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Among the Wheat-fields of Minnesota
by G.W. Schatzel. Among the first settlers in Minnesota were farmers, come to plant and harvest grain for themselves and the remainder of the country. This article from January 1868 describes the process for growing wheat and bringing it to market in southeast Minnesota, an area no longer known for the crop. The author brings vast amounts of descriptive detail to the process of farming in the area and the people who perform the various functions. ISBN 1-932212-11-6, 2005, paper, 33 pps., illus., reprint
$ 7.95 PE-002

Among the Wheat-fields of Minnesota
by G.W. Schatzel. Among the first settlers in Minnesota were farmers, come to plant and harvest grain for themselves and the remainder of the country. This article from January 1868 describes the process for growing wheat and bringing it to market in southeast Minnesota, an area no longer known for the crop.
$ 7.95

History of Washington County: Gateway to Minnesota History
by Robert Goodman, with additional material by Marc Hugunin. A comprehensive history, lavishly illustrated, many maps, stories of individuals and groups, for this diverse and extensive area. 2008, soft cover, 280 pages, indexed, maps, photos
$ 25.00 M-603

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

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

Convict Life at the Minnesota State Prison
Day-to-day routine for men and women convicts in 1909, from dinner menus to punishments and privileges. Chapter by Cole Younger relating his life of crime and the Northfield bank robbery. New intro and index. 1996 reprint of 1909 ed., 180 pp., paper
$ 12.95 M-189

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

History of Steele and Waseca Counties, Minnesota
Originally published in 1887, classic! CD in .PDF, fully searchable, all 756 pages
$ 49.95 CD-016

History of Wabasha County with a History of Winona County, Minnesota
Originally published in 1884, classic! CD in .PDF, fully searchable, all 1340 pages
$ 49.95 CD-017

History of Winona and Olmsted Counties, Minnesota
Originally published in 1883, classic! CD in .PDF, fully searchable, all 1148 pages
$ 49.95 CD-018

History of Winona County, Minnesota
by Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge. Classic, originally published in 1913. CD in .PDF, fully searchable, all 1146 pages, two volumes
$ 59.95 CD-027

Index to Deaths in the Winona City and County Directories from 1906-1930
by Stina B. Green. Entries from the first year deaths were recorded, and overlapping state-wide registration. Names of spouses, other information included. 1991, 26 pp., paper
$ 7.00 M-066

Washington County Miscellaneous Death Listings, 1871-1930
by Stina B. Green. Taken from city directories, Stillwater village death registers, county histories, cemetery transcriptions and the Minnesota State Archives. 1993, paper
$ 18.00 M-110

History of St. Charles
Reprint with every-name index of this local history. Lots of Winona County names. Railway station on cover. ISBN 0-915709-59-7, soft cover, index
$ 10.00 M-120

Early Records of the LeSueur River Church of Waseca and Steele Counties
by George W. Anderson. Ministerial records of membership (1863-77), congregational meeting attendees (1863-1868) and confirmands (1866-1961), patronymic/surname and given name indexes for this Norwegian congregation near New Richland. ISBN 0-915709-09-0, 1993, 56 pp., paper
$ 7.50 M-132

Stockholm Cemeteries
Transcriptions and records of the only two cemeteries in this township which was settled by Swedes. ISBN 0-915709-18-X, 1995, 32 pp., paper
$ 10.00 M-158

From Dusty Trails to Rusty Rails: The Rise and Fall of Hanley Falls
by Tim Kolhei. The birth and death of a railroad community. 1991, paper, 18 pp.
$ 4.00 M-209

Steamboats on the St. Croix
by Anita Albrecht Buck. Identifies and traces the stern- and side-wheelers that plied the waters of the St. Croix River, the captains and pilots who manned them, and the firms that rose to prominence during that exciting time, the 1880s to 1920s. Over 100 photos, plus full index, including an index of ship names. 1990, paper, illus.
$ 19.95 M-230

Cornerstones: 125 Years at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Stillwater (Washington County), Minnesota
The story of a group of German immigrant peoples who came to the U.S. in the mid-19th century with faith and hope. Lots of pictures and lists. 1997, paper, 80 pp
$ 10.00 M-246

To The Rescue: Stillwater Fire Department, 1872-1997
compiled by Brent T. Peterson and Dean R. Thilgen. The story really begins in the 1840s, with the influx of settlers and the devastation caused by fires. But not until the great Chicago fire in 1871 did the City Council look to establish its own department. That story, along with the firefighter roster for all years, bios. of the chiefs, fire runs for 1896-1905, many photos and full citations, is told here. 1997, hard cover, 80 pp., index
$ 20.00 M-247

Minnesota's Beginnings
Loaded with great material from St. Croix County, Wisconsin Territory, which became the settled part of the Minnesota Territory in 1849. illus., maps, 400+ pages, 1999
$ 30.00 M-358

Otsego: The Holt Diary, 1877-1890
Another winner from the Otsego Historical Preservation Commission. This volume reveals what farm life was like during the time period. Samples of the pages, history of the Holt family back to 1576, and many pictures are included. 2000, photos, illus.
$ 15.00 M-393

Index to Child's History of Waseca County
by Dan Beal. Detailed index of this classic history. 2002, soft
$ 18.75 M-473

Fairview Cemetery Interments: Burial Book #1, 1868-1906
Transcribed from the sexton's records, this listing includes burials from the beginning of record keeping thru mid-year 1906. 2003, paper
$ 15.00 M-490

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