An Introduction to the Gale Family Library at the Minnesota Historical Society
Jennifer Wagner – Reference Specialist and Michael Owen – Reference Technician
This session is an introduction to the Gale Family Library at the Minnesota Historical Society, what we have, our distance research services, and how we can help fellow libraries and their patrons – including those outside of the Twin Cities metro area.
Did you know…
We are the access point of the Minnesota State Archives and we have records from state hospitals, state prisons, and government records?
We offer a variety of services for researchers at a distance?
We cater to all age groups and demographics?
We have archival business records for companies like 3M, Honeywell, Northwest Airlines, and more?
We have the largest collection of Minnesota newspapers in the state, dating back to the territorial days?
Do you have a patron who is deep-diving into family history? Do you get History Day students who need a little extra help with their Minnesota-related research topic? Do you know someone who REALLY likes railroads and trains??