Forests, Fields, and The Falls: Connecting Minnesota | Minnesota Historical Society

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This story of life in a lumber camp is based on the memories of Joseph DeLaittre. Read Joseph's unedited story

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Melvin Frank's memories appeared in Minnesota History magazine as "Sawmill City Boyhood." Read Melvin's unedited story

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This story comes from a collection of letters written by Mary Carpenter. Read Mary's letters

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E.V. Smalley's article was published in 1886. Read E.V.'s full article