Magrath Library's physical exhibit space is located in the Library's entry way, across from the SmartCommons entrance.

CURRENT EXHIBIT

Doris S. Kirschner Cookbook Collection (September - October 2009)

The Doris S. Kirschner Cookbook Collection offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of cooking in America over the past century. Donated in 1985, the books are rich resources reflecting food history, social history and changing technology. The over 1300 items of the collection range in date from 1890 to the present, covering both American and international cuisine. The Collection is located in Magrath Library's Reference area, located on the ground floor.

PAST EXHIBITS

Extension Centennial (August - September 2009)

In honor of Extension's centennial, Kristen Mastel, Extension's librarian, and Marlys McGuire, Government Documents, have put together a display of Extension publications in the cases at Magrath Library. They are just a sample of the wonderful publications Extension has produced over the years. You will find items on victory gardens, bed bugs, leadership in the community, food choices, rural youth engagement, beekeeping and many more! We even have a flashback of Extension's website over the past decade and a half!

Click on the image of the poster to view it full-size.

Minnesota Knitters’ Guild (May - June 2009)
http://www.knitters.org/

"The Minnesota Knitters’ Guild was established in 1985 by a small group of women who were passionately dedicated to the art of knitting. Today, we have grown to over 400 members from all over the state... women and men who have joined in our mission to promote interest, appreciation, education and fellowship in the art of knitting."

Weavers Guild
http://www.weaversguildmn.org/

"Founded in 1940, the WGM is one of the largest communities of weavers, spinners, and dyers in the country. The mission of the Weavers Guild is to educate and support its members and the community, and to advance the arts of weaving, spinning, and dyeing." Located at the Textile Center, they offer classes and workshops. Their website provides links to local and national suppliers, organizations, schools, and galleries and museums.

Split Rock Arts Program
http://www.cce.umn.edu/splitrockarts/

"Workshops in creative writing, visual art, and design, take place each summer on the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus, which is located in the heart of one of the most culturally vibrant metropolitan areas in the country." One of the Summer 2009 workshops is "Designing Garments with Felted Fabrics". Instructor Jean Williams Cacicedo’s website has photos of her work http://www.jeancacicedo.com/.

Natural Colored Wool Growers Association
http://www.ncwga.org/index.html

There are many other wool growers groups with websites.

The closing bell on December 19, 2008 signaled the end of open outcry for futures trading at the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX). In the glory days at the MGEX, several hundred traders would be on the floor, and in the last days only about forty-one active traders would be found on a given day, signaling the move to online trading. The days of wearing suits in the pit have given away to funny ties and occasional Hawaiian shirts at the eight floor electronic training room that resembles standard company cubicles, rather than the grand trading floor, which is now available for lease. Through this exhibit learn about MGEX's history and how futures trading affects the food industry from the farm to the table.

Star Tribune video of the bell closing.

YouTube interview with Dave Darr about the history and future of the MGEX.

Slideshow of MGEX exhibit display items:

Exhibit organized by Kristen Mastel, Librarian at Magrath Library, with assistance of Sarah Morean.
Physical objects loaned from Charles J. Mastel of the Mastel Grain Company.