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Name/Abstract	File no.
Wabasha County. District Court: An Inventory of Its Naturalization Records	SAM105
Microfilmed declarations of intention, final papers, petition and record, and loose depositions and related papers, lists of citizenship petitions granted and denied, repatriation records, and loose naturalization papers.
Wadena County. District Court: An Inventory of Its Naturalization Records	SAM160
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.
Denis Wadley: An Inventory of His Minnesota ADA Files	00543
Records compiled by Wadley, documenting the activities of the Minnesota chapter of Americans for Democratic Action, as well as personal papers documenting Wadley's involvement in other political organizations and issues. Included in the collection are bylaws, minutes, correspondence, financial records, membership records, newsletters, news releases, newspaper clippings, subject files, and a few committee files.
Rosalie Wahl: An Inventory of Her Papers	00430
Personal papers from the judicial chambers of Rosalie Wahl, first woman appointed (1977) and successively elected (1978, 1984, 1990) to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Charles Rumford Walker: An Inventory of His Papers	00560
Research and interview notes, chapter drafts, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, and other printed materials compiled or created by Walker for his book American City: a Rank-and-File History (1937), which deals with the economic, political, and social conditions in Minneapolis culminating in the truck drivers' strike of July 1934.
Edward A. Walker: An Inventory of His Civil War Letters	00690
Two letters from Edward A. Walker, member of the First Minnesota Infantry, Company D, to George W. Knight, of Massachusetts, while on campaign.
T.B. Walker and Family: An Inventory of Their Papers	00093
Personal papers and business records of a Minnesota lumber magnate and art collector, and of his descendants. Includes records of the Red River Lumber Company, a family-owned corporation that operated in both Minnesota and California. There are records of a variety of Walker's companies, business partnerships, and his art collection and gallery, as well as papers and business records of his children and grandchildren.
Donald Wandrei and Family: An Inventory of Their Papers	00194
Personal and business papers primarily documenting the lives and careers of two brothers from St. Paul (Minn.), one an author and publisher of science fiction and fantasy, the other an author and illustrator in the same genre. The papers also concern the lives of the brothers' parents and their respective family histories.
War History Committee: An Inventory of Its Collected Research Materials	whc02
Collected research materials relating to almost all aspects of the war, both on the battlefield and the home front.
War Records Commission: An Inventory of Its Miscellaneous Card Files	wrc009
Card files covering a variety of war-related topics, including enlistment and draft registration, wounded or killed, and employment.
War Records Commission: An Inventory of Its Spanish-American War History Files	wrc002
Drafts and supplementary materials for Minnesota in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection.
War Records Commission: An Inventory of Its World War I Military Service Lists	wrc003
An assortment of compiled lists of Minnesota draft registrants, inductees, enlistments, and persons who saw active duty in the armed services during World War I.
War Records Commission: An Inventory of Its World War I Military Service Records	wrc004
Four-page questionnaires, filled out by Minnesota veterans of World War I with biographical data and details of their military service.
War Records Commission: An Inventory of the YMCA and YWCA Records Collected by the War Records Commission	wrc006
This series documents the activities of the Young Mens' Christian Association [YMCA] and the Young Women's Christian Association [YWCA] duing World War I, particularly the YMCA's recruitment of men to staff canteens on the French front and its raising of the money to provision those canteens, the organization of YWCA/YMCA units at Minnesota colleges, and participation in the United War Work Campaign.
Carl Warmington: An Inventory of His Papers	P2281
Papers related to a Minneapolis (Minn.) man's recollections of the Twin Cities jazz scene during the 1920s, his work with various social service agencies during the Great Depression, and his career as an executive with the United Way.
George H. Warren: An Inventory of His Family Papers	P2236
Correspondence, deeds, and related legal and business papers largely relating to controversies over ownership of the Warren family's real properties in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota and in Willamette, Oregon.
Waseca County. District Court: An Inventory of Its Naturalization Records	SAM040
Declarations of intention , ; final papers, petition and record, lists of citizenship petitions granted and denied, applications to take oath of allegiance, and correspondence.
Algernon Sidney Washburn: An Inventory of His Family Correspondence	P2235
Letters to Washburn, a Hallowell (Me.) banker, from several family members, especially his brothers Elihu Washburne, U.S. politician and statesman, and William Drew Washburn, a Minneapolis lumber and flour miller and a U.S. congressman and senator.
