8 Panoramic Photos Of Minnesota From The 1900s [GALLERY]

At the turn of the century, photographer George R. Lawrence traveled the United States and took panoramic photos along the way, eight of them in Minnesota. Mr. Lawrence would likely be dismayed to learn how easy it has become to shoot panoramic photos! Read more here and see the full collection here.

Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis, Minnesota – 1906

George R. Lawrence Photo: Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1906

International Harvester’s Flax Twine Plant In St. Paul, Minnesota – 1907

George R. Lawrence Photo: Flax Twine Plant - International Harvester - St. Paul, Minnesota 1907

George R. Lawrence Photo: Flax Twine Plant - International Harvester - St. Paul, Minnesota 1907

Hutchinson, Minnesota  – 1901

George R. Lawrence Photo: Hutchinson, Minnesota 1901

New Ulm, Minnesota – 1906

George R. Lawrence Photo: New Ulm, Minnesota 1906

St. Cloud, Minnesota – 1902

George R. Lawrence Photo: St. Cloud, Minnesota 1902

Minnesota House Of Representatives – 1901

George R. Lawrence Photo: Minnesota House Of Representatives 1901

Minnesota Senate – 1901

George R. Lawrence Photo: Minnesota Senate 1901

My Favorite Sports Moment: Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run

I recorded this for the new HBO series Sport In America, which is asking people for their most memorable or significant sports moments. Mine, obviously, was Henry Aaron’s home run that broke Babe Ruth’s all time record. The reason it is my favorite sports moment is not due primarily to Aaron’s athletic prowess but for the moment’s historic significance for which I was blessed to experience a unique persepctive. Found at YouTube from davideerickson.

Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run

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Hubert H Humphrey Centennial Reunion & Policy Discussion

UPDATED: 5/28/11: I participated on the Civil Rights, Civic Discourse & Civic Responsibility in a High Tech World panel for the Hubert H. Humphrey Centennial Reunion & Policy Discussion held May 27, 2011, at Minneapolis City Hall.

Do Online Technologies Contribute To Civic Discourse? from David Erickson.

Hubert H. Humphrey Centennial Reunion Invitation From Vice President Walter Mondale

Hubert H. Humphrey Birthday Centennial Reunion from Tottencom.

Hubert H. Humphrey Civil Rights Speech Before The 1948 Democratic National Convention

One of the greatest speeches ever given: Hubert H. Humphrey’s 1948 Civil Rights Speech at the Democratic National Convention. Found at YouTube from AmericanSpeeches.

Kathleen Sebelius: Health & Human Services Celebration Of Hubert H. Humphrey

Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discusses Hubert H. Humphrey’s legacy and a screening of excerpts of The Art Of The Possible, a documentary about Humphrey, and a discussion with filmmaker Mick Caouette. Found at YouTube from USGOVHHS.

Governor Mark Dayton Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey

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Congressman Keith Ellison Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey

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Mayor R.T. Rybak Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey

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State Senator John Marty Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey

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Justice Paul H. Anderson Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey

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Tom Tipton Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey

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Larry Redmond Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey

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Robert Tennessen Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey

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Robert E. Hansen Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey

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Rich Neumeister Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey

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MN2020: Hubert H. Humphrey’s Legacy

Found at YouTube from MN2020.