Collection on the Minneapolis Gun Club
Collection
Identifier: M/A 0103
Description of Contents
The collection consists of a scrapbook with clippings (1890-1899). Also included are newspaper clippings, Anne Oakley pamphlet, banquet programs, etc.
Dates
- 1890 - 1899
Creator
- Minneapolis Gun Club (Organization)
Access Restrictions
The collection is available for use in Special Collections during the department's open hours.
History
Founded in 1875, the Minneapolis Gun Club promoted the sports of trap and skeet shooting, and other various shooting activities. This club competed with other gun clubs both regionally and nationally. The club included men and women and various age groups. The club continues today, promoting the same sport shooting activities.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
- Clubs -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Skeet shooting. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Trapshooting. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Collection on the Minneapolis Gun Club
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Hennepin County Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis MN 55401 U.S.A.
612-543-8200
specialcoll@hclib.org
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis MN 55401 U.S.A.
612-543-8200
specialcoll@hclib.org
