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When Copper Was King |
Jack Foster, recognized authority on history of the Keweenaw, unfolds a spellbinding account of the copper era. The 86-year-old grandson of an immigrant Cornish woman is shown telling the story of copper diggings from the 1840's to the close of the era. | DVD | 23 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Iron History in Minnesota |
The discovery and early years of mining are featured. The role of noted iron pioneers such as Tower and Adams is also noted. The early methods of Iron mining are discussed. | DVD | 18 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Railroads Connect Minnesota |
The development of rail lines in Minnesota is traced from their inception to the peak years in the 1930's. Historic photos and artist's conceptions make the account more vivid.
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Minnesota's Aviation History |
This is an historic look at the start of both commercial and private aviation. It covers the first half-century of flying in Minnesota. Dramatic flying scenes and discussion of the many types of aircraft provide a chronology of the major events that lead up to aviation, as we know it today.
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Minnesota's Steamboat History |
With the use of photos from the late 1800's to the early 1900's, and with footage of restored steamboats, this video tells about the various kinds of boats that traveled to river towns with cargo and passengers. It offers an excellent glimpse of what life was really like for steamboaters.
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Minnesota Agriculture |
The featured crops range from wild rice harvesting in northern Minnesota to corn production near the Iowa border. This video will stimulate an interest in agri-business in the state and show how Minnesota is a top producer of food and livestock in the country.
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The Nation's Breadbasket |
With very rich soil, a favorable climate, and plenty of waterpower to power the mills, Minnesota developed into the nation's leading producer of wheat. This video focuses mainly on the early years of this industry.
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Modern Logging in the North |
In the upper Great Lakes states, logging is a vital industry. This video takes you into the world of today's loggers and examines the latest equipment and techniques used to harvest this natural resource.
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Life in the Lumber Camps |
Four retired lumberjacks give first person accounts of life in the woods. They describe what the dawn-to-dusk routine was like including the food, bunkhouses, log drives, and other fascinating elements of lumbering life.
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Minnesota's Lumberjacks |
This is a realistic view of the true living and working conditions of the "jacks" in Minnesota forests. Men who worked in the woods provide factual accounts. They recall both the pleasures and the challenges.
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Minnesota Logging |
Early logging is chronicled from activities in St. Croix on through the end of the era when handsaws, axes, and horses were used. Archival film and old photos are used.
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Minnesota's Timber |
Tree-harvesting techniques that pose a threat to the natural balance of our forests are covered. These include clear cutting, pollution from oil spilled, trash left behind after logging, and single species re-planting. Maps show the locations of hardwoods and softwoods in Minnesota.
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Minnesota's Minerals |
The fact that Minnesota is the nation's fifth largest mining state is the focus of this video. The location and types of resources found in the state are outlined. A geologist shows interesting rocks and discusses the mining industry.
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The Great Lake Carriers |
With cameras on shore and on board these huge vessels, carrier operations are demonstrated. The dimensions and special features of these ships are illustrated, as are the variations of cargoes carried up and down the lakes.
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Ocean Ships on the Great Lakes |
This video shows all aspects of ocean ship traffic on the upper Great Lakes. It provides a good overview of what the big ships are all about and compares a local "laker" and an ocean going vessel. Docking procedures, immigration, customs checks, cargo loading and unloading are explained.
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Mississippi River Traffic |
The video begins at the headwaters of the mighty river and goes beyond LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The historical development of the Mississippi for water traffic is explained. Lock and dam system functions are detailed.
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Port of Duluth, Minnesota |
The various kinds of ships that dock in Duluth are shown - both domestic and foreign. This is an excellent video tour for those who may never get the chance to visit Minnesota' ocean port to see how the big ships are greeted and serviced.
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