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Ramsey County History – Winter 2005: “Curtain Up in 1933: The Legacy of the St. Paul Opera Association”
Steve TrimbleCurtain Up in 1933: The Legacy of the St. Paul Opera Association Author: Steve Trimble Inspired by a trip to Europe, Mrs. W. Homer Sweeney successfully spearheaded the creation of the St. Paul Municipal Opera. Opening in 1933, it was a “civic opera” that chose to present quality music…
Ramsey County History – Summer 2003: “Fear a Powerful Motivator—A Harvest of Victims: The Twin Cities and St. Paul’s Traumatic Small Pox Epidemic of 1924”
Paul D. NelsonFear a Powerful Motivator—A Harvest of Victims: The Twin Cities and St. Paul’s Traumatic Small Pox Epidemic of 1924 Author: Paul D. Nelson The Twin Cites most traumatic encounter with smallpox took place in 1924–25. There were two different variations of smallpox, and, at the time, the local health departments’…
Ramsey County History – Spring 2003: “Growing Up in St. Paul: ‘Homer Van Meter, a Member of the Karpis Gang, Was Shot Across the Street from Our House’”
Bernice FisherGrowing Up in St. Paul: ‘Homer Van Meter, a Member of the Karpis Gang, Was Shot Across the Street from Our House’ Author: Bernice Fisher The author grew up at 193 West University Avenue. One of her vivid memories was when Homer Van Meter, a member of the Dillinger…
Ramsey County History – Spring 2001: “A ‘Good Man’ in a Changing World: Cloud Man, the Dakota Leader, and His Life and Times”
Mark DietrichA ‘Good Man’ in a Changing World: Cloud Man, the Dakota Leader, and His Life and Times Author: Mark Dietrich A compelling portrait of the Mdewakenton Dakota leader Cloud Man in Minnesota up to the early 1860s. Confronted by a dwindling population as his people lost their land and the…
Ramsey County History – Winter 1999: “‘300 Afro-American Performers:’ The Great Cuba Pageant of 1898: St. Paul’s Citizens Support the Struggle for Civil Rights”
Dave Riehle‘300 Afro-American Performers:’ The Great Cuba Pageant of 1898: St. Paul’s Citizens Support the Struggle for Civil Rights Author: Dave Riehle In November 1898 the Twin Cities African-American community put on a grand show of patriotic enthusiasm, entitled “Cuba,” celebrating the U.S. victory in the Spanish-American War. Its cast of…
Ramsey County History – Summer 1990: “An Excess of Zeal and Boosterism—Few Holds Barred in Twin Cities Rivalries”
Virginia Brainard KunzAn Excess of Zeal and Boosterism—Few Holds Barred in Twin Cities Rivalries Author: Virginia Brainard Kunz A summary of the major struggles for dominance between Minneapolis and St. Paul: the Census War of 1890 (won by Minneapolis, but only after arrests, threats, extravagant cheating, and a recount); the 14-year battle…
Ramsey County History – Fall 1989: “Boom, Boom, Bust! The ’29 Crash”
Woodrow KeljikBoom, Boom, Bust! The ’29 Crash Author: Woodrow Keljik “Were the 1920s really prosperous?” Woodrow Keljik asks. In retrospect, signs of problems abounded, such as trouble on the farm, the situation in Europe, and reckless speculation. Words of caution were ignored. Another Republican victory in the 1928 elections encouraged…
Ramsey County History – Spring 1989: “Minnesota’ First Art School: St. Agatha’s Conservatory and the Pursuit of Excellence”
Sister Ann Thomasine SampsonMinnesota’ First Art School: St. Agatha’s Conservatory and the Pursuit of Excellence Author: Sister Ann Thomasine Sampson Five pieces by the same author tell the story of St. Agatha’s Conservatory. Cousins Mother Seraphine and Mother Celestine of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet were major figures. St. Agatha…
Ramsey County History – Spring 1988: “Pay Days: The Millers and Saints”
Ramsey County Historical SocietyPay Days: The Millers and Saints Author: Stew Thornley A brief summary of the century-long baseball rivalry between St. Paul’s Saints baseball team and the Millers of Minneapolis, featuring brawls, record-setting feats, famous names, and unforgettable characters. PDF of Thornley article…