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Mexicans in Minnesota
by Donicio Valdes. The history of Mexicans in the Midwest has been a history of working-class people in railroads, heavy industry, meat packing and sugar beet production, from the Red River Valley to the southern part of the state. 112 pp., illus., map, reading list, notes, index
$ 13.95 M-562

Ever the Land: A Homestead Chronicle
by Ruben L. Parson. Originally published in the 1970s, this book tells the story of the people and farm homesteaded by Swedish immigrants near Battle Lake. The author is a land expert, having a PhD in geography and working as land planner and professor. paper, illus.
$ 16.95 M-590

Scandia - Then and Now
by Anna Engquist. The story of the Swedish pioneers in this part of Washington County, updated in 2007 with some new photos, an index and a few corrections, but still with the wonderful story of how Scandia developed -- Copas beginnings, Elim Church, business places, schools, social activities, etc. 2007 (rev.), photos, index
$ 25.00 M-586

Being Dakota: Tales and Traditions of the Sisseton and Wahpeton
by Amos E. Oneroad and Alanson B. Skinner, and edited by Laura L. Anderson. A unique collection detailing the customs, traditions, and folklore of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota at the turn of the twentieth century, with descriptions of tribal organization, ceremonies that marked the individual's passage from birth to death, and material culture. These were collected in the early 1900s, but went unpublished until recently. paper, 214 pages
$ 19.95 F-541

Border People: German-Bohemians in America
by Ken Meter and Robert Paulson. The immigrant stories of the German and Czech people who came to Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and the Dakotas. Liberally illustrated, maps from both the Old Country and new. 1993, paper, illus., bibliography
$ 15.00 D-048

Uncertain Lives: African Americans and Their First 150 Years in the Red Wing, Minnesota Area
by Frederick L. Johnson. With its location on the Mississippi River, African Americans fleeing slavery arrived in Goodhue county with the same goals as other immigrants: building successful lives. Their assimilation process into the area's dominant white culture is thoroughly documented in this narrative. Also includes summary of both federal and state census data from 1860-1920 for this group in the area. 2005, 166 pp., paper, indexed, illus.
$ 16.95 M-569

The Dakota Indian Internment at Fort Snelling, 1862-1864
by Corinne L. Monjeau-Marz. Factual, objective account of the camp and the experiences of its 1600 Dakota women, Children and old men who lived there. Virulent disease swept the camp, killing hundreds. Led by missionaries, a religious revival occurred, with many becoming Christians and literate in their own language. 2005, paper, illus.
$ 19.95 F-540

Joseph N. Nicollet on the Plains and Prairies
translated from the French and edited by Edmund C. Bray and Martha Coleman Bray. In 1838 and 1839, Nicollet was hired by the U.S. Government to explore the land between the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. This provides his first-hand account and detailed observations. 1976/1993, paper
$ 14.95 M-029

The Flandrau Papers: Treasure Trove for Mixed-Blood Dakota Indian Genealogy
Compiled by Mary Hawker Bakeman; introduction by Alan Woolworth of the Minnesota Historical Society. These are transcriptions of contracts with Metis, who had been denied their annuity payments. Flandrau, an attorney, was lobbying for the reinstitution of the payments. All listed here can trace their ancestry to people who had received payments before the Dakota Conflict in 1862. ISBN 0-915709-37-6, 1997, 60 pp., paper
$ 15.95 F-502

Little Crow: Spokesman for the Sioux
by Gary Clayton Anderson. Biography of the reluctant leader of the Sioux during the Dakota Conflict in 1862. Illustrates the complex relationship between the settlers and Indians. soft cover
$ 17.95 F-526

The 1851 Treaty of Mendota
transcribed and edited by Rebecca Snyder. Reference tool illustrating the relations between the U.S. Government and the Lower Sioux tribes, including letters, papers, diaries and other materials relevant to the interpretation of this treaty. 2001, 204 pp., illus.
$ 20.00 F-538

