Describes microfilmed reproductions of scrapbooks of clippings compiled from Minnesota newspapers by Minnesota Historical Society staff on topics relating to Minnesota history, biography, and geographical locations. The topics and coverage vary but do include: the Dakota Conflict of 1862, the Civil War, governor John A. Johnson and other prominent Minnesotans, the Minnesota Historical Society, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Mankato and other areas of Minnesota beyond the Twin Cities. Volumes 1-74, 76-83, 96 (volumes 75, 84-95 are missing). An index to the scrapbooks is available.