Cuneiform tablet. Collection # UM 1. Publ. # SET 283. Purchased from E. J. Banks, 1913. Measurements (HxWxTh): 40 x 38 x 14 mm. Condition: Intact; baked? Description: Receipt for two reed mats. Period: Ur III, ca. 21st cen. BCE. Provenience: Umma? Date: Amar-Suen, year 9. Seal Impression: Sealed by Lu-Ninšubur, son of Ur-gigir.
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-2112? - -2004?
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Cuneiform tablet. Collection # UM 2. Publ. # SET 163. Probably purchased from E. J. Banks, 1913. Measurements (HxWxTh): 40 x 39 x 14 mm. Condition: Intact; (baked?), the arabic numeral 18 is written in pen on the upper edge. Description: Receipt for fodder. Period: Ur III, ca. 21st cen. BCE. Provenience: Umma. Date: Šu-Suen, year 7, mo. 11
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-2112? - -2004?
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Cuneiform tablet. Collection # UM 3. Publ. # SET 138. Purchased from E. J. Banks, 1913. Measurements (HxWxTh): 25 x 23 x 13 mm. Condition: Intact; baked. The arabic numeral 3 is written in pen on the upper edge. Description: Receipt for two sheep. Period: Ur III, ca. 21st cen. BCE. Provenience: Umma. Date: Amar-Suen, year 6, mo. 7
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-2112? - -2004?
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Cuneiform tablet. Collection # UM 4. Publ. # SET 105. Acquired from: Unknown. Measurements (HxWxTh): 113 x 73 x 29 mm. Condition: Intact, but water damage to lower edge; baked. Description: Balanced account of Allamu. Period: Ur III, ca. 21st cen. BCE. Provenience: Puzriš-Dagan. Date: Amar-Suen, year 8, mo. 11.
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-2112? - -2004?
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Cuneiform tablet. Collection #: UM 5. Publ. #: SET 17. Purchased from E. J. Banks, 1913. Measurements (HxWxTh): 31 x 28 x 15 mm. Condition: Intact; baked. The arabic numeral 5 is written in pen on the obverse. Description: Receipt for five sheep. Period: Ur III, ca. 21st cen. BCE. Provenience: Puzriš-Dagan. Date: Amar-Suen, year 5, mo. 5.
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-2112? - -2004?
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Cuneiform tablet. Collection #: UM 6. Publ. #: SET 282. Acquired from: Unknown. Measurements (HxWxTh): 59 x 42 x 20 mm. Condition: Intact; baked; black. Description: List of quantities of aromatics. Period: Ur III, ca. 21st cen. BCE. Provenience: Umma? Date: No date.
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-2112? - -2004?
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Cuneiform tablet. Collection #: UM 7. Publ. #: SET 77. Probably purchased from E. J. Banks, 1913. Measurements (HxWxTh): 45 x 37 x 18 mm. Condition: Broken and mended. The arabic numeral 2 is written in pen on the lower edge. Description: Record of disbursement of two oxen. Period: Ur III, ca. 21st cen. BCE. Provenience: Puzriš-Dagan. Date: Šu-S...
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-2112? - -2004?
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Cuneiform tablet. Collection #: UM 8. Publ. #: SET 327. Purchased from E. J. Banks, 1913. Measurements (HxWxTh): 40 x 37 x 19 mm. Condition: Intact; baked? The arabic numeral 7 is written in pen on the upper edge. Description: Docket of tablet basket. Period: Ur III, ca. 21st cen. BCE. Provenience: Umma. Date: Šu-Suen, year 6.
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-2112? - -2004?
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Cuneiform tablet. Collection #: UM 9. Publ. #: SET 261. Acquired from: Unknown. Measurements (HxWxTh): 53 x 45 x 18 mm. Condition: Intact; baked? Description: Record of 208 laborers. Period: Ur III, ca. 21st cen. BCE. Provenience: Umma. Date: Amar-Suen, year 5. Seal Impression: Sealed by Akalla, the overseer.
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-2112? - -2004?
