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Minnesota Fire Storm 1918 |
The tragic story of the Cloquet-Moose Lake fire is recounted through interviews with dozens of survivors. Historic photos and an artist's illustrations of many dramatic scenes bring the history of this event to life. | DVD | 29 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Hinckley, Minnesota on Fire |
The story of the Hinkley fire is recreated with the aid of dramatic footage of real-life fires. The narrative follows the sequence of events that lead up to the start of the tragic fire. An eyewitness account is given by one of the last survivor. | DVD | 19 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Ballooning, Blimps and Airship |
The Producers of this program, Al and Dave Eicher, have spent 8 years researching historic events in Michigan and Ohio relating to man’s involvement in flight. Over 500 scenes were gathered from old photos, vintage movie films and artwork to build a timeline of events. The documentary covers the 19th century experiments, the Civil War, WWI and WWII. Movie footage of the Gordon Bennet Balloon Races show the WJR Radio Balloon and other Michigan Balloon entries. In 1998, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. commissioned the Eicher’s to produce a video documentary for their 100th Anniversary. Information was also found in more than 50 newspapers throughout Michigan and Ohio. This documentary also covers the history of the U.S. Navy’s Rigid Airships, the Akron, Macon, Los Angeles and the Shenandoah, plus the Hindenburg and the Graf Zeppelin, made in Germany. 42 minutes plus historic previews.
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Sioux Uprising in Minnesota |
This video offers a vivid description of the events and people involved in the Indian massacre and the war that was the turning point in red and white relations. Producer Lucy Cook gives a balanced account of both Indian and settler grievances.
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Treaty of Traverse Des Sioux |
This is an account of how the new frontier people pressured the federal government into a treaty that left the Sioux without grazing land for the buffalo and enough land to meet their basic needs. A re-enactment of the 1850 gathering among teepees, canvas tents, and ox carts is shown.
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Mississippi Seeking the Source |
This video looks at the journey of Henry Schoolcraft through Lake Superior into what was then Michigan Territory. Other explorers who tried to locate the true source are also included. Artist's conceptions and video at crucial points help to tell the story.
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Civilian Conservation Corps MN |
Men who actually served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Minnesota are featured. Each relates fascinating stories of why they joined the CCC, what the daily routine was like, and the kinds of work they did.
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Minnesota Depression Years |
A glimpse of the state's most difficult financial times is vividly portrayed by senior citizens that experienced the hardships of the 1930's. This video brings history to life through stories of determination and faith.
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Final Days of the Edmund Fitz. |
Coast Guard reports and historic photos help to examine the saga of the Edmond Fitzgerald. An interview with a ship captain who was one of the last to be in contact with the "Fitz" explores one of many theories. An actual storm shows what a crewmember may have seen.
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