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The Battle of Birch Coulee
Published by Renville County Historical Society -
This booklet is two first hand accounts of the Battle of Birch Coulee on September 2, 1862.
It contains two parts with one part written by Hon. J.J. Egan and the second part written by
Bob Boyd. Both gentlemen participated in the Battle of Birch Coulee.
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$4.00 each, plus $1.75 S/H |
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The Archeology of a Pioneer Home:
The Camp Township Building
Published by Renville County Historical Society -
This is Book 1 of a 3 part series on the archeology of the Renville County Historical
Society's Building in Section 22 of Camp Township.
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$3.00 each, plus $1.50 S/H |
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Dakota Uprising Victims: Gravestones and Stories
by Curtis Dahlin -
The book contains information on the gravesites and stories of victims of the U.S. Dakota
Conflict. It contains maps, pictures and locations of gravesites.
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$24.95 each, plus $5.50 S/H |
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Churches of Renville County: Bandon - Cairo Township
Published by Renville County Historical Society -
This booklet contains information on the present and past churches in the townships Bandon,
Beaver Falls, Birch Cooley, Bird Island, Boon Lake and Cairo. There are pictures and maps
included.
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$5.00 each, plus $1.75 S/H |
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Churches of Renville County: Camp - Henryville Township
Published by Renville County Historical Society -
This booklet contains information on the present and past churches in the townships Camp,
Crooks, Emmet, Ericson, Flora, Hawk Creek, Hector, and Henryville. There are pictures and
maps included.
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$5.00 each, plus $1.75 S/H |
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Churches of Renville County: Kingman - Winfield Township
Published by Renville County Historical Society -
This booklet contains information on the present and past churches in the townships Kingman,
Martinsburg, Melville, Osceola, Norfolk, Palmyra, Preston Lake, Sacred Heart, Troy, Wang,
Wellington, and Winfield. There are pictures and maps included.
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$5.00 each, plus $1.75 S/H |
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All 3 Churches books
Churches of Renville County: Bandon - Cairo Township
Churches of Renville County: Camp - Henryville Township
Churches of Renville County: Kingman - Winfield Township
Please see individual descriptions above.
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$12.50 each, plus $2.00 S/H |
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Churches of Minnesota
by Doug Ohman -
This book contains many images of the unique churches throughout the state of Minnesota. The
text is written by Jon Hassler.
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$19.95 each, plus $5.50 S/H |
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Barns of Minnesota
by Doug Ohman -
This book contains many images of the unique barns throughout the state of Minnesota. The text
is written by Will Weaver.
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$19.95 each, plus $5.50 S/H |
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Schoolhouses of Minnesota
by Doug Ohman -
This book contains many images of the remaining schoolhouses throughout the state of Minnesota.
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$19.95 each, plus $5.50 S/H |
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Old Villages of Renville County
Published by Renville County Historical Society -
This booklet contains history and pictures of the old towns of Renville County that no longer exist.
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$5.00 each, plus $1.75 S/H |
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Beaver Falls: The Beginning of the County
Published by Renville County Historical Society -
This booklet contains the history of Beaver Falls and the beginning of Renville County. There
is newspaper clippings and biography of some prominent Beaver Falls residents. It also includes
the exciting story of the Battle for the County Seat in Renville County.
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$5.00 each, plus $1.75 S/H |
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Old Villages of Renville County - DVD
This video takes you through a slideshow of the Old Towns of Renville County before and after.
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$7.00 each, plus $2.00 S/H |
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Minnesota Quilts: Creating a Connection with our Past
by Greg Winter & Lee Sandberg -
This book contains images and text telling the history of quilts in Minnesota.
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$32.95 each, plus $5.50 S/H |
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Wang Township:
Renville County 125th Anniversary Booklet
by Carl & Amy Narvestad -
This booklet contains the history of Wang Township located in the Northwest corner of Renville County.
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$5.00 each, plus $1.75 S/H |
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Nordic Engineers
by Wallace Johnson -
This book tells the tale of a family traveling back to the homeland and touring Europe.
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$20.00 each, plus $3.75 S/H |
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German Pioneer Accounts of the
Great Sioux Uprising of 1862
Edited by Don Heinrich Tolzmann -
This book is a collection of first hand accounts by German settlers in Renville County.
It contains accounts by Marcy Schwandt and Wilhelmina Busse.
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$15.95 each, plus $3.00 S/H |
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Looking Back
Book by Frank D. Svoboda:
This book is an original 1976 edition, and is a history of Agriculture in Renville County.