Edson D. Washburn: An Inventory of His Diaries	P2244
Three small diaries kept by Washburn as a member of Company "E," Eighth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, while serving in Minnesota; on the Sully Expedition (1863-1864) into Dakota Territory; and in Civil War engagements in Tennessee and North Carolina (1864-1865).
Washburn Memorial Orphan Asylum: An Inventory of Its Records	00647
Primarily superintendent's and executive secretary's reports (1923-1949) and personal history records (1886-1928) documenting a Minneapolis (Minn.) organization that initially provided care and housing for orphans, half-orphans, and other dependent and neglected children under the age of 15 (1886-1929) and subsequently operated as a foster home placement and support agency (1929-1949) under the name Washburn Home.
Washington County. District Court: An Inventory of Its Natualization Records	SAM049
Declarations of intention, final papers, petition and record, and loose naturalization papers.
Washington County. Oakdale Township: An Inventory of Its Birth and Death Records	gr00010
Birth and death register and certificate records and burial permits.
Richard Washington: An Inventory of His Letters	P2299
Seven letters (1856-1859) written by Richard Washington (b. ca, 1828 or 1832) of Hastings, Minnesota to his father Lawrence Washington of Oak Grove, Westmoreland County, Virginia, and one letter (1860) from his father. The letters document Richard's real estate ventures in Minnesota and other family matters; agricultural production; politics; and his own investments for other members of the family.
Waste Management Board: An Inventory of Its Hazardous Waste Facilities Files	wmb02
Hearing, negotiation, and subject files for proposed facilities and sites for the processing and disposal of hazardous wastes in Minnesota.
Waste Management Board: An Inventory of Its Task Force and Committee Files	wmb05
Task force and committee files dealing with household hazardous wastes, resource recovery, solid waste policy, and waste stabilization containment.
Water and Soil Resources Board: An Inventory of Its Minutes of District Boards of Supervisors	bwsr01
Minutes of meetings of the elected boards of supervisors of Minnesota's 92 individual soil and water conservation districts, submitted to the Board of Water and Soil Resources and its predecessor, the Soil and Water Conservation Board.
Water & Soil Resources Board: An Inventory of Its Soil and Water Conservation District Background Files	bwsr02
The files include annual reports, correspondence, audit reports, petitions for and certificates of organization, work plans and programs, district maps, minutes of district supervisors, and occasionally other materials.
Water and Soil Resources Board: An Inventory of Its Watershed District Files	bwsr04
Records relating to the establishment and administration of Minnesota's watershed districts.
Water & Soil Resources Board: An Inventory of Its Watershed Management Organizations Files	bwsr07
Minutes documenting the activities of eight watershed management organizations (WMOs).
Water and Soil Resources Board: An Inventory of its Watershed District Hearing Transcripts	bwsr04
Transcripts of public hearings held before the Board of Water and Soil Resources and its predecessor, the Water Management Board, regarding the establishment and operations of Minnesota's watershed districts.
Water Planning Board: An Inventory of the Files of Thomas J. Kalitowski	wpb01
Minutes, correspondence, newsletter, reports, and subject files maintained by board chair, Thomas J. Kalitowski, documenting the organization and activities of the board.
Water Resources Board: An Inventory of Its Annual Reports of Watershed Districts	wrb003
An incomplete set of annnual reports of Minnesota watershed districts that were overseen by the Water Resources Board per Minn. Stat. chapter 112.
Water Resources Board: An Inventory of Its Minutes and Agenda Materials	wrb004
Documenting the activities and duties of the board.
Water Resources Board: An Inventory of Its Miscellaneous Records	wrb002
Various records documenting the administration and organization of the Board.
Water Resources Board: An Inventory of Its Watershed District Managers Organization Files	wrb001
Files kept mainly by Water Resources Board Executive Secretary Erling M. Weiberg, documenting organization of the Minnesota watershed district managers.
Watonwan County. District Court: An Inventory of Its Naturalization Records	SAM139
Declarations of intention, final papers, petition and record, lists of citizenship petitions granted, applications to take oath of allegiance, and correspondence.
Robert Watson: An Inventory of His Papers	P1485
Papers of an early settler in Cottage Grove (1850-1878) and Northfield (1878-1913), Minnesota. Contains Watson's 1850 diary detailing a Mississippi River journey from Ohio to St. Paul and Stillwater, Minnesota, and a trip from St. Paul to Fort Snelling and St. Anthony; autobiographical data; his 1909 reminiscence of his 1850 journey to Minnesota and settlement in Cottage Grove, Washington County; and a typescript of the 1850 diary with explanatory footnotes by G. W. Ackermann (ca. 1942).
