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This online exhibit highlights the rich history of Minnesota’s Iron Range and features primary sources preserved and available in the digital collections of the Minnesota Digital Library (MDL). It also includes interactive storymaps showing the locations of several of the mines on the Vermilion, Mesabi, and Cuyuna Ranges. The exhibit demonstrates how mining became one of the major industries of the state, which led to the economic and cultural growth of the Iron Range region and beyond.
Subjects or Themes
Industry, Mining, Iron Ores, Labor, Environment, Railroads, Shipping
Project Language(s)
English
Time Period
Geographic Location
Project Categories
Content Type
Images, Publications, Maps, Oral Histories
Target Audience(s)
Creators
Stephanie Hess, Minnesota Digital Library
Year(s)
2024
Host Institution / Affiliation / Project Location
Minnesota Digital Library, Minitex
Software Employed
Labor and Support
I created this exhibit as part of my job duties as digital curator for the Minnesota Digital Library. Duration of the work lasted from January through November 2024, but the exact hours were not tracked.