Leo Bernat Papers
Description of Contents
2 boxes. Documents the process of the mayor nominating individuals for the Housing and Redevelopment Agency Commissioner and the process through City Hall. Includes semiannual/annual reports by Commissioner Bernat with his interpretation of actions by the Minneapolis Housing and Redevelopment Authority (MHRA). Includes information on the following topics/debates: site selection for a new domed stadium in Minneapolis in the Industry Square area or to remodel Memorial Stadium or the Metropolitan Stadium, 1974-1976; minutes, miscellaneous writings from the United Neighbors (affiliated with the United Neighbors of America); the University District Improvement Association (UDIA); and a report on the progress of the re-development of the Cedar Riverside area from the Cedar Riverside Associates, January, 1975. Also contains materials to/from Emilia Bernat (see especially folders for UDIA and biographical).
Dates
- 1967 - 1977
Creator
- Bernat, Leo (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is available for use in Special Collections during the department's open hours.
Biography
Leo Bernat (1924-1988) was a Housing and Redevelopment Authority Commissioner for Minneapolis, 1974-1977. Leo and his wife Emilia both served as president of the University District Improvement Association and were neighborhood activists.
Extent
0.83 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Donor Information
Donated by Emilia Bernat, wife of Leo Bernat.
- Housing -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Housing rehabilitation -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Minneapolis Housing and Redevelopment Authority
- Urban renewal -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis -- History. Subject Source: Local sources
- Title
- Leo Bernat Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- JoEllen Haugo
- Date
- April 2002
- 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
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis MN 55401 U.S.A.
612-543-8200
specialcoll@hclib.org