Chief Theatre (Paul Bunyan Playhouse), Bemidji

The Chief Theatre, the primary movie theater in downtown Bemidji, opened in 1937 and operated until 1991. In 1992, it became the home of the Paul Bunyan Playhouse as well as the venue of Bemidji Communty Theatre.

Peter Poull

Moorhead Patrolman Peter Poull

Moorhead Patrolman Peter Poull, undated. Poull's murder at the hands of Thomas Brown led to Brown's execution—the only documented hanging in Clay County—in 1889. From the A. J. Olaughlin Collection, Clay County Archives (Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, Moorhead).

Thomas Brown

Thomas Brown

Photograph of Thomas Brown taken shortly before his execution, ca. 1889. From the A. J. Olaughlin Collection, Clay County Archives (Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, Moorhead).

Clara Barton Club ice cream social

Clara Barton Club ice cream social

Ice cream social organized by the Clara Barton Club and held during Westbrook's Hospital Days. From the Sentinel Tribune (Westbrook), 1978.

Hospital Days activities schedule

Hospital Days activities schedule

A program listing the activities scheduled for Hospital Days, 1992. From the Sentinel Tribune (Westbrook).

Apron sale organized by the Clara Barton Club

Apron sale organized by the Clara Barton Club

An apron sale organized by the Clara Barton Club at Westbrook's annual Hospital Days event. Apron sales, including baked and canned goods, sometimes netted over $1,000 per sale. From the Sentinel Tribune (Westbrook), 1983.

Westbrook Queen Pageant

Contestants of the Westbrook Queen Pageant held during Westbrook Hospital Days, ca. 1970.

Westbrook Hospital Days

Between 1968 and 2001, supporters of Dr. Henry Schmidt Memorial Hospital in Westbrook combined work and pleasure to organize Hospital Days, an annual public event that raised money for hospital equipment and community amenities. People of all ages were invited to attend, participate in activities, and enjoy good food.

Westbrook Hospital Days promotional buttons

Westbrook Hospital Days promotional buttons

Collection of Westbrook Hospital days promotional buttons on display at Westbrook’s Heritage House Museum. Photograph by David Van Loh, 2017.

Chopping wood for cooking community dinner

Chopping wood for cooking community dinner

Chopping wood for the fire needed to cook beef for a community dinner during Westbrook Hospital Days, 1970. Pictured are Wes Ahrens (left) and Don Meier (right).

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