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American Institute of Mining Engineers, Minnesota Section Records, 1878 – 2007
Accession numbers: 1997.3762; 2002.3961; 2007.0002; 2007.0003
Extent: 9.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes correspondence, subject files, meeting minutes, symposia
planning records, fall field trip records, and publications.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

American Red Cross, Aurora Branch Records, 1947 – 1961
Accession number: 1981.0012
Extent: 0.25 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes correspondence, financial records and a bank wallet from
the Aurora State Bank.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

American Red Cross, Mountain Iron, Arrowhead Branch Records, 1947 – 1960
Accession number: 1985.0572
Extent: 0.25 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes bylaws, information on the East Range Division, minutes
and financial records.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

American Red Cross, Hibbing Branch Records, 1939 - 1985
Accession number: 2003.0044
Extent: 2 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes a scrapbook, newspaper clippings, correspondence, local
branch information and disaster service registration forms.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Walfred Anderson Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railway Scrapbook, 1930 – 1973
Accession number: 1984.0249
Extent: 0.16 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes a scrapbook containing an account of the construction of
the Wales Line Extension, photographs of railroad workers, prominent DM&IR
management, steam locomotives and numerous newspaper articles on the retirements and
deaths of friends and fellow employees.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Tom Appelget Family Papers, 1918; 1943 – 1945
Accession number: 1982.0018
Extent: 0.2 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes 20 letters written by Tom Appelget to servicemen
overseas who were former members of his Calumet area Boy Scout troop. The letters cover
Calumet area news and news from the Hill Annex mine. In addition, there is a 16 page
letter written by Helen Tolman Appelget on 10/15/1918 regarding the Bovey Fire. Tom
Appelget was a mining engineer working for Great Northern Iron Ore Properties,
Interstate Iron Company, and J & J Steel at the Hill Annex mine in Calumet.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Arrowhead Library System Records, 1914 – 1983
Accession numbers: 1983.0078; 1989.1451
Extent: 2 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes a constitution, by-laws, minutes, correspondence,
financial records, membership records, newsletters, and subject files.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Aurora American Legion, Quayle-Shuster Post #241 Records, 1942 – 1944
Accession number: 1995.3551
Extent: 2 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes a scrapbook entitled “Our Boys in Service”.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Aurora Commercial Club Records, 1910 - 1922
Accession number: 1981.0013
Extent: 1 folder
Abstract: The collection includes meeting minutes.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Mrs. Frederick Ayer Papers, 1847 – 1961
Accession number: 2005.0251
Extent: 0.08 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes Letters and memoirs of Mrs. Frederick (Elizabeth Taylor)
Ayer, early missionary to the Minnesota Chippewa. Also included is an article by Bob
Pomeroy entitled “In Oakland Cemetery: Ayer Grave Recalls First Male White Born in
State." Little Falls Daily Transcript, Little Falls, MN. 1961.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

