Minnesota History (journal) facts for kids
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Former name
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Minnesota History Bulletin |
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Abbreviated title (ISO 4)
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Minn. Hist. |
| Discipline | Minnesota history |
| Language | English |
| Edited by | Laura Weber |
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Minnesota Historical Society Press (United States)
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Publication history
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1915–present |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
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| ISSN | 0026-5497 (print) 2327-9230 (web) |
| LCCN | 85652033 |
| OCLC no. | 977573215 |
| JSTOR | 00265497 |
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Minnesota History is a special magazine that comes out four times a year. It's published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press. This magazine is all about the history of the state of Minnesota and nearby areas.
It started way back in 1915! The magazine is written for everyone, not just history experts. If you're a member of the state historical society, you get it for free. Minnesota History is known for its excellent articles and the talented writers who contribute to it.
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About the Minnesota History Journal
The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) publishes this journal every three months. It covers many different parts of Minnesota's past. The articles are made to be easy for anyone to understand.
Before an article is published, it goes through a "peer-review" process. This means other experts read it to make sure it's accurate and well-written. Besides articles, the journal also has book reviews and stories about people's lives (called biographies). It also shares information about the MNHS's collections.
How the Journal Started
The very first issue came out in February 1915. Back then, it was called Minnesota History Bulletin. The idea was to share new information from MNHS meetings more quickly. Before this, they would collect papers for years before publishing them.
In March 1925, the journal changed its name to Minnesota History. The MNHS wanted the magazine to be more popular. They also wanted it to have materials that could help teachers teach Minnesota history. The journal also includes pictures and illustrations.
Why Minnesota History is Special
Minnesota History has always been highly respected among history journals. When it first started, other history magazines praised it. They said it was one of the best state history journals.
In 1932, a magazine called Review of Reviews and World's Work called it an "able and important" history magazine. Later, when the journal turned 50, reviews still praised its "high level of historical quality." Many people thought it was a great example for other state historical societies.
Each year, Minnesota History gives out two special awards. The Solon J. Buck Award is for the best article written by someone who isn't an MNHS staff member. This award started in 1955.
The Theodore C. Blegen Award started in 1971. This award is for the best article written by an MNHS employee. As of 2019, both awards came with a $600 prize!
Getting Your Copy
If you are a member of the MNHS, you get issues of Minnesota History for free. Since 2009, the MNHS has also put full issues online. At first, there was a five-year delay for online versions. But since 2017, new issues are available online at the same time they are printed! You can also find the journal through JSTOR, which is a digital library.
What Topics Does it Cover?
The articles in Minnesota History cover many interesting parts of Minnesota's past. Here are just a few examples:
- The history of the Sioux people and the Dakota War of 1862.
- The importance of the Saint Anthony Falls.
- The story of cholera in the state.
- The famous Near v. Minnesota Supreme Court case.
- The history of root beer stands in the Upper Midwest.
