In an unprecedented show of support, union members across the nation showed up to protest alongside striking Local P-9. Minneapolis Star Tribune negatives collection, box 596 (Hormel strike images).

For almost a year, picketing, marches, and rallies were held by Local P-9 to protest unsafe working conditions and wage cuts at Hormel. Minneapolis Star Tribune negatives collection, box 596 (Hormel strike images).

The nation watched the Hormel strike on the evening news and read about it in newspapers while union leaders across the world watched, waiting to see how long Local P-9 could hold its position. Minneapolis Star Tribune negatives collection, box 596 (Hormel strike images).

Capitol builders’ memorial plaque, 2017. Photograph by Randy Croce.
© Randy Croce

Felix Arthur’s gravestone, Nelson, Georgia, ca. 2010. Photograph by Mimi Jo Butler, Marble Valley Historical Society. Used with permission.

Early stage of work on Capitol basement and foundation. No description on print except: “#7, July 1, 1896.” Photograph album, May 1896–November 1905 (+Reserve 47, Box 1). Minnesota Board of State Capitol Commissioners records, 1892–1914.

Original caption on print: “Minnesota State Capitol, No. 255, April 16, 1904.”
Ladder appears to be secured at top and bottom and there is a railing on one side of the scaffolding, but the ends are still open. Photograph album, May 1896–November 1905 (+Reserve 47, Box 2). Minnesota Board of State Capitol Commissioners records, 1892–1914.

Setting a column in the capitol rotunda. Magnus Johnson’s uncle, master stonemason Nils Nelson, is shown posing with a trowel. Original caption on print: “Minnesota Capitol, No. 253, April 4, 1904, Cass Gilbert, Architect.” Photograph album, May 1896–November 1905 (+Reserve 47, Box 2). Minnesota Board of State Capitol Commissioners records, 1892–1914.

Capitol construction site showing the fence that was put up to keep out non-workers to prevent them from being hurt. Original caption on print: “No 191, Minnesota State Capitol, South West Corner, Cass Gilbert Architect, June 1, 1901.” Photograph album, May 1896–November 1905 (+Reserve 47, Box 2). Minnesota Board of State Capitol Commissioners records, 1892–1914.