With the arrival of a new century, many of us may be taking stock of where we are now compared with a hundred years ago. The latest issue of The Old Farmer's Almanac makes such comparisons easy. In addition to it's bigger-than-usual Special Millenium Issue, editors reprinted the black-and-white 56-page edition printed in 1900. Managing Editor Susan Peery says while the old Almanac focused on the traditional farmer's calendar, it also contained poems, riddles and bits of homespun advice.
In 2008, Minnesota's voters passed the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution: to protect drinking water sources; to protect, enhance, and restore wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat; to preserve arts and cultural heritage; to support parks and trails; and to protect, enhance, and restore lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater.
Efforts to digitize this initial assortment of thousands of historical audio material was made possible through the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. A wide range of Minnesota subject matter is represented within this collection.
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