Center for Great Lakes Culture
Minnesota

 Collections

Minnesota Historical Society - "The Minnesota Historical Society preserves and makes available a wide range of objects and materials chronicling Minnesota's history. Contained within each section is a general overview of the collection's holdings, as well as related information and sample images. For several of the collections a brief on-line exhibit documents a particular theme or topic of interest."
State Archives Collections - "The State Archives Department identifies, collects, and preserves the historically valuable records of almost 4,000 units of state and local government in Minnesota. These are records generated from the territorial period to the present day."
Map Libraries John R Borchert Map Library - Lists map collections held by college campuses throughout the US.
History of Cartography Use - Minnesota University's map library guide to find a selection of cartography resources, in addition to maps depicting history.
Minnesota State University, Mankato - Library Investigate the library's collections, databases and services. Connect to other libraries in Minnesota via MnLink.

Scholarly Work

University of Minnesota's Charles Babbage Institute, Center for the History of Information Processing - "The Charles Babbage Institute (CBI) is an archives and research center at the University of Minnesota dedicated to promoting the study and preservation of the history of computing and information processing through historical research and archival activity."
University of Minnesota's Learning Technologies

Public Programs

Minnesota Local History & Genealogy
Minnesota Environmental Education - Features resources for Sharing Environmental Education Knowledge enthusiasts. Offers press releases and conference reports.
Children's Health and the Environment
Minnesota Public Radio Online - Read descriptions of the musical, variety, and cultural programs. Includes RealAudio sound samples, state news, and links to member stations.

Education

University of Minnesota Distance Education - Access list of courses available through interactive television or online. Examine FAQs, register or order books online.
University of Minnesota Extension Service - Pragmatic extension program offers courses on topics such as horticulture, computers, and livestock. With descriptions and contact information.
Science Museum of Minnesota Computer Education Center - Read about its day, evening, and weekend computer training courses. Includes a webcam, a student gallery, a class catalog, and staff information.
University of Minnesota Continuing and distance education program - Provides its course and program information, schedules, and registration and financial aid details.
Century College Community College - Provides adult education for professional and personal development. Find course descriptions, certification data, and contacts.