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Names starting with the letter L

Name/Abstract	File no.
Gertrude Black La Due and Family: An Inventory of Their Papers	P2502
Diaries of a rural Minnesota teacher, Methodist preacher, and wife and correspondence from her daughter, Mildred La Due Mead.
Labor And Industry Department, Commissioner's Office: An Inventory of Its Records	l&i07
Correspondence, Occupational Safety and Health Division records, Workers' Compensation Division records, general subject files, and public hearing records.
Labor And Industry Department, Labor Standards Division: An Inventory of Its Records	l&i02
Hearing transcripts, correspondence, exhibits, reports, resolutions and minutes, rules and regulations, newspaper clippings, press releases, and case files documenting the activities of this division.
Labor Interpretive Center: An Inventory of Its Records	mlic01
Records documenting the proposed Minnesota Labor Interpretive Center and its advisory body, the Minnesota Labor Interpretive Center, Inc.
Lac Qui Parle County. District Court: An Inventory of Its Naturalization Records	SAM183
Declarations of intention, final papers, petition and record, lists of citizenship petitions granted and denied, applications to take oath of allegiance, and loose naturalization papers.
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Dept. of Minnesota: An Inventory of Their Records	00596
Minute books, financial records, and miscellaneous papers, including membership applications, printed materials, and some correspondence, documenting the activities of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Minnesota, and several of its local circles.
LaFountain, W.E.: An Inventory of His Photographs	sv000043
Views of logging operations on Sec. 16, Twp. 145N, Range 30W, Minnesota. Includes cutting and loading logs, cutover land and seed trees, and train wrecks. There is one photograph of Ojibway women and children and three photographs of logging operations outside Minnesota.
L. Bruce Laingen: An Inventory of His Papers	00685
This collection documents the career of Lowell Bruce Laingen from his service in World War II during the Philippines campaign to his 38-year career in the Foreign Service and especially focuses on his experience as a hostage in Iran. His papers also include material from his boyhood in Minnesota on a farm in the 1930s.
Laird, Norton Co.: An Inventory of Its Corporate Records	00331
Records of, and information about, a family-owned, Winona (Minn.)-based lumber company. Includes records of more than 75 associated logging, lumber, land, colonization, and other companies active in states from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa to Louisiana and the Pacific Northwest.
Lake County. District Court: An Inventory of Its Naturalization Records	SAM011
Declarations of intention, final papers, petition and recor, lists of citizenship petitions granted and denied, applications to take oath of allegiance, loose naturalization papers, and certificate of naturalization stubs.
Lake of the Woods County. District Court: An Inventory of Its Naturalization Records	SAM027
Declarations of intention, petition and record, and lists of citizenship petitions granted.
Louis F. Lammers: An Inventory of the Louis F. Lammers and Family Papers	00622
Correspondence, photographs, and related materials documenting the family of a lawyer from Heron Lake, Minnesota.
Dietrich Lange: An Inventory of His Papers	P1449
Correspondence, clippings, notebooks, diaries, and manuscripts of novels (1912-1925) and articles by Lange, a Minnesota author, naturalist, and educator.
York E. Langton: An Inventory of His Papers	00125
Correspondence (1960-1989) and transcripts of speeches (1978-1986) of a Minneapolis businessman and peace activist, relating to his activities in the United Nations Association and other organizations devoted to world peace and disarmament..
Auguste Louis Larpenteur: An Inventory of the Larpenteur Family Papers	P635
Reminiscences (1915) of Auguste Louis Larpenteur, a pioneer St. Paul, Minnesota settler and businessman who was active in civic affairs and politics, letterpress copies of his general outgoing correspondence (1900-1913), and writings by him on various subjects (1899-1913); a microfilm reproduction of an autobiography (1870-1872), three diaries (1834-1837, 1864-1872), and a cashbook (1869-1870) of fur trader Charles Larpenteur; a diary kept by Francis B. Larpenteur on a farm near St. Paul (1856-1861); a scrapbook of Emily Larpenteur Zenzius (ca. 1858-ca. 1886); assorted family papers and memorabilia (1792-1954); and newspaper clippings on Larpenteur family members, the Catholic church, and other religious topics (1890-1901, 1950).
George Latimer: An Inventory of His Papers	00058
Biographical information, correspondence, financial and fundraising materials, polls and questionnaires, research files, news releases, clippings and magazine articles, campaign literature, schedules, and audio and video tapes compiled by George Latimer as mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Law Advocates of Minnesota: An Inventory of Their Records	00603
Constitutions, bylaws, minutes, annual reports, membership directories, newsletters, correspondence, subject files, news clippings and photographs of a statewide organization of wives of lawyers and judges. The organization is devoted to the betterment of the legal profession, social activities, community issues, and pro bono work.