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Willard Bayliss Family Papers, 1901 – 1944
Accession number: 1982.0019
Extent: 0.66 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes the diaries of Willard and Celeste Bayliss. Willard Bayliss
was a Mine Superintendent at the Clark Mine, Chisholm, MN.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Frank S. Bergstrom Papers, 1906 – 1957
Accession number: 1990.1659
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes patents, a field notebook, and publications.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Beta Sigma Phi, Virginia, Minnesota Chapter Records, 1950 – 1990
Accession number: 2004.0047
Extent: 16.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes meeting minutes, programs, publications, news clippings,
and scrapbooks.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Boundary Waters Conservation Alliance Records, 1930 – 1984
Accession number: 1987.0840
Extent: 3.5 linear feet in 4 boxes
Abstract: The collection includes articles of incorporation, bylaws, meeting minutes,
correspondence, newsletters, research materials and publications.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Henry Bradlich Papers, 1927 – 1992
Accession number: 1996.3672
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes news clippings and newspapers documenting the history
of Eveleth and 2 scrapbooks documenting the Eveleth Senior High School Class of 1932.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Bob Brandt, Tour of Duty WWII Memoir, 1942 – 2006
Accession numbers: 2008.0074
Extent: 1 volume and 1 compact disc
Abstract: Memoir documenting Bob Brandt's service as an underage Marine during World
War II. Text is identical to a chapter in the book America's Youngest Warriors, volume III,
available in the Iron Range Research Center Library Collection. The manuscript copy
contains photographs.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Brunetta Family Papers, 1905 – 1952
Accession number: 2005.0053
Extent: 0.16 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes family papers, material related to obtaining citizenship
and material documenting the Societa' Operaia Italiana Di Mutuo Soccorso Roma in
Virginia, MN.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Buhl Education Association Records, 1945 – 1985
Accession number: 1986.0715
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes a constitution, correspondence, meeting minutes,
publications, and a scrapbook.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Buhl Public Library Records, 1917 - 1987
Accession numbers: 1987.0769; 1995.3529
Extent: 7.16 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes minutes, correspondence, reports, maps, photographs,
financial records, plans, specifications, circulation statistics and accession books.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Butler Brothers and Hanna Mining Company Records, 1894 - 1983
Accession number: 1987.0970
Extent: 386 linear feet plus oversized
Abstract: The records of Butler Brothers and Hanna Mining Company document the
company’s iron mining operations primarily in Minnesota.
Access Note: Access to the materials in this collection is unrestricted except for Subgroup
1.3. Human Resources, Subgroup 1.4. Insurance, and Subgroup 7.2. Evergreen Mining
Company Applications for Employment. The Iron Range Research Center has placed a
100-year restriction from the original date of creation on Employee files because these
records may contain sensitive personal data.

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Calumet Veterans of Foreign Wars Records, 1945 – 1958
Accession number: 1985.0567
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes a constitution, bylaws, minutes, correspondence,
financial records and membership records.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Camp George E. Sigel 4-H Club Records, 1920 – 1973
Accession number: 1985.0551
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes minutes, correspondence, and financial records.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Calumet Recreation Association Records, 1958 - 1972
Accession number: 1985.0568
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes a constitution, minutes, financial records, and
membership records.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Christine A. Carlson Papers, 1911 - 1991
Accession number: 2006.0036
Extent: 0.16 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes material documenting the Vasa Orden av Amerika,
Distriktlogen Minnesota, No. 7.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Cherry Chatter Newsletters, 1942 – 1945
Accession number: 1989.1307
Extent: 1 folder
Abstract: The collection includes newsletters sent to servicemen from Cherry Township
during WWII.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Cherry Farmer's Club Records, 1913 – 1986
Accession number: 1986.0695
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes meeting minutes, articles of incorporation, and a
membership book.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Cherry Women's Co-op Guild Records, 1932 – 1964
Accession number: 1985.0598
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes activity reports, minutes, attendance, correspondence
and publications.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Chisholm Finnish Society (Folk) Home Records, undated
Accession number: 1987.0935
Extent: 1 folder
Abstract: The collection includes a history of the beginning of the Chisholm Finnish
Society Home (In Finnish).
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Chisholm Hospital Auxiliary Records, 1952 – 1982
Accession number: 1987.0948
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes nursing scholarship applications and ledgers.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Chisholm Italian-American Club Records, 1966 – 2007
Accession number: 2005.0026; 2007.0008
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes membership lists, meeting minutes, financial records,
and correspondence.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Chisholm Service Taxi Records. 1926 – 1944
Accession number: 1994.3220
Extent: 0.16 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes cash journals and a ride docket.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Chisholm Veteran's Administration Office Records, 1938 – 1950
Accession number: 1983.0149
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes servicemen's files, A-Z.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Cleveland Cliffs Records, 1910 – 1974
Accession numbers: 1985.0553; 1987.0781; 2005.0208; 2005.0222
Extent: 58 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes material documenting Cleveland Cliffs iron ore mining
operations in Minnesota.
Access Note: This collection is unprocessed. Access will depend upon mediation by the
archivist to ensure that due respect is accorded to records that require restriction due to
content. In conformance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a, Records maintained
on individuals) and the Freedom of Information Act (Exemption B6, Personal Privacy) the
Iron Range Research Center has placed a 100-year restriction from the original date of
creation on Employee files because these records may contain sensitive personal data.
Otherwise the records are open to research.

