00988.xml STEVEN C. BRANDT: An Inventory of His High way 55 Relocation Research Files at the Minnesota Historical Society National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Minnesota Historical Society
St. Paul, MN.
Finding aid encoded by David B. PetersonNovember 2011 Finding aid written in English. OVERVIEWMinnesota Historical Society Brandt, Steven C. Highway 55 relocation research files. 1971-2002 (bulk 1994-2002). Materials in English. Chronological and background subject files, collected by Brandt as a reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper, relating to an attempt by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to reroute Highway 55 (Hiawatha Avenue) in Minneapolis that threatened to destroy Mdewakanton sacred sites and historic Camp Coldwater. 1.75 cubic feet (4 boxes). P2789: See Detailed Description for shelf locations. CATALOG HEADINGS

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics:Dakota Indians -- Minnesota. Mdewakanton Indians -- Minnesota. Reporters and reporting -- Minnesota. Roads -- Environmental aspects -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis. Organizations:Minnesota. Dept. of Transportation. Places:Camp Coldwater (Minn.). Minnesota State Highway Number 55. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATIONPreferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Brandt, Steven C. Highway 55 relocation research files. Minnesota Historical Society.

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 Accession Information:

Accession number: 16,489

 Processing Information:

Processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with a Basic Project grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Catalog ID number: 007436023

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION P27891Chronological file:

Files consist of communications received and sent, reports, flyers, maps, and miscellaneous data.

undated and 1994-October 1998.6 folders. P27892October 1998-August 1999.6 folders. P27893September 1999-2002.7 folders. Background subject files:

Files consist largely of photocopies of documents, maps and aerial photographs printed on oversize papers, and printouts of newpaper articles.

 Archaeology,1998. Bureau of Indian Affairs,1997-1998. Bureau of Mines,1991. P27894Earth Liberation Front, 1997-1999. Historical miscellany,undated and 1971-1991. Maps,undated and 1996. Riverview Road,1998-2001. Sacred sites legislation,1978-1998.