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[adventuressclubamericas]

Exciting Con News !

We are beyond thrilled to announce that the amazing Marion Boyce will be joining us at Miss Fisher Con in St. Paul, Minnesota!

Marion designed the costumes for all three seasons of the original Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries TV show, and her genius at historical style and attention to detail were instrumental in igniting the fans’ passionate love of the show. 

With designs that incorporated vintage pieces, hand-built millinery, and a distinct “look” for each character, Marion won an AACTA Award for Best Costume Design in a Television Series for series 2 and she was nominated again for series 3. Read about all of her accomplishments on our website, and get excited!

And if her professional credentials aren’t enough, she’s also amazingly kind and welcoming - she opened her Melbourne studio to more than 30 Miss Fisher Fans in early 2020 for a tour and tea. Those who attended were able to get up close and personal with many of Phryne’s things, including the black satin fighting cocks kimono and the break-in beret. Iconic!

We are so looking forward to to chatting with Marion, and we hope you are too.

We’ll see you there!

https://www.missfishercon.com/vip-2023

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[geenee27]

Miss Fisher Con 2023

Check out this great session, coming to Miss Fisher Con this summer!

Saints & Sinners: St Paul’s Gangster Past

Starting in the early 1900s and lasting into the ‘30s an unofficial contract between St. Paul Chief of Police John O’Connor and criminals turned the city of St. Paul into a “crook’s haven.”. Gangsters stopping in the city agreed to check in with police, commit no crimes within city limits, and pay a bribe in exchange for safe harbor. 

Bootleggers, gangsters, and bank robbers from all over the Midwest ran their operations from St. Paul. Famous gangsters such as John Dillinger and Ma Barker used the city and surrounding suburbs as a hideout. 

Learn about the Layover Agreement (aka the O’Connor System) and its role in the rise of organized crime. The speakers will introduce key players, including notable women, categories of crimes committed, and places of significance—including the St. Paul Hotel and Wabasha Street Caves.

Want to learn more? Come to Con! 

Register today!    https://www.missfishercon.com/con2023

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[jacqueomanclinton]

The land— its plants, life, and bounty—is as much a part of me as my family is. Our stories are inseparable, spanning generations. ... The time has come to frame this watercolor. Can’t wait to see it under glass! ... ... ... #jacqueomanclinton #watercolorpainting #watercolor #familystories #portraitpainting #figurativeart #instaart #artistsoninstagram #fineart #mnartist #mnhistory #rural #lovetheland #farmlife #environment #plantsaremyfamily #watercoloronpaper #aquarelle #lovetheearth https://www.instagram.com/p/B9PaRnfJ8W8/?igshid=1mck0lk9nju1p

[beautyintheblackness]

Jim Crow of the North - Full-Length Documentary

#MNExperienceTPT #MNHistory #tptoriginals

[bygonely]

Rare Historical Photos Of Minneapolis From the 20th Century

[rmdreier]

1962 SC UPRISING: A Newspaper Story of the Sioux Uprising of 1862. Wayne E. Webb. A curious pamphlet detailing a dark chapter in Minnesota history. The Dakota War of 1862 culminating in the mass execution of 38 Dakota men in Mankato, MN. Wayne E. Webb 1960s newspaper account of the Dakota War in pamphlet form. Clean interiors stapled binding. $20 plus shipping. 📖📚 #sioux #dakota #indigenous #dakotawarof1862 #mankato #mankatomn #masshanging #massexecution #mankatohanging #waynewebb #minnesotahistory #mnhistory #vintage #history #vintagebooks #bookaneer #bookcollector #bookworm #bookaneer4sale (at Dodge Center, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpP8NX1BBAd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ijrx8lm0pm5j

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Most of the World world 2 display at the Anoka County Historical Society is lovely, but is playing the type of music that is the creepiest to me. #mnhistory #historycomesalive #creepymusic (at Anoka County Historical Society) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoCGPt_FRXz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=44cap3f9fnez

[instapicsil1]