Coleraine American Legion, And-Quist Post #218 Records, 1919 – 1964
Accession number: 1985.0581
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes articles of incorporation, minutes and financial records.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Coleraine Athletic Association Records, 1911
Accession number: 1985.0582
Extent: 1 folder
Abstract: The collection includes 1 ledger containing meeting minutes.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Coleraine / Bovey Women's Club Records, 1911 – 1985
Accession number: 1991.2416
Extent: 1.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes membership records, photographs, programs, a
constitution, bylaws and scrapbooks.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Community Work Development Center Records, 1966 – 1985
Accession number: 1985.0591
Extent: 1.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes minutes, financial records, and correspondence.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Cultural Society of South Slavs Records, 1970 - 1994 (microfilm)
Accession number: 1994.3322
Extent: 15 microfilm reels
Abstract: The collection includes minutes, bylaws, special programs, newsletters and news
clippings.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

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Peter DelGreco Papers, 1950 – 1963
Accession number: 2005.0054
Extent: 6 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes subject files, correspondence, reports, news clippings,
publications, maps and plans.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Lorraine DeMillo Papers, 1892 – 1993
Accession numbers: 1982.0042; 1991.2065; 1993.2774; 1994.3370
Extent: 2.7 linear feet plus oversized
Abstract: The collection includes research materials treating the subjects of mining,
immigration and North Hibbing.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Dragisich Family papers, 1913 – 1971
Accession number: 1986.0725
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes correspondence, subject files and publications.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railway Records, 1942 – 1946
Accession number: 1984.0483
Extent: 1 Scrapbook
Abstract: The collection includes a Division Roadmaster's correspondence scrapbook.
Proctor, Minnesota.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific Railroad / Virginia Rainy Lake Records, 1901 – 1914
Accession number: 1991.2160
Extent: 1 ledger
Abstract: The collection includes employee records.
Access Note: In conformance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a, Records
maintained on individuals) and the Freedom of Information Act (Exemption B6, Personal
Privacy) the Iron Range Research Center has placed a 100-year restriction from the
original date of creation on Employment Applications and related files because these
records may contain sensitive personal data.

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Elanto Cooperative Association Records, 1916 – 1945
Accession number: 1982.0031
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes stock certificates, shareholder records, tax returns, and
fire insurance policies.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Eveleth Male Chorus Records, 1963 – 1971
Accession number: 1992.2677
Extent: 1 scrapbook
Abstract: The collection includes a scrapbook containing memorabilia and photographs
documenting the activities of the Eveleth Male Chorus.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Eveleth United Methodist Church Records, 1897 – 1982
Accession number: 1984.0498
Extent: 3 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes minutes, sacramental registers, correspondence and
subject files.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Eveleth Women's Club Records, 1908 – 1994
Accession number: 1994.3238
Extent: 5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes scrapbooks, ledgers, minutes, yearbooks, programs and
presentations.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

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Reverend Harald Farseth Papers, 1924 – 1940
Accession number: 1987.0949
Extent: 6 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes subject files, correspondence, sermons, photographs and
films.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

First Bank of Hibbing Records, 1891 – 1955
Accession number: 1982.0033
Extent: 0.16 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes financial records.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

First Lutheran Church of Virginia Records, 1924 – 1983
Accession number: 1994.3344
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes minutes, newsletters and annual reports.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

First Presbyterian Church of Gilbert Records, 1914 – 1984
Accession number: 1984.0262
Extent: 1 linear foot in 2 boxes
Abstract: The collection includes minutes, ladies aid bylaws and correspondence.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

First Unitarian Church of Virginia, Minnesota Records, 1911 – 1990
Accession number: 2005.0250
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes correspondence, articles of incorporation, anniversary
materials, church registers, and scrapbooks.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Floodwood Commercial Club Records, 1945 – 1958
Accession number: 1985.0589
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes correspondence, reports financial records and a
certificate of incorporation.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

