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  • Minneapolis Public Library (1)
    Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionMINNEAPOLIS, MINN. PUBLIC LIBRARY, The Minneapolis Public Library, containing more than a million books, published reports, manuscripts, etc., serves county residents with 15 branches and three Bookmobiles. Facilities include a Planetarium, Science Museum and Rare Book Exhibit.
  • Minneapolis Public Library
    Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "Minerva, seven-foot bronze statue by Jakob Fjelde, stands at the entrance to Heritage Hall, auditorium of the new Minneapolis Public Library. Both Minerva and her mahogany panelled background are from the old central library building, demolished in 1961." Postcard was never mailed.
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