Recent State Archives Acquisitions: September 2009
Background Information
Records added this month to the State Archives collection document several key functions of the state government, and continue existing series in the collection. Received from the Agriculture Department are audit reports and records of county agricultural societies, dated 2004-2006, that continue an existing series dating from 1970. This collection provides key documentation about all of the state’s county agricultural societies, including financial information, summaries of county fair activities, prizes awarded, premium lists, assets, and liabilities.
The Governor’s Residence staff transferred photographs that were previously on display in the Governor’s Residence, and show the governors (Karl Rolvaag, Harold Levander, Wendell Anderson, Rudy Perpich, Al Quie, Arne Carlson) with their families, distinguished guests, and family weddings. The photographs will be added to existing gubernatorial records for the six governors.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission transferred records that document the early existence and activities of the Commission, which was formed in 1943. Some of the records pre-date the Commission’s existence, when the Wold-Chamberlain Field was owned and operated by the Minneapolis Park Board. Topics include development and construction of the airport’s infrastructure, air carrier and airport operations, governance, and accidents. Also, Civil Aeronautics Board case files (1968-1978) regarding airline service to the Twin Cities that will be added to an existing series of the Aeronautics Department.
The Secretary of State transferred general railroad liens, dated 1973-1989, including satisfaction releases, supplemental indentures of mortgage, and deeds of trust. The records will complement other business history records in the State Archives and Manuscripts collections.
Finally, the Tax Court transferred closed decision files, dated ca. 2000-2005, continuing an existing series that dates from 1939. The case files are for appeals from orders of the Commissioner of Revenue regarding tax disputes, or from property valuations or classifications that resulted in a Tax Court decision. The court’s decisions interpret the law and have precedent value.
Acquisitions
1. Agriculture Department/Field Accounting and Statistics Division. Audit reports and records of county agricultural societies, dated 2004-2006, that continue an existing series dating from 1970. This collection provides key documentation about all of the state’s county agricultural societies, including financial information, summaries of county fair activities, prizes award, premium lists, assets, and liabilities. 7 boxes.
2. Governor. Photographs, dated 1962-1998, of Governors Karl Rolvaag, Harold Levander, Wendell Anderson, Rudy Perpich, Al Quie, and Arne Carlson. 6 folders.
3. Metropolitan Airports Commission. Subject files (1942-1994), ordinances (1943-1988), Wold-Chamberlain Field maps (1945-1970), published records and reports (1938-2000), and Airport Director subject files (1929-1984). 6 boxes, 1 oversize folder.
4. Secretary of State. General railroad liens, dated 1973-1989. 1 box.
5. Tax Court. Closed decision files, dated ca. 2000-2005, that continue an existing series. 15 boxes.
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