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Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Records, 1948 – 1960
Accession number: 1986.0606
Extent: 0.16 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes minutes, a constitution, and articles of incorporation.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Grand Rapids Forestry Station Records, 1921 – 1992
Accession number: 1992.2693
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes photocopies of memoirs, clippings, photographs and
other materials gathered or generated by Lester Hink that document the operation of the
Grand Rapids District Forestry Station.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Grand Rapids Women's Club Records, 1966 – 1992
Accession number: 1993.2922
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection consists primarily of two volumes of a three-volume
organizational history. Vol. II is a narrative history. Vol. III contains membership lists
and minutes. Both volumes have been removed from their original binders and filed. In
addition the records contain booklets on local lore sponsored by the Club, poetry,
programs, and newspaper clippings.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Great Western Mining Company Records, 1907
Accession number: 2005.0104
Extent: 1 volume
Abstract: The collection includes a Mining Lease, West Missabe Land Company, Limited,
and Other Companies to Great Western Mining Company, 1907.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

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Hawkins Mine Records, 1902 – 1906
Accession number: 1985.0556
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes a mine payroll book and a safety certificate.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Hibbing Business and Professional Women's Club Records, 1927 – 1994
Accession number: 1995.3549
Extent: 4 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes programs, yearbooks, reports, correspondence, news
clippings, publications, photographs and scrapbooks.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Hibbing / Chisholm Women's Club Records, 1923 – 1982
Accession number: 1982.0039
Extent: 3 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes scrapbooks, correspondence, programs, handbooks and
photographs.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Hibbing Italian Cooperative Company and Italian Civic Committee Records, 1899 – 1987
Accession number: 2009.0044
Extent: 0.16 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes invoices, contracts, notes, correspondence, and meeting
minutes written in Italian.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Hibbing League of Women Voters Records, 1957 – 1993
Accession number: 1985.0596
Extent: 9 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes bylaws, member lists, bulletins, correspondence, minutes
and publications.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Hibbing Women of Today Records, 1950 – 1995
Accession number: 1983.0075; 1986.0690; 1994.3310; 2007.0088 (unprocessed);
Extent: 9 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes minutes, scrapbooks, reports, financial records,
correspondence, membership records and publications. Each accession in this collection
has been described in a separate finding aid.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Hill Annex Mine Records, 1927 – 1965
Accession number: 2007.0063
Extent: 3 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes Hill Annex Mine reports and data collected by Ralph A.
Abercrombie.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

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International Snowmobile Association Records, 1967 – 1987
Accession number: 2005.0165
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes a history of the association and early members and
bound copies of the association’s newsletter.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Jon Issacson Papers, 1942 – 1945
Accession number: 1988.1213
Extent: 1 folder
Abstract: The collection includes letters sent to men from the Embarrass area to
servicemen serving in WWII.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

International Order of Odd Fellows, Missabe Lodge #222 Records, 1900 – 1973
Virginia, Minnesota Records, 1900 – 1973
Accession number: 1984.0414
Extent: 2 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes minutes, financial reports, and attendance records.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Izaak Walton League. Hibbing Chapter Records, 1924 – 1984
Accession number: 1984.0422; 1998.3802
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes a constitution, bylaws, a history, correspondence,
minutes, subject files and publications.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

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Johnny Doughboy Club Records, 1941 – 1961
Accession number: 1985.0566
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes a constitution, bylaws, minutes and correspondence.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Jones and Laughlin Steel Company Records, 1908 – 1978
Accession number: 1982.0040; 1984.0494; 1992.2613; 1994.3257; 2005.0204
Extent: 47.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes correspondence, reports, operating statistics, employee
records, maps, and plans.
Access Note: In conformance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a, Records
maintained on individuals) and the Freedom of Information Act (Exemption B6, Personal
Privacy) the Iron Range Research Center has placed a 100-year restriction from the
original date of creation on Employee files because these records may contain sensitive
personal data. Otherwise the records are open to research.

