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Ramsey County History Podcast #13 – Spring 2019: International Institute of Minnesota
Paul Nelson and Krista HansonInternational Institute of Minnesota The International Institute of Minnesota opened its doors in St. Paul in December of 1919 to serve the needs of recent immigrants and refugees. One hundred years later, the world has changed, but the International Institute is still in St. Paul, still doing…
Ramsey County History – Fall 2011: “Living la Vida en Ramsey County: A Journey through Ramsey County’s Mexican Past”
Leila Renee AlbertLiving la Vida en Ramsey County: A Journey through Ramsey County’s Mexican Past Author: Leila Renee Albert In September 2011, the Ramsey County Historical Society (RCHs) opened an exhibit in its gallery space in the Landmark Center focused on Ramsey County’s Mexican past titled, “Living la Vida en Ramsey…
Ramsey County History – Spring 2002: “Doing History in Ramsey County and St. Paul: A Review Essay”
John M. LindleyDoing History in Ramsey County and St. Paul: A Review Essay Author: John M. Lindley Like the late nineteenth century spate of local history books about St. Paul, the author comments on a similar recent flourishing of St. Paul history and gives several short summaries of the works. Among…
Ramsey County History – Fall 1992: “A Story of Change, Pride, and Perseverance: The Mexican-Americans and Their Roots in St. Paul’s Past”
Jane McClureA Story of Change, Pride, and Perseverance: The Mexican-Americans and Their Roots in St. Paul’s Past Author: Jane McClure Professional oboist Luis Garzon came to Minnesota from Mexico City in 1886 and stayed to become a grocer and pillar of the Mexican-American community on St. Paul’s West Side. This article…