Photograph of Minnesota's first state flag

Minnesota's first state flag

Minnesota's first State flag, designed by Amelia Hyde Center of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and embroidered by Pauline and Thomane Fjelde, immigrants to Minnesota from Norway and respected needleworkers. The flag was exhibited and won a gold medal at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, in 1893.

Photograph of Wilbur Foshay and Henry Henley in Leavenworth Federal Penetentiary

Wilbur Foshay and Henry H. Henley in prison

Foshay with his associate Henry H. Henley at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary following their conviction on mail fraud, 1934.

Mug Shot of Wilbur Foshay

Wilbur Foshay

Wilbur Foshay’s mug shot, taken at Leavenworth Penitentiary, ca. 1934. Public domain.

Photograph of Genevieve Clark, ca. 1931

Genevieve Clark

Genevieve Clark, ca. 1931.

Photograph of Genevieve and Daniel Clark

Genevieve and Daniel Clark

Genevieve and Daniel Clark, ca. 1931.

Photograph of Genevieve Clark and her attorney, Sigurd Ueland, ca. 1931.

Genevieve Clark and her attorney, Sigurd Ueland

Genevieve Clark and her attorney, Sigurd Ueland, ca. 1931.

Image of Genevieve Clark entering court

Genevieve Clark

Genevieve Clark, left, entering court, ca. 1931.

Clark v. United States

Many people suffered from the collapse of Wilbur Foshay’s Public Utilities Consolidated Corporation (PUCC)—chiefly the company’s investors, who lost their money, and Foshay and his associates, who went to prison. But those who suffered most were neither. The tragic figures turned out to be a juror, Genevieve Clark, and her family.

Photograph of A plaque honoring Clara Ueland at the Minnesota State Capitol (1927).

Clara Ueland plaque

A plaque honoring Clara Ueland at the Minnesota State Capitol (1927).

Photograph of Clara Ueland, ca. 1925

Clara Ueland

Clara Ueland posing in a white dress, ca. 1925.

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