Speakers’ podium at Columbus Memorial dedication ceremony

Speakers’ podium at Columbus Memorial dedication ceremony

The speakers’ podium on the steps of the Minnesota Historical Society during the ceremony dedicating a Christopher Columbus Memorial on the grounds of the State Capitol, October 12, 1931.

Christopher Columbus Memorial dedication ceremony

Columbus Memorial dedication ceremony

Christopher Columbus Memorial dedication ceremony on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol, October 12, 1931.

Arrival of delegates for Columbus Memorial unveiling ceremony

Delegates arrive at St. Paul's Union Depot on October 12, 1931, to attend the unveiling of the Columbus Memorial on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol.

Groundbreaking ceremony for the Columbus Memorial

Groundbreaking ceremony for the Columbus Memorial

Groundbreaking ceremony for the Columbus Memorial on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol, July 1931.

Columbus Memorial under construction at Brioschi Studio

Columbus Memorial under construction at Brioschi Studio

The plinth of the Columbus Memorial under construction at Charles Brioschi’s studio, 1930. Brioschi is second from right and architect Clarence H. Johnston is second from left.

Columbus Memorial

Columbus Memorial

The Christopher Columbus Memorial in St. Paul, on the grounds of the State Capitol. Photograph by Peter DeCarlo, 2019. On June 10, 2020, a group of protesters tore down the statue; its plinth remained intact.

Mosaic at International Wolf Center

Mosaic at International Wolf Center

Detail of the wolf mosaic outside the Discover Wolves! exhibit at the International Wolf Center, 2019.

Mosaic at entrance to wolf exhibit

Mosaic at entrance to wolf exhibit

The entrance to the Discover Wolves! exhibit at the International Wolf Center, 2019. The mosaic, created by Split Rock Studios, is made up of thousands of images of wolves.

Necklace made by Maude Kegg

Necklace made by Maude Kegg

Medallion necklace with loom-beaded strap and circular pendant featuring a beaded rose design and leather backing. Made by Maude Kegg (Mille Lacs Ojibwe), ca. 1970.

Basswood doll made by Maude Kegg

Basswood doll made by Maude Kegg

Basswood doll dressed in a rust dress with a beaded belt. Made by Maude Kegg (Mille Lacs Ojibwe) no later than 1996.

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