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life. 🎶 Prince (Rogers Nelson)’s life began on this day in 1958. One of the best-selling musicians of all time, Prince is also remembered for his energetic performances, film work, and songwriting. Prince fused a range of musical genres, from funk and R&B to synthpop and rock, delivering this signature sound with unapologetic style and flair. 🎤 Prince designed and played this "Yellow Cloud" guitar. It was custom-made in 1989 by the firm Knut-Koupee Enterprises, from the artist's native Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prince's distinctive personal symbol adorns both the top and side of the fingerboard. Custom work for famous instrumentalists and musicians provides an important marketing tool for small-scale guitar makers. 🎸 This guitar is not currently on display. #MusicHistory #AmericanHistory #RememberingPrince #ThePurpleOne #NotOnView #MinnesotaHistory #MNHistory #VintageGuitar #CustomGuitar https://ift.tt/2HrxC3y

[griffinblog]

Lighthouse selfie. A must. #meaweekend #griffinfamilyfun #mnhistory

[adventuressclubamericas]

Flat Phryne in Buffalo!

Flat Phryne's adventures on the way to Miss Fisher Con in St. Paul continue. This week, she paid a visit to Buffalo, New York!

She checked in at the Hotel Lafayette. During it's prime, the Lafayette was one of the 15 finest hotels in the United States, boasting not only elevators, and hot and cold running water and a telephone in every room. Flat Phryne enjoyed her time there before heading out to see the sites.

Flat Phryne's first stop was Buffalo City Hall, one of the largest and tallest municipal buildings in the US. The Art Deco building, designed by Dietel, Wade and Jones, and featuring sculpture by Albert Steward, Rene Paul Chambellan and William Ehrich, was completed in 1931.

Next she made her way to the Liberty Building, built in 1925 and topped with replicas of the Statue of Liberty.  She wanted to replicate Didier Pasquette's 2010 tightrope walk between the 2 rooftop statues, but it wasn't in the cards. Maybe next time!

She then stopped by the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Lafayette Park.

Phryne was keen to learn more about Josh Allen, the quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, though she prefers footie to American football.

She made a quick stop to admire the Buffalo Savings Bank, 

and the Electric Tower building, 

before taking in a picture and enjoying the Wurlitzer extravaganza at Shea's. The Mighty Wurlitzer organ at Shea's (and in the Capitol Theatre in Melbourne!) were made just north of Buffalo. 

Today, the former Wurlitzer factory is home to a brewery, events, and an amazing chocolate factory.

Where will Flat Phryne turn up next? Stay tuned!

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[mcad-ae]

Author Dave Kenney to Visit ES Writing Class

  Dave Kenney is a freelance writer specializing in Minnesota History.  He will be a guest speaker in the Writing for Organization course on Wednesday, February 24, from 11 until noon in room 440, where he will teach about how to write a profile on another person. Dave writes exclusively about Minnesota History, does work for Minnesota Historical Society, and often is hired by clients who want their histories written.  

  Kenney graduated from St. Olaf in political science. He then traveled to the University of Missouri, where he received a degree in journalism. He soon became a TV reporter and writer for CNN for nine years.  Leaving the lively scene at CNN, Kenney moved to Minnesota with his wife to see if he could pursue writing articles for magazines, and eventually took a different path in his career.  

  Kenney describes his success as a little “accidental.” He had no previous fascination in history. But after digging through old worn-out boxes inside libraries, he somehow landed a job to write a new Minnesota textbook.   “Once I got the job under my belt, I was able to demonstrate my ability to write about Minnesota history and ended up where I am today.” Kenney proved to be a skillful writer of history.  

  The book went on to win a Minnesota Book Award and other recognitions.  He’s written several books,  including, Minnesota in the 70s and Minnesota Goes to War, which are books that received the most responses from readers, many of whom wanted to talk with Kenney about their own experiences during that time.

