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Leo Bernat Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M/A 0042

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

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.

Related Materials in Hennepin County Library Special Collections

See United Neighbors, a newsletter, 1970-1975 in Special Collections Periodicals. See also Marcy Holmes Neighborhood Association’s materials, 1974, and 1990s at M/A 0140.

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

Contact:
Minneapolis Central Library
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Minneapolis MN 55401 U.S.A.
612-543-8200