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The Minnesota Historical Society preserves and makes available a wide range of materials chronicling Minnesota's history and culture. The goals of the Collections Department are to collect and preserve; provide access and interpretation; and engage in education and outreach. This blog is a tool to share these stories and let people know what is happening in the department.
Fake Lakes
By: Lori Williamson
| Item of the Day
| February 18, 2021
This humorous postcard made in 1985 depicts a map of fictional lakes. It was made by Eric Hanson Designs of Minneapolis.
It reads: "Another wonderfully unreliable map by Eric Hanson. This time of Lake Country with detailed directions to our cabin, guaranteed NOT to get you there."