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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 |
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Outbreak and Massacre by the Dakota Indians in Minnesota in 1862
by Marion Satterlee. Reprint of his extensive research from the early 20th century into documenting events (including lists of dead and wounded) from the Sioux uprising. Classic. 2001, paper, 128 pp., partially indexed $ 16.00 M-451 |
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Thief River Falls and Pennington County
by Caryl J. Bugge. From the 'postcard series,' this book illustrates occupations, buildings and people involved with the history of both the city and the county. 2006, paper, illus. $ 19.99 M-571 |
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Rochester, Minnesota (Olmstead County)
by Ted St. Mane. Images from all eras in the history of this city, from 1854 to the present day. 2003, paper, photos, illus. $ 19.99 M-572 |
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History of the Minnesota River Valley and History of the Sioux Massacre
by E.D. Neill and Charles S. Bryant. Originally published in 1882, this is a prime biographical reference for this region of the state. CD in .PDF, fully searchable, all 1016 original pages. $ 49.95 CD-001 |
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History of Nicollet and Le Sueur Counties, Minnesota
by William G. Gresham, Editor. Classic originally published in 1916. CD in .PDF, fully searchable, all 1142 original pages, two volumes $ 59.95 CD-012 |
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History of Winona and Olmsted Counties, Minnesota
Originally published in 1883, classic! CD in .PDF, fully searchable, all 1148 pages $ 49.95 CD-018 |
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History of Otter Tail County, Minnesota: Its People, Industries and Institutions
by John W. Mason, Editor. Classic, originally published in 1916. CD in .PDF, fully searchable, all 1008 pages, two volumes $ 59.95 CD-028 |
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Memorials of the Minnesota Forest Fires, 1894, with a Chapter on the Forest Fires in Wisconsin
by Rev. William Wilkinson. The classic work on the Hinkley Forest Fire, originally published 1895. CD in .PDF, fully searchable, all 480 pages $ 49.95 CD-030 |
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Every Name Index to the 1910 Standard County Atlas of Red Lake/[Pennington] County
including reproductions of the plat maps. Atlas originally published when Pennington was separated from Red Lake County. paper $ 12.00 M-089 |
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Sandstone, the Quarry City
ed. by Muriel Langseth. Comprehensive history of this area in Pine County, including first hand reminiscences, how the quarries operated, the Federal prison, etc. hard cover, many photos, index $ 25.00 M-307 |
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Sandstone Quarries
by Muriel Langseth. The chapter on this industry, from "Sandstone, the Quarry City." paper, illus., photos $ 5.00 M-309 |
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Grave Markers of Pine County
by Lorayne and Ralph Kirschner. Readings of the gravestones from 39 cemeteries, with information on who's buried with whom. ISBN 0-915709-76-7, 2002, 98 pp., paper $ 20.00 M-461 |
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Pipestone and the Red Rock: Inventing Peoples and Towns
by Joseph A. Amato. Part of the rural and regional essay series of the Society for the Study of Local and Regional History. 2002, paper $ 5.00 M-496 |
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Prairie Lakes and People: The Archaeology of Southwestern Minnesota
by Scott Anfinson. Part of the rural and regional essay series of the Society for the Study of Local and Regional History. 1999, paper $ 5.00 M-497 |
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Heritage Cookbook--A Tribute to Women of Pipestone County
From the Pipestone Historical Society. Seldom do you find both tried and true recipes plus biographical info on the submitters! The selection dates from cookbooks printed in 1912, 1921, the 1930s, 1982 and today. There are photos of the women, often with maiden names, and the maiden names of their mothers. Plus it's indexed! 2003, 224 pp., paper, spiral binding, photos $ 15.00 M-501 |
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"And What Nobler Purpose--" - Civil War Veterans in Pipestone County
Revised edition of "Biographies...," with entries now expanded from 264 to 315 veterans. This was a joint project of the Genealogical and Historical Societies. 2000, 86 pp., paper $ 12.00 M-502 |
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Fire Storm: The Great Fires of 1918
by Christine Skalko and Marlene Wisuri. Tells how the fires swept through towns and rural areas in southern St. Louis, Pine and Carlton Counties, killing almost 500 people. Fire photographs and newspaper articles are used to illustrate it, with first hand stories from survivors. 2003, 127 pp., paper $ 18.00 M-508 |
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Hinckley's Holocaust of Fire, 1894: A Genealogist's Guide
by Antona Hawkins Richardson. Biographical information on 4500+ survivors who applied for relief, including age, place of birth, residence, time in Minnesota, occupation, names and ages of spouses and children, etc. Missing and identified dead included. 2005, paper $ 16.00 M-543 |
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Pennington County Motor Vehicle Registrations, 1919-1921
September 2005 (Full table of contents) 100 pages of records $ 13.00 MGJ:34-15> |
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