Jun 21, 2023
Learn how Carte de Visite photographs helped commercialize and popularize photography with the Minnesota Digital Library’s latest Primary Source Set.
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May 31, 2023
The Minnesota Digital Library (MDL) has recently published an online exhibit series titled “War Stories.” Featuring letters, photographs, diaries, videos, and interview recordings, these exhibits highlight stories of Minnesotans who experienced war, from the Civil War to the Vietnam War.
Apr 20, 2023
Learn about cyanotypes, one of the oldest types of photography, with a brand-new Primary Source Set. The Minnesota Digital Library’s Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop critical thinking skills by exploring historical and cultural artifacts like cyanotypes.
Apr 17, 2023
The Minnesota Digital Library brings together historical content from a range of Minnesota’s cultural heritage organizations, all in one place. It is full of resources just waiting to be discovered and used by K12 teachers, librarians, and students. Here are some ways you can engage with MDL’s digital collections in an educational setting.
Apr 6, 2023
National Poetry Month is celebrated in April. Let’s take a look at some notable poets and the impact they have had on their community through their work.
Mar 27, 2023
The Minnesota Digital Library has published a new, online map about Civilian Conservation Corps Camps in our state.
Mar 22, 2023
A new Primary Source Set has been added to the Minnesota Digital Library Primary Source Set Collection. The set highlights the history of this photographic technique. The Minnesota Digital Library holds more than 600 of these photographs with subjects ranging from architecture, famous people, historic events, and natural disasters.
Feb 24, 2023
Minnesota Digital Library (MDL) staff will be offering a free webinar on how to apply standardized rights statements to your digital collection on Tuesday, March 21st at 11:30 am. Registration ends Monday, March 20th.
Feb 3, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recently added 40 books and 272 maps related to Minnesota's highway history to the Minnesota Digital Library, including planning information, proposed routes, and transcripts from public hearings.
Feb 1, 2023
The Minnesota Digital Library (MDL) has released its first annual Contributor's Choice exhibit, featuring favorite items chosen by nine of MDL’s contributing organizations.
Historical content from Minnesota's cultural heritage organizations, all in one place