This book takes a look at how agriculture has grown and changed in Renville County from
the early settlers to modern farming practices.
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$25.00 each, plus $5.50 S/H |
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History of Renville County
1916 Index Book Set - Vol. I & Vol. II:
This two set index gives a deeper index of the names listed in the 1916 history book set shown
above. The set lists any name mentioned in the book, not just the names of the people who have
biographies and photos.
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$20.00 each, $40.00 per set, plus $5.50 S/H |
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Index To Cemeteries of Renville County
Vol. I, Vol. II, & Vol. III:
This three volume set covers all the Renville County Cemeteries in 27 townships in Renville
County up to 1985. Vol. I covers Bandon-Camp, Vol. II covers Ericson-Preston Lake, and Vol.
III covers Sacred Heart - Winfield.
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$20.00 Each, or $60.00 for this three Book Set, Plus $5.50 S/H or $8.50 S/H for all three. |
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History of the Yellowstone Trail Association, & the Good Roads of Renville County ~ 1910-1917
Book by RCHS-Edited by Lori Pickell-Stangel-Director RCHS:
This booklet is a collection of newspaper excerpts from the Renville County Historical Society’s
County newspaper archives that tells the story of how our county helped to construct the
Yellowstone Trail, and the forward thinking visionaries who worked so hard to make it happen.
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$4.00, plus $1.75 S/H |
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China Travel Log
By Janice Neidhart, a resident author of Renville County:
This book is the log of an American teacher in China, and tells the story of one teacher’s
experiences and reflections on teaching English to Chinese students in china.
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$18.25, plus $3.75 S/H |
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Suland Sentinel-1980 edition
published by the Renville County Historical Society and Museum:
Special edition newsletter from the RCHS and Museum, Vol. IV, issue #1.
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$3.00, plus $1.50 S/H |
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The Renville County Courthouse Story-2001
Renville County HistoricalSociety and Museum:
Researched and Edited by Lori Pickell-Stangel-RCHS Director:
This Booklet tells the history of the development of Renville County Government, the construction
of the County’s three courthouses, and the struggle to remove the county seat from the early town
of Beaver Falls, MN.
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$4.00, plus $1.75 S/H |
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The Henderson to Fort Ridgely Trail
Written by the Sibley County Historical Society:
This Book is a reprint of the 1976 edition by Ahle Reddmann and has a bibliography and index added
by the Sibley County Historical Society. The book covers the historical development of the trail,
early towns and pioneers, and monuments that dot the trail today.
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$20.00 each, plus $4.50 S/H |
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St. Mathews Lutheran Church~ 1872-1972
Flora Township ~ Renville County:
100 years of grace, Centennial Anniversary booklet. Tells the history of the church and lists
members throughout the years.
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$4.00, plus $1.75 S/H |
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A History of the Early Episcopal Church of The St. John’s Mission
Researched and Edited by June Robertson Lehman for the Renville County Historical Society:
This book tells the history of the Christ/St. John’s Episcopal Church from its beginnings in
Beaver Falls, MN in 1891 to its moves to Olivia in 1909 and finally to our museum in 1997.
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$13.00, plus $2.75 S/H |
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Pioneer Days In Renville County
Reprinted for the Renville County Historical Society in 1980:
Published by the Olivia Times on the occasion of The Renville County Old Settlers Reunion,
June ~ 1913: This booklet tells the history of many of Renville County’s earliest pioneers,
townships, and early towns.
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$4.00, plus $1.75 S/H |
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Dairying in Renville County
Published by the Renville County Historical Society
with excerpts from “Looking Back” by Frank Svoboda:
This booklet tells the history of the dairy industry in Renville County, with a look at the
creameries and cheese factories that developed, and how dairy production has changed throughout
the years.
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$3.00, plus $1.50 S/H |
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Joseph Renville
Published by the Renville County Historical Society
Researched and Edited by Laura Belle:
This booklet tells the story of Joseph Renville, Voyageur, Fur Trader, Scout, Guide, Interpreter,
British Captain in the war of 1812, Translator, Historic leader, and the man for whom Renville
County is named after.
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$4.00, plus $1.75 S/H |
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A Chronological History of the Renville County Historical Society ~ 1940-2000
Published by the Renville County Historical Society:
This booklet tells the history of the society from its beginnings in 1940 at the Olivia courthouse,
to the present museum in Morton, MN. The book also lists past and present board members, volunteers,
and tells how the organization has developed over the past 60 years.
