Research Catalog

Title

Six feet under : a graveyard guide to Minnesota / Stew Thornley.

Author

Thornley, Stew.

Publication

St. Paul, MN : Minnesota Historical Society Press, c2004.

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Details

Description

viii, 241 p. : ill.; 21 cm.

Summary

"This handy guide locates the final resting places and tells the stories of more than 375 notable Minnesotans. Author Stew Thornley traveled throughout Minnesota in pursuit of the historical fact, the little-known tale, the striking monument, and the truth behind the colorful exaggeration. Visiting cemeteries from every era and every region, Thornley recounts the histories of the famous, infamous, and just plain interesting Minnesotans who lie at rest in the state." "Including a useful appendix containing a county-by-county listing of the cemeteries and individuals mentioned within, Six Feet Under is an enlightening guide to Minnesota history, and perfect for road trippers and armchair travelers alike."--Jacket.

Subject

• Cemeteries > Minnesota > Guidebooks
• Minnesota > Guidebooks
• Minnesota > Biography
• Minnesota > History, Local

Genre/Form

• Biographies
• Guidebooks
• Local history

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-225) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Publish and perish : authors, artists, and architects -- final adventure : some heroes and other brave souls -- School's out : teachers and educators -- That's show biz : entertainers and media personalities -- I told you I was sick : medical practitioners -- Who said old soldiers never die? : military figures -- Other realms : a legendary man and various animals and their friends -- Early days : Native American leaders, pioneers, settlers, and more -- Earthly concerns : politicians, suffragists, lawyers, and judges -- Grave authority : Minnesota's governors -- great beyond : religious leaders -- Out of business : entrepreneurs -- Post season : sports notables -- Fatal encounters : crimes, disasters, and victims -- Not available here : ex-Minnesotans elsewhere -- Cemeteries and other places of rest in Minnesota.

ISBN

0873515145 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN

2004011427^^

OCLC

• 55228546
• SCSB-11214942

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library