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MDL flashback: Selections from the Minitex Oral History Project

Jul 27, 2021
by Sara Ring
In honor of our 50th Anniversary, I am highlighting a few recordings from the Minitex oral history collection in the Minnesota Digital Library. This is the second article in an occasional series and features excerpts from some of our more recent interviewees: Keith Ewing (formerly of St. Cloud State University) and John Butler (formerly of University of Minnesota Libraries). Both were heavily involved in the development of the Minnesota Digital Library.
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There's still time to submit proposals for MDL Phase 17

Mar 24, 2021
by Molly Huber
The Minnesota Digital Library (MDL) is accepting Phase 17 applications for inclusion in the digital collection through Friday, May 21, 2021, or when the money is fully allocated. Content related to underrepresented Minnesota history is our highest priority, but we accept other content as well, including 3D items.
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Documenting Minitex: New photographs added to Minitex MDL collection

Mar 5, 2021
by Sara Ring
For our 50th Anniversary, in addition to celebrating together, one of our goals is to make sure we also document our organizational history. To that end, we have enhanced our existing Minitex digital collection in the Minnesota Digital Library with photographs to help illustrate the programs, services, and stories mentioned in the oral history project recordings.
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