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Connections 80 Fourth Street West Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 James J. Hill Reference Library p. 1 Business. Smarter. America the Beautiful: e Monumental Landscape of Clyde Butcher e James J. Hill Reference Library and e Saint Paul Public Library, with the Metropolitan Services Agency (MELSA) and e Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, presented an exhibit of the extraordinary black and white photographs of the acclaimed photographer Clyde Butcher. T housands of Minnesotans had the opportunity to discover the magnificent work of the acclaimed American landscape photographer Clyde Butcher - known as the “Ansel Adams of the Everglades” during a limited engagement exhibit hosted by the James J. Hill Reference Library and Saint Paul Public Library earlier this year. “America the Beautiful: The Monumental Landscape of Clyde Butcher” featured a collection of large-scale iconic black-and-white images that capture the beauty of places ranging from the South Dakota Badlands to the beaches of Hawaii. Butcher composes his works at pristine and untarnished locations across the U.S., creating arresting compositions that mark him as the foremost landscape photographer. ”This was a unique opportunity to introduce Minnesotans to the creations of this remarkable artist,” said Peter Gilbertson, James J. Hill Reference Library board member and former chairman. “The Hill Library, with its history and ambiance, was the perfect backdrop for this extraordinary exhibit, which preserves the diverse majesty of America’s landscapes.” St. Paul mayor Chris Coleman kicked off the exhibit during the January 28 opening with the introduction of Clyde Butcher who spoke about ‘capturing the great public lands’ with his art. The Hill Library also hosted related events, which included Polar Explorer and Minnesota native Ann Bancroft and St. Paul-based Rose Ensemble performing American hymns. Providing access to and assistance in finding the practical business information clients need to succeed SPRING 2010 “e [Hill Library] interior is grand be- yond imagination...Roman pillars stretch- ing to the ceiling, creating a clear-story which makes for a feeling of dynamism...a feeling of timelessness. [...] when they added Clyde’s photography I was pretty much in tears with the emotion of it all. My love of books, history and Clyde’s pho- tography all in one dynamic place!” ~ Nikki Butcher, Clyde Butcher’s wife Hill Library Updates page 2 Hill Library Photo page 4 Upcoming Events page 3 Inside The exhibit and associated programming were made possible in part by the Arts and Culture Heritage Fund, which was voter approved in 2008 and began distributing funds in 2009. The Heritage Fund has been dedicated to supporting Minnesota programs that aim to preserve arts and culture in the state. America the Beautiful: The Monumental Landscape of Clyde Butcher, was organized by Exhibits Development Group (EDG).
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Connections80 Fourth Street West
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
James J. Hill Reference Library p. 1Business. Smarter.
America the Beautiful: The Monumental Landscape of Clyde ButcherThe James J. Hill Reference Library and The Saint Paul Public Library, with the Metropolitan Services Agency (MELSA) and The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, presented an exhibit of the extraordinary black and white photographs of the acclaimed photographer Clyde Butcher.
Thousands of Minnesotans had the
opportunity to discover the magnificent
work of the acclaimed American
landscape photographer Clyde Butcher - known
as the “Ansel Adams of the Everglades” during a
limited engagement exhibit hosted by the James
J. Hill Reference Library and Saint Paul Public
Library earlier this year.
“America the Beautiful: The Monumental
Landscape of Clyde Butcher” featured a
collection of large-scale iconic black-and-white
images that capture the beauty of places ranging
from the South Dakota Badlands to the beaches
of Hawaii. Butcher composes his works at pristine
and untarnished locations across the U.S., creating
arresting compositions that mark him as the
foremost landscape photographer.
”This was a unique opportunity to
introduce Minnesotans to the creations of
this remarkable artist,” said Peter Gilbertson,
James J. Hill Reference Library board member
and former chairman. “The Hill Library, with its
history and ambiance, was the perfect backdrop
for this extraordinary exhibit, which preserves
the diverse majesty of America’s landscapes.”
St. Paul mayor Chris Coleman kicked off the
exhibit during the January 28 opening with the
introduction of Clyde Butcher who spoke about
‘capturing the great public lands’ with his art.
The Hill Library also hosted related events,
which included Polar Explorer and Minnesota
native Ann Bancroft and St. Paul-based Rose
Ensemble performing American hymns.
Providing access to and assistance in finding the practical business information clients need to succeed SPRING 2010
“The [Hill Library] interior is grand be-yond imagination...Roman pillars stretch-ing to the ceiling, creating a clear-story which makes for a feeling of dynamism...a feeling of timelessness. [...] when they added Clyde’s photography I was pretty much in tears with the emotion of it all. My love of books, history and Clyde’s pho-tography all in one dynamic place!”
~ Nikki Butcher, Clyde Butcher’s wife
Hill Library Updates page 2 Hill Library Photo page 4
Upcoming Events page 3 Inside
The exhibit and associated programming
were made possible in part by the Arts and
Culture Heritage Fund, which was voter
approved in 2008 and began distributing funds
in 2009. The Heritage Fund has been dedicated
to supporting Minnesota programs that aim to
preserve arts and culture in the state.
America the Beautiful: The Monumental
Landscape of Clyde Butcher, was organized by
Exhibits Development Group (EDG).
Business. Smarter.
Hill Library Updates
Hill Library Hosts a Tradeshow and Seminar for EO Minnesota Entrepreneurs
The Hill Library’s stately Reading Room
created the perfect atmosphere for an
exchange of ideas among the Minnesota
members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization
(EO) who hosted their special tradeshow and
seminar on March 9. The event focused on social
media and marketing featuring Robert Stephens,
founder of Geek Squad.