Eina W. Jylha Memoir, 1944 – 1945
Accession number: 1985.0555
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes a memoir relating experiences while a prisoner of war in
WWII Germany and some photographs.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

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Koslowskii Logging Camp Records, 1907 – 1921
Accession number: 1992.2606
Extent: 2 photocopied ledgers
Abstract: The collection includes business ledgers. The two volumes provide information
regarding expenses and wages, volume of timber cut and sold, and provision of logging
services for the mines.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Louis Charles Krause Diary, 1905 – 1906
Accession number: 1989.1294
Extent: 1 diary
Abstract: The collection includes a diary kept by Mr. Krause as a child in a logging camp
near Withee, Wisconsin.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

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Dr. H.E. Lager Taconite Snowmobile Trail Controversy Collection, 1974 – 1989
Accession number: 1994.3237
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes graphs and correspondence.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Jacob Lakela Family Papers, 1911 – 1960
Accession number: 1994.3251
Extent: 0.16 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes tax returns, discharge papers, a passport and marriage
certificates.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Lake Superior Mines Records, 1858 – 1861
Accession number: 1984.0485
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes 3 ledgers, financial records and photographs.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Lind Booster Club Records, 1940
Accession number: 1987.0934
Extent: 1 volume
Abstract: The collection includes minutes of the political action committee for Bob Lind.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Little Swan Farmer Cooperative Records, 1913 – 1991
Accession number: 1991.2063
Extent: 2.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes Articles of Incorporation, minutes, stock certificates,
financial records, correspondence, and tax information. Also included in the collection are
the articles of incorporation of the Walo Hall Society.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

LTV Steel Company Records, 1964 – 1996
Accession numbers: 1984.0487; 1994.3381; 2001.3911;
Extent: 116 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes news clippings, photographs, speeches, publications,
subject files, films and audio recordings.
Access Note: This collection is unprocessed. Access will depend upon mediation by the
archivist to ensure that due respect is accorded to records that require restriction due to
content.

Lynwood Farm Club Records, 1914 – 1949
Accession number: 1987.0785
Extent: 1 folder
Abstract: The collection includes photocopies of a Lynwood Farm Club History and
minutes.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

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Maple Hill Community Club Records, 1923 – 1985
Accession numbers: 1985.0527; 1985.0544; 1985.0587
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes meeting minutes, bylaws, and correspondence.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Maple Hill Senior Citizen Club Records, 1982 – 1997
Accession number: 2003.0064
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes 15 scrapbooks.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Minnesota Iron Company Records, 1883 – 1889
Accession number: 1986.0604
Extent: 0.16 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes the correspondence and monthly reports of D. H. Bacon.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Minnesota Iron Ore Company Records, 1902 – 1920
Accession number: 1984.0510
Extent: 2 ledgers
Abstract: The collection includes daily record of analysis books for the Glen Mine,
Chisholm, Minnesota, 1902-1910 and 1919-1920.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Missabe Range Lodge #654, Brotherhood of Locomotive & Enginemen Records, 1933 –
1948
Accession number: 1984.0288
Extent: 3 volumes
Abstract: The collection includes minute books, membership lists and correspondence.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Mountain Iron Teachers' Organization Records, 1937 – 1960
Accession number: 1989.1385
Extent: 1.16 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes minutes, correspondence, salary data, union materials,
financial records, and publications.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Robert Murray Diaries, 1895 – 1905
Accession number: 1982.0022
Extent: 0.08 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes diaries covering the late 1800's - early 1900's in Ontario
and Minnesota mining districts.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

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Mary McDonald Papers, 1931 – 1965
Accession number: 1989.1378
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes Correspondence, research materials, and photographs.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

McHale Local Branch Society, Socialist Party of America Records, 1907 – 1908
Accession number: 1986.0605
Extent: 0.16 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes minutes and financial records.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

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North Country Library Cooperative Records, 1980 – 1983
Accession number: 1982.0043
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes minutes, financial records, newsletters, reports, manuals,
and policies.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

North Star Civic Club Records, 1929 – 1947
Accession number: 1982.0020
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes minutes and financial records in Finnish.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Northeastern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency Records, 1978 – 1982
Accession number: 2005.0244
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes meeting minutes, correspondence, studies and reports.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Northern Minnesota Municipal Electric Association Records, 1974 – 1983
Accession number: 1985.0576
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes reports, correspondence, and litigation files.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