Marshman S. Wattson: An Inventory of His Records Relating to Pierce Butler's Supreme Court Appointment	P2282
Wattson's transcripts of documents assembled for the Senate confirmation hearings regarding Butler's supreme court appointment.
Wayzata Elementary String Program Oral History Project: An Inventory of Its Interviews	OH109
Interviews documenting the history of the Wayzata Elementary String Program, offered in the elementary schools of Independent School District 284, Wayzata Public Schools, Wayzata, Minnesota, from 1963 through May 2001. Begun using traditional methods and involving mainly only fifth and sixth grade students, by 1967, the Suzuki approach was being used and students in grades one through six were included. At its height, more than 500 children were involved, roughly fifteen percent of the elementary population in grades kindergarten through five. Support was given by the Wayzata String Boosters. The program was eliminated in May 2001 due to budget constraints.
Webb Company: An Inventory of Its Records	00525
Organizational records documenting the history of a St. Paul (Minn.) printing and publishing company, which specialized in agricultural publications.
Vin Weber: An Inventory of His Congressional Files and Related Papers	00212
Papers of a Republican congressman (1981-1992) from southwestern Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District. Weber was associated with a rising group of young neo-conservatives in the House that included Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.). The collection is perhaps strongest in its documentation of agricultural policy and farming issues during the "farm crisis" years of the 1980s.
Martin O. Weddington: An Inventory of His Papers	00634
Biographical, subject files, and photographs of Martin O. Weddington, an active member of the African American community in the Twin Cities for over 70 years. This collection documents his activities at Mechanic Arts High School, the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Pilgrim Baptist Church, the Sterling Club, the American Legion, and the Prince Hall Masons.
Magnus Wefald: An Inventory of His Papers	00102
Personal correspondence, farm records, legal case files, personal and farm accounting records, personal and client tax returns, and legislative files of a country lawyer (1929-1983), farm owner (1938-1969), and state senator (1947-1958) from Hawley (Clay County), Minnesota.
Martin Weld: An Inventory of His Family Papers	P2219
Family correspondence addressed to Martin Weld of Groton, Vermont from three of his brothers in New England, Illinois, Minnesota, and Oregon discussing a variety of family matters, as well as their occupations and personal affairs.
George C. Wellner: An Inventory of His Medical Addresses	P2246
Fifteen numbered and four unnumbered medical addresses presented by Wellner mainly to the Goodhue County Medical Society. The addresses cover a variety of topics including contemporary medical theory and practice and local medical hagiography.
Charles S. Wells: An Inventory of His Papers	P2433
Biographical data, business cards, correspondence, photographs, lecture notes, news clippings, and miscellany pertaining to the work of Scottish-born American sculptor and Minneapolis School of Art instructor Charles S. Wells.
William B. Welsh: An Inventory of Hubert H. Humphrey Vice Presidential Files	00403
Files kept by Welsh while he was Administrative Assistant to Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey.
Wendler-Aberg Family: An Inventory of Their Family History Scrapbooks	P2291
Two photocopied scrapbooks (1866-1993) compiled by Evelyn Nelson and documenting her family history.
Evelyn Wendler-Nelson: An Inventory of Her Papers Relating to the Prairie Island Indian Community	P2314
Typescripts and photographs containing biographical and historical information on the Prairie Island Indian Community and, especially, on members of the Rouillard and Wells families who settled there beginning in the 1880s.
James Wescott: An Inventory of His Papers	P2329
Miscellaneous papers of a Dakota County (Minn.) pioneer, including a preemption certificate (1857) to Wescott for land in Dakota County, a trespass permission (1858) to the Minneapolis and Cedar Valley Railroad, a letter from Ignatius Donnelly regarding the upcoming 1862 election and the likelihood of a Republican preference among Minnesota's soldiers, other letters to Wescott (1862-1865) commenting on Civil War topics, two financial receipts, and some biographical information copied from published sources.
West Side Community Health Center: An Inventory of Its Records	00664
Records relating to an organization that provided health care services for those experiencing cultural, economic, and other barriers to health care in the West Side Community and in St. Paul neighborhoods.
Western Foundation: An Inventory of Its Records	00517
Grant files and other records of a philanthropic foundation (1939-1966) founded by the Bean family of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Western Union Telegraph Company: An Inventory of Its Salary Ledger.	00423
Ledger giving wage information for managers, operators, and other employees at telegraph offices in cities and towns in Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Dakota Territory, Montana Territory, Washington Territory, and Manitoba.