Many Tender Ties: Women in Fur Trade Society, 1670-1870
by Sylvia Van Kirk. Story of interracial fur-trade families and their society, especially from the female view, showing the mutual relationship of social interactions and economics. 2000 (1983), 302 pp., illus. Map, bibliography, index
$ 24.95 F-539

Guds Lilla Skara - Minnesota Swedish-Methodist History
by Rev. Carl Linden. The story of the Swedish Methodist Church in Minnesota, with biographies of the ministers, data on the itinerants, etc. New index. 1983, 94 pp., paper, indexed
$ 15.00 M-024

German-Bohemians: The Quiet Immigrants
by LaVern Rippley and Robert Paulson. Names, places of birth, culture, migration patterns, and more. 1995, 279 pp., hard cover
$ 21.95 M-172

Taming Death - An Early Norwegian Immigrant Church and Its Burial Customs
by Evelyn Ostlie. The saga of the Immanuel Lutheran Church on the prairie near Montevideo (Chippewa County). 1992, paper, 16 pp.
$ 4.00 M-208

Northwestern Minnesota: a wonderful agricultural section
Published by the Minnesota State Board of Immigration in the 1920s and reprinted by Park Genealogical Books. Intended to encourage settlers to 10 counties in the Red River Valley, the booklet provides details on crops and livestock found in the area, plus pictures. reprint 1997, paper, 80 pp.
$ 10.00 M-228

To Call It Home: The New Immigrants of Southwestern Minnesota
by Joseph A. Amato. Comprehensive review of the newest wave of immigrants to the region, with data on who the newcomers are, why they came, and what they experience on arrival. 1996, paper
$ 11.95 M-240

Declarations of Intention of 262 Minnesota Pioneers
compiled by James E. Erickson. Declarations ranging from 17 January 1847 to 18 September 1852 from what was probably St. Croix County, Wisconsin Territory (and now is Washington County). Each Intention usually provides name, age, birthplace and date, place and date of arrival in U.S.; original source; and other information from other resources. ISBN 0-915709-36-8, 1997, 24 pp., paper
$ 10.95 M-241

The Dutch Transplanting in the Upper Middle West
by Dr. Robert P. Swierenga. Inaugural address for the Society for the Study of Regional and Local History. Basic info on where the Dutch and Belgians settled, where they came from, and ideas for research. 1991, paper, with bibliography
$ 4.00 M-294

Kashubian Polish Community of Southeastern Minnesota
compiled by the Polish Cultural Institute. Photos from this ethnic community. 2002, soft
$ 19.99 M-446

Queen Norway and a Visual Smogasbord
by Christine Carlson. Photographs and news clippings which chronicle the birth and growth of Holyoke, Net Lake, Nickerson, Jean Duluth Farm, Harlis, Belden, Duquette, Kerrick and Oak Lake in Carlton County. 2001, 100 pp., paper
$ 20.00 M-448

Irish in Minnesota
by Ann Regan. Wherever they settled, they founded churches and community organizations, became active in politics, and invited everyone to be a little Irish! This tells their diverse stories. 112 pp., illus., map, reading list, notes, index
$ 13.95 M-455

Norwegians in Minnesota
by Carlton C. Qualey and Jon A. Gjerde. From territorial times, in both urban and rural areas, their influence is evident in Minnesota art, culture, cuisine, and speech. 2002, paper
$ 13.95 M-456

Jews in Minnesota
by Hyman Berman and Linda Mack Schloff. Although never more than a small percentage of the state population, Jews have made remarkable contributions in business, politics, and education, beginning in territorial days. 2002, paper
$ 13.95 M-457

African Americans in Minnesota
by David Vassar Taylor. Major themes: settlement during the territorial and early statehood periods; development of urban black communities in St. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth; rural blacks, leaders and community organizations, etc. 2002, paper, illus.
$ 13.95 M-485