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Oliver iron Mining Company and United States Steel Corporation Records,
circa 1900 – 1960
Accession numbers: 1982.0023; 1983.0063; 1983.0068; 1983.0152; 1984.0258;
1984.0420; 1984.0481; 1984.0490; 1984.0507; 1985.0547; 1985.0569; 1985.0583;
1987.0779; 1987.0892; 1987.0941; 1988.1216; 1992.2444; 1992.2547; 1993.2736;
1993.2753; 1997.3748; 2002.4027; 2005.0075; 2005.0151; 2005.0169; 2005.0183;
2005.0184; 2005.0217; 2008.0101
Extent: 60 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes maps, publications, and photographs documenting the
operation of Oliver Iron Mining Company and United States Steel Corporation.
Access Note: This collection is unprocessed. Access will depend upon mediation by the
archivist to ensure that due respect is accorded to records that require restriction due to
content. In conformance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a, Records maintained
on individuals) and the Freedom of Information Act (Exemption B6, Personal Privacy) the
Iron Range Research Center has placed a 100-year restriction from the original date of
creation on Employee files because these records may contain sensitive personal data.
Otherwise the records are open to research.

Onnela Hall Records, 1896 – 1950
Accession number: 1997.3741
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes financial records, membership files, and a yearbook.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Hibbing, Minnesota Records, Late 1800s – 1981
Accession Number: 1994.3224
Extent: 2 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes publications, historical sketches, membership directories,
club records, anniversary books and annual reports.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

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Mary Pelto Papers, 1918 – 1922
Accession number: 1988.1193
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes letters to Mary Pelto from friends, family, and
schoolmates.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

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John A. Redfern Papers, 1894 – 1933
Accession number: 1995.3605
Extent: 1.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes correspondence, financial records and minutes including
material documenting Mr. Redfern’s involvement with the Swan Lake Brick Company, the
Sturgeon River Timber Company and Stuntz Township, Minnesota.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

R.D. Remington Records, 1920 – 1990
Accession number: 1990.1984
Extent: 2 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes a card file of records of patrons’ accounts in R.D.
Remington's business: Remington Yards, a lumber, coal, and hardware business in
Hibbing. Records include detailed credit information including customer's family history,
places of employment, family and personal relations, and obituaries. Mention of the:
Range Credit Bureau and other Hibbing area businesses.
Access Note: The collection is closed to research until 2090, limited access may be
brokered through mediation by the archivist so that personal information might be
redacted prior to access.

Rentola Brothers Trading Association Records, 1918 – 1937
Accession number: 1999.3861
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes financial records, union materials, photographs and
publications.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Henry Rintala Collection, circa 1940
Accession number: 1986.0602
Extent: 1 scrapbook
Abstract: The collection includes a scrapbook documenting local (Eveleth), state and
national sports.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

George A. Rossman Papers, 1927 – 1986
Accession number: 2005.0156
Extent: 4 volumes
Abstract: The collection includes Selected Statistics of Iron Ore Mining in Itasca County,
MN compiled by George A. Rossman.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Catherine Rukavina Papers, 1920 – 1977
Accession number: 2007.0078
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes research materials covering Americanization and
naturalization courses taught in evening schools.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

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St. James Episcopal Church Records, 1933 – 1951
Accession number: 1988.1289
Extent: 1.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes financial records and correspondence.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Laurel Danforth Sherman Papers, 1891 – 1990
Accession number: 1990.1649
Extent: 1.75 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes letters, diaries, correspondence, and photographs.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Shenango Furnace Company Records, 1905 – 1921
Accession numbers: 1987.0952; 1997.3747; 2001.3934
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes a ledger documenting activity at the Whiteside Mine,
time books, publications, maps, and a production chart.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Snyder Mining Company Records, 1902 – 1986
Accession numbers: 1986.0629; 2001.3933
Extent: 32 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes material documenting operation of Snyder
Mining Company.
Access Note: This collection is unprocessed. Access will depend upon mediation by the
archivist to ensure that due respect is accorded to records that require restriction due to
content. In conformance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a, Records maintained
on individuals) and the Freedom of Information Act (Exemption B6, Personal Privacy) the
Iron Range Research Center has placed a 100-year restriction from the original date of
creation on Employee files because these records may contain sensitive personal data.
Otherwise the records are open to research.