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Cuneiform tablet. Collection #: UM 10. Publ. #: SET 277. Acquired from: Unknown. Measurements (HxWxTh): Unmeasured because of fragile condition. Condition: Broken; unbaked? Description: List of clothing rations for women. Period: Ur III, ca. 21st cen. BCE. Provenience: Umma. Date: Amar-Suen, year 7, mo. 10
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-2112? - -2004?
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Cuneiform tablet. Collection #: UM 11. Publ. #: SET 287. Probably purchased from E. J. Banks, 1913. Measurements (HxWxTh): 38 x 44 x 17 mm. Condition: Intact; unbaked? The arabic numeral 20 is written in pen on the reverse. Description: Receipt for wood and reeds. Period: Ur III, ca. 21st cen. BCE. Provenience: Umma. Date: Šulgi, year 33, mo. 8
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-2112? - -2004?
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Cuneiform tablet. Collection #: UM 12. Publ. #: SET 118. Acquired from: Unknown. Measurements (HxWxTh): 40 x 37 x 17 mm. Condition: Mostly intact; baked; black. Description: Receipt for victuals. Period: Ur III, ca. 21st cen. BCE. Provenience: Umma. Date: Šu-Suen, year 2, mo. 7
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-2112? - -2004?
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Cuneiform tablet. Collection #: UM 19. Publ. #: SET 185 (ex coll. L.D. Sullivan). Donated by Karen Moynihan (ex coll. T. Donald Wallace), August 2001. Condition: Mostly intact; baked. Description: Bulla summarizing one month's rations at Girsu River Tower. Period: Ur III, ca. 21st cen BCE. Provenience: Umma. Date: Šu-Suen, year 8, month 5, day 3...
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-2112? - -2004?
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Kimberly tells the story of her father crossing the southern border into the U.S. and his hard work to provide for her family. The shoes of her father provide imagery for her story.
Creator:
Mondragon, Kimberly
Contributor:
Horner, Kimberly
Created:
2024-05-10
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University of Minnesota, Immigration History Research Center
Edward tells the story of his parents immigrating to the U.S. on student visas. Although they didn't initially plan to stay permanently, they built a life in the U.S. after completing university.
Creator:
Zhang, Edward
Contributor:
Horner, Kimberly
Created:
2024-05-09
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University of Minnesota, Immigration History Research Center
Khushi describes learning how to embrace both her Indian and American identities and her efforts to help others with embrace their complex identities as well.
Creator:
Bhatt, Khushi
Contributor:
Horner, Kimberly
Created:
2024-05-09
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University of Minnesota, Immigration History Research Center
Photographs from University of Minnesota Duluth Theatre’s 2024 production of Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. Run dates: April 12-20, 2024. Venue: Marshall Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theatre. Director: Thomas Jacobsen. Cast list--Pierre (+piano): Aaron Dumalag; Natasha: Mackenzie Ammon; Sonya (+violin): Cindy Hansen; Marya: Ol...
Creator:
Montgomery, Derek
Created:
2024-04
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Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Photographs from University of Minnesota Duluth Theatre’s 2024 production of Dragons Love Tacos. Run dates: February 16-24, 2024. Venue: Marshall Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theatre. Director: Matthew Olsen. Cast list--Suits: Heidi Mintz, Hunter Ramsden; Boy: Maggie Clark; Leroy: Zoe Griese, Luke Pfluger (actors will be alternating performa...
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2024-02
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Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Phoenix tells the story of his mother and father's separate journeys from Laos through Thailand and to the United States. His parents met through a mutual friend and have built a life together. Phoenix is a second-generation Laotian-American and describes the way his family has preserved Laotian traditions while living in the U.S.
Creator:
Saythany, Phoenix
Contributor:
Horner, Kimberly
Created:
2023-12-05
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University of Minnesota, Immigration History Research Center
Cesar was born in Venezuela and moved to the U.S. with his mother with just a single bag of personal items. Though the transition was difficult, he is proud of who he is today.
Creator:
Mendez, Cesar
Contributor:
Horner, Kimberly
Created:
2023-12-03
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota, Immigration History Research Center
Photographs from University of Minnesota Duluth Theatre’s 2023 dance concert, DanceWorks '23. Run dates: December 1-3, 2023. Venue: Marshall Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theatre. Artistic Director: Matthew Wagner; Technical Director: Scott Boyle; Costume Coordinator: Laura Piotrowski; Lighting Supervisor: Jon Brophy; Sound Designer: Wesley C...
