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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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Automobiles Come to Minnesota |
Through the use of fascinating archival film, the unique features of these old cars are shown. Students will see how much different it was to drive these early vehicles on bumpy roads, with few signs or gas stations, and many flat tires.
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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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Life in the 30's - Summertime |
Fascinating archival film footage provides an entertaining look at what people did for fun when money was scarce. The old swimming hole, fishing in a pond, running a lemonade stand, picking berries, and soapbox carts are among the interesting scenes.
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Life in the 30's - Winter |
Life in the depression years during the colder months is shown through entertaining archival film. Many activities are shown, including a one-boy-one-dog sled race, a wild ride on a sled tethered to a wind driven iceboat, daring and dangerous bobsled rides and vintage ski jumping.
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Charles Lindberg Family |
While the emphasis of this video is on the life of the famous flyer of Little Falls and his early life in Minnesota, this program also traces the origin of his family in the state.
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The Communist Movement |
This is the story of the communist movement during the depression years in the upper midwest. It follows the story of Illimy (lastname) who grew up in a minnesota homestead farm and eventually moved with her family to Russia following dreams of a better life.
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End of the Big Lie - Russia |
Life in Russia before and after communisim. Story is brought to life through stories and first hand accounts of life behind the 'iron curtain'
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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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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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