100 Years in the St. Paul Pioneer Press
Title | 100 Years in the St. Paul Pioneer Press PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 120 |
Release | 1949 |
Genre | American newspapers |
ISBN |
Official Year Book
Title | Official Year Book PDF eBook |
Author | Minnesota State Federation of Labor |
Publisher | |
Pages | 242 |
Release | 1914 |
Genre | Labor unions |
ISBN |
A Complement to Genealogies in the Library of Congress
Title | A Complement to Genealogies in the Library of Congress PDF eBook |
Author | Library of Congress |
Publisher | Genealogical Publishing Com |
Pages | 1148 |
Release | 2012-09 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9780806316680 |
Previously published by Magna Carta, Baltimore. Published as a set by Genealogical Publishing with the two vols. of the Genealogies in the Library of Congress, and the two vols. of the Supplement. Set ISBN is 0806316691.
Western Journal of Education
Title | Western Journal of Education PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 506 |
Release | 1927 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN |
Freedom to Play
Title | Freedom to Play PDF eBook |
Author | Norah L. Lewis |
Publisher | Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press |
Pages | 225 |
Release | 2010-09-29 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 155458731X |
“When we were children we made our own fun” is a frequent comment from those who were children in pre-television times. But what games, activities and amusements did children enjoy prior to the mid-1950s? Recollections of older Canadians, selections from writings by Canadian authors and letters written to the children’s pages of agricultural publications indicate that for most children play was then, as now, an essential part of childhood. Through play, youngsters developed the physical, mental and emotional skills that helped them cope with life and taught them to get along with other children. In both rural and urban settings, children were generally free to explore their environment. They were sent outdoors to play by both parents and teachers. Their games were generally self-organized and physically active, with domestic animals acting as important companions and playmates. Children frequently made their own toys and equipment, and, since playing rather than winning was important, most children were included in games. Special days, holidays and organizations for children and youth provided welcome breaks from daily routines. Their lives were busy, but there was always time for play, always time for fun. Norah Lewis has provided an entertaining view of the toys, games and activities in Canada and pre-confederate Newfoundland from approximately 1900 through 1955. Her book will be of interest to historians, educators and sociologists, as well as anyone who lived through, or wants to know more about,those early years in Canada, and the games children used to play.
Going, Going ... Caught!
Title | Going, Going ... Caught! PDF eBook |
Author | Jason Aronoff |
Publisher | McFarland |
Pages | 277 |
Release | 2009-01-23 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0786441135 |
Though Willie Mays' World Series catch of Vic Wertz's long drive in 1954 immediately comes to mind, there are many catches that have been called "the greatest." This work documents baseball's best catches by outfielders from 1887 through 1964 (the year of Duke Snider's retirement, the demolition of the Polo Grounds, and, arguably, Willie Mays' last great grab). After introductory chapters on factors that influenced the catches and their legacies--from ballpark quirks, changes to the baseball and the evolution of baseball gloves, to sportswriters and photography--the book describes famous catches by decade from such players as Mays, Willie Keeler, Joe DiMaggio, Duke Snider, Roberto Clement, Curt Flood and many others. Extensive research yields a wealth of information for each catch, including commentary by period sportswriters, players, and, often, the man who snagged the ball.
Minnesota Marvels
Title | Minnesota Marvels PDF eBook |
Author | Eric Dregni |
Publisher | U of Minnesota Press |
Pages | 368 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Curiosities and wonders |
ISBN | 9781452904931 |