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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.
Minneapolis-Saint Paul Black Music Awards certificate
For 40 years, the Minnesota Black Music Awards has recognized some of the top musical talent in the area and would recognize world-renowned performers such as Prince, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, among countless others. At the first awards event in 1982, honorees received a silver-toned certificate like this one from our collections.
ID: 1999.122.5 (Accession Number)
Link: http://collections.mnhs.org/cms/display?irn=10394171