Law Advocates of Ramsey County: An Inventory of Their Records	00604
Minutes of directors' and annual meetings, 1962-1994, and newsletters, 1965-1995, of an organization composed of wives of lawyers and judges, which promoted public interest in the legal profession and encouraged lawyers' participation in community affairs. The group concentrated on youth problems in St. Paul and Ramsey County.
Le Sueur County. District Court: An Inventory of Its Naturalization Records	SAM028
Declarations of intention, final papers, petition and record, lists of citizenship petitions granted, and loose naturalization papers.
League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions: An Inventory of Its Program Records	P2541
Materials documenting programs of the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions and local human rights commissions.
League of Women Voters of Minnesota: An Inventory of Its Records	00191
Records documenting the activities of the state league founded in 1919, its local leagues, and their participation in the national League of Women Voters.
League of Women Voters of St. Paul: An Inventory of Their Records	00217
Historical information, bylaws, minutes, correspondence files, annual reports, financial and membership records, league publications, newsletters, newspaper clippings, and program-related files of a local LWV chapter organized in November 1919.
Lee Brothers: An Inventory of Jones Harrison Home Photographs	sv000048
Views of the elderly residents at the Jones Harrison Home, 3700 Cedar Lake Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn., operated by the Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis.
Lee Brothers: An Inventory of Minnesota National Guard Unit Photographs	sv000052
Views of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd regiments of the Minnesota National Guard called to duty in the Mexican border dispute. They were stationed at Camp Llano Grande from July 1916-February 1917.
Lee Brothers: An Inventory of Social Services Photographs	sv000047
Views of housing and employment provided for young women in Minneapolis through the Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis. Includes views at the Mahala Fisk Pillsbury Home, Woman's Boarding Home, Transient Home for Girls, Woman's Hotel and W.C.A. Central Club (Kirkbride Club).
Lee Brothers: An Inventory of Their Portrait Collection	sv000025
Includes portraits and autobiographical details of prominent Minnesota men and women.
Legislative Advisory Committee: An Inventory of Its Agenda Packets	legadv01
Information sent to the members for action at a particular meeting, including correspondence, proposals, recommendations, and background materials.
Legislative Auditor, Program Evaluation Division: An Inventory of Its Program Evaluation Reports	legaud04
Published reports that describe state programs or the operations of state agencies, analyze management problems, evaluate outcomes, and recommend alternative means of reaching program goals.
Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources: An Inventory of Its Minutes and Agenda Packets	lcmr01
Minutes and agenda packets of the Commission, its Executive Committee, and various other committees and task forces.
Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources: An Inventory of Its Project Files	lcmr02
Files containing periodic and final reports (some published), budgets, work programs, correspondence and internal memos for projects funded by the LCMR.
Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources: An Inventory of Its Subject Files	lcmr07
Mainly background files that provide information on the work of the commission, including government and private groups interested in commission activities; legislation; relations with individual legislators and state officers; appropriation requests and recommendations; and various subjects of interest to the commission, including environment, water control, hunting and fishing, forests, wetlands, conservation, outdoor recreation, pollution, tourism, parks, and economic development.
Legislative Reference Library, State Information Systems Project: An Inventory of Its Records	lrl001
Administrative and agency files documenting this project to create a directory of information databases, both automated and manual, used by state agencies.
Legislature: An Inventory of the Highway Interim Commissions Records	legis034
Files of several interim commissions established to study both the Highway Department itself and highway safety, the mobile home industry, and highway safety, operations, needs and financing, and urban transportation.
Legislature: An Inventory of the Videotapes and Audio Cassettes Compiled for Tribune of the People	legis026
Materials collected during the research for Royce Hanson's book, Tribune of the People: The Minnesota Legislature and Its Leaders.
Legislature, House: An Inventory of the Anderson (Representative Irvin) Subject Files	legis035
Subject files of Irv Anderson, a Democratic-Farmer-Laborite who served as State Representative for Minnesota’s 64, 64B, and 3A districts from 1964 through 1982 and 1991 through 2006.
Legislature: An Inventory of the Dawkins (Representative Andy) Subject Files	legis036
Subject files of Andy Dawkins, a Democratic-Farmer-Laborite who served as State Representative for Minnesota’s 65A District from 1987 through 2002.