Weyerhaeuser Family: An Inventory of Their Papers	P930
Business and personal papers of Minnesota lumber magnate Frederick Weyerhaeuser and his descendants. There is information about the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company and various subsidiary and affiliated companies, and about family members and their activities.
Herbert E. Wheaton: An Inventory of His Papers	P2321
Papers of the publisher (1912-1952) of a small-town weekly newspaper (Hokah, Houston County, Minn.) documenting his political and social opinions, Republican politics in Minnesota, the operation of the Hokah Chief newspaper, and incidentally, his teaching career (1898-1910) and his local insurance agency.
Walter Hall Wheeler: An Inventory of His Papers	P2298
Correspondence (1943-1944) and newspaper clippings (1943-1944) documenting Wheeler's (a Minneapolis engineer) interests in synthetic gasoline production during World War II, and three items (1960) concerning his attempt to save the Metropolitan Building in Minneapolis.
Bishop Henry B. Whipple: An Inventory of His Photograph Collection	sv000032
The collection consists primarily of views of Native American Indians from the midwestern United States, many are identified portraits. Minnesota views include people and buildings at Morton and Birch Coulee and on the White Earth Indian Reservation. Many of the views document the Episcopal ministry at these locations, including many views of the Rev. Henry W. St. Clair and family. Also includes views of Henry B. Whipple, his home, and Shattuck and St. Mary's Schools in Faribault, Minn.
Henry Benjamin Whipple: An Inventory of His Papers	P0823
Personal and semi-official papers, including correspondence, diaries, sermons, reminiscences, and other materials, of Henry Benjamin Whipple, the first bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota (1859-1901) and a reformer of the United States Indian service.
Van F. White: An Inventory of His Papers	00299
Personal and political papers of Van F. White, the first African American elected to the Minneapolis City Council.
Edwin and Wilfred J. Whitefield: An Inventory of Their Papers	m0032
Microfilmed letters, diaries, articles, and miscellany of Edwin Whitefield, a Minnesota artist and townsite promoter, and of his son Wilfred, also an artist.
Frank I. Whitney: An Inventory of His Letters	P2296
Two letters (September and October 3) to Frank Irving Whitney, general passenger and ticket agent for the Great Northern Railway (1888-1906), from two of the Minnesota delegates (C. W. Handley and M. A. Somers) to an Irrigation Congress held in Ogden, Utah, containing enthusiastic comments about the impetus given by legislation to Western irrigation projects; the work of Congress; advantages to Minnesota of Western land development; and the dangers of land monopoly.
John M. Wickre: An Inventory of His Research Files on Minnesota Tractors	00548
Research notes and photocopies of materials related to farm tractors, garden tractors, and gas engines manufactured in Minnesota, especially in the 1910-1920 period. The files were compiled from study of incorporation records, city directories, implement and gas engine trade journals, collectors' magazines and books, and similar sources. Also included are a few files on other agricultural implements.
Fred S. and Violet Bahneman Wiedl: An Inventory of Their Ah-Gwah-Ching photograph collection	sv000042
Photographs of Ah-Gwah-Ching, the tuberculosis sanatorium, were taken by Frederick S. and Violent Bahneman Wiedl who were patients at the sanatorium. Views include the Wiedls and other patients; doctors and staff; the grounds and buildings; holidays and other special events.
John Finley Wilcox and Family: An Inventory of Their Papers	P2295
Miscellaneous papers, including some correspondence, legal documents, deeds, programs, invitations, membership certificates, and similar items relating to the family of John Finley Wilcox of Minneapolis and his wife, Emma Clement Wilcox, and her St. Anthony (Minn.) family.
Wilkin County. District Court: An Inventory of Its Naturalization Records	SAM041
Declarations of intention, final papers, petition and record, citizenship petitions granted, and loose naturalization papers.
Henry Will: An Inventory of His Photograph Collection	sv000044
The photographs provide views of people, many of which are family members, structures, logging, and events in early Bemidji, Pierz, and north central Minnesota. Some of the logging photographs feature views of the Crookston Lumber Mill before it burned down in 1924, as well as other mills in the area.
Daniel Everett Willard: An Inventory of His Reminiscences	P2297
Reminiscences containing information on the career and adventures of Willard, a geologist who taught in a number of North Dakota colleges and did extensive geological surveys in North Dakota and other states. He also relates stories of pioneer life on the North Dakota and Western plains.
