Collecting pieces of Minnesota's past for the future
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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.
Boys waiting for groundhog on Ground Hog's Day, St. Paul
Today is Groundhog Day! According to tradition, if the groundhog sees his shadow upon emerging from his den, we will have six more weeks of winter. In 1945, these boys apparently decided to take matters into their own hands, we presume bringing along the umbrella and box to block the sun.
ID: GT4.9 p9 (Locator Number)
Link: http://collections.mnhs.org/cms/display?irn=10705884