Milk carton kayak used in Minneapolis Aquatennial, 1971

Milk carton kayak used in Minneapolis Aquatennial, 1971

Kayak constructed of waxed paper milk cartons over wooden frame with masonite supports. Brands of milk cartons used include Land-O-Lakes, Target, Polka-Dot Dairy, Inc., Dairy Fresh Brand, Purity-Ohleen, Franklin and Farmdale. Large advertisement stickers adhered to top of kayak are for sponsors including radio stations KDWB 63, and WDGY and Dairy Queen. Paddle wheel attachment is constructed of masonite with wood beam supports. Paddle hand crank made of white PVC pipe connected to wood supports with a small metal bracket connected to wood. Used in the 1971 Minneapolis Aquatennial.

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post, 1929

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post, ca. 1929.

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post, 1915

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post, ca. 1915.

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post, 1920

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post

Mille Lacs Trading Post, ca. 1920.

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post, 1920

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post

Mille Lacs Trading Post, ca. 1920

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post, 1930

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post

Aerial view of Mille Lacs Trading Post at Vineland Bay, Mille Lacs Lake, circa 1930

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post, 1935

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post

Items for sale and trade inside Mille Lacs Trading Post, ca. 1935.

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post, 1935

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post

Items for sale and trade inside Mille Lacs Trading Post, ca. 1935.

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post, 1935

Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post

Items for sale and trade inside Mille Lacs Trading Post, ca. 1935.

Black and white photograph showing stacks of milled lumber, ca. 1915.

Milled lumber

Milled lumber, ca. 1915.

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