John A. Willard: An Inventory of His Letters	P2294
Three letters (1891) written to Willard (Mankato) from United States Senators Cushman K. Davis and William D. Washburn and Representative John Line, stating their objections to the proposed free coinage of silver legislation before Congress. Also included is an obituary (Dec. 16, 1897) of Willard.
Gerald L. Willet: An Inventory of His Papers	00226
Bill drafts, correspondence, reports, and related materials reflecting Gerald L. Willet's years (1973-1987) as a DFL state senator from Minnesota's 4th district in the north central part of the state.
Frank D. Willis: An Inventory of His Letters	P2270
Brief letters (21 items, 1889-1919) to Willis, St. Paul (Minn.), from a number of Minnesota senators and members of congress commenting on various issues, including the pending appointment (1916) of Louis D. Brandeis to the Supreme Court, and complying with Willis' requests for government publications.
Willmar State Hospital: An Inventory of Its Administrative Subject Files	wsh001
Documenting the activities and interests of the hospital administrative staff.
George E. Wilson: An Inventory of the George E. Wilson and Family Papers	P2627
Correspondence from George E. Wilson and other relatives living in Stillwater, Minnesota to George's brother Nathan H. Wilson.
Gilbert L. and Frederick N. Wilson: An Inventory of Their Papers	00535
Reports, notebooks, articles, drawings, and other materials relating largely to the Wilsons' work during 1908-1918 gathering data on the Hidatsa and Mandan Indian tribes of North Dakota for the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
William Windom: An Inventory of His Papers	P1400
Papers documenting the political, personal, business, and social life of Minnesota congressman (1859-1869), senator (1871-1881), and treasury secretary (1881, 1889-1891) Windom and his family.
Winona County. District Court: An Inventory of Its Naturalization Records	SAM132
Declarations of intention, final papers, petition and record, lists of citizenship petitions granted and denied, applications to take oath of allegiance, and miscellaneous naturalization papers.
Elizabeth M. Winston: An Inventory of Her Papers	P1374
The collection contains personal papers of Elizabeth Melone Winston, including correspondence with various elected officials and government agencies; transcripts of public hearings; newspaper clippings; hydrographic tables, charts, and analyses; and legal documents relating to her work as a founding member of the Lake Superior Shores and Lowlands Defense Fund and their federal court litigation against the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to protect the water levels of Lake Superior (1973-1979). Also contains personal correspondence and related papers, mostly associated with Winston's husband, Frederick S. Winston, noted attorney and conservationist (1928-1963).
Edwin W. Winter: An Inventory of His Papers	P1451
Correspondence and related papers of this railroad official in Wisconsin, St. Paul, and New York, largely documenting his years as assistant president and general manager of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Omaha Railway Company (1880-1896), as president of the Northern Pacific Railway Company (1896-1897), and as president of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company (1903-1911).
David Judson Winton: An Inventory of His Papers	00356
Correspondence, financial records, minutes, reports, clippings, photographs, printed materials, and related papers (mainly 1950-1973) concerning the personal interests and activities of Winton, a Minneapolis (Minnesota) businessman and head of the Winton Lumber Company and its affiliates and subsidiaries.
Peter Wolford: An Inventory of His Letters	P2237
Letters from a Minneapolis private banker to his brother John of York Springs (Adams County), Pennsylvania containing much information on the Wolford family's business and financial affairs in Pennsylvania, on Peter's banking and general lending business in Minneapolis, weather and crops, growth of Minneapolis, family concerns, and descriptions of life in Minneapolis.
Woman's Christian Termperance Union of Minnesota: An Inventory of Its Records	00106
Records related to a women's organization focused primarily on the problems caused by the consumption of alcohol and the advocacy of individual abstinence and prohibition.
Woman's Relief Corps. Moses Dane Corps No. 55 (Burtrum, Minn.): An Inventory of Its Records	00468
Records of the Burtrum, Minnesota, branch of the women's auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Women Historians of the Midwest: An Inventory of Their Records	00419
Records relating to an organization formed to promote the study of women's roles and accomplishments in history and the advancement of women in the historical field.
Women's Art Registry of Minnesota: An Inventory of Its Records	00101
Records documenting the members, activities, and philosophy of a women's art collective in Minneapolis. Records include minutes, correspondence, financial records, grant and funding information, subject files, artists' files, public relations files, newspaper clippings, slides and photographs, and audio and video cassettes.
