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The Minnesota Historical Society preserves and makes available a wide range of materials chronicling Minnesota's history and culture. The goals of the Collections Department are to collect and preserve; provide access and interpretation; and engage in education and outreach. This blog is a tool to share these stories and let people know what is happening in the department.
Ralph Samuelson water skiing, 1925
By: Lori Williamson
| Item of the Day
| July 10, 2018
This photo from 1925 is of Ralph Samuelson water skiing. He was known as the "father of water-skiing," which started with him on Lake Pepin in 1922.
See it in Collections Online.