Minnesota History

Guide to Reading and Study

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Author:

Theodore C. Blegen

This valuable syllabus on Minnesota history is designed primarily as an aid to teachers, students, and study clubs. In the first twenty-four pages Dr. Blegen discusses the scope of Minnesota history and summarizes and classifies the historical materials available. The remaining pages begin with the Physical Basis of Minnesota Life and end with Minnesota Literature and Allied Interests. A topical outline, a series of questions and suggestions, and a list of references, are provided for each topic. The references are discriminating rather than exhaustive. The bulk of the material cites is published in Minnesota, but the publications of surrounding states, and even articles in Fortune and News-week are noted.

-JSTOR: The Mississippi Valley Historical Review, Vol. 24, No. 1 (Jun., 1937), pp. 122-123

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Theodore C. Blegen was a professor of history at the University of Minnesota and Assistant Superintendent of the Minnesota Historical Society.

Mr. Blegen was the dean emeritus of the graduate school of the University of Minnesota and the author of numerous other books.

Mr. Nydahl was a professor of history and chairman of the social studies division at the Mankato State College, Mankato, Minnesota.

This valuable syllabus on Minnesota history is designed primarily as an aid to teachers, students, and study clubs. In the first twenty-four pages Dr. Blegen discusses the scope of Minnesota history and summarizes and classifies the historical materials available. The remaining pages begin with the Physical Basis of Minnesota Life and end with Minnesota Literature and Allied Interests. A topical outline, a series of questions and suggestions, and a list of references, are provided for each topic. The references are discriminating rather than exhaustive. The bulk of the material cites is published in Minnesota, but the publications of surrounding states, and even articles in Fortune and News-week are noted.

-JSTOR: The Mississippi Valley Historical Review, Vol. 24, No. 1 (Jun., 1937), pp. 122-123

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