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Minnesota Branch: An Inventory of Its Records	00371
International, United States branch, Minnesota state chapter, and Minnesota local branch records of an international women's organization which works for world peace, disarmament and social and civil rights.
Irene K. Wood: An Inventory of Her Papers and Weaving Sample Books	P2424
Patterns, sample swatches, biographical information, a scrapbook, and other papers of a Minneapolis weaver, instructor, and Guild member.
Woodbury Family: An Inventory of Their Family Papers	P2028
Photocopies and typed transcriptions of photographs, correspondence (1855-1931), diary entries (1854-1904), census records (1860, 1870), school board notes (1865, 1869-1871), a poem, obituaries (Feb. 1901, July 1908, Apr. 1925), estate settlement papers (Jan. 16, 1926), biographical sketches, and a telegram (Feb. 12, 1901) documenting the experiences of a family of early settlers in western Minnesota. The collection, while largely concerned with family matters, also provides a general description of life in the Midwest and West during the second half of the 19th century and early 20th century.
Alan R. Woolworth: An Inventory of His Research Notebooks on Minnesota Photography and Photographers	00339a
Research notebooks containing photocopied biographical and historical data about 19th and 20th century Minnesota photography and photographers compiled by Alan R. Woolworth.
Alan R. Woolworth: An Inventory of His Papers	00339
Personal papers and research files of Alan R. Woolworth, a Minnesota historian and archaeologist, primarily concerning events and individuals from nineteenth century Minnesota. Research files and other records of his and his wife's consulting business, Woolworth Research Associates, are are included.
World Federalist Association: An Inventory of Its Records	00393
Minutes, financial and membership records, meeting files, newspaper clippings, proclamations and posters, subject files, printed materials, and some correspondence detailing the activities of a state chapter of the World Federalist Association.
Wounded Knee Legal Defense/Offense Committee: An Inventory of Its Records	00229
Records documenting the history, internal operation, and legal practice of a committee established by lawyers, legal workers, and others dedicated to the defense of activists involved in the American Indian protest movement of the 1970s.
Wright County. District Court: An Inventory of Its Naturalization Records	SAM129
Declarations of intention, final paper, petition and record, lists of citizenship petitions granted and denied, and applications to take oath of allegiance.
James A. Wright: An Inventory of His Papers	P2277
Biographical and background information, correspondence, and a reminiscent history of Company F, First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, during the Civil War.
Sela Goodrich Wright: An Inventory of His Reminiscences	P2269
A reminiscent account (typed, 63 pp.) of Wright's career as a Congregational missionary to the Red Lake Ojibwe Indians (1843-1862), with information on other missionaries in the region, hardships of life in the Minnesota wilderness, and his successes in converting Indians.
Al Wroblewski: An Inventory of His Papers	P2599
Correspondence and memoranda, newsletters, reports, publications, and miscellaneous papers of a Twin Cities political activist who worked as a city planner, newspaper editor, community organizer, college teacher, and later in life as a financial planner. The collection includes information about politics and politicians, the Farmer-Labor Association, Mexican Americans, migrant farm workers, cooperative business ventures, and proposals for professional sports stadiums in downtown Minneapolis.
Yellow Medicine County. District Court: An Inventory of Its Naturalization Records	SAM042
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.
Governor: Youngdahl, Luther: An Inventory of His Records	youn01
Records documenting the tenure of Luther W. Youngdahl, who served as governor from 1947-1951.
Oscar Youngdahl: An Inventory of His Congressional Newsletters	P2273
Congressional newsletters (22 issues, mimeographed) issued by Youngdahl (Republican) while serving as Minnesota's fifth district congressman, and which reflect the principal issues of the period, especially American neutrality during the initial years of World War II.
Zoological Society of Minnesota: An Inventory of Its Records	P933
Articles of incorporation and bylaws, board and executive committee minutes, financial reports, printed material, and additional records of an association formed in 1961 and dissolved in 1995. The Society was incorporated initially to support the modernization of the Como Zoo in St. Paul but amended its purpose to support a state zoo after the legislature established the Minnesota Zoological Board in 1969.
John M. Zwach: An Inventory of His Legislative Papers	00262
Legislative files of John Zwach (R-Minn.), a Minnesota farmer and teacher who served in the Minnesota Legislature (1935-1966) and U.S. House of Representatives (1967-1975). The papers reflect the wide range of Zwach's official duties, with emphasis on agricultural legislation. There are also a number of records relating to the abortion issue, rural development, and the Vietnam War.