“The Hill Library is one of the Twin Cities
true hidden gems. This is the perfect venue
for hosting business events. The atmosphere
is unmatched,” said Chris Eilers, CEO, Dunn
Bros Coffee and member of Minnesota EO.
With more than 70 local chapter members, the
Entrepreneurs’ Organization is a dynamic, global
network of more than 7,300 business owners in
42 countries that enables entrepreneurs to learn,
and grow from each other.
Built by James Jerome Hill, a titan of business
and railroad tycoon, the Hill Library has served
the Twin Cities community by focusing not just
on the retrieval of business information but on
the sharing of it. In addition to providing patrons
with access to information resources via online
programs, the Hill Library partners with public
and private entities to host exhibits, lectures,
educational programs and other initiatives that
amplify and accelerate the sharing of knowledge
and give currency to the Library’s mission.
“When James J. Hill envisioned the Hill
Library, he foresaw it being far more than a
collection of business information. He wanted
the public to see in its walls the strength of the
pioneers and in its collection each person’s
potential to create something new and lasting.
Our library offers a host of resources for our
business community, including extraordinary
meeting, exhibition and office spaces,” said Anne
Rasmussen, Hill Library’s CFO/COO.
Boasting several distinctive settings that
can accommodate groups of all sizes, the Hill
Library provides the perfect venue for events
ranging from business seminars and meetings to
exhibitions and elegant receptions.
To view the photo album and learn more
about corporate and private party rental options,
please visit www.jjhill.org/rental.
p. 2
Hill Library’s Reading Room Voted Best Venue for Wedding
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding
technology company, announced that the
Hill Library received the 2010 Bride’s Choice
Award™. Readers of Minnesota Bride Magazine
also selected the Hill Library for the Best of 2010
Learn how to use Hill Library databases to locate industry
reports and company profiles, along with articles on
management trends and regional market information.
Upcoming Events
Losing a Legacy: Disappearing Glaciers A photographic story of the Glaciers in Glacier National Park
A photographic story of the Glaciers in Glacier
National Park; Lecture: 10:00 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Dan Fagre, Research Ecologist and Climate
Change Research Coordinator for Northern
Rocky Mountain Science Center, USGS
and author of the exhibit, Losing A Legacy:
Disappearing Glaciers, will present a
photographic story that blends the science of
climate change research with the aesthetic of
landscape photography from Glacier National
Park. Fagre will discuss worldwide glacial
recession and predictions that all of the glaciers
in Glacier National Park will melt by 2030.
p. 3James J. Hill Reference Library
June 2, 2010, 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
MEMBERS: $25; NONMEMBERS: $35
Each attendee will receive a FREE copy
of the book, “Joe Francis, An American
Entrepreneur: His Journey from Mazeppa
to Moscow” by Edwin Klein
FREE parking for 2 hours
Register at www.jjhill.org/events
May 15, 2010, 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
John Fery (1859-1934): Glacier National Park’s
Artist-in-Residence; Lecture: 11:00 - 11:20 a.m.
Kristin Makholm, Ph.D., Executive Director
of Minnesota Museum of American Art, will
illustrate John Fery’s relationship to Glacier
National Park, using one of Fery’s paintings of the
Park as an example. James J. Hill’s son, Louis W.
Hill, often commissioned Fery to paint outdoor
scenes of the park, which were hung in Great
Northern Railway’s train stations, promoting
travel to Glacier National Park. Fery’s featured
painting will be on display from May 10 through
May 21.
FREE TO ATTEND; OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; NO NEED TO RSVP
These lectures are part of Minnesota Springs for Glacier, a series of events and exhibits held
on May 14-15 in downtown St. Paul to celebrate Glacier’s 100th birthday as a national park.
The event is organized by Glacier National Park Fund and is co-sponsored by The James J. Hill
Reference Library.
Hear about how Joe Francis, entrepreneur
and founder of The Barbers, Inc., started and
developed his franchise and went on to
become the 20th Century’s franchise pioneer
of the hair care industry.
Franchising was in its infancy when Francis
proved analysts wrong who claimed, “you’ll
never be able to franchise hair salons.” In 1963,
he founded The Barbers, Inc. and over the next
36 years, he became a 1,000-franchisee global
business, which was rated as one of the top
U.S. franchise companies in Forbes, Nation’s
Business, Venture, Success and Corporate
Report.
Edwin Klein, author of Joe Francis
biography, and Florence Francis, wife of Joe
Francis, will explore common questions that
people who want to leap into a franchise
business often ask. Through this talk, you’ll
better understand how to: deal with business
start up challenges; select the right strategies
to grow your business; take advantage of
franchising opportunities; and decide whether
to stay local or go national, or global.
MEMBERS: FREE; NONMEMBERS: $20
Register at www.jjhill.org/events
Barbara Rostad of HCG RESEARCH uses HillSearch and support from the Hill Library to deliver intelligence and insights to high-profile food and consumer product clients.
Hill Library Photo
“Our reputation is constantly on the line because our clients rely on the accuracy of our insights to make their business decisions. I use Hill Library’s HillSearch to locate difficult to find pieces of information that are critical to my business. I have also found the staff to be very resourceful when searching for the answers. Business Information Specialists always guide me to the best sources.”
Internationally renowned Rose Ensemble performed a free concert at the Hill Library amidst the “America the Beautiful” exhibit, featuring early American hymns, ballads and spiritual songs from the dancehalls of Boston, to Shaker villages, and the hills of Appalachia
