IRON RANGE RESEARCH CENTER ARCHIVES

Audiovisual Collections

Holdings include audiocassettes, film, video, digital media and numerous documentaries covering the Iron Range from the early 1930’s to the present. There are over 1,400 collections, featuring 1,187 oral histories (635 abstracts / 196 transcripts).

Oral History Collections

The oral history program at the Iron Range Research Center originated in the late 1970s to document the rich culture and ethnic heritage that exists on the Iron Range. The collections consist of documented stories, recollections and unique life experiences of the individuals who contributed to the history of the iron rages in northeastern Minnesota. Transcripts of a portion of our oral history collection are available online. To access a full listing of our oral history collections organized by last name click here. For a list of oral history projects organized by project name is click here.

Collection Access and Usage

The Iron Range Research Center Audiovisual Collections are covered by U.S. copyright law, additionally, each collection may have its own additional set of rights and restrictions stipulated in the original donation agreement. Some collections can only be accessed and viewed. Other collections can be accessed and reproduced for private or public use in research, publications, or advertising. As a result, all material from the collections to be used for publication or commercial purposes, regardless the format of the image delivered, is governed by our Historical Materials License Agreement. Please consult the Archivist in regards to specific collection conditions. Click Here for detailed pricing and contact information.