Legislature, House: An Inventory of the Kahn (Representative Phyllis) Files	legis037
Articles and subject files of Phyllis Kahn, a Democratic-Farmer-Laborite who serves, since 1972, as State Representative for Minnesota’s 59B District.
Legislature, House: An Inventory of the Peterson (Representative Doug) Subject Files	legis033
Subject files of Doug Peterson, a Democratic-Farmer-Laborite who served as State Representative for Minnesota’s 13B and 20A Districts from 1990 through 2002.
Legislature. House of Representatives: An Inventory of Its Committee Books	legis006
Minutes and record of bills acted upon by standing committees and their subcommittees.
Legislature. House of Representatives: An Inventory of Its Miscellaneous Committee and Interim Committee Records	legis025
Minutes, exhibits, transcripts, and a few reports and working papers of House standing and interim committees and their subcommittees.
Legislature, Legislative Commission on Public Education: An Inventory of Its Records	legis016
Minutes, meeting files, and subject files of the commission, and files and reports of the Education Organization Task Force, which served as advisor to the commission.
Legislature, Legislative Task Forces on Minerals: An Inventory of Its Subject Files	legis028
Subject files documenting this task force to examine issues related to Minnesota's mineral resources and the role of the state in fostering development of those resources.
Legislature, Science & Technology Research Office: An Inventory of Its Records	legis013
Records documenting the office’s work in providing legislators with information and analyses on scientific and technical matters, particularly regarding environmental, pollution, and energy matters.
Legislature. Senate: An Inventory of Its Committee Books	legis007
Minutes and record of bills acted upon by standing committees and their subcommittees.
Legislature, Senate: An Inventory of the Davies (Senator Jack) Subject Files	legis032
Subject files of Jack Davies, a Democratic-Farmer-Laborite who served as State Senator for Minnesota’s 60th District (Hennepin County) from 1958 through 1982.
Legislature, Senate: An Inventory of the Lessard (Senator Bob) Subject Files	legis038
Subject files of Bob Lessard, who served as State Senator for Minnesota’s 3rd District from 1976 through 2002.
Legislature, Senate: An Inventory of the Wefald (Senator Magnus) Commission and Board Files	legis039
Files of Magnus Wefald, who served as State Senator for Minnesota’s 49th District from 1947 through 1958.
Legislature, Senate. Miscellaneous Committee Records: An Inventory of Its Miscellaneous Committee and Interim Committee Records	legis027
Minutes, hearings transcripts, and related materials, including reports, agendas, exhibits, and resolutions, primarily of Senate standing committees and their subcommittees in both regular and interim sessions, and a few joint committees and commissions.
Legislature, Senate Health Care Committee: An Inventory of Its Records	s-hcc
Minutes, agendas, correspondence, reports, and subcommittee materials of the Health Care Committee, a standing committee of the Minnesota State Senate.
Legislature, Senate, Safe Schools Task Force: An Inventory of Its Records	legis029
Correspondence, meeting agendas and minutes, news clippings and releases, legislation, and reports, covering all aspects of the task force's study and review of safety in the state's schools.
F. W. Lehman: An Inventory of His Photograph Collection	sv000029
Views of Mississippi River flooding during April of 1965 along the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company rail lines in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Many views show rail tracks completely submerged and damage in the surrounding areas.
George B. Leonard: An Inventory of His Papers	P0024
Personal and family correspondence (1880-1957), subject files (1888-1953), reminiscences ([1954-1955]), newspaper clippings and scrapbook (1896-1952), diaries (1887-1888, 1932), composition books (undated), and related papers kept by a prominent Minneapolis lawyer and liberal political activist who immigrated to the United States from Lithuania in 1892.
Louis Edward Lerman: An Inventory of His Papers	00426
Papers of Louis Lerman, a St. Paul (Minn.) postal clerk and labor leader, mostly relating to his work as executive director for the Jewish Labor Committee and Labor's Committee for Minnesota Indian Youth, as well as his work for other Jewish and labor-related organizations and causes.
Lesbian and Gay Interfaith Council of Minnesota: An Inventory of Its Records	P2289
Records related to a Twin Cities (Minn.) organization composed of several religious groups ministering to the gay community.
Frank P. Leslie: An Inventory of His Papers	00061
Correspondence (1932-1972), subject files, newspaper clippings, photographs, printed material, and phonograph records relating to a Minneapolis paper company executive and book collector.
Meridel Le Sueur: An Inventory of Her Papers	00323
Correspondence, literary journals, audio tapes, published writings, published and unpublished manuscripts and fragments, publicity, radical publications, clippings, photographs, and other miscellaneous materials documenting the life and career of Le Sueur, a writer, actress, feminist, and radical political activist, and her family.
