The World of Work: History of Work in Minnesota
 
   

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The mobile nature of our species has stimulated the process of adaptation and innovation, defining and shaping the “work” we have to do. All Minnesotans have an “immigrant” history.


 		 Workers in a New Land

 

Indian Travois

The Indian travois was commonly used for travel overland

Drawing by Rhoda R. Gilman from
Northern Lights: Going to the Sources

Minnesota Historical Society



Keelboat

Keelboats were often used on the rivers
by travelers arriving in Minnesota Territory

Drawing by Rhoda R. Gilman from
Northern Lights: Going to the Sources

Minnesota Historical Society



 
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