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All of our books are available inside the Historical Society building. Number of copies varies. Please contact us by phone or email if you are interested in a book.
If you would like a book mailed to you, we require an additional $6.00 fee for shipping costs.
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Each book is $30+Tax ($2.65)
You can pick it up at CCHS, or pay shipping and have it delivered for $40.00.
Free Childrens Book
Free Childrens Book
The Minnesota Historical Society is offering a free book to kids! The book is about the making of Minnesota and can be shipped to anyone in MN for free! Check out the details and order your free book from their website.
History
Carlton Chronicles
Text by Francis M. Carroll. Photos by Marlene Wisuri. Copyright 2006
Summary: History and photos of the buildings, people, and events in early Carlton County
$5
A Hometown Album: Cloquet's Centennial Story
By Larry Luukkonen and Marlene Wisuri
Copyright 2004
Summary: A history of the area, lifestyles, and people of Cloquet from 1904 to 2004.
$5
History of the Thomson Farming Area
By John A. Mattinen. Translated by Richard Impola. copyright 2000
Summary: First hand accounts of early pioneers and their decendants . Includes info on Finnish businesses, families and organizations in Cloquet. First written in Finnish in 1935!
$5
A Brief History of the Pioneers of Cromwell, MN Area
By Bennett A. Beck. Copyright 1962
Summary: A history of businesses, schools, churches, and families in Cromwell. interviews about native culture, logging industry, and agriculture.
$5
Crossroads in Time: A History of Carlton County, MN
By Francis M. Carroll. Copyright 1987
Summary: History starting with the history of the land, to Native Americans, to pioneers and settlers, the building of Cloquet, to the fires, and progress after.
$5
Old Cloquet, Minnesota: White Pine Capitol of the World
By Paul Gerin Fahlstrom Copyright:1997
Summary: A history of Cloquet starting with the Native Americans in Cloquet and moving to prospering businesses and people.
$5
Reflections of our Past: A Pictorial History of Carlton County, MN.
Text by Francis M. Carroll. Photos by Marlene Wisuri. Copyright 1997.
Summary: Life in Carlton County from the 1870's through the 1930's.
$10.00
Eva's Way: Trusting God in Trial and tragedy
By Linda A. Hatinen. Copyright 2015
Summary: A story about a family moving to Minnesota from Finland and facing the fire along with other hardships.
SOLD OUT
Kettle River MN Co-op Town USA. A look at the Past 100 Years
Compiled by Betty (Lampel) Lehet
$15.00
Kettle River Automba, Kalevala and Surrounding Area History and 1918 Fire Stories.
Compiled by Edwin E. Manni
$15.00
SOLD OUT
Ronkainen Logging Camps in Northern MN.
By Frank T. Ronkainen
$8.00
SOLD OUT
Northern Pacific Pioneer Steam Era
By Lorenz P. Schrenk and Robert L. Frey
Contains information, maps, and photos about early trains and railways.
$30.00
Books about the 1918 fire
1918 Fire Stories
Compiled by the Moose Lake Area Historical Society Copyright 2018
Summary: Personal stories from survivors of the fire along with photos and a list of the victims
$25.00
Currently sold out
Fire Storm: The Great Fires of 1918
By Christine Skalko and Marlene Copyright 2003.
Summary: Contains information about life before, during, and after the fires.
$10.00
The Fury of the Flames
published by CCHS and MLHS
Copyright 1998
The pictorial history of the great forest fires of Northern MN.
$5
Fire Beast: The Fires of 1918
By Carol Illikainen
Copyright: 2016
Summary: Personal stories from survivors of the fire along with a list of the victims
$15.00
SOLD OUT
Burnished by Fire
By Paul Fahlstrom
Copyright 2012
showing the events of the fire, rebuilding, and census records showing who lived in cloquet after the fire.
$5
Fire Speaks Our Words: Creative Meditations on the Fires of 1918. A Centennial Tribute
By A collection of Authors. Copyright 2018
Summary: Short stories, poems and photos relating to the experiences in the 1918 fire.
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Minnesota 1918: When Flu, Fire, and War Ravaged the State.
By Curt Brown
Copyright 2018
Summary: Stories gathered through letters diary entries and more, to tell the story of Minnesotans living through war, sickness and deadly fire.
$24.95
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Local Authors
Tim Jollymore
Tim Jollymore
About
Jollymore is the author of six long works of fiction. His four novels, LISTENER IN THE SNOW, OBSERVATION HILL, THE ADVENT OF ELIZABETH, and PEOPLE YOU'VE BEEN BEFORE (2019). His subjects vary widely from murder mystery, to native stories, to intrigue and the survival of tragedy. He is currently at work on a historical novel set in 5th Century North Aftrica, THE 2ND CONFESSION OF ST. AUGUSTING (2021)
People You've Been Before
The Advent of Elizabeth
Listener in the Snow (Book One)
Lake Stories and Other Tales
The Nothing that is Not There (Sequel to Listener in the Snow)
Observation Hill
Katharine Johnson
Katharine Johnson
Local author known for creative historical fiction focused on Sami culture and Folklore
A bear wants to go to the Mukluk ball but he has three problems to solve, he doesn't know how to dance, he has no Mukluk's, and he's supposed to be sleeping!
All available books:
Born in a Red Canoe (Book One)
Born of an Eclipse (Book Two)
The Wind and the Drum
Sylvie's Silence
Susan D. Smith
Susan D. Smith
Available Books:
The Way I Remember it
The Way They Remember it
The Way We Remember it
While We Still Remember It
$10 each
Mark Munger
Mark Munger
This historical fiction trilogy tells the story of Finnish immigration to the Great Lakes, and Canada. Full of mystery, drama, and heroism.