Bernhard LeVander: An Inventory of His Papers	00672
Newspaper clippings, correspondence and memoranda, speeches, and other papers of a Twin Cities attorney and associate of Minnesota governor Harold Stassen, who also served as director of the Minnesota Division of Social Welfare (1943) and as chairman of the Republican State Central Committee (1946-1950). Much of the material relates to Stassen's campaigns for governor and for president of the United States. Bernhard LeVander was the younger brother of Minnesota governor Harold LeVander.
Finlay Lewis: An Inventory of His Papers Relating to Walter Mondale	P0713
Interview transcripts, notes, sound recordings, and related materials gathered by journalist Finlay Lewis in preparation for writing his book, Mondale: Portrait of an American Politician (Harper & Row, 1980) and for a Japanese edition in the 1990s. Also included are interviews from the 1980s possibly relating to his coverage of Mondale's 1984 Presidential campaign.
Russell King Lewis: An Inventory of His Files	00369
Records of Group Health and personal papers of founders Russell K. Lewis and George W. Jacobson, as well as additional files concerning the cooperative movement and other cooperatives.
Lieutenant Governor, Dyrstad, Joanell M.: An Inventory of the Files of Joanell Dyrstad	carl08
Schedule (1991-1992) and speech (1991-1994) files of Lieutenant Governor Joanell M. Dyrstad.
Lieutenant Governor; Olson, Alec: An Inventory of the Files of Alec Olson	ltgov001
Subject files, newspaper clippings, constituent correspondence and requests, invitations, and speech files.
Lieutenant Governor. Schunk, Mae: An Inventory of the Files of Mae Schunk	ltgov002
Chronological schedule file, correspondence, speeches, and subject files documenting Schunk's activities as Lieutenant Governor.
Lincoln County. District Court: An Inventory of Its Naturalization Records	SAM029
Declarations of intention, final papers, petition and record, lists of citizenship petitions granted and denied, applications to take oath of allegiance, and loose naturalization papers.
David Maher Lilly: An Inventory of His Papers	P2307
Personal papers of a Twin Cities business executive and university official relating to some of his activities and associations with business and educational organizations.
John Lind Mexican Mission Papers: A Guide to the Microfilm Edition	m0208
These papers recount John Lind’s diplomatic mission to Mexico in 1913-1914, during the Mexican Revolution, as the personal representative of President Woodrow Wilson, and reflect his continued involvement and interest in Mexican affairs subsequent to that time. They comprise all of his papers for the years 1913-1916, the majority of which concern Mexico, plus those items for the period 1917-1931 that relate to Mexico. Included are diplomatic dispatches, correspondence, reports from others involved in Mexican affairs, printed materials, and copies of official documents.
John and Norman Lind: An Inventory of Their Papers	00304
The John and Norman Lind papers comprise the papers of John Lind, congressman (1883-1897 and 1903-1905), Minnesota governor (1899-1901), and special agent to Mexico (1913-1914), as well as the papers of his eldest son Norman, a lumbering and shipping entrepreneur.
Charles A. Lindbergh and Family: An Inventory of Their Papers	P1675
Correspondence (1871-1979); genealogical records (1808-1905); legal and financial papers (1836-1927); reminiscences, interviews, familiy histories, and speeches (1911-1981); newspaper clippings (1861-1987); diaries (1913-1921); and other papers documenting the career of progressive Minnesota politician, Charles August Lindbergh and other members of the Lindbergh family of Little Falls, Minnesota. The papers of Charles Augustus Lindbergh document his high school, university, and aeronautical education; his early career in aviation (1925-1927); the 1927 transatlantic solo flight; his advocacy of neutrality in the years preceding United States' entry into World War II; his recollections (1969) of his childhood; and remarks (1968-1969) about his biographies.
Frank A. Lindbergh: An Inventory of His Papers	P0640
Correspondence (1 folder), clippings (3 folders), family photographs (2 folders), reminiscences, and printed miscellany of Frank Lindbergh, a Crosby, Crow Wing County (Minn.) lawyer and insurance agent, relating to his family, especially his wife Florence, father August Lindbergh, his brother Charles A. Lindbergh, Sr., and his nephew Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr.
Lorenz R. Lindstrom: An Inventory of His CCC Camp Letters	00448
Love letters describing camp life and forestry work in the Minnesota Arrowhead Region written by a Civilian Conservation Corps foreman.
