Minnesota Digital Library News

Pink and blue graphic of an umbrella with pink stars underneath containing names identifying the artists performing at the Summer Shower of Stars concert at the Lakeside Ballroom, Friday, July 3

Adding to the accessibility of MDL collections

by Molly Huber
The Minnesota Digital Library recently added transcriptions to three sets of advertising materials that did not have them before, increasing their accessibility. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants to States program.
Credjafawn Social Club, 1927

New MDL Primary Source Sets on Rondo's Past and Present

by Stephanie Hess
Learn about the history of St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood before and after the construction of Interstate Highway 94 with two new Primary Source Sets from the Minnesota Digital Library.
Cloquet destroyed by fires of 1918

Experience the Fires of 1918 through MDL's online exhibit

by Stephanie Hess
The Minnesota Digital Library has published an online exhibit exploring the causes and effects of the Cloquet-Moose Lake Fires of 1918, the state’s worst natural disaster to date, featuring historic photographs and survivor stories.
Gold ribbon garland and gold foil stars against a dark red background

Many things to celebrate in MDL's new project year

by Molly Huber
The Minnesota Digital Library has opened its new project year and is accepting applications related to two important anniversaries, as well as a range of other Minnesota topics.
Grant Hauschild and Ann Rest on the Minnesota Senate floor

New MDL Contributor: Senate Media Services

by Stephanie Hess
The Minnesota Digital Library has recently added a collection of images from Senate Media Services, a nonpartisan office of the Minnesota State Senate.
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