Creator:
Cowardin, David
Created:
2023-12
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Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
F1: Twig with leaves and apple fruit, F2-F6: side view of fruit, open fruit sliced up/down, transverse cut of fruit ("star"), top view of fruit, bottom view of fruit
Creator:
Goltz, Janet
Created:
2023-11-08
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Andersen Horticultural Library.
Leyla was born in Ecuador where she enjoyed school and spending time with her friends. She left Ecuador by bus with her mother, sisters, and aunts due to both political and economic circumstances. She had to leave much behind and is now rebuilding her life in the United States.
Creator:
Pacha, Leyla
Contributor:
Horner, Kimberly
Created:
2023-11-08
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University of Minnesota, Immigration History Research Center
Photographs from University of Minnesota Duluth Theatre’s 2023 production of Sense and Sensibility. Run dates: November 3-11, 2023. Venue: Marshall Performing Arts Center Dudley Experimental Theatre. Director: Jenna Soleo-Shanks. Cast list--Elinor Dashwood: Courtney Larson; Marianne Dashwood: Cadence Neste; Margaret Dashwood/Mrs. Ferrars/Gossip:...
Creator:
Montgomery, Derek
Created:
2023-11
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Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Photographs from University of Minnesota Duluth Theatre’s 2023 production of The Spitfire Grill. Run dates: October 6-14, 2023. Venue: Marshall Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theatre. Director/Choreographer: Rebecca Katz Harwood. Cast list--Percy Talbott: Kaitlyn Callahan; Joe Sutter: Ryan Armstrong; Hannah Ferguson: Olivia Nelson; Caleb Thorp...
Creator:
Montgomery, Derek
Created:
2023-10
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Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Recording of a guest lecture by Dr. Katarzyna Pastuszak, held live in the Liberal Arts Engagement Hub in Pillsbury Hall and broadcast online. From Dr. Pastuszak: "In this presentation, I outline and analyse several transcultural performative projects that I have developed in collaboration with indigenous women artists. I analyse the process of ...
Creator:
Pastuszak, Katarzyna
Created:
2023-09-18
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University of Minnesota Libraries, University Archives.
Born and raised in Egypt with four siblings, three brothers and one sister, Georgette Tadros was an extremely academic person. This video tells the story of her marriage and migration to the US.
Creator:
Donalds, Maya
Contributor:
Waslin, Michele
Created:
2023-04-26
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota, Immigration History Research Center
Photographs from University of Minnesota Duluth Theatre’s 2023 production of Singin' in the Rain. Run dates: April 14-22, 2023. Venue: Marshall Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theatre. Director/Choreographer: Matthew Wagner. Cast list--Miss Dinsmore: Figensia Alcenat; Ensemble: Mackenzie Ammon, Billy Booth, Kaitlyn Callahan, Jager Christenson, ...
Creator:
Cowardin, David
Created:
2023-04
Contributed By:
Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth
Biographical Information: Ibrahim Roba was born in Dire Dawa in Eastern Oromia. In 1979, Ibrahim left Ethiopia due to the ongoing war. He left the country right before he could complete high school. He walked from Ethiopia to Djibouti before going to Egypt as a refugee. He spent three years in Egypt where he was able to gain an education. He was...
Creator:
Roba, Ibrahim
Contributor:
Roba, Hibaa
Created:
2023-03-27
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Biographical Information: Tasissa Moti, born in Western Oromia, was the first Oromo to settle in Minnesota. He grew up in a small village and did not attend school until his mid teens. While working as a dresser in a hospital, he met his future wife who was from Minnesota. After they married, the couple decided to come to Minnesota so that Tasis...
Creator:
Moti, Tasissa
Contributor:
Roba, Hibaa
Created:
2023-03-09
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Biographical Information: Johara Mohammed was born in Eastern Oromia in a city called Dire Dawa. Before entering university, Johara left Ethiopia due to the ongoing political crisis. She went to India to complete her university studies before coming to Minnesota in 1987. During her first few years in Minnesota, she worked any job she could befor...
Creator:
Mohammed, Johara
Contributor:
Roba, Hibaa
Created:
2023-03-01
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
