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Prehistory or icage human activity
Native Americans
First Europeans to explore the new world
Voyageurs, traders, and trappers involved in the fur trade
Farm, school, and homestead life of the pioneers
Life of the 'shanty boys' or woodsmen
The men who mined the iron, copper, and lead
Swedes, Finns, Germans, Norwegians and other European immigrants
The great depression, CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps), and Communists
The full story of the fur trade transporters and the important contribution they made to Midwest history. [CLICK TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION]

$39.00
A Man of Peace;The life of this famous Chief is told, in part, by his great-great grand-daughter. The saga is detailed of how the Chief changed the course of history by going to Washington to plead with President Fillmore for the rights of his people.

$24.00
Little Crow became a sioux chief and struggled to understand the early pioneers language and culture to better lead his people. The story of his life comes to life in this production.

$24.00
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.

$24.00
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.

$24.00
Life in Russia before and after communisim. Story is brought to life through stories and first hand accounts of life behind the 'iron curtain'

$24.00

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