Sons of Norway, Haarfager Lodge #40, Virginia, Minnesota Records, 1908 – 1972
Accession number: 1983.0150
Extent: 3 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes minutes, correspondence, financial records, and
membership records.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Sons of Norway, Midnatsolen Lodge #58, Nordlyset Lodge #17 Records, 1905 – 1983
Accession number: 1995.3579
Extent: 2 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes correspondence, financial records, membership roster,
minutes, cash books, artifacts, ledgers, receipts books.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Albert Stimac Papers, 1944 – 2008
Accession number: 2011.0016
Extent: 0.16 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes material documenting Mr. Stimac's service in WWII as a
merchant marine, his advocacy for Just Compensation for Merchant Marines veterans,
and a memoir of Mr. Stimac's involvement with the Iron Range Historical Society, 1978-
1983.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

Sturgeon Township Newsletter Collection, 1942 – 1958
Accession number: 1989.1444
Extent: 1 folder
Abstract: The collection includes photocopies of newsletters sent to WWII servicemen
from Sturgeon Township.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Suomi Kerho Finnish Club Records, 1954 – 2005
Accession number: 2007.0087
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes meeting minutes, correspondence, articles of
incorporation, financial records, and membership records.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

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Toivola 4-H Club Records, 1955 – 1962
Accession number: 2004.0074
Extent: 1 volume
Abstract: The collection includes a scrapbook.
Access Note: The collection is open to research.

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United States Steel Corporation Records
See: Oliver Iron Mining Company / United States Steel Corporation Records

United Steelworkers Local #1437, Calumet, Minnesota Records, 1951 – 1980
Accession number: 1994.3291
Extent: 15.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes correspondence, safety inspection and safety materials,
Bureau of Mines inspections, public relations records, labor negotiations, labor contracts,
supplement agreements, job descriptions and continuous service lists, minute books,
arbitration grievances, employee appointment records, notification of job vacancies and
publications.
Access Note: In conformance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a, Records
maintained on individuals) and the Freedom of Information Act (Exemption B6, Personal
Privacy) the Iron Range Research Center has placed a 100-year restriction from the
original date of creation on Employee files because these records may contain sensitive
personal data. Otherwise the records are open to research.

United Steelworkers Local #1442, Hibbing, Minnesota Records, 1953 – 1971
Accession number: 2010.0034
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes labor agreements, correspondence, subject files,
publications, membership records and Snyder Mining Company Records.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

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Virginia Business and Professional Women's Club Records, 1921 – 1981
Accession number: 1984.0393
Extent: 9 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes Club Publications and Scrapbooks.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Virginia National Guard Armory Scrapbook, 1947 – 1992
Accession number: 1995.3532
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes a scrapbook and photographs.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Virginia Rainy Lake Records
See: Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific Railroad / Virginia Rainy Lake Records

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Wednesday Musicale Records, 1941 – 1983
Accession number: 1988.1195
Extent: 1 linear foot
Abstract: The collection includes a constitution, minutes, financial reports, newspaper
clippings, and scrapbooks.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Women’s Society for Christian Service Records, 1963 – 1980
Accession number: 2003.0026
Extent: 0.5 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes charters, minutes and scrapbooks.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

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Al Zdon Papers, 1980 – 1994
Accession number: 1994.3365
Extent: 2 linear feet
Abstract: The collection includes “Letters to the Editor” sent to Al Zdon, former editor of the Hibbing Daily Tribune.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Zim Cooperative Association Records, 1916 – 1984
Accession number: 1991.2406
Extent: 1.2
Abstract: The collection includes correspondence, financial records and publications.
Access Note: The records are open to research.

Zim Farmers' Mercantile Association Records, 1919
Accession number: 1990.1735
Extent: 1 folder
Abstract: The collection includes a certificate of incorporation and by-laws of the Zim Farmer’s Mercantile Association.
Access Note: The records are open to research.