History with J. B. Andersen - Scandinavian Governors of MN
Long ago in the early 20th century, Minnesota contained the largest concentration of people of Scandinavian descent anywhere outside of Northern Europe, and our governors in those days reflected the state's ancestral roots. Learn about the days when Andersons (and Andersen), Olsen, Stassen, Quie and more led the State and set the tone of our culture.
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Increased awareness of Minnesota history, enhanced recognition of the library as a cultural center for the community.
Patrons learned about the early 20th century, when Minnesota contained the largest concentration of people of Scandinavian descent anywhere outside of Northern Europe, our governors in those days reflected the state's ancestral roots, the tone it set for Minnesota culture.
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