Gertrude Lawton Lippincott: An Inventory of Her Papers	00395
Personal papers of Gertrude Lippincott documenting her thirty year modern dance career. She was an influential dancer, choreographer, and teacher in the burgeoning fields of modern dance and dance education. Her contributions to modern dance are singular in the Mid-west and important to the development of modern dance nationally.
Rodney C. Loehr: An Inventory of His Papers	00135
Correspondence, articles, and other material relating to Rodney C. Loehr, a professor of history at the University of Minnesota and a U.S. Army historical and intelligence officer.
The Loft: An Inventory of Its Records	00213
Bylaws and statement of purpose, minutes, correspondence, financial information, annual reports, information on classes and readings, class proposals, membership data, and miscellaneous files relating to an organization formed to provide a meeting place and support group for local writers, as well as offering classes to advance people's writing skills.
Dee Long: An Inventory of Her Legislative Papers	00528
Legislative papers of Dee Long, DFL state representative (1978-1998) for district 60A in Minneapolis (Lowry Hill and Kenwood area) and first female Speaker of the House for the state of Minnesota (1992-1994), documenting her last three terms in office.
Frank and Hildred Long: An Inventory of Their Papers	P1883
Typescript and manuscript correspondence (1938-1945), typescript and manuscript family histories, genealogical charts, legal documents (1940), pamphlets, photographs (undated and 1898), and diaries (1934-1948) documenting this Detroit Lakes (Minn.) couple's life during World War II and their family history.
Alfred Longley: An Inventory of His Family's Papers	P2442
Letters to Alfred (1832-1854), primarily from his sister Mary Ann and her husband, Stephen R. Riggs, while missionaries to the Dakota Indians in Minnesota; love letters between Alfred and his future wife, Julia Read (1839-1841); and letters (1864-1869) to Julia from her son Charles in Tipton, Iowa, and other family members, with domestic and social news.
Norman M. Lorentzsen: An Inventory of His Papers	00579
Correspondence, speeches, expense accounts, clippings, photographs, and scrapbooks of Lorentzsen, a lifelong railroad employee and rail industry leader.
Lottery, Operations Division: An Inventory of the Files of Director of Operations Jack A. Boehm	lottry02
Correspondence and subject files of Jack Boehm, the first Director of Operations of the Minnesota State Lottery.
Lowertown Redevelopment Corporation: An Inventory of Its Records	00673
Records of a St. Paul-based non-profit corporation that, working in partnership with the City and the private sector, developed and worked to bring to fruition a development strategy for Lowertown, a run-down 18-block historic warehouse district located at the eastern end of downtown St. Paul, with the goal of preserving and renovating historic structures, ensuring that new construction was compatible with existing historic buildings, attracting new business ventures and investment, and creating housing and entertainment venues in the area.
Weiming Lu: : An Inventory of His Papers	00674
Personal papers of a Chinese-American urban planner who for many years served as executive director of the Lowertown Redevelopment Corporation in St. Paul, Minnesota. The collection includes information on Corporation projects, as well as on a variety of Chinese-American and Asian-American organizations and projects in the United States.
Julie Menzel Lucas: An Inventory of Her Papers	P2392
Diary and other papers of Julie Menzel Lucas documenting her 1882 emigration from Steinkirch, Germany to the United States, and her subsequent life with her family in Rochester, Minnesota.
Lucile M. Kane and John Alley Dougherty: An Inventory of Their Motion Picture Research Files	00707
Research files compiled by Lucile M. Kane and John Alley Dougherty pertaining to the motion picture industry and theaters located primarily in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Contains photographs, newspaper clippings, biographical material and notes about theaters, actors and actresses, writers, businessmen, and others. All photographs in the collection are photocopied. Also of note are a number of files that give background information and addresses of theaters in St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Olof Lundin Family: An Inventory of Their Family History Materials	P416
Reminiscences and genealogical data on Olof Lundin and his family, Swedish immigrants to Minnesota.
Winifred Lydon: An Inventory of Her Diary	00714
Handwritten diary maintained by a young, single female Irish immigrant who worked as a chambermaid at Louis W. and Maud Taylor Hill's St. Paul and North Oaks, Minnesota, residences. Diary entries typically chronicle household and social events but are intermittent and fragmentary. Also includes a typed transcript of the diary prepared by Craig Johnson, Minnesota Historical Society Hill House Site Manager (1999).
Lyon County. District County: An Inventory of Its Naturalization Records	SAM120
Declarations of intention, final papers, petition and record, lists of citizenship petitions granted and denied, and applications to take oath of allegiance.