Darrell J. Pedersen
Darrell J. Pedersen
By Darrell J. Pedersen
Copyright: 2023
A story about growing up in Northern MN
$14.95
Sharon Doolittle Shuck
Sharon Doolittle Shuck
Grandfather's Blood, Memories, and Unbroken Spirit.
By Sharon Doolittle Shuck Copyright 2019
Summary: The real story of Frank Doolittle, a member of the Bad River band of Ojibwe. written by his granddaughter who showcases his time in a boarding school, time in prison, and more.
$15.00
Local Poetry
Local Poetry
Complicated Warding
Complicated Warding
By Michelle Matthees
Copyright 2023
Summary: Poetry about the lives of people who experienced poor farms, asylums, hospitals, orphanages, and more. It includes photos of those affected by these places.
$20.00
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Bringing Joy
Bringing Joy
A literary anthology
Winner of the 2022 Minnesota Author Project, Communities Create Category, Bringing Joy: a Local Literary Welcome, is an anthology celebrating the work of world-renowned Mvskoke/ Creek Nation poet and former US poet Laureate Joy Harjo and which commemorated her 2021 virtual visit to Northern MN. A community-based collection, this book showcases the talents of the Northland's finest emerging and established writers and artists.
$15.00
Panning Gold
Panning Gold
By Patrick Stevens
Copyright 2022
Summary: A collection of poems about what it was like to grow up in Cloquet in the 1950s and 60s.
$14.00
Julius Baumann
Julius Baumann
A Carlton County Norwegian American poet (1869-1923) who wrote over 200 poems in Norwegian. This is a book about his life and some translated poems.
Book comes with the bookmark-$5
Natural Wonders
Natural Wonders
By Patrick Stevens
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
We had a wonderful local women's history celebration! We have merch available through Creative Edge. Studio. Click on the button or scan the QR code to order any of these items and more!
Heart Berry Stickers
Heart Berry Stickers
$4
These stickers are custom designs made by local Anishinaabe artist Sara Howes, owner of Heart Berry.
The "Heart Berry" or Ode'imin is strawberry in Ojibwe, these values are the driving force behind the Heart Berry company and community work. As a Native-owned company, Heart Berry thanks you for supporting Inspired Natives, not Native Inspired,
Heart Berry proudly brings traditional Ojibwe designs to you.
Visit Heartberry.com for more info, designs, and products.
Butter Bags
Butter Bags
These Tote bags are printed on a durable canvas cloth bag with a flat bottom for more storage. We have a Barnum butter and a Mahtowa Honey Blossom Butter design
$20
Bookmarks
Bookmarks
Double sided laminated bookmarks celebrating 100 years
$3
Maple Syrup
Maple Syrup
Maple Syrup from Spirit Lake Native Farm in Sawyer
$12
Local Creamery Zip Bags
Local Creamery Zip Bags
Many different designs showcasing the products created by local creameries back in the day.
$5
Fair Designs
Fair Designs
Tank tops and drawstring bags featuring a design from a vintage horse racing poster for the Carlton County Fair.
Sold out books
Books By Thomas and Elizabeth Peacock
The Wolf's Trail: An Ojibwe Story Told by Wolves
Copyright 2020
Summary: A full novel about the love between family, the creator, and what has been created.
$16.95
SOLD OUT
Walking Softly
Copyright 2021
Summary: A full novel about what it means to be a tribal elder.
$16.95
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The Fire
Illustrated by Anna Granholm
copyright 2021
Summary: A children's book about humans and animals working together to survive a forest fire.
$10.00
SOLD OUT
The Dancers
Illistrated by Jacqueline Pske Gill
Copyright 2019
Summary: A children's book about a family of dancers overcoming disability and learning to dance with their hearts.
$10.00
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Illustrated by Anna Granholm
Copyright: 2022
Summary: A girl goes for a adventure in the forest and meets little people who help her find her way home.
$11.95
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Illustrated by Anna Granholm
Copyright: 2022
Summary: A story about what it was like for a Native American girl to live in the early boarding schools.
$11.95
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Illustrated by Annette S. Lee
Copyright: 2019
Summary: A beautiful art book that tells the stories of a Native American family stargazing and imagining stories and ancestors in the stars and northern lights.
$17.95
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The little People and the Water of Life
By Ronda J. Snow
Illustrated by Eloy Bida
Summary: A book about Anishinaabeg people's traditions and culture
$10.00
SOLD OUT
Rabbit and Otter Go Sugarbushing
By Liz Granholm
Illustrated by Anna Granholm
Copyright: 2021
Summary: A rabbit and an otter try to make maple syrup but its not as easy as they think! Written in English and Ojibwe
$10.00
SOLD OUT
Takoza: Walks with the Blue Moon Girl
By Tara Perron
Illustrated by Alicia Schwab
Copyright: 2020
Summary: A grandmother tells her granddaughter stories and traditions of the Dakota people.
$11.95
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Animals of Nimaamaa-aki (my Mother Earth)
By Tara Perron Illistrated by Jacqueline Paske Gill
Copyright: 2020
Summary: A story of animals and their Names in English, Dakota, and Ojibwe
$10.00
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Waabooz miinawaa Nigig
Rabbit and Otter
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Following My Spirit Home
By Sam Zimmerman (Zhaawanoogiizhik)
Copyright: 2022
Summary: A collection of paintings and stories. Sam Zimmerman explores his Ojibwe heritage by sharing his paintings and stories while incorporating the landscape of Lake Superior's North Shore.
$49.95
CURRENTLY SOLD OUT
Grasshopper Girl
By Teresa R. Peterson
Illustrated by Jordan Rogers
Copyright: 2019
Summary: A story about a Dakota family and their traditional stories
$10.00
SOLD OUT
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