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History of the early District Schools of Renville County - Vol I:
This booklet tells the history of the formation of the early district schools, and gives a brief history of
district #1-65, based on information donated to the museum by citizens and volunteers.
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History of the early District Schools of Renville County - Vol II:
This booklet tells the history of the formation of the early district schools, and gives a brief history of
district #66-143, 145, & 161, based on information donated to the museum by citizens and volunteers.
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Early rural school memoriesof Renville County Minnesota
This booklet is a collection of early rural school students and teachers who relive there school memories in their
own words. It is also filled with old school photos from Renville County.
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$5.00, plus $1.75 S/H |
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Historic sites of the Conflict of 1862
This booklet is a self guided tour to the historic sites of the 1862 Conflict in the Renville County area.
It includes old and new photos of each site along with directions and the historical significance of the
site, the people invloved, and personal stories told by survivors.
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$5.00, plus $1.75 S/H |
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Historic sites of the Conflict of 1862 - DVD
This video takes you on a tour of the local Renville County sites of the Conflict of 1862. The video is 25
minutes long, set to music, and gives directions and historical stories from survivors for each site.
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$10.00, plus $2.00 S/H |
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Discover Renville County Museum - DVD
This video is a 10 minute exploration of the Renville County Historical Museum Facilities, including our
rural school house, dish building, machine shed, St. John's church, log cabin, and much more.
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$5.00, plus $2.00 S/H |
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Early rural school memories of Renville County - DVD
This video is a slideshow of photos from early Renville County schools, and students, set to music and
narrated with personal stories of teachers and students.
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$10.00, plus $2.00 S/H |
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Fairfax Centennial 1882 - 1982
This book tells the history of the town of Fairfax from it's start in 1882 to it's 100th centennial celebration
in 1982. Town, business, and family history can be found in this indexed book.
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$7.50, plus $4.50 S/H |
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Renville County Historical Museum - Logo Bag
This bag is 100% durable cotton canvas, with Museum Mural and Discover Renville County History logo.
Bag measures 13.5" square.
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$6.50, plus $2.00 S/H |
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Logo T-Shirt
Comes in Sizes:
Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, & XX-Large.
100% Cotton—Crew Neck
Available in Light Blue, Yellow, & White.
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$9.50 each, plus $2.75 S/H |
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Logo Polo Shirt
Comes in Sizes:
Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, & XX-Large.
65% Cotton/ 35% Polyester/ Soft Collar/ Left Chest Pocket
Available in Light Blue, Yellow, Tan, & White
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$16.50 each, plus $2.75 S/H |
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Souvenir Sugar Spoon, Tea Spoon, or Letter opener
Each have our logo imprinted on the handle.
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$3.75 each, plus $1.50 S/H |
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60th Anniversary Key Chain
Gold key chain reads: Renville County Historical Society Morton, MN
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$2.50 each, plus $1.00 S/H |
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Renville County Historical Society Coffee Mugs
Comes in Gray or White and features the Birch Coulee and Loyal Indians Monuments on the outside.
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$5.50 each, plus $3.00 S/H |
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St. John’s Christmas Ornament
This glass ornament was created to celebrate the moving of St. John’s to the Renville County Museum
in 1999. The ornament is bright blue with silver lettering and a picture of the church.
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$6.00 each, plus $3.00 S/H |
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Postcard Gift Set
Three postcards featuring Historic downtown Morton, the Early Morton School, and The old
Morton Railroad Depot.
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$2.00 per set, plus $1.00 S/H |
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Large 8 x 10 Postcard Gift set
Three Large postcards featuring Historic downtown Morton, the Early Morton School, and
The old Morton Railroad Depot.
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$4.00 per set, plus $1.50 S/H |
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Renville County Plat Book-1943 Or Township Plat Book-1888-1985:
Our Renville County Plat Book lists each township in Renville County with a plat showing
landowners, roads, and structures in 1943. Our Township Plat Books consist of plats from
1888 to 1985, (plats are not available for every year) for the township of your choosing
in one booklet. Please list what township you would like: Camp, Cairo, Wellington, Bandon,
Birch Coulee, Beaver Falls, Flora, Henryville, Norfolk, Palmyra, Martinsburg, Hector,
Sacred Heart, Hawk Creek, Emmet, Troy, Bird Island, Melville, Preston Lake, Boon Lake,
Brookfield, Wang, Osceola, Kingman, Winfield, Crooks, Ericson.
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$5.50 each, plus $2.75 S/H |
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