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Description:: Three people shake hands at the CCI's annual meeting in 1959. The woman on the left, Kathryn Lundeen, is a scholarship winner.
Created:: 1959
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

Description:: A group of men examine the inner workings of a 21 inch Westinghouse television. L to R: Henry Longley (Westinghouse District serviceman); Jalner (?) Kangas, Ed Thompson (CCI appliance service manager); Gus Hirvola (CCI serviceman); Harvey Specker (Westinghouse District sales manager); Elmer Holmes (Embarrass, MN).
Created:: 1957
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

Description:: Men examine an appliance in the Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) appliance department.
Created:: 1958
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

Description:: Three Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) area managers sit around a table on February 18, 1960.
Created:: 1960
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

Description:: A man attending a Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) automotive clinic looks at a piece of machinery.
Created:: 1954
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

Description:: A group of men watch a demonstration in the Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) automotive department.
Created:: 1959
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

Description:: Charles Frederick (right), Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) representative from Superior, Wisconsin, accepts an award from Ross Denison, co-op representative from Kansas City (left).
Created:: 1959
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

CCI blueprint

Description:: A group of visitors to the Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) look at a framed blueprint of the Central Cooperative Warehouse.
Created:: 1959
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

Description:: The Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) Board of Directors listens to a speaker.
Created:: 1960
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

Description:: The Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) Board of Directors attend a meeting.
Created:: 1950 - 1959
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

CCI buildings

Description:: Exterior view of a group of Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) buildings and trucks. The tallest buidling has the words "Co-Op" printed on its side.
Created:: 1960 - 1969
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

Description:: Two men peruse the pamphlets hanging from the "Area Development" bulletin board at the Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) annual meeting.
Created:: 1959
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

CCI cabinet

Description:: Group photo of the Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) cabinet.
Created:: 1960
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

Description:: Two men look at overcoats in the Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) Clothing Department.
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

Description:: Three people work on the Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) Clothing Show.
Created:: 1959
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

Description:: L to R: Florence Johnson (Cook, Minn.); Helen Soronen (Bruce Crossing, Minn.); Henry Seefer (Cannon Mills, Minn.); and Emma Santanoa (?, Aurora, Minn.) prepare for the Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) Fall Clothing Show.
Created:: 1957
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

CCI contest

Description:: A group of women and men pose for a photograph during the "mink-for-milady" contest in 1958.
Creator:: KDAL-TV
Created:: 1958
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

CCI employees

Description:: A group of Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) employees pose for their picture. They are members of the club council. The plaque on the wall reads "Home Sweet Home."
Created:: 1949
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

CCI employees

Description:: Photo of a group of Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) employees, near the Christmas holiday.
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29

Description:: Photo of members of the Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) Employees' Grievance Committee.
Created:: 1960
Contributed By:: University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Last Updated:: 2017-12-29