Tretter Collection in GLBT Studies

As in years past, Jean will have a history display at the Duluth-Superior Pride festival on Labor Day weekend. In addition, he will host a special display at Mayor Herb Bergson’s reception on Thursday, September 1 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at the Depot, in downtown Duluth. Further information is available at www.dspride.com

Mayor Bergson’s invitation to the community follows…

Dear friends,

For the second year in a row, Duluth has opened its doors to you. If you haven’t blessed us with your presence yet, I sure wish you would consider doing so this year. It doesn’t do much good to have a welcoming city and a welcoming mayor if you don’t take us up on the offer.

This year, I will be hosting a mayor’s reception in the historic depot in downtown Duluth. There will be music, food and drink. There will be a chance for you to get acquainted with residents of Duluth and learn more about the area. We hope you will attend the reception from 5:00 until 7:00 PM and then join me for a walk around the entertainment district to enjoy music and comradery.

We are also moving the Pride Festival to Bayfront Park. This move was at my suggestion. I want you to know we are proud to have you as visitors and friends. The Bayfront Park is as nice a venue as you are going to find anywhere in the country! I hope for a record turnout for your event!

We are also going to have a medallion hunt and a scavenger hunt this year. I have been busy gathering prizes for both events. You are going to have a chance to win Duluth getaway packages and a whole lot more.

The bottom line to all this is….I want you to know you are welcome here. Yes, I’ve taken some criticism for the changes…..but all those criticisms mean a lot less if you turn out in masses and respond to our “red carpet” by enjoying a full weekend in Duluth. Please join us starting on Thursday, September 1 for the mayor’s reception.

Very sincerely,

Herb W. Bergson
mayor
Duluth, MN

If you will be attending the Twin Cities Pride Festival this weekend (June 25th & 26th) please stop by and visit the History Pavilion which is hosted by the TC Pride Committee and the Tretter Collection. We will be located inside the main park building, at the eastern edge of the main pond, in Loring Park.

A candidate has accepted the offer for Director of the Elmer L. Andersen Library. They will probably begin their work here sometime in September. Once an official announcement is made, we’ll update you with the name and more details.

This marks the start of an exciting new chapter for the Elmer L Andersen Library, and for the Tretter Collection!

• Laramie Project exhibit – the exhibit by Danielle Kasprzak, one of our student volunteers, is up and may be viewed at the Rarig Center from about 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. everyday through April 29, 2005. Also it was noted that Jean had been selected to be Judy Shepard’s escort during her visit this Friday. Judy Shepard’s presentation is free and open to the public but does require RSVPs due to the overflow crowds expected. Her presentation will also be broadcast live to the satellite campuses.
  More info at: The Laramie Project
• Filmaker Rodney Evans has archived print negatives for “Brother To Brother” with the Tretter Collection. All of the original super 16mm raw footage from the movie has arrived and is now safely archived with us. The DVD of this film will be available mid-June 2005 at: Wolfe Video
• Faegere & Benson has requested an exhibit and lecture for Pride this year, Jean’s lecture will be simulcast at their offices throughout the United States
• Target Corporation has requested an executive tour of the collection and is looking at the possibility of an exhibit and presentation for Pride this year