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Swedish Journey to Minnesota |
The story of a young woman who sailed for America from Sweden in 1895 helps to portray the life of many Swedes who left their homeland for a new life in Minnesota. The lasting influence of the Swedish immigrants is explained. | DVD | 21 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Norwegians Settle in Minnesota |
From the various Norwegian settlements around Minnesota, people of this ethnic group were interviewed. This video looks at their voyage to Minnesota and explores their life on the farm, customs, education and adjustment to their new home. | DVD | 21 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Journey of the Minnesota Finns |
This video focuses on the reasons why many Finns left their homeland in the 1800's to come to Minnesota. Finns in rural northern Minnesota tell their story. They recall the settlement of small towns and villages that were once exclusively Finnish. | DVD | 21 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Great Lakes Viking Mystery |
While the principal focus is on the famed (though not widely accepted as genuine) Kensington Runestone of Minnesota, the discovery of other "evidence" of the Norsemen here before Columbus is included in this video.
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Minnesota Memories |
Four senior citizens that experienced fascinating segments of Minnesota life tell their stories. A survivor of the 1918 fire, a Great Lakes Ship captain, a Norwegian immigrant who worked in our logging camps, and a superintendent of logging camps all talk about what life was like in the early days of Minnesota.
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The Orphan Train |
From the 1850’s to the 1930’s, more than 250,000 orphans from New York City and Boston were sent westward. The train made many stops along the way as married couples picked out the boy or girl they wanted. Michigan was one of many middle western states to take in 12,500 children from 3 to 16 years of age. Captivating stories, eyewitnesses and photos make this a very special documentary.
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