, 1874, Iowa-d. October 20, 1964), thirty-first president of the United States, was born in Iowa, and was orphaned as a child. A Quaker known from his childhood as "Bert" to his friends, he began a career as a mining engineer soon after graduating from Stanford University in 1895. Within twenty years he had used his engineering knowledge and business acumen to make a fortune as an independent mining consultant. In 1914 Hoover administered the American Relief Com...

Alboin Academy (Alboin, Mich.)

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Hind, Henry Youle, 1823-1908

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Henry Youle Hind was a Canadian, explorer and geologist, born in England. He participated in the Red River exploring expedition and expeditions in Saskatchewan and Labrador. He was also director of the geological survey of New Brunswick. He also held positions at Trinity College of Toronto and King's College of Windsor (Nova Scotia) as a professor of chemistry, natural history, and geology. William George Richardson Hind, the younger brother of Henry Hind, moved from Eng...

Winchell, Caroline McAllister, 1806-1892.

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Winchell, Horace V. (Horace Vaughn), 1865-1923

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Horace Vaughn Winchell was an assistant State Geologist of Minnesota (1889-1891) and a geologist for various private mining companies. From the description of Horace V. Winchell papers, 1885-1920. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 63280237 Horace Vaughn Winchell was a geologist for the State of Minnesota and for various private mining companies. From the description of Horace Vaughn Winchell papers, 1885-1920. (University of Minnesota, M...

Mills family.

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Winchell, Alexander Newton, 1874-1958

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Winchell, N. H. (Newton Horace), 1839-1914

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Newton Horace Winchell came to Minnesota in 1872 when the Legislature offered him $1,000 to complete the first geological survey of the state. He was the first person to map Minnesota's geology and mineral deposits; he discovered the valuable low-grade iron ore deposits of the Mesabi and Vermilion ranges. He founded the Minnesota Geological Survey, served as its director for 28 years, and was the first head of the University's geology and geophysics department. From the guide to the ...

Winchell, Martin Ebenezer, 1829-1864.

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Fearing, Frederick C.

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Winchell, Charlotte Sophie Imus, 1836-1926.

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Winchell, Martin Ebenezer, 1765-1828.

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Winchell family.

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Lawrence family.

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Imus family.

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Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nicholas), 1786-1843.

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Winchell, Clarissa, 1827-1842.

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Woman's christian temperance union

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Temperance organization founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1874. Campaigning against the use of alcohol and in favor of labor laws and prison reform, the W.C.T.U. became one of the largest and most influential women's organizations of the 19th century. It became global when the World W.C.T.U. was founded in 1883. The organization continued to exist through the 20th century, although membership declined after the passage of the 18th Amendment (Prohibition) in 1919. From the description of ...

Winchell, Alexander, 1824-1891

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The Michigan Geological Survey was created by Public Act 20 of 1837. Its purpose was to conduct a geological and mineralogical survey of the state. The state legislature appointed Douglass Houghton the first state geologist (1837). In 1921, the state legislature established the Department of Conservation, and the Michigan Geological Survey became part of that department (Public Act 17 of 1921). The Department of Conservation established the Geological Survey Division circa 1947. In 1968, the dep...

University of Michigan.

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Outside of museum holdings, no comprehensive survey and inventory of campus artwork had been attempted since 1937. With support from the Michigan Commission on Art in Public Places, 1,076 items were inventoried during 1988-1990. Additional inventory work was undertaken in 1997-1998 for risk management purposed, but generated little new information. From the description of Inventory of University of Michigan-owned art, 1988-1990, 1997-1998. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id...

Hartwell family.

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Hubbard, Lucius L. (Lucius Lee), 1849-1933

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State Geologist and University of Michigan regent. From the description of Lucius Lee Hubbard papers, 1871-1935. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34418644 Lucius Lee Hubbard was born in 1849 and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. After graduating from Harvard University in 1872, Hubbard also attended the University of Bonn in Germany and received a law degree from the Boston School of Law. After spending several years in business and legal practice around Boston, Hubb...

First Methodist Episcopal Church (Minneapolis, Minn.)

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American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Edmund W. Sinnott was president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science at the time of this correspondence. Walter G. Berl was an editor for the Association. From the description of Letters, 1948-1971, to Lewis Mumford. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155878457 ...

Amenia Seminary (Amenia, N.Y.)

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School operated by Methodist Church in Amenia. Organized in 1834, sold in 1857 or 1858, and sold again in 1861. From the description of Records, 1837-1886. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155529452 ...

Minesota Mining Company

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Winchell, Horace, 1796-1873.

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