  Kenney describes his writing to be “real,” and wants his work to be interesting. How does he do it?  Kenney states, “I try as much as possible to focus on people and their stories. I probably do more than most people who write in that genre—not writing biographies, but making people the center of the stories.”  Even  interviewees who are unconvinced that they are excited about an upcoming book will become engaged and happily help provide content for the books.

  On the other hand, Kenny usually spends half of his time researching.  He has to have raw materials to work with, and organizes materials into files by subject in order to write about a particular topic in the subject area that is his current focus.  A lot of people aren’t familiar with the type of work historians do.   He explains, “They don’t realize that a majority of time is spent finding and gathering the material that we need in order to tell the story—so we’re not making things up.”  Kenney finds quotes and facts from old documents, weaving them together to create the stories.

  There comes success and disappointments when writing about history.  “You aren’t going to sell that many books, so it’s a little disheartening. But at the same time, it’s fun.”  

  Kenney’s advice to writers? “Find things that get you excited and stick with it.  If you’re writing about something you’re not interested in, it’s going to be hard to keep going.”  His books can be found in Barnes and Noble and Amazon.  Kenney is always taking on new projects, bringing history back to life in a colorful and exciting way.

Here are some links to connect you to Dave:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-kenney-7b8b31b

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mn70s

Find his books: http://www.amazon.com/Dave-Kenney/e/B001JP3MNC

by Charlene Vang

posted by: Scott Werner

[jacqueomanclinton]

“He was feeding his family. He was feeding the world.”, watercolor on paper. Portrait of my Grandpa, a progressive, small grain farmer, who worked hard and believed in what he did. My cousin once told me that Grandpa thought farming was “his noble calling”. Here’s to all the noble farmers out there, trying to do what’s right in this complicated, uncontrollable world. ... ... ... ... #watercolor #watercolorpainting #portraitpainting #portrait #ruralamerica #mnartist #jacqueomanclinton #fineart #wheat #realism #farm #farmlife #prairie #aquarelle #plaid #instaart #artistsoninstagram #familyhistory #mnhistory #painting #1960s #illustration https://www.instagram.com/p/BtPSKs6hs4M/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=liuxe9rj0y9j

[minnesotahistoricalsociety-blog]

Join us for Museum Day Live!

Looking to learn some history tomorrow, Saturday Sept. 26? Many museums around the country (including may of us sites around MN) are participating in Museum Day Live from smithsonian! 

You can receive a free admission pass for two people here: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/

Here’s a look at a few of our participating historic sites. To see all of our sites involved in Museum Day Live, visit our calendar. 

You can head to James J. Hill House on historic Summit Avenue in St. Paul to learn about the Great Northern Railway baron and the Gilded Age in his historic 1891 mansion.

Or make your way to southwestern Minnesota back in time thousands of years to Jeffers Petroglyphs in Comfrey. You can explore thousands of carvings made by American Indian ancestors and learn about the history and ecology of the Minnesota prairie. 

If you’re looking to head north for the weekend, why not make a stop at Forest History Center in Grand Rapids? You can discover the world of a 1900s logging camp and learn about the environment of the northwoods. 

Wherever you go, happy museum travels!

[bygonely]

Historical Photos Of Duluth, Minnesota From Early 20th Century

[mattkrieger]

Always fun to see the #mnhistory #artwork in the #paper #spectrumstudio #art @bschoony

[adventuressclubamericas]

Check out this great session, coming to Miss Fisher Con this summer! Cocktail Culture of Old Shanghai Step into the world of Miss S, when Shanghai was the Paris of the East and even familiar cocktails became somehow more exotic. https://www.missfishercon.com/con2023 #MissFisher #MsFisher #1920s #1920sfashion #1920sstyle #1960s #1960sfashion #1960svintage #1930s #1930sfashion #1930sstyle #1930svintage #shanghai #melbourne #mnhistory #flapper #phrynefisher #fandom #bestfandom #adventuressescluboftheamericas #adventuress #acota #everycloud #stpaulmn #stpaul #saintpaul #saintpaulmn #saintpaulminnesota #saintpaulhotel