Minneapolis Aquatennial Association (Minneapolis, Minn.): An Inventory of Its Records at the Minnesota Historical SocietyThis collection contains the records of a voluntary association that planned and staged the Minneapolis Aquatennial, an annual outdoor summer festival established in 1940 featuring athletic, cultural, and community events. Spanning the years 1940-1990, most of the material was compiled by association president (1979-1981) Fredrick Dresser, and includes historical information; articles of incorporation and bylaws; membership rosters; position descriptions and organization charts; directors and steering committee minutes; financial records; speeches, scripts, and publicity memoranda; newsletters and programs; photographs; and two scrapbooks kept by Micky Lane.
Pamphlets Relating to the Minneapolis Aquatennial Held in Minnesota, 1941-
The Minnesota Historical Society Pamphlet Collection contains pamphlets and printed ephemera relating to parades, events, themes, financial reports and other miscellaneous items about the Aquatennial (one folder).
Minneapolis Aquatennial Souvenir Program Collection, 1940-
Includes the following years: 1940, 1945, 1948, 1949, 1950-1954, 1957, 1958, 1962-1963, 1964 (Silver Anniversary Pictorial),1966, 1967, 1975, 1980, 1986, 1989 (Golden anniversary highlights.)
Aqua Follies: The Minneapolis Aquatennial Presents the Aqua Follies
Minneapolis, Minn. : Aqua Follies, 1946-
A collection of Aqua Follies souvenir programs from 1946, 1948, and 1951. Each program contains an overview of the performance, photos, and brief biographies of the performers.
Minneapolis Aquatennial Association (Minneapolis, Minn.): An Inventory of Its Records at the Minnesota Historical Society
