Fredrick L. McGhee: A Life on the Color Line, 1861-1912
The first black attorney to be admitted to practice by the state supreme court, Fredrick McGhee rose from slavery in Civil War Mississippi to become the founder of the Niagara Movement, the forerunner to today's NAACP. A tireless civil rights organizer, his crucial role in early civil rights organizing has been largely unnoticed. This biography reconstructs McGhee's life -- from slavery through his education and early career as a lawyer to his insight into the power the courts held as a force for political and social change. Learn about McGhee's legal strategies in important cases and the first attempt at U.S. desegregation in 1891.
Stock Number: 918
Price: $29.95 $23.95
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society, 2002
Pages: 234
Binding: Hard cover
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African Americans in Minnesota: Telling our Stories
A tremendous resource for young people eager to learn about African Americans, and most likely unfamiliar with their many contributions. Written in a very engaging, story-telling style, children aged 8-12 learn about eight different African Americans whose stories help trace the roles they played in the history of our state. Large print format with numerous photographs.
Stock Number: 919
Price: $12.95 $10.35
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society, 2002
Pages: 88
Binding: Soft cover
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In Search of Lake Wobegon
Garrison Keillor's novel is packed with fun and laughter. With his trademark gift for treading "a line delicate as a cobweb between satire and sentiment" Keillor brilliantly captures a newly minted post-war America and delivers an unforgettable comedy about an unforgettable kid coming of age as a writer in the rural Midwest. A must for fans of "A Prairie Home Companion."
Stock Number: 1084
Price: $29.95 $23.95
Publisher: Viking Studio, 2001
Pages: 127
Binding: Hard cover
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Mike Lynch's Minnesota Star Watch
Mike Lynch is a Minnesota meteorologist, radio personality and amateur astronomer. In this easy-to-use book he shows you how to view the sky in all Minnesota seasons. He'll help you find prominent constellations, star clusters, comets, meteor showers and galaxies. Learn about the moon, eclipses, planets and the Northern Lights: aurora borealis. Mike utilizes his 30 years of experience with advice on buying a telescope and other stargazing resources.
Stock Number: 1123
Price: $24.95 $19.95
Publisher: Motorbooks International, 2004
Pages: 160
Binding: Hard cover
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Lost Twin Cities
A richly illustrated architectural and social history of the downtowns of St. Paul and Minneapolis emphasizes the growth and development of the two downtowns in the 19th century and their subsequent alteration in the 20th century. 1993 International Architecture Book Award winner from the American Institutes of Architects. 370 photographs.
Stock Number: 906
Price: $29.95 $23.95
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society, 1992
Pages: 336
Binding: Soft cover
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St Paul's Historic Summit Avenue
An in-depth look at one of America's great streets: St. Paul's Summit Avenue. Credited with helping save the grandeur of the street's remarkable architecture, this book set a high standard for research and writing, and prompted an intense interest in preservation. A valuable guide to one of the nation's landmarks, illustrated with dozens of historic images.
Stock Number: 939
Price: $19.95 $15.95
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press, 2004
Pages: 110
Binding: Soft cover
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Guide to Family History Resources at the Minnesota Historical Society
An indispensable and practical guide to the genealogical resources at the Minnesota History Society, the state's premier archive of public and private records. An essential tool for genealogists researching Minnesota family, local and state history, it features a lengthy, annotated listing of resources grouped by subject areas.
Stock Number: 940
Price: $14.95 $11.95
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society, 2004
Pages: 234
Binding: Soft cover
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Strange Days, Strange Nights: Photos From the Speed Graphic Era
For three decades ending in the 1950s, the Speed Graphic camera was synonymous with photojournalism. It was lightweight, durable and could produce stunning photographs -- newspaper photographers loved it. Veteran journalism and mystery writer Larry Millet has unearthed over 200 vivid images from the archives of the St. Paul Pioneer Press and St. Paul Dispatch that document both an era in local history and the journalism standards of the day. It is a visible feat like no other, accompanied by text that bring context and explanation to the pictures.
Stock Number: 946
Price: $29.95 $23.95
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society, 2004
Pages: 224
Binding: Hard cover
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Twin Cities Then & Now
The award-winning author of Lost Twin Cities presents this nostalgic and at times unsettling look at the evolution of building landscapes in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Informative essays accompany 72 historic photos taken from the 1880's to the late 1950's which are paired with new black & white photos of the same areas now.
Stock Number: 911
Price: $24.95 $19.95
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society, 1996
Pages: 203
Binding: Soft cover
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Tastes of Minnesota: A Food Lover's Tour
Tour your way through the state's great taste treats with this guide. Organized by region, the book reviews small town fish shops and cozy hometown cafes, eccentric food festivals and spicy ethnic eateries, etc. You'll even find a selection of favorite recipes. Keep a copy in your glove compartment for quick reference on the road.
Stock Number: 1076
Price: $18.95 $15.15
Publisher: Trails Books, 2001
Pages: 206
Binding: Soft cover
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Lake Street USA
This collection of black & white photography by Wing Young Huie portrays the vast diversity and cultural wealth found in the Lake Street community of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lake Street USA is the story of how Huie gathered all the elements of the community to produce a six-mile long strip of never-ending stories through 675 photographs, ranging in size from 8 x 10 inches to 8 x 12 feet. The images were displayed in store windows, at transit stops, and on billboards, buses and the sides of abandoned buildings.
Stock Number: 1090
Price: $16.00 $12.80
Publisher: Ruminator Books, 2001
Pages: 220
Binding: Soft cover
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Minnesota Eats Out: An Illustrated History
A virtual romp through the history of Minnesota's dining spots, from early health resorts and Prohibition speakeasies, to the A&W drive-in. Illustrated with over 1,000 photographs.
Stock Number: 1105
Price: $34.95 $27.95
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society, 2003
Pages: 213
Binding: Hard cover
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Looking for the Summer
In this sequel to Chased by the Light, the somber best-selling exploration of autumn in the north woods, world-renowned nature photographer Jim Brandenburg is now Looking for the Summer. With renewed spirit, and armed with a state-of-the-art digital camera, Brandenburg finds and captures the joy of nature's cyclical rhythms with unique artistry. This book is filled with the color and action of a pristine natural world during its most energetic season of the year.
Stock Number: 1106
Price: $34.95 $27.95 $25.00
Publisher: Adventure Publications, 2003
Pages: 159
Binding: Hard cover
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Brainerd Bound
Dedicated to the travelers who for generations have shared a passion for this beautiful and varied Minnesota lakes area. In words and photos, this colorful book includes the key events, people and history of a popular vacation destination.
Stock Number: 1003
Price: $27.95 $22.35
Publisher: Landmark Publishing, 2004
Pages: 226
Binding: Hard cover
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Minnesota Gardens
A gardening odyssey that begins in territorial times, this book shows gardening as practiced by pioneer and Victorian Minnesotans. It details Depression-era and great estate gardens, and celebrates today's gardens.
Stock Number: 1048
Price: $35.00 $28.00
Publisher: Afton Historical Society, 1995
Pages: 167
Binding: Hard cover
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Minnesota
Part of the "Hello U.S.A" series, this book takes "a trip around the state" with pictures and large print text. Readers learn about the state's history, our landmarks, living and working here, and our natural environment. Great for young and old alike.
Stock Number: 1037
Price: $6.95 $5.55
Publisher: Lerner Publishing, 2002
Pages